Math Review and Orientation Programs
Math & Econometrics Review and Orientation Programs
Math Review (Mathematical Methods)
The Economics Department at Northwestern University offers a course during the late summer that prepares Kellogg PhD students for the ECON 410 (Microeconomics) sequence of classes. The summer class is called Econ 401, Mathematical Methods, but is commonly referred to as “Math Review.” The course covers topics in topology, real analysis, optimization, linear algebra and probability theory. The 2025 Math Review Syllabus can be viewed here.
Math Review begins Monday, August 26, 2026 and concludes Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Math Review is held each weekday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 to 12:00pm followed by Discussion Sessions from 1:00 to 2:00pm. TA sessions are held each Wednesday, 9:00 to 12:00pm & 1:00 to 2:00pm.
While any student can attend Math Review, the course is primarily for students in Accounting Information & Management, Finance, Financial Economics, Managerial Economics & Strategy, Marketing (quantitative students), and Operations Management. There is no formal registration through Northwestern; however, the expectation is that you attend all sessions and take the final exam.
Econometrics Review
Econometrics review is an additional math preparation class required for econometrics. Econometrics Review begins Tuesday, September 1, 2026 and concludes, Thursday, September 17, 2026. Sessions are held daily from 2:00 to 4:00pm in the Global Hub.
Kellogg PhD Orientation
Kellogg's PhD Orientation serves as an introduction to the Kellogg School of Management and highlights our research and academic communities. Kellogg PhD New Student Orientation takes place Friday, September 18 from 12:00-5:00pm.
The Graduate School Orientation
The Graduate School (TGS) will launch a virtual New Student Orientation via Canvas in August of 2026. Students should complete this virtual orientation prior to the start of Fall quarter on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
TGS will host an in-person Resource Fair in September of 2026 on the second floor of Norris University Center. More details and exact date about the TGS Resource Fair can be found here.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services Orientation
New graduate students arriving for Fall 2026 will participate in both a required pre-arrival online Student Orientation course and in-person orientation programs.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services will provide a Tax Information and Meet the OISS team Graduate International Student Orientation in September of 2026. A Resource Fair will also be held in September. More details and exact date available Summer of 2026.