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At McCormick, you don’t just learn — you create, explore, and apply your knowledge to advancing society and solving some of the world’s most challenging problems. Working side-by-side with faculty from a variety of backgrounds, your education will expose you to new disciplines while maintaining a solid grounding in the fundamentals.

Regardless of what you’re interested in pursuing in your graduate studies or your career, McCormick’s graduate programs will prime you for success. Join us in finding the right solution to the right problem.

Thank you for your interestGraduate work at McCormick can be a doorway to a new chapter in your life. The possibilities are limitless.

The graduate admission process can be confusing; please use this as a guide as you apply for MS or PhD admission. More specific information is available on each department’s website.

If your goal is a PhD degree, then apply for PhD admission. If you are not successful as a PhD applicant, it may be possible for us to consider you for MS admission. Very few of our new PhD students have an MS, and an MS is not required for PhD admission.

If you are interested in one of the following programs, please refer to the program’s website for application instructions and deadlines:

• Master of Science in Biotechnology Program (MBP)

• Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

• Master of Project Management (MPM)

• Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

• The MMM Program

• Master of Science in Analytics (MSiA)

• Master of Product Design and Development (MPD )

Application process and deadlinesThe online application website opened September 2, 2014. https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=nwu-grad

You can begin your application as early as September 2. During the process you can save your work and then delay submission of the application and application fee until closer to the deadline. The PhD application deadline is December 31, 2014, for all programs except for the PhD program in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics. Their deadline is January 11, 2015.

Most MS application deadlines are later. Please refer to departmental and program websites for MS application deadlines, as they vary. www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/departments/

Supporting materials for applicationsYou are required to set up recommendations in the online application process rather than having your references send hard copies in the mail.

Send your GRE and TOEFL scores (TOEFL scores only if required) to Northwestern University (ETS code 1565). If you have not sent your official test scores to Northwestern University, we will accept scanned copies of score reports with the online application and will verify your scores with ETS. Include your resume/CV and statement of purpose with the online application. The minimum Internet-based TOEFL scores are 90 for PhD applicants and 80 for

GraduateApplication Instructions for 2015

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MS applicants in most programs. Please consult departmental websites for TOEFL requirements that may be higher for specific MS programs.

Applicants upload unofficial transcripts with the online application. Official transcripts will be required only for new students who will matriculate at Northwestern. All recommendations should be submitted through the online process.

Once you have appliedDuring the application process, you will work with the departmental graduate program assistant to complete your application file. That person’s contact information will be part of the initial e-mail that is sent to you. Upon the receipt of your application, you will receive an e-mail about our Graduate Admissions Tracking System (GATS) website that will help you monitor the status of your application.

Once you have been admittedAdmitted PhD students have until April 15 to accept or decline the offer of admission, and those residing in the United States are invited to campus in late winter. We help with the expenses of your travel to Evanston. Admitted MS students have until August to accept or decline the MS offer of admission.

FundingWe fully fund PhD students with paid tuition, health insurance (for the first six years), and a monthly stipend. After admission, PhD applicants will receive a formal PhD funding offer letter. We generally do not fund MS students.

Application checklistq Complete online application

Include with online application:q Recommendations

q Resume/CV

q Statement of purpose

q Transcripts

q GRE scores

q TOEFL scores (if required)

(If English was the language of instruction for your bachelor’s or master’s degree, then the TOEFL requirement is waived.)

Do not send hard copies of materials that have been submitted electronically. This is unnecessary and slows down the processing of applications.

