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Important Dates and General Information:
Important Dates and General Information:
Economic Advising: Our Undergraduate Advisors can help all undergraduate students with most problems, including declarations of economics majors and minors. Please see Mark Witte about Study Abroad or transfer credit issues.
The Registrar has updated the Petition to Graduate Process, information here; contact Mark Witte with questions.
Be sure to fill out your Petition to Graduate when you have ONE YEAR until graduation!
Economics class schedule by quarter, day, time. Syllabi from economics classes from past terms.
Information about Northwestern's Economics Department
The full registrar's academic calendar can be found here
Undergraduate Economics Society: The Undergraduate Economics Society at Northwestern University was formed in 2005 to increase resources for students interested in economics and business and further their academic and career goals. The organization exists to provide a variety of events to enrich students’ experiences at Northwestern and to continue the pursuit for excellence in the events we host and sponsor.
Northwestern Womxn in Economics (WiE): Womxn in Economics (WiE) is a group for undergraduate students seeking to develop their interests in economics within an affinity environment. All are welcome to join: fill out this form to be added to our Listserv, follow us on Instagram @northwesternwie, and feel free to reach out to northwesternwie@gmail.com with questions.
The Office of Student Affairs' Roadmap to Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Explore resources for free and low-cost course materials including books, technology, and software through Student Enrichment Services.
Looking for personalized guidance on wellness, health, or better habits? Health Promotion and Wellness (HPaW) offers free wellness coaching, spiritual direction, mindfulness, and trainings for safe substance use.
Let us know your news! Email econBA@northwestern.edu to share your stories on our website!
The Department's Twitter account is up and running! Follow us and let us know your Twitter handle so we can follow you!
Those interested in full-time and internship consulting opportunities should check NCA (Northwestern Career Advancement) Consulting Recruitment Information page.
Important Upcoming Spring 2026 Dates:
Important Upcoming Spring 2026 Dates:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Spring Classes Begin - Northwestern Monday: Classes scheduled to meet on Mondays meet on this day.
Monday, April 6, 2026: Add/Drop deadline. Last day for full term withdrawals to receive 100% refund.
Monday, April 6, 2026: Registration for Summer Quarter begins.
Monday, May 4, 2026: Fall quarter courses viewable in CAESAR.
Friday, May 8, 2026: Last day to drop a FULL-TERM class for Spring in CAESAR. Any requests after this date result in a W on the transcript and must go through the course withdrawal process.
Monday, May 11, 2026: Pre-Registration for Fall begins. (Economics majors and minors can pre-register for up to two (2) courses!)
Monday, May 18, 2026: Registration for Fall begins.
Monday, May 25, 2026: No classes - Memorial Day - University offices are closed.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026: WCAS Reading Period Begins.
Saturday, June 6, 2026: Spring classes end.
Sunday, June 7, 2026: WCAS Reading Period Ends.
Monday, June 8, 2026: Spring examinations begin.
Friday, June 12, 2026: Spring examinations end.
Saturday, June 13, 2026: Weinberg College Convocation.
Sunday, June 14, 2026: Northwestern University Commencement.
*To make an advising appointment visit our advising page
Announcements
Announcements
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Check our Department Events page to keep updated on all the latest happening in the department.
Do you have a burning question for a Nobel Prize winner? Well now's your chance to Ask Him Anything: Undergraduate Q&A with Joel Mokyr. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Nobel laureate in Economics and Northwestern Professor Joel Mokyr will be joined by Amy Stanley, Orrington Lunt Professor of History and Director of the Nicholas D. Chabraja Center for Historical Studies, for an intimate and informal Q&A with undergraduate students.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Roberta Buffett Instittue for Global Affairs will be hosting a book talk with author Lisandro Claudio from UC - Berkeley to give a talk on his most recent book, The Profligate Colonial, about the history of austerity in the Philippines as a tool of U.S. colonialism. Learn more and register here.
The Department of Economics will be hosting a lecture in honor of Ph.D. alum and 2025 Nobel Laureate, Peter Howitt ('73) on Monday, March 9, 2026. Professor Howitt will speak about, "On the Road to Creative Destruction and Beyond." Learn more and RSVP here.
