Tuition & Fees

Student Status

Tuition differs depending on student status. The three types of students who attend Northwestern's Summer Session are Northwestern day-school students, School of Continuing Studies students, and visiting students. The tuition and fees listed below apply to those classes offered for credit during Summer Session 2008 and listed in the 2008 Course Listings. To find the tuition for a particular summer institute or non-credit program, please consult the web page for that program.

What's My Status?

Visiting students

• Students from other colleges and universities
• Teachers and professional educators
• Non-Northwestern students who are taking courses for personal enrichment
• Non-Northwestern international students
• Former Northwestern students
• High school graduates not admitted to Northwestern for fall quarter 2008. (Note: Current high school students may not take classes unless they are accepted into Northwestern's College Preparation or Bridge Programs.)

School of Continuing Studies Students

• Students who were enrolled in SCS during the 2007 - 08 year or who file a letter of intent to pursue a degree beyond Summer Session. SCS students are not degree candidates in any other school within the University.
• Northwestern employees who are eligible for reduced-tuition benefits

Northwestern Day-School Students

• Continuing Northwestern University graduate or undergraduate day-school students who were registered in spring quarter 2008