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Questions?Please feel free to contact the departmental graduate program assistant or Bruce A. Lindvall, assistant dean for graduate studies:

Bruce A. Lindvall2145 Sheridan Road, Suite L-261Evanston, IL 60208-3103Phone (847) 491-4547 | Fax (847) 491-5341b-lindvall@northwestern.edu

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Graduate Application Instructions

The dual-degree MMM program is an immersive and integrative program that gives students a rigorous business education and a solid foundation in design innovation. Graduates receive an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and an MS in Design Innovation from the Segal Design Institute at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. The interdisciplinary nature of this program uniquely positions our graduates for key roles across industries, where they can drive impact through innovation of services, products, and experiences. Students learn how to identify, research, and solve problems throughout the entire ecosystem of a business including

product development, operations management, product management, and growth strategy. MMM students graduate ready to design and manage end-to-end solutions as well as work with designers, engineers, and senior strategists in order to drive impact in business and society. Design innovation creates customer and business value by using design-centric tools, such as empathy and deep human understanding, visualization, prototyping, and iteration. This creative and customer-driven process is a strategic complement to the analytical approach traditionally taught in business management.

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At the intersection of business, design innovation, and technology.

DegreesMMM graduates earn two master’s degrees: an MBA from Kellogg and an MS in Design Innovation from McCormick’s Segal Design Institute. MMM is founded on the belief that problems are better addressed through a multidisciplinary approach, combining the best of business education from Kellogg with leading design innovation expertise from Segal at McCormick.

FormatThe MMM program maintains an enhanced business and design innovation curriculum and prepares our graduates to tackle the complex challenges of the 21st century. The program requires two years of full-time study to complete. Our students start in June and end in June, completing a minimum of 28.5 credits during seven quarters of study over two calendar years, plus a summer internship at the end of the first year.

AcademicsThe dual-degree MMM program equips graduates to drive the entire innovation life cycle of a product or service. The MMM curriculum is made up of a combination of business and design innovation courses. Much of the core coursework in the curriculum requires technical aptitude and the capacity for both analytical and creative thinking. Graduates from the program find themselves with a new, unique perspective that can balance big-picture ideas with the detailed processes that make those ideas come to life. The required courses specifically for MMM students include

• Accounting for Decision Making• Applied Advanced Analytics• Business Analytics• Communication Design• Design of Networks

• Designing and Managing Business Processes• Innovation Frontiers• Integration Project• Marketing Management• Organizing for Innovation• Program Management• Programming Design• Research—Design—Build• Service Design

Experiential learningIn addition to a rigorous classroom education spanning business, design innovation and technology, the program also offers a robust variety of co-curricular, hands-on learning opportunities and field work including

• A capstone integration project working on a specific solution-focused project with an innovation-driven company

• An exclusive MMM studio and prototyping space with access to workshops, individual trainings, and technical support

• MMM-specific business and design competitions

• Exclusive workshops and seminars with innovation business leaders

• Opportunities to visit and work in professional design facilities, both domestic and overseas

• Access, mentorship, and support from both professors and administrators from Kellogg, Segal and McCormick

Career supportMMM graduates are in high demand because of their unique skill sets and real-world experiences. Students intern and place in a wide range of industries, functions, and locations. Over the past

20 years, students have pursued careers in design consulting, innovation strategy, product management, management consulting, and corporate operations. Others go on to launch new ventures, drawing on all the skills and opportunities available to them through the MMM experience.

MMM students enjoy having a dedicated career adviser within Kellogg’s Career Management Center, in addition to having full access to all other Kellogg resources and the McCormick Office of Career Development, which offers one-on-one strategy sessions and career advice tailored to each student’s aspirations. These centers offer self-assessment workshops, résumé critiques, videotaping of simulated interviews, opportunities to network with Kellogg and MMM-specific employers, and an experienced careers team.

FacultyAs a dual-degree program, MMM utilizes the expertise of faculty from both the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Kellogg School of Management. MMM faculty members maintain a dynamic relationship with industry through their consulting and advisory board services with companies from many industrial sectors, including technology, consumer products and services, financial products and services, consulting services, and manufacturing. This interchange creates a powerful conduit for students seeking knowledge of the latest trends in business and technology.

