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From admission to graduation, The Graduate School (TGS) supports graduate students throughout their experience, awarding doctoral and master’s degrees in more than seventy disciplines. We are a resource throughout your academic journey.
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The Alumnae of Northwestern University offers this fellowship to Northwestern graduates who show promise of achieving distinction in their field and bringing credit to the University. Awardees will receive from $10,000–$20,000 toward graduate tuition. Criteria for selection include quality of scholarship, leadership, community service, professional experience, and financial need.
April 1, All Day
Spring Classes Begin - Northwestern Monday: Classes scheduled to meet on Mondays meet on this day.
Paul's upcoming lecture, How to Do Things with Music? David Franco Mendes and the Jewish Oratoria will be held on Thursday, April 24 from 6:00–7:30 PM in the McClintock Choral and Rehearsal Room and is open to the entire Northwestern community.
To ensure your U-Pass is created and activated on Tuesday, April 1 (the start of the Spring Quarter), please complete the Spring Quarter opt-in form by Friday, March 7 (for new U-Pass holders) or by Thursday, March 27 (for current U-Pass holders).