The official Northwestern University parent & family page hosted by the Office of Family Engagement.
Thank you for joining Northwestern University’s Office of Family Engagement and other Northwestern parents and families on Facebook. This is the only official Northwestern University Parent and Family page. This page is a forum for parents and families to connect with one another, stay up-to-date on information for Northwestern parents and families, and ask questions of our staff. We rese
06/05/2026
Northwestern's bookstores in Norris, Kellogg and Abbott Hall are transitioning to Follett this summer. Here are the key dates to keep in mind:
-June 13: Spring Quarter rental returns due
-June 15: Follett course materials website launches
-June 19-July 5: Norris, Abbott and Kellogg bookstores closed
https://www.northwestern.edu/norris/retail-operations/bookstore.html
05/31/2026
Coming Soon… Graduation!!! 😻
05/24/2026
Way to get it done ladies! Congrats and Go’Cats! 💜
Congratulations ‘Cats! Let’s take it all on Sunday!
In case you missed it, the latest Candid Camera had a shout out to all the moms behind our Wildcats! 💜
04/26/2026
Congrats Once Again, ‘Cats! Way to get it Done!😻
Four straight! 🔥 Lacrosse secures another B1G Tournament title!
03/26/2026
And welcome to our newest Wildcat Families! Congratulations!!! 💜
Regular Decision notifications for have been released—congratulations 💜
To our newest Wildcats, we're excited to welcome you to campus this fall!
02/24/2026
This is a fun surprise for the Class of 2026!
Actor, producer and entrepreneur Sarah Jessica Parker will address the Class of at Northwestern’s 168th Commencement on Sunday, June 14 at the United Center in Chicago. 🎓💜
“I’m truly honored to have been invited to serve as this year’s commencement speaker,” Parker said. “It’s a privilege to celebrate a graduating class whose years of hard work, dedication to their studies, commitment to one another, their community and the larger world deserve real recognition.”
02/21/2026
Family Ambassador applications are due today, 2/21, at 11:59 pm! Students must attend a required information session & there is only one left at 1:00 pm today on Zoom. This is an easy and fun way for students to gain key leadership skills and make friends while assisting with major University events. Encourage your student to learn more and access the Zoom link at bit.ly/NU-FA Go 'Cats!
02/17/2026
Family Ambassador in-person Info Session tonight! Encourage your Wildcat to come learn about this unique leadership opportunity in Tech A110 at 8 pm and meet the Family Engagement team. Learn more at bit.ly/NU-FA Applications due this Saturday, 2/21!
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