EligibilityProspective students holding a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. The curriculum itself is based on a holistic foundation of leadership, which is rooted in the differentiated integration of business, design innovation, and technological skills. MMM students come from a large variety of backgrounds and industries including consulting, product management, mechanical engineering, advertising, operations, and interior design. This diversity across the program provides a rich learning environment and enables students to understand and leverage a variety of viewpoints and perspectives when solving business challenges.

The MMM program, just like business, has evolved over time. Throughout its 22 year legacy, the MMM program has continuously updated its curriculum and diversified its field work and student population to reflect the cutting edge of design process, business, technology, and education.

Admission requirementsThe admissions committee evaluates each applicant’s scholastic ability, personal character, motivation, leadership ability, interpersonal skills, career performance, and management potential.

Applicants are required to submit only one application and should follow the instructions for applying to the MMM program as outlined in the Kellogg School’s application materials. The following materials are required for application to the program:

• Academic transcripts• GMAT/GRE score• Two letters of recommendation• Résumé• Evaluative interview report• TOEFL scores (if applicable)• Details of work experience (if applicable)• Two core essays (topics change each year)• Essay on interest in MMM program• Video essay

The required application materials above will be reviewed to assess each applicant’s candidacy compared to the pool of applicants. The committee places high value in full-time professional experience and accomplishments gained in a variety of work settings, including military service and extracurricular activities. Work experience demonstrates maturity and fosters career- and self-awareness, which contribute to a student’s success.

TuitionThe MMM program tuition is $82,128 (first-year tuition only) for the 2014-15 academic year. The estimated cost for a year, including tuition, room and board, computer, books, and travel expenses, is $117,555. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

ContactAdmissions events are held throughout the year. Join an event for more information, or contact MBAadmissions@kellogg.northwestern.edu with specific questions.

Financial AidThe McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science understands that financing an MS degree can be an important aspect of determining which school you choose to attend. Therefore, we have provided our MS students with a variety of federal and private loan options so that students can fund their education regardless of their financial circumstances.

The Office of Student Financial Services assists current and incoming students with these loan processes and also provides sound debt management services. You may contact them by phone at (847) 491-8950 or by e-mail at gradfinaid@northwestern.edu.

LoansNorthwestern loan procedures, deadlines, and downloadable forms are available at:http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/financial-aid/student-loans/index.html

Private student loan comparison for students not eligible for federal loans is available at:http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/financial-aid/student-loans/private-alt/index.html

Financial literacy, federal loan programs, loan forgiveness provisions, and repayment calculators are available at:http://mappingyourfuture.org/

TuitionTuition, fees, billing, and payment information is available at:http://www.northwestern.edu/sfs/

ScholarshipsPrivate outside scholarship assistance may be found at:http://petersons.com

Please feel free to follow up with the Office of Student Financial Services or Bruce A. Lindvall, assistant dean for graduate studies at McCormick, at b-lindvall@northwestern.edu or at (847) 491-4547, if you have questions about financing your MS degree.

If your ultimate goal is to pursue a PhD, please keep in mind that you may enter PhD programs without having completed an MS degree.

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Graduate students with the McCormick School of Engineering can choose from apartment-style housing on either the Chicago or Evanston campus. These campus housing options offer students all the amenities they need to feel at home while studying at Northwestern. Additionally, many students choose to

live off-campus. For those interested in this option, Northwestern also offers a transportation discount for use on the Chicago Transit Authority’s buses and trains. The student activity fee of $110 per quarter allows unlimited rides on CTA buses and trains.

Housing

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Evanston CampusEngelhart HallEngelhart Hall, located at 1915 Maple Avenue in Evanston, offers apartment-style living for graduate students. The 243-unit building has air-conditioned studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments. Apartments are furnished, except for linens, kitchen utensils, dishes, and silverware. All Engelhart Hall kitchens were recently renovated and feature a modern look and new appliances.

