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Academic Year Opportunities

Your first year at Northwestern is a unique time, and several optional programs are offered. One option is listed below, but you may also receive emails this summer around programs you are eligible to participate in. Visit the program websites for the most up-to-date information.

Fall Academic Program: SESP Leadership Institute (SLI)

Fall academic program information with deadlines and dates.
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SLI: School of Education and Social Policy Leadership Institute
SLI is a 2-credit program that centers the experiences of first-generation and/or lower-income students. SLI encourages students to draw on their histories to inform their writings and academic pursuits and shape their communities at Northwestern and beyond.
Duration of fall quarter 9/1

A Note about Health and Safety

The safety of our students is our top priority. The dates and details above are subject to change as Northwestern follows local, state, and federal health directives and guidelines. Students will be notified of changes via Purple Prep emails throughout the summer.