Have questions about McCormick admissions, engineering, and Northwestern? Read through our FAQ, and feel free to e-mail us with further questions.

How do I apply to McCormick?

Interested undergraduates can apply to McCormick through Northwestern's Office of Undergraduate Admission. The Admission Office handles all undergraduate applications for all of Northwestern's undergraduate programs. Further infromation and links can be found in the Applying to McCormick page.

Are McCormick and Northwestern separate schools?

No. McCormick is the engineering school within Northwestern. It is one of six undergraduate schools, the others being the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and Social Policy, The School of Music, the Medill School of Journalism, and the School of Communication.

As a McCormick student, am I able to take classes in the other schools?

Yes, as a Northwestern University student, you are able to take courses in any of the various schools. In fact, to get your engineering degree you will have to take a considerable number of classes from outside of McCormick.

How big is Northwestern?

Northwestern enrolls approximately 7,500 full-time undergraduate students, and employs approximately 950 full-time faculty members. McCormick enrolls approximately 1,500 undergraduates, making it the second largest of the six undergraduate schools / colleges. About 350 first-year students enroll in McCormick each fall.

What majors are offered in Engineering at Northwestern?

McCormick offers Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Combined Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Medical Engineering (Honors Program in Medical Engineering only).

Can I work while I study engineering at Northwestern?

Yes! The co-operative engineering program interweaves full-time work academic periods (including summers) with full-time class periods. Though it takes five years to earn your degree with the co-op, you take no more classes and pay no more tuition than a student who has chosen not to participate in co-op. Plus, you are able to earn money to help pay for your education.

Also, many undergraduate students will have part-time jobs which they balance with their course work. Some of these may be through the federal work-study program as part of a financial aid package.

Is McCormick more difficult to get into than the other Northwestern undergraduate schools, such as the Weinburg College of Arts and Sciences?

No. Admissions requirements are the same for each Northwestern undergraduate school.

Can I be a McCormick and then go on to medical school?

Sure! Pre-med is not a major at Northwestern. Any undergraduate can combine any major of study with the courses needed to apply to medical school. For McCormick students, chemical and biomedical engineering mesh well with these requirements, but any major can be combined with pre-med.

How can I visit Northwestern?

Check out our Visiting McCormick page.