Rates include all utilities, telephone service (resident only has to provide their own phone), cable TV, and both wireless and hard-wired Internet service. Enclosed parking is available in the building for an additional cost. Additional on-site facilities include a spacious laundry room, indoor and outdoor children’s play areas, a TV lounge/study area with fax and copy machines, and individual storage units assigned to each apartment.

Engelhart Hall is also located close to public transportation options for its residents. Additionally, the free campus shuttle bus has a stop directly in front of the building. The front desk staff along with four live-in community assistants are available to serve the residents’ needs. Engelhart Hall also has its own on-site maintenance staff to aid in residents’ service requests.

Students who wish to reside in Engelhart Hall should complete a housing application via the website: http://www.northwestern.edu/gradhousing/application/index.html

A Northwestern University Net ID is required to download the application. For applicants who do not have a Northwestern University Net ID, please contact the Engelhart front desk at (847) 491-5127 and a copy of the application can be e-mailed to the prospective resident.

Seabury HallAnother options for individual students or families is Seabury Hall, located at 605-615 Garrett or 621-623 Garrett Place, directly across the street from the Technological Institute and other north campus build-ings. This residence hall is ideal for single graduate students, those living with their spouses or partners, and those with families. The apartments include private bathrooms and kitchen units. Residents are

not required to participate in a meal plan, but are welcome to do so if they wish. Please note that bed linens, sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, pots, pans, television set and wash cloths are not provided. Amenitites include: heating, A/C, electricity, water, cable TV, Internet access, 24-hour on-site staffmicrowave, refrigerator, stove, lamps, study rooms, children’s outdoor playground, laundry facilities, parking, and access to NU shuttle bus service.

For more information on Seabury Hall, please visit our website: http://www.northwestern.edu/gradhousing/housing/seabury/index.html

Chicago CampusGraduate Housing manages 40 apartments on the Chicago Campus. Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, provides apartment-style living for graduate students typically enrolled in the Feinberg School of Medicine or Northwestern University School of Law. All apartments are furnished and rates include all utilities, telephone service, cable TV, and high-speed internet service. To apply for housing, students should contact Graduate Housing via the website: www.northwestern.edu/gradhousing

Some students rent apartments in Chicago and the neighboring suburbs. Since the campus is centrally located, public transportation is very convenient. It is highly advisable for students who wish to rent apartments to visit the area and make living arrangements before beginning their graduate work.

Additional Resources

For students on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses, links to local apartment-finding services can be found on the Northwestern student housing website:http://www.northwestern.edu/offcampus/index.html

Students can also view available off-campus properties listed by landlords by clicking “View rental listings” on the Northwestern “Living Off-Campus” website:http://www.northwestern.edu/offcampus/housing/finding-housing/where-to-find-housing.html

TransportationAll full-time graduate students are eligible for a CTA University Pass (U-Pass), a discounted transit fare card. Visit The Graduate School website for more information: www.tgs.northwestern.edu.

Housing Information

Situated along the north shore of spectacular Lake Michigan, Northwestern’s Evanston campus, just a quick “El” train ride from downtown Chicago, is a blend of historic and modern. The Evanston campus sits 12 miles north of the Chicago Loop, and Northwestern students have easy access to the vast array of

professional sports, music, art, and cultural diversity the nation’s third-largest city has to offer. Northwestern’s location also means nearly unparalleled access to major corporations, research centers, organizations for study, and eventually jobs — McCormick graduates are very popular with employers.

Evanston and ChicagoChoosing where to pursue your graduate degree is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Choosing to study in a great American city like Chicago is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.

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Evanston is not only home to Northwestern, it is one of the most attractive and lively communities in the Midwest. A vibrant community of approximately 75,000 residents, Evanston boasts the amenities of a big city in a less hectic suburban setting.

While there are many events, activities, and resources on campus, Evanston offers an additional set of oppor-tunities for Northwestern students. Within a short walk from campus, you can hang out at one of several coffee shops, try the Evanston Athletic Club’s climbing wall, ice skate at the Robert Crown Community Center, or play pool and listen to live jazz at Pete Miller’s Steak-house, just to name a few examples.

