North Central’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) cadets have pushed themselves to the head of the class in the national scene.

Local entrepreneurs have a new network and opportunity thanks to the joint founding of a Startup Grind chapter by North Central College and the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.

How do sociologists gain insight into human behavior, relationships and culture? Keep on reading to learn more about research methods in sociology.

Why choose pre-optometry at North Central College?Admission to optometry schools is very competitive - only one in three applicants is accepted (22-23 acceptance rate was 73%). Medical schools, other graduate programs, and employers are looking for well-rounded applicants who not only excel academically but also bring diverse perspectives and skills to the table. That’s why at North Central we encourage you to pursue both your passions AND your prerequisites.

The Department of Theatre extends an incredible variety of opportunities for students to get involved, from beginners interested in co-curricular work on shows, to advanced students dedicated to the study of theatre. This Spring 2025, Theatre is offering courses that fulfill general education credits or non-major courses of study, such as Fundamentals of Theatrical Design, Intro to Acting and Somatics, and Costuming Unleashed; or for advanced students and majors this Spring, Acting Realism and Acting for the Musical Stage.

Is health science a hard major, and what can you expect from this degree? Read on to answer this and more.

Students from North Central College put their classroom knowledge into practice this summer with internships at NASA, Scripps Research Institute and the Kansas City Royals—to name a few. As a result, these students will be returning to campus Sept. 11 with a new outlook on their professional aspirations. Kimberly Dawid ’17, a biochemistry major, was one of only 32 undergraduates nationwide to participate in NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program in California.