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U.S. News & World Report: Best College of 2011

The prestigious U.S. News & World Report has named its Best National Liberal Arts Colleges of 2011. Of these competitive schools, Northland College was ranked into the first tier. Northland was part of 266 national liberal arts colleges to be recognized. To qualify, each liberal arts institution must emphasize undergraduate education and award at least 50 percent of their degrees in the liberal arts. Check out more about the US News Report.

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If you haven't visited Northland College, now is your chance. Come see why Northland is the college of choice for many students who are interested in active learning experiences, dedicated and remarkable faculty, and career-oriented academic programs. We are a distinctive learning/living environment. Northland College is a liberal arts and sciences college uniquely focused on the environment and sustainability. Our class sizes give you personalized learning with our remarkable faculty who have a passion for teaching excellence. Located in Ashland, Wisconsin, we are less than a mile from Lake Superior; the largest freshwater lake in the world. However, words aren't enough to describe such an experience. Come visit Northland College and experience the difference.


Individual Visits

We want you to see Northland College and we'd like to help you with the cost. If you visit the campus by June 1st of the year you wish to enroll at Northland College, you will receive a $2000 Visit Grant that is spread over your four years at Northland College. What do you have to lose?

Visits are arranged Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. by appointment only. (Please schedule about a week in advance so we can arrange the most complete visit experience).

Every visit will include a tour of campus with a student guide and an interview with an Admissions Counselor. In addition, you can also choose from the following options if available:
  • Talk with a professor
  • Attend a class
  • Enjoy a meal in the Baldwin Commons
  • Stay overnight with a student host in the residence hall (students only)
  • Meet with a coach

 

Email: visit@northland.edu
Phone: (715) 682-1224
Toll Free: (800) 753-1840

*Please Note: Your visit is not confirmed until you have received an email and/or letter from the Northland College Campus Visit Coordinator.

 

Visit Days

Visit Days give you the perfect opportunity to learn about Northland first hand. Throughout the day you have the opportunity to tour campus, sit in on a class, meet current students, and attend sessions on Admission, Financial Aid, and Student Life & Academics.

We can tell you about our campus and our exceptional students, but there's nothing like seeing Northland for yourself. Find out more about Visit Days and upcoming dates by clicking here, or sign-up for a visit day by clicking below:


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Empty Bowl
May 23, 2012
4:30-6:30 p.m. @ St. Andrews Episcopal Church (corner of 3rd st. W and Chapple ave.

Empty Bowl

May 23, 2012

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4:30-6:30 p.m. @ St. Andrews Episcopal Church (corner of 3rd st. W and Chapple ave.

Wednesday, May 23rd is EMPTY BOWL!!!! Empty Bowl is an Art League event that takes place every spring. Art league members and ceramics students have produced beautiful hand made ceramic bowls and Slow Foods will provide 4 kinds of delicious soup (vegan and vegetarian options included). For $15 (or $10 with a donated item such as canned food) you can pick a bowl, grab a bowl of soup, and enjoy some company and live music. All proceeds will be donated to the ABC Homelessness Prevention center and the New Day Shelter. If you have any questions or would like to help please contact Mary at schaubschlagerm01@myemail.northland.edu. Hope to see you there!

Contact Information

Mary Schaubschlager
(612) 321-6550
schaubschlagerm01@myemail.northland.edu

Commencement
May 26, 2012
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May 26, 2012

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Memorial Day Observed - Campus Closed
May 28, 2012
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Memorial Day Observed - Campus Closed

May 28, 2012

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Memorial Day Observed - Campus Closed

Meet The Students

Sara Hoge

Hometown:

Aitkin, MN

Graduation Date:

2013

Area of Study:

Biology and Chemistry

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