For its relatively small size (8.5 square miles), Evanston offers a surprising number of parks — approximately 80. Many of these public spaces provide bicycle paths, picnic tables, tennis and/or basketball courts, and beach access. Lake Michigan’s beaches are perfect for swimming, sunning, sailing, and volleyball. Evanston also has two golf courses, one public and one private.

The Evanston Symphony Orchestra, which plays all its concerts at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Northwestern’s campus, has been named “Community Orchestra of the Year” by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. Jazz fans will enjoy the entertainment at Pete Miller’s Steakhouse, and Nevin’s Live, a live music venue downtown, offers an eclectic mix of musical performers year-round.

Downtown Evanston has a mix of large chain stores such as The Gap, Barnes and Noble, and Whole Foods as well as unique small businesses such as Joan’s Sweet Shoppe, Accents Plus (clothing), The Mexican Shop, and Ayla’s Original Gallery of Beads.

At the far north end of campus stands the 113-feet-tall Grosse Point Lighthouse. Built in 1873 after nearly 30 ships wrecked near its Lake Michigan location, the lighthouse is open for tours on weekends from June through September.

Located just west of campus, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center houses an art gallery featuring local artists, theatre space used by amateur and professional companies, and 28 studios leased to professional arts organizations.

The state-of-the-art Century Movie Theatre boasts 18 screens and is actually two theatres in one. Mainstream cinema and the newest releases play at Century 12 Evanston while art house and foreign films dominate the offerings at the Century CineArts 6. The theatre complex is about a 10-minute walk from campus and offers discounted tickets to students.

Evanston

Century 12 Theatre, Evanston

ChicagoWith downtown Chicago only 12 miles away and easily accessible by public transportation, Northwestern students are presented with almost limitless opportunities for research, internships, and exploring. Chicago’s museums, parks and beaches, sports, neighborhoods, and shops provide uncommonly rich possibilities for culture and entertainment.

Cultural institutionsIn addition to dozens of theaters, Chicago is home to several world-class cultural institutions. Visitors can see paintings by masters like Picasso, Monet, and Matisse at the Art Institute of Chicago or explore the masterpieces of the future at the Museum of Contemporary Art. More than 8,000 aquatic animals call the Shedd Aquarium home, while the Adler Planetarium offers a glimpse into the past and future of the cosmos. The evolving natural world is on display at the Field Museum, while the Museum of Science and Industry boasts the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.

SportsChicago is home to several winning sports teams, including the Chicago Bears (football), the Chicago Cubs (baseball), the Chicago White Sox (baseball), the Chicago Bulls (basketball), the Chicago Blackhawks (hockey), the Chicago Fire (soccer), the Chicago Wolves (AHL hockey), and the Chicago Rush (arena football).

For more information on entertainment, visit:

• City of Chicago: www.cityofchicago.org

• Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau: www.choosechicago.com

• Centerstage Chicago: www.centerstagechicago.com

• Yahoo! Chicago: www.chi.yahoo.com

• Metromix: chicago.metromix.com

TransportationSo how can you to these places? Chicago offers many public transit options, including:

• Chicago Transit Authority: www.transitchicago.com

• Metra: www.metrarail.com

• Pace Bus: www.pacebus.com

Full-time students in The Graduate School have a U-Pass that allows unlimited CTA bus and train transportation.

BusinessChicago is home to numerous international companies, including:

• Boeing Co.

• Sears Holdings Corp.

• Walgreen Co.

• Motorola Inc.

• Archer Daniels Midland Co.

• Allstate Corp.

• Kraft Foods Inc.

• Abbott Laboratories

• Deere & Co.

• McDonalds

• United Airlines

• Exelon Corp.

