Life in Raider Nation.
Clash of the Classes. Video game tournaments. A cardboard-and-duct-tape-armored battle. There's always something happening at NWC. Your social calendar can be as full as you want with activities, dances, concerts, competitions, open mic nights, and events like The Masked Singer. And every week there are recitals, plays, art exhibitions or Raider athletic events—all right here on campus.
Community
That's usually the first thing students say when they're asked what they love most about Northwestern College.
At Northwestern, you’ll be a part of a Christian academic community that cares about serving and loving God and each other. Through deep relationships and meaningful conversations, your gifts will be seen and strengthened, equipping you to lead a life of significance. Your education doesn’t stop after class is dismissed—it’s a 24/7 experience as you learn, live and worship with friends, professors and mentors.
Traditions
Northwestern student traditions—like Clash of the Classes and Hospers Hall’s cardboard-and-duct-tape-armor battle—are some of the most anticipated events on campus each year. Other Northwestern traditions include:
- NC/DC (our version of Battle of the Bands)
- RUSH student dance exhibition
- Late-night trivia
- Jazz Soiree
- Pancakes with the president
- Humans vs. Zombies
- Winter Formal
- ...and more!
Home
Home is more than just a place. It's a feeling—a strong sense of community where you know you belong. Not only will your residence life experience lead to some of your best college memories, but it will also help you learn how to be a Christian in today’s world while navigating life as an adult. At Northwestern, you’ll soon realize that moving to college doesn’t mean leaving your family behind. Instead, you’ll discover an additional family ready to help you thrive.
Orange City
Thanks to its Dutch heritage, Orange City has been called one of the cleanest towns in America. With a population of 6,200, it's also one of the safest—yet its size still provides access to a 5-screen movie theater, 18-hole golf course, and restaurants ranging from coffeehouse hangouts and artisan bakeries to sports bars and fast-food chains.
An hour's drive will take you to Sioux City, Iowa, or Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where you'll find shopping malls, museums, professional sports, and many more restaurants and theaters. And within a half-day's drive: Omaha, Nebraska; Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Kansas City, Missouri.
