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American Studies Calendar

Key dates for 2024-2025

Deadlines and dates for American Studies events are shown in the table below.

Northwestern Academic Calendar

Many dates for American Studies events and deadlines dovetail with the university's academic calendar. The complete Northwestern academic calendar for 2024-2025 is located on the Office of the Registrar website.

 

Fall Quarter 2024

Day Date Event

 

 

 

September 

 

 

Virtual Open House/Directions Fair:  question session for first-year and transfer students. ( zoom link)

 

September

Virtual Open House/Directions Fair:  question session  for first-year and transfer students (zoom link)

 

 Weds

 

September 25

12-2:00pm

 

Welcome Back lunch for American Studies majors. AMST Lounge, Kresge 5520

Sun

September 29

2:15pm

Cubs Game! -first outing of the quarter.  Play ball!

Friday

October 4

6pm

American Studies 50th Anniversary Dinner - Harris Hall

Sat

October 5

 

American Studies Anniversary Football Game and Food Truck - Evanston Campus

 

 

 

October

5-6:00 pm

 

Group Advising session. Location: Kresge #5520 (Individual advising session to follow 

 

Winter Quarter 2025

Day Date Event

 

 

February  

5-6:00 pm

 American Studies Group Advising session in AMST Lounge (Individual advising sessions to follow)

 

 

 

February 

6-7 pm

 

Informational Session about the American Studies major (more detail about the major can be found on the Admissions page). 

 

March 

5pm

Thesis Discussion Meeting - current seniors and juniors will meet with Professor Cadava about the thesis process.

 

Spring Quarter 2025

Day Date Event
TBD Applications due (Admission to the American Studies major is through a selective application process; see the Admissions page for details)
April  Applicant Interviews 
April  Applicant Notification — New American Studies Majors selected

 

April   

5-6pm

Group Advising Session - All current and incoming American Studies Majors. AMST Lounge (Individual advising session to follow )

 

 

 

 

May   

 

 

Senior Symposium - Thesis writers will present and all students, faculty and guests are welcome.  Reception to follow. Guild Lounge in Scott Hall.

 Fri

 

TBD

 

End of Year Picnic - American Studies student and faculty year end celebration lunch - Lakefront at Clark Street and Sheridan

 

 June 

 

 

Pre-Convocation/Graduation Brunch— American Studies seniors.  

When hosting events and meetings, the Program in American Studies will serve plant-based meals by default. This commitment to DefaultVeg allows us to ensure our food choices are inclusive, healthier, and sustainable.