• Baxter International

Downtown Chicago, view south from the river

Evanston and Chicago Information

Student AssociationsIn addition to a number of discipline-based organizations and special interest groups, there are six major graduate student associations serving students on the Chicago and Evanston campuses.

• The Graduate Student Association (GSA) nugsa.wordpress.com

• Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)groups.northwestern.edu/cgsa

• Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) https://www.facebook.com/groups/111649648987736/

• Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) www.nwucssa.org

• Graduate Student Association for Latino and Spanish Activities (G-SALSA) sites.google.com/site/gsalsanu2

• Queer Pride Graduate Student Association (QPGSA) groups.northwestern.edu/queerpride

• Turkish Intercultural Club https://sites.google.com/site/turkishintercultural/

These groups promote interactions among graduate students, provide academic and social programs, and serve as student advocates. In addition, these groups

comprise the Graduate Leadership Council (GLC) — http://groups.northwestern.edu/glc/.

McCormick-specific student groups include:

• Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student group groups.northwestern.edu/bmegs

• Civil and Environmental Graduate Society

• Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), Northwestern chapter

• Materials Science Students Association mssa.mccormick.northwestern.edu

• McCormick Graduate Leadership Council mglc.mccormick.northwestern.edu

• Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Society www.mech.northwestern.edu/students/megss/Welcome.html

• Graduate Student Forum — Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

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Our vision is to be one of the top engineering schools in the nation, as evidenced by our ability to recruit the very best students, faculty, and staff; to foster creativity among these groups — resulting in superior

creative output in interdisciplinary research and teaching; to make outstanding contributions to solving today’s global challenges; and to embrace research opportunities wherever they may be.

Why study engineering at McCormick?

The McCormick EnvironmentThe McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science provides an environment that fosters creativity and innovation and emphasizes the importance of making outstanding contributions to society. Its distinguished faculty is actively engaged in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research. They are active in entrepreneurial activities — holding numerous patents — and are internationally recognized and cited by peers. The School’s world-renowned graduate programs provide a supportive environment for cross-departmental research. Students enjoy a large graduate student community across Northwestern’s campus.

McCormick is home to, or is affiliated with, more than 30 centers and institutes for research, education, and entrepreneurship.

The school includes eight academic departments:

• biomedical engineering

• chemical and biological engineering

• civil and environmental engineering

• electrical engineering and computer science

• engineering sciences and applied mathematics

• industrial engineering and management sciences

• materials science and engineering

• mechanical engineering

Research centers and institutes• Biologically Inspired Materials Center

• Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials

• Center in Bioengineering Educational Technologies

• Center for Energy Efficient Transportation

• Center for Innovation in Global Health Technologies

• Center for Intelligent Processing of Composites

• Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly

• Center for Photonic Communications and Computing

• Center for Surface Engineering and Tribology

• Center for Quality Engineering & Failure Prevention

• Center for Quantum Devices

• Center for Ultra-scale Computing and Information Security

• Falk Center for Molecular Therapeutics

• Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Infrastructure Technology Institute

• Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern

• Institute for Environmental Catalysis

• Materials Research Center

• Materials Technology Laboratory

• Motorola Center for Telecommunications

• The Murphy Institute

• Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly

• Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center

• Non-Equilibrium Energy Research Center

• Northwestern Center for Engineering Education Research

• Northwestern Synchrotron Research Center

• Optimization Technology Center

• Production & Logistics Laboratory

• Segal Design Institute

• Steel Research Group

• Transportation Center

Undergraduate students• 1,602 undergraduate students

Graduate students• 818 master’s students

• 851 PhD students

Faculty• 183 faculty members

Why study at McCormick?

McCormick historyNorthwestern established a distinct degree program in engineering in 1873, 21 years after the initial founding of the University. The College of Engineering at Northwestern University closed four years later in 1877 due to lack of funding.

In 1909 the school reopened as Northwestern was emerging as a comprehensive, world-renowned educational institution, and University leaders realized that an engineering school would be critical to that mission. The new school, initially a department within the College of Liberal Arts, was bolstered by a major gift from the family of Chicago meatpacker Gustavus Swift, which funded the Swift Hall of Engineering.

