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We’re proud to welcome 3,218 students for the 2026-27 academic year — the highest enrollment in our 165-year history! This marks the third consecutive year of record total enrollment here at North Central College.

Construction is underway on a new 60,000-square-foot Student Commons, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the student experience. The facility will be built in two phases, beginning with a 30,000-square-foot dining center featuring expanded seating, an elevated dining experience, and convenient on-the-go options.

Save the date! Homecoming 2026 is October 8–11, and we can't wait to welcome alumni back to campus. Join us to reconnect with classmates, celebrate traditions and show off your Cardinal pride during what will be an unforgettable weekend!

This summer, our enrollment and admissions team welcomed nearly twice as many families to campus for Visit Days than we typically see in a summer! We’re excited to welcome more families this fall. Join us for an upcoming Campus Visit Day!

As the 2026-27 school year starts, so does another year of Cardinal Athletics! In this special two-part edition of 1861: The North Central College Podcast, five fall sport coaches discuss their off-season preparation and preview the upcoming season.

On Wednesday, August 19th, North Central College officially welcomed the Class of 2030 and new transfer students during New Cardinal Convocation. Learn more about the new class below.

Congratulations to the Dean’s List and President’s List of scholars for the 2026 summer semester!