Application & Selection
Applications Details (2025-2026)
- Application Opens: April 30, 2025
- Fall 2025 Classes Begins: September 16, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Admissions Notifications: October 3, 2025
- Deadline to Accept: October 10, 2025
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Application Requirements
To apply you must:
- Be a current Northwestern undergraduate student graduating no sooner than Winter 2027
- Complete COMP_SCI 150 no later than Winter 2026
- If not-ML track, commit to taking DATA_ENG 200 in Winter or Spring of 2026 (Must take COMP_SCI 150 before this)
*We will admit seniors as space allows for 2025-2026. Seniors must be able to take DATA_ENG 200/300 in Winter and Spring 2026.
A small number of students graduating prior to Spring 2026 may be admitted if space allows. Interested students are welcome to apply.
Application Form
The link to application form will be made available on April 30, 2025.
Northwestern University does not make decisions related to admissions, including but not limited to financial aid and scholarships, based upon any category protected by the law. The University is committed to complying with all applicable laws. The University believes different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are critical to building a dynamic student body, and as such encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