On Tuesday, March 12, 2026, join Northwestern Career Advancement for an information session to learn how the Harvard Business School MBA can open doors to all kinds of careers, from tech and startups to nonprofits and beyond. We’ll talk about college student opportunities to engage with HBS now, like Peek into Business Careers, Peek into the MBA, and the Summer Venture in Management Program. You’ll also hear about the HBS 2+2 Program, a deferred admission option for college and master’s students that lets you work for 2–4 years before starting your MBA. Come see how an HBS MBA could fit into your future! The event will be held from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Norris University Center, Rock Room (2-270).
Save the (new) date for the 2026 Susan Bies Lecture on Economics and Public Policy featuring Nobel Laureate, Michael Kremer, from The University of Chicago. The lecture will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026. More information and an RSVP will be sent in February 2026.
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News
News
10/13/25: Congratulations to Northwestern Department of Economics Professor Joel Mokyr who is one of three recipients to receive the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for 2025! Want to take a class with a Nobel Prize winner? Professor Mokyr will be teaching ECON 324: Western Economic History in Winter 2026. Of note, one of the two other recipients of the prize, Peter Howitt, Professor Emeritus at Brown University, received his PhD from the Northwestern Department of Economics in 1973. Congratulations to Professor Joel Mokyr and Northwestern alum Peter Howitt!
9/18/25: Check out this great new video from Weinberg College featuring Department of Economics Professor Lori Beaman as she talks about her interests in development economics and the Econ department at Northwestern!
9/17/25: The Office of Fellowships has drop-in hours for undergraduate students in fall quarter for those interested in speaking to a fellowship ambassador. Learn about external awards, where to find them, and how to apply for them. View the drop-in hours and learn more about the office on their website.
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Employment & Internships
Employment & Internships
2/16/26: Blackstone Asia is hosting two upcoming virtual sessions in advance of their 2027 hiring season. On March 11, 2026, they are hosting, "Introduction to Blackstone Real Estate" and on March 18, 2026, they are hosting, "Introduction to Blackstone Credit & Insurance." The purpose of these sessions is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about Blackstone’s business in Asia, specifically our Real Estate and Credit & Insurance functions. By the end of the sessions, students will gain valuable insights into our upcoming internship opportunities. The last day to register is Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm CT (Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00am HKT). Learn more and register here.
2/16/26: Northwestern's Institute for Policy Research is hiring undergraduate research assistants for Summer 2026. Learn more here. Students should apply through the online application on IPR's website. Undergraduate applications will be accepted through March 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Late applications will not be accepted.
2/16/26: Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is hiring a marketing intern for Spring 2026! Learn more and apply through Handshake.
1/29/26: The D.E. Shaw Group, a global investment and technology development firm, is currently recruiting for our summer 2027 internships in New York. Open roles include Investment Management, Fundamental Research Analyst, Proprietary Trading, and Strategy and Business Development internships. We review applications on a rolling basis and plan to begin interviewing candidates in the coming weeks. Learn more and apply here.
1/21/26: The Center for Radical Innovation for Social Change (RISC) is looking to hire a unique group of Analysts with different skills and backgrounds to work with us on tackling the world’s biggest problems. Our analysts and alumni come from backgrounds in data science, economics, mechanical and materials engineering, philosophy, software development, and political science, and have worked in research, consulting, tech, venture capital, and policy. RISC analysts research pressing social issues, identify promising solutions, and pilot those interventions in partnership with field-experts. Analysts also contribute to our portfolio of existing ventures based on their interests and expertise. Don’t be discouraged if you lack the perfect resume – we’re looking for people with clever ideas and the hustle to implement them. Our next hires will be eager to learn, unafraid of failure, and excited about making an impact. Ideal candidates are curious and resilient self-starters who are excited about our mission and willing to venture off the beaten path. We welcome applicants from all fields of study! Learn more and how to apply here.
12/19/25: Looking for resume help? Career ambassadors from Northwestern Career Advancement will be providing drop-in resume reviews for undergraduate students at the undergraduate library and NCA’s Cat’s Closet on a weekly basis for the fall quarter. Resume services will be offered from January 5 - March 6, 2026.
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships and Funding
2/3/26: SIGP 2026 Applications are open! The Summer Internship Grant Program (SIGP) provides a $3500 stipend for Northwestern undergraduate students (enrolled at least through Fall 2026) participating in unpaid internships this summer. Students do not need to have an internship secured before applying and previous SIGP recipients can reapply. Apply by Tuesday, March 10, 2026. RSVP to an information session (encouraged, but not required) in Handshake. Learn more about SIGP and apply. Questions: sigp@northwestern.edu.
