Visit North Central College

Meet our Cardinal community! We invite you to join us to learn all about North Central, and tour our beautiful campus with a current student.  These are great opportunities to get a first introduction to the school in-person!

Monday, January 16 - Register

Monday, February 20 - Register

Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center

171 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville, IL

12:00 p.m.     Check-in at the Fine Arts Center early for*:

Lunch Conversation: January 16 - What is Inclusion? Sponsored by the Shimer Great Books School professors; February 20 - Shimer Interest Gathering hosted by Shimer Class of 2020 alum Sophie OR

Complimentary lunch at Kaufman Dining Hall OR

Discount coupons for downtown Naperville businesses and restaurants

*tell us you're arriving early in the comment box on the registration form! Please write 'Shimer' if you're interested in attending the Lunch Conversation

12:45 p.m.    Check-in at Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center 

Trolley Tour (surrounding Naperville area)

Student Life Fair
                     
1:30 p.m.      'Welcome to North Central College' presentations
                             
2:00 p.m.      Academic Information Sessions

(we'll guide you to your session based on the interests you've provided us!)

-Liberal Arts: Exploring your path

-Becoming an Educator

-STEM and Health Sciences Pathways at North Central

-Studying Business

2:45 p.m.     Campus Tour

3:45 p.m.     Connect with North Central staff for any questions before you leave!

4:00 p.m.     Departure

Extend your visit!

• Complimentary Dinner at Kaufman Dining Hall available
• Discount coupons for dinner in downtown Naperville
• Spend the night in downtown Naperville with our Hotel Partner Program
• Complimentary tickets can be provided to any of the week's Cardinal athletic competitions

Monday, January 16 - What is Inclusion? Lunch Conversation sponsored by the Shimer Great Books School at North Central College

Register for January 16 Campus Visit Day above and write 'Shimer' in the comment box to let us know you'll be in attendance! 

Monday, February 20 - Shimer Interest Gathering hosted by Shimer Class of 2020 alum Sophie Juhlin

Register for February 20 Campus Visit Day above and write 'Shimer' in the comment box to let us know you'll be in attendance!

We are proud to be a leading destination for transfer students.  Join us to learn how we support you from inquiry to graduation and beyond.

Friday, December 9th

30 N. Brainard St. Naperville IL, 60540

9:45 a.m. - Check-In 

10:00 a.m. - Presentations

11:00 a.m. - Walking Tour of Campus

12:00 p.m. - Unofficial Transcript Evaluation/On-The-Spot Admission Decisions
                    Limited space available. On-The-Spot Admission Decisions available with completed application and all transcripts.

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Experience all the hype of a Cardinal Basketball weekend! Cheer and eat with other Cardinals and enjoy free Game Day tickets.

(Women's Basketball game begins at 2:00 p.m.)

2:45 p.m. Check-In at New Hall Multipurpose Room

3:00 p.m. Welcome from Admissions and student panel

3:30 p.m. Optional campus tour time (let us know what you'd like to see!)

4:15 p.m. Tailgate food available

(Men's Basketball game begins at 4:15 p.m.)

This on-campus visit opportunity includes an hour long walking campus tour with a current student and a meeting with an Admission Counselor (30 minutes for incoming freshman and 1 hour for incoming transfers if you'd like a transcript evaluation).  We have start times between 9am and 2:30pm every weekday. Use Event Category of "Individual Campus Visit" when registering below.

We also offer Individual Weeknight Transfer Visits during the academic year on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5pm and 6pm.  Use Event Category of "Individual Weeknight Transfer Visit" when registering below.  

Freshmen: Hear an admission presentation from a Freshman Admission Counselor in a small group setting before a walking tour of our beautiful campus with a current student. 

Transfers: Hear an admission presentation from a Transfer Admission Counselor in a small group setting before a walking tour of our beautiful campus with a current student. 

Click "Register" below and use Event Category of "Saturday Visit" when registering to see more options.  

One of the best ways to determine whether North Central College is the right fit for you is to visit. Whether you’re an admitted student looking to discuss questions surrounding your final decision, an applicant with questions about completing your application, or a prospective student just starting your college search, our counselors are ready to assist you and your family.  

• Masks are optional on campus. Masks are required in our Dyson Wellness Center, COVID testing Site, and may be required by some faculty in their labs. Masks may be required at some on-campus events depending on the event and organizer requirements.

• Learn more about each visit option or explore dates available through our online events registration page. When you find the right option, submit your registration (we recommend searching by "Event Category" to view various options.)

• Non-degree and graduate degree-seeking students should set up a visit with Graduate and Professional Studies 

• If you are looking to schedule a group visit, please contact our Visit Coordinator at admissions@noctrl.edu