Housing
On-Campus Housing at Kellogg
McManus Center – The McManus Center is a seven-story apartment complex designed to meet the needs of graduate students and their families. This residential option for students in Kellogg and other graduate programs allows for social and professional contacts to be made while also offering privacy and the benefits of apartment living. With several different apartment sizes and options – twin studio, single studio, two-bedroom shared living room, one bedroom or family two bedroom – McManus is sure to meet the diverse needs of the student population that resides there.
For more information and to apply to live at McManus, visit the Northwestern McManus website. Submitting an application does not guarantee an apartment in the fall; therefore, students should consider other housing options as well.
Other On-Campus Graduate Housing at Northwestern
Engelhart Hall -
Engelhart Hall apartments are open to all Northwestern graduate students, their partners and families. The Graduate Housing Assistants and on-site staff are dedicated to providing a supportive environment that fosters friendship and professional connections for students. With several different apartment sizes and options – twin studio, single studio, two-bedroom shared living room, one bedroom or family two bedroom – Engelhart is sure to meet the diverse needs of the student population that resides there.
The Garrett Place Apartments are the third housing option for graduate students at Northwestern. Garrett Place Apartments are comprised of furnished studios, as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments available to Northwester graduate students, partners and families. The Garrett Place Apartments are ideal for students with classes at the Technological Institute and other buildings located on North campus. Given the array of apartment styles, these apartments are well suited for single graduate students, those living with spouses or partners, and those with families. Apartments include private bathrooms and kitchen units. Residents may participate in a university meal plan but are not required to do so.
Off-Campus Housing
Evanston is a university town, so there is a variety of housing options available to students depending on what they are looking for and where they want to live. Evanston is also close to Chicago for those who would prefer to live in the city. Northwestern University does not provide an apartment finding service. However, Northwestern does have a number of web links under Off-Campus Housing to places that specialize in advertising places to rent or sub-lease. Most housing available for September occupancy is listed in early August, so a trip to Evanston at that time is advisable.
Additional Housing Resources
For additional housing options, students should consult the local newspapers, such as the
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Sun-Times,
Evanston Review and
Chicago Reader for apartment rentals. Online versions of these publications are available.
Trulia is another free online resource for
rentals and
community information.
Childcare Resources
For PhD students who are also parents, the
Office of Childcare, Family Resources, and Work Life at Northwestern provides helpful information about childcare options and provider referral services in the Evanston and Chicago area. Tips for finding childcare, a listing of childcare programs, backup childcare resources, and financial assistance programs are
provided online. Additionally, there are
resources for student parents found through Northwestern’s Graduate School.