1/7/26: Northwestern's Office of Fellowships is happy to announce its drop-in hours for the winter quarter! The Office of Fellowships offers resources for Northwestern students and alumni to conceptualize and achieve their ambitions with the support of external funding. View the Winter 2026 hours here.
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Conferences, Education & Awards
Conferences, Education & Awards
2/3/26: The Economic Club of New York -- a 119-year-old non-profit, non-partisan institution, recognized as the premier public forum in the United States for discussing economic, social, and political issues -- invites students to attend their upcoming virtual monthly events, which can be found here. Events are held in person and will also be livestreamed via Zoom, which students will have access to. Interested students can fill out this form with their name, email, and school. Once registered, they will receive an individual Zoom link one week before each event and a reminder at 9:00am on the day of event. If at any time a student wishes to longer receive access, they can simply send an email over to events@econlubny.org to be removed.
1/27/26: Registration for The 2026 Econometrics Game -- hosted by The University of Chicago -- is now open. It is a fast-paced competition that takes place over a weekend: On Saturday, teams of one to four undergraduates from across the U.S. and around the world are given a dataset and tasked with devising an answer to a question of economic importance in the next 13 hours in the form of a research paper. On Sunday morning, the finalists are selected and present their findings in front of a panel of judges, who determine the final placement. In previous years, judges included Nobel Prize-winning economists such as James Heckman and Lars Peter Hansen. Registration closes at 5:00pm CT on February 17, 2026. Learn more and register here.
12/5/25: Applications are open for the Hudson Institute Political Studies Summer Fellowship. Hudson Institute Political Studies offers a fellowship in political theory and practice to college students and recent graduates. All students participate free of charge, reside in complimentary housing in Washington, D.C., and receive a stipend of $3,000. Learn more and apply here. The regular decision deadline is March 2, 2026.
10/9/25: Join the Department of Statistics and Data Science for DataFest, happening April 24-26, 2026. Tackle real-world problems, collaborate with peers, network with professionals, win exciting prizes, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend! Sign up solo or with a team — solo registrants will be placed on teams of 2–5. You can even team up with students from the University of Chicago! Register by March 1, 2026.
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Call for Papers
Call for Papers
2/20/26: The International Atlantic Economic Society cordially invites students to compete in the IAES Annual Best Undergraduate Paper Award (BUPA) competition. The IAES strives to recognize and reward outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students worldwide. Each year, four finalists are selected to present their research orally. BUPA provides a unique platform for students to showcase their expertise, gain recognition within the field of economics, and contribute to the global economic research dialogue. The deadline to submit applications and mentor letters is June 15, 2026. Learn more and apply here.
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Graduate School
Graduate School
2/4/26: The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Irvine is currently accepting applications for their post-baccalaureate program; the deadline to apply for Fall 2026 is April 15, 2026 for domestic students (February 15, 2026 for international students). UCI’s Post-Bacc Program in Psychology is a certificate program that combines psychology coursework with research and/or internship experience. It is designed for people who have a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline); who are interested in a psychology-related graduate program, career development, or career change; and who could benefit from additional coursework, research and/or real-life work experience in psychology. Learn more and how to apply here.
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Recordings of Past Econ Events
Recordings of Past Econ Events
If you missed the Women in Economics Symposium videos from the event can be found here
May 14, 2021: Earning a PhD in Economics Info Session with Professor Bhattacharya
April 22, 2021: The Economics of Environmentalism with Prof. Seema Jayachandran and Mar Reguant
February 22, 2021: 300 - Level ECON Electives Introduction Panel with professors Mark Witte and Ian Savage
February 9, 2021: "On the Use of Outcome Tests for Detecting Bias in Decision Making" with Ivan Canay,
Watch Prof. Eichenbaum on a Post Election Panel Discussion hosted by the Institute for Policy Research
Video & Presentations from Northwestern & Amazon Web Services 12/11 Event
Game Theory and Decision-Making: "Ruth, Anthony and Clarence," Tuesday, November 17, 2020
CBS News - The Rise in food insecurity featuring Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach
Virtual COVID-19 Talk with Matthias Doepke & Martin Eichenbaum, Monday, August 3, 2020
"Can Technology Save the World? Lessons from Economic History," Wednesday, March 4, 2020
An Evening with Matthias Doepke, November 20, 2019
Econ Resources
Econ Resources
Economic Advising: Our Undergraduate Advisors can help all undergraduate students with most problems. They are the only people who sign petitions to graduate, or declarations of a major or minor.
