- A taste of academic life at Northwestern—why it's excellent and what makes it unique
- Hearing from current Raiders about campus life
- The chance to meet with a professor, coach or other potential mentor
- Information for parents, including the chance to ask questions about financial aid
- An overnight in the dorms with a current student
- The opportunity to sign a Certificate of Intent if you're ready to be a Raider
You're invited!
You're invited!
You're invited!
Once you've been accepted for admission, you and your parents are invited to RED101 Days. We're excited to offer you and your family a deeper look into life in Raider Nation. Register early to get your preferred dates.
RED101 Days
As you spend your time exploring what it's like to be a Northwestern student, your parents are invited to attend sessions with staff from various campus offices to learn more about their role in supporting your transition to college.
Registration opens Aug. 1
2025-26 dates
- Nov. 16-17
- Jan. 18-19
- Feb. 15-16
- March 22-23
Your RED101 experience will include:
Your RED101 experience will include:
Your RED101 experience will include:
RED101 Schedule: Sunday
4:30 p.m.
Campus tours (optional)
5:00 p.m.
Residence Hall tours (optional)
5:30 p.m.
Dinner (optional)
Vermeer Dining Hall
6:30 p.m.
Welcome with Lori Zomermaand, Director of Admissions
Vogel Room
7 p.m.
Students: Activity with NWC Students
Bultman/Juffer/RSC
Parents: Q&A session with Student Life, Financial Aid, NWC parents
DeWitt Music Hall
8:30 p.m.
Praise & Worship (optional for parents)
Christ Chapel
9:30 p.m.
Hang out with NWC students and stay overnight in the dorms
RED101 Schedule: Sunday
4:30 p.m.
Campus tours (optional)
5:00 p.m.
Residence Hall tours (optional)
5:30 p.m.
Dinner (optional)
Vermeer Dining Hall
6:30 p.m.
Welcome with Lori Zomermaand, Director of Admissions
Vogel Room
7 p.m.
Students: Activity with NWC Students
Bultman/Juffer/RSC
Parents: Q&A session with Student Life, Financial Aid, NWC parents
DeWitt Music Hall
8:30 p.m.
Praise & Worship (optional for parents)
Christ Chapel
9:30 p.m.
Hang out with NWC students and stay overnight in the dorms
RED101 Schedule: Sunday
4:30 p.m.
Campus tours (optional)
5:00 p.m.
Residence Hall tours (optional)
5:30 p.m.
Dinner (optional)
Vermeer Dining Hall
6:30 p.m.
Welcome with Lori Zomermaand, Director of Admissions
Vogel Room
7 p.m.
Students: Activity with NWC Students
Bultman/Juffer/RSC
Parents: Q&A session with Student Life, Financial Aid, NWC parents
DeWitt Music Hall
8:30 p.m.
Praise & Worship (optional for parents)
Christ Chapel
9:30 p.m.
Hang out with NWC students and stay overnight in the dorms
RED101 Schedule: Monday
8:15 a.m.
Check-in & registration for Monday-only visitors
DeWitt Learning Commons Lobby
8:30 a.m.
Our Promise: Northwestern College will prepare you to Stand Out
8:55 a.m.
Individual appointments and auditions (arranged in advance upon request), class, career exploration, dorm tours, campus tours, and Orange City tours
10:00 a.m.
Academic Department meeting
10:40 a.m.
Student Experience session
11:55 a.m.
Catered luncheon
1:00 p.m.
Individual appointments and auditions (arranged in advance upon request), class, dorm tours, campus tours, and Orange City tours
RED101 Schedule: Monday
8:15 a.m.
Check-in & registration for Monday-only visitors
DeWitt Learning Commons Lobby
8:30 a.m.
Our Promise: Northwestern College will prepare you to Stand Out
8:55 a.m.
Individual appointments and auditions (arranged in advance upon request), class, career exploration, dorm tours, campus tours, and Orange City tours
10:00 a.m.
Academic Department meeting
10:40 a.m.
Student Experience session
11:55 a.m.
Catered luncheon
1:00 p.m.
Individual appointments and auditions (arranged in advance upon request), class, dorm tours, campus tours, and Orange City tours
RED101 Schedule: Monday
8:15 a.m.
Check-in & registration for Monday-only visitors
DeWitt Learning Commons Lobby
8:30 a.m.
Our Promise: Northwestern College will prepare you to Stand Out
8:55 a.m.
Individual appointments and auditions (arranged in advance upon request), class, career exploration, dorm tours, campus tours, and Orange City tours
10:00 a.m.
Academic Department meeting
10:40 a.m.
Student Experience session
11:55 a.m.
Catered luncheon
1:00 p.m.
Individual appointments and auditions (arranged in advance upon request), class, dorm tours, campus tours, and Orange City tours
