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Why North Central College?

We check all the boxes! From our prime Naperville, Illinois, location to diverse academic program offerings and world-class facilities, discover what makes North Central College stand out and why we may be the best fit for you.

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Featured Content

A family during Family Weekend 2025.

Family Weekend 2025

You don’t have to admit that you miss your parents. But we know you do. The good news is that Family Weekend is set for October 3-5 — less than a month away!

Alums are posing for a photo during Homecoming.

Homecoming 2025!

Save the date for what will be an unforgettable weekend: Homecoming 2025! The best part? It’s only one month away! Find this year's full lineup of events below.

An 1861 graphic for Dr. Carly Drake.

1861 Podcast: Dr. Carly Drake

Episode 4 features Dr. Carly Drake, who says that “Everything is marketing, all around us, all the time.” Listen along as Drake shares her relationship-based approach to marketing and how she teaches students how to sell not just products, but ideas. Plus, learn why she says her favorite students are B students.

Welcome Week festivities

Welcome Week

Starting August 15th, campus will come alive with new faces and the excitement of a new chapter for our first-year and transfer students! For more details about this year’s Welcome Week events, visit the link below.

A photo of the tree nursery on campus on a summer day.

Growing a Greener Future

If you visit North Central’s campus in the summer, you’ll be greeted by vibrant flowers and lush, green trees, some of which are as old as 100 years. An accredited arboretum, the College’s grounds are carefully maintained — largely thanks to the dedication of North Central’s Operations team. This past spring, the team added an exciting new feature to campus: a tree nursery.

A graphic for episode 3 of the 1861 Podcast with Wayne Randazzo ’07.

1861 Podcast: Wayne Randazzo ’07

Growing up a Cubs fan, Wayne Randazzo ’07 dreamed of a career in the big leagues. Now, he is living that dream as the TV play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Angels and Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball.” Listen to the latest episode of the 1861 Podcast, where Randazzo talks about how North Central played a critical role in helping him get there.

A graphic with the cover of the Spring/Summer 2025 North Central College Magazine.

North Central College Magazine

A new issue of North Central College magazine is here! Enjoy the digital edition on your desktop, phone or tablet, including: Commencement 2025, Meet the Deans, Fundraising Success, and more!

Instagram Story Takeover @northcentralcollege

Throughout the year, students take over North Central College's Instagram Story to share the many opportunities and perspectives of the Cardinal experience across campus.

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