The Registrar has updated the Petition to Graduate Process, information here; contact Mark Witte with questions.
Reference Guide for working with Python - Recommended for Second Year Students
More Econ resources can be found on the AEA website
Resources for Remote Learning:
- If you have a lack of technology to succeed in your class please check out these resources:
Contact Brian Drabik, Senior Associate Director Office of Financial Aid, General Financial Aid number: 847-491- 7400
Need a Spot on Campus to Study?! - BOOK A STUDY ROOM here
Participating in Remote Classes - Includes a technology requirements checklist
Academic Support & Learning Advancement (ASLA) programs will continue to run virtually during winter quarter, with some limited in-person opportunities. Students can access peer tutoring, facilitated study groups, and both group and 1:1 academic coaching. Any student who is not sure where to start is welcome to sign up for an individual staff consultation.
Staying Connected - Similar to what other institutions have put out related to the Keep Americans Connected pledge, details on access to home internet services, cellular service options to help users connect, and a link to the Northwestern Wildcard Advantage program.
Tutoring Resources: Find a full list of ECON tutoring options here or contact econBA@northwestern.edu if you are having difficulty finding the right fit.
Stata is available for purchase at GradPlan pricing (student pricing) by students enrolled and faculty teaching in the Northwestern University system. SataSE is also available via NUWorkspace at no cost
Exploring Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields - Watch full program online
Faculty Podcast Recommendations
Faculty Podcast Recommendations
Faculty Featured: Building Tomorrow Podcast featuring Prof Mokyr "How di we get so rich"
Planet Money : https://www.npr.org/sections/money/
The Library of Economics and Liberty: https://www.econtalk.org/
This isn't a podcast, Raj Chetty's class videos are a great place to learn a lot about domestic econ problems and policy: https://opportunityinsights.org/course/
The Weeds isn’t about economics but they do discuss white papers at the end of many episodes and I’m always very impressed with Matt Yglesias’ use of econometric terms! A caveat: it does have a clear political leaning.
Probable Causation is a podcast about law, economics, and crime, hosted by Jennifer Doleac.
Specifically COVID-19 related Economics Podcasts:
Listen to the Women in Economics Podcast Series by the St. Louis Fed
Student Groups
Student Groups
Northwestern Womxn in Economics (WiE) All are welcome - please fill out this interest form and we'll reach out soon. Follow us on instagram: @northwesternwie, Feel free to get in touch with any questions. You can contact us at northwesternwie@gmail.com.
Undergraduate Economics Society: The Undergraduate Economics Society at Northwestern University was formed in 2005 to increase resources for students interested in economics and business and further their academic and career goals. The organization exists to provide a variety of events to enrich students’ experiences at Northwestern and to continue the pursuit for excellence in the events we host and sponsor.
Would you like to connect virtually with others who are in your courses, to study together, compare notes, hold each other accountable, or just have somebody to reach out to with questions? If so, please fill out a short form, and the office of Academic Support & Learning Advancement will put you in touch with others in your courses who are also looking to connect around academics.
Visit The Writing Place remotely! Get help at any stage of your writing process - See what they are all about here
NET: Northwestern Economics Tournament (NET) is an annual event for high school students passionate about economics and its applications.
Additional NU Resources & Events
Additional NU Resources & Events
Kellogg Behavioral Research - Behavioral Research Opportunities through Kellogg School of Management
Pre-Business options at Northwestern Also, if you're not good with Excel... GET ON IT with online instruction from Lynda.
CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS serves as the primary mental health service at Northwestern University with offices on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. CAPS provides a set of core services, including clinical services, educational workshops, and consultation with faculty, staff, and parents.
Rainbow Alliance - Northwestern University Undergraduate LGBTQ+ Student Group
Office of Equity - The Office of Equity promotes and participates in University initiatives to maintain an environment free of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct.
Academic Support & Learning Advancement offers collaborative peer-learning experiences to support undergraduates' learning in a range of courses. Students meet regularly with experienced peer leaders to review course content, work on problems, and prepare for exams. Their programs include:
Peer-Guided Study Groups: Small-group, peer-led, weekly study and review.
Drop-In Peer Tutoring: Drop-in study and tutoring for a range of science, math, and social science courses.
For other academic-advancement resources, including tutoring, campus academic resources, and advice on studying effectively, see the Academic Resource Portal.
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