In the mid-1920s the College of Engineering became the autonomous School of Engineering, with faculty members devoted exclusively to engineering. One of the most notable moments in the school’s history came in 1939, when Walter P. Murphy, a wealthy inventor of railroad equipment, donated $6.7 million for the construction of Northwestern’s Technological Institute building – known fondly to generations of McCormick alumni as Tech. When the construction of Tech was completed in 1942, Northwestern received an additional bequest of $28 million from Walter P. Murphy’s estate to provide for an engineering school “second to none.” Although Murphy insisted that the school not be named for him, the cooperative engineering education program bears his name to commemorate his interest in “practical education.”

Over the next 45 years cooperative engineering education remained a constant undergraduate requirement at Tech, while academic programming evolved. Developments in new fields such as materials science and biomedical engineering led to the creation of new departments. Practical studies for undergraduates were augmented by an increased focus on research and graduate education. In 1989 the school launched a major fundraising campaign, which culminated in a $30 million gift from the McCormick Tribune Foundation. This gift enabled the development of Northwestern’s groundbreaking Engineering First® curriculum and resulted in a new name for the engineering school: the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Enhancements to the school’s curriculum and facilities are ongoing at McCormick. In 2005, the School opened the Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center, with the support of a $10 million gift from the Ford Motor Company. This state-of-the-art

facility includes classrooms, shops, design studios, meeting areas, and workrooms especially designed for team learning, collaborative projects, and computer-assisted learning.

Aerial shot of the Evanston campus, circa 1910

Mechanical engineering experiment from the 1950s

Aerial shot of the Technological Institute, circa 1970

Why study at McCormick?

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Northwestern is recognized both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs at all levels. The University was founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota. In 1853 the founders purchased a 379-acre tract of land on the shore of Lake Michigan, 12 miles north of Chicago. They established a campus and developed the land near it, naming

the surrounding town Evanston in honor of one of the University’s founders, John Evans. After completing its first building in 1855, Northwestern began classes that fall with two faculty members and 10 students.

The University has two campuses: a 240-acre campus in Evanston, the first suburb north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in Chicago.

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Research Awards and grants in 2011-2012 totaled about $508.3 million.

AthleticsA charter member of the Big Ten, Northwestern sponsors 19 athletic teams (eight men’s and 11 women’s) and numerous club sports.

EndowmentThe Endowment gained over 5.3% in fiscal year 2012, rising to over $7 billion in asset value as of August 2012.

• Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences (1851)

• School of Communication (1878)

• School of Continuing Studies (1933)

• School of Education and Social Policy (1926)

• Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science (1909)

• Graduate School (1910)

• Medill School of Journalism (1921)

• School of Law (1859)

• J. L. Kellogg School of Management (1908)

• Feinberg School of Medicine (1859)

• Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music (1895)

• Northwestern University in Qatar (2008)

Full-time Enrollment by SchoolSchool Undergraduate

Graduate/ Professional

Total

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences*

4,314 4,314

School of Communication 1,149 38 1,187

School of Education and Social Policy

362 82 444

McCormick School of Engineering and Applied

Science 1,452 99 1,551

Medill School of Journalism 681 413 1,094

School of Law 998 998

Kellogg School of Management

1,729 1,729

Feinberg School of Medicine** 1,070 1,070

Bienen School of Music 409 221 630

The Graduate School 3,458 3,458

Total 8,367 8,108 16,475

Schools and Colleges

(with year of founding):

*Includes inter-school programs. **Includes Orthotics/Prosthetics/Physical Therapy programsFull-time graduate students are also enrolled in the Graduate School.

The School of Continuing Studies enrolls approximately 1,100 students in part-time, evening undergraduate and graduate programs. Additional part-time students bring the University’s total enrollment to approximately 19,000.

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