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

  • Economics Study Abroad

• 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. 

• Pre-Business options at Northwestern  

• NCA's Investment Banking Recruitment Timeline for Students 

• 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.

For Undergraduate RA Positions please visit our EconLab website.  Here is Kellogg's Research site.

• 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 Fall 2025 Dates:

• Friday, October 24, 2025: Last day to drop a FULL-TERM class for Fall in CAESAR. Any requests after this date result in a W on the transcript and must go through the course withdrawal process. (No tuition adjustment after 9/22/2025).

• Monday, October 27, 2025: Winter quarter courses viewable in CAESAR.

• Monday, November 3, 2025: Pre-registration for Winter quarter begins (Economics majors and minors can pre-register for up to 2 courses!)

• Monday, November 10, 2025: Registration for Winter quarter begins.

• Monday, November 24, 2025: Thanksgiving Vacation begins at for students 6:00 PM. 

• Monday, December 1, 2025: Fall Classes Resume. WCAS Reading Period Begins.

• Saturday, December 6, 2025: Fall classes end. WCAS Reading Period Ends.

• Monday, December 8, 2025: Fall Exams begin.

• Saturday, December 13, 2025: Fall exams end (Winter Break for students starts).

*To make an advising appointment visit our advising page

Announcements

Upcoming Events

Check our Department Events page to keep updated on all the latest happening in the department.

• Thurs. Oct 16, 2025: Interested in studying public policy at Georgetown University? Trish Makovsky, Assistant Director of Admissions at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, will be in Chicago on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 8:00am-1:00pm and will be available for individual coffee chats for students looking to learn more about Georgetown's offerings. The McCourt School has a strong focus on helping students build skills in quantitative methods and emphasizes using data-based evidence to analyze, implement and create policy for the common good. Along with our flagship MPP program, we also offer a specialized degree in Data Science for Public Policy and a program focused on International Development Policy. Within each program, students are able to take electives in their area of interest. Sign up for a coffee chat here.

• Mon. Oct 20, 2025: The Kellogg Certificate Program for Undergraduates (CPU) will be hosting information sessions for students who may be interested in applying to one of the Kellogg Certificates next year. Sessions for sophomores and juniors will be held on Zoom on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm and in-person on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30pm. A session specifically for freshmen will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00pm. Receive updates about the Kellogg CPU by filling out our interest form.

• Wed. Oct 22, 2025: Join the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 for an open house reception to learn about the Institute's programs for undergraduate students. Come enjoy cuisines from around the world and get information on our opportunities! Learn more and RSVP here.

• Fri. Oct 24, 2025: On Friday, October 24, 2025 from 12:00-1:00 PM, the Program in Global Health Studies will host the lecture, "What happened to microfinance, the anti-poverty program that was supposed to change the world?" featuring Mara Kardas-Nelson, Boston Globe journalist and author of We Are Not Bale to Live in the Sky: The Seductive Promise of Microfinance.

• Tues. Oct 28, 2025: Join Kellogg at one of their upcoming virtual events to learn more about their PhD programs. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM, they'll be spotlighting the Operations Management PhD program, and on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM, they'll be discussion the Marketing PhD program. Register for the Operations Management  PhD info session and the Marketing  PhD info session.

• Wed. Oct 29, 2025: Looking for a summer internship or full-time role? Meet AlphaSights on campus! AlphaSights is hiring ambitious juniors & seniors for full-time roles and summer internships in New York & San Francisco. At AlphaSights, we work closely with top clients—investors, consultants, and dealmakers—to connect them with industry experts and help them make high-stakes decisions. In the Client Services role, you’ll gain commercial and client service skills such as effective business communication, project management, and confident negotiation.Interested in learning more? Our team, including Northwestern '22 alum Bri Costa (Manager, Client Service - Surveys) and dedicated Northwestern recruiter Jordan Arenzon will be on campus Wednesday, October 29, 2025 for an Information Session! RSVP in Handshake.

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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

10/15/25: The Behavior Change for Good (BCFG) Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, led by Professors Katherine Milkman and Angela Duckworth, is hiring a Predoctoral Researcher position to start in June 2026. The BCFG is conducting large-scale field experiments designed to promote behavior change across multiple domains. Our world-class team of scientific experts test and improve behavior change programs by incorporating the latest insights from their research into massive random-assignment experiments. We have formed partnerships with some of the world's largest organizations to reach millions of their students and customers. Learn more and apply here.

10/10/25: The Harris Social Impact Fellowship at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is now accepting applications for our 2026–2027 cohort. The fellowships is a highly-selective opportunity for graduating seniors, particularly those with strong technical and analytical skills who are looking to launch meaningful careers in social impact. First-round applications close on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

10/2/25: MIT Professor Amy Finkelstein is looking to hire highly skilled and motived full-time pre-doctoral researchers to begin in the spring or summer of 2026 and to work for two years as part of her research team. The position will entail close collaboration and assistance with all stages of empirical research in health economics. Learn more about the position and how to apply.

10/2/25: The Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance is hiring for 2-3 predoctoral research assistants interested in macroeconomics, finance, and policy, to start in summer 2026. We encourage applications from graduating bachelor’s students who are interested in academic research in economics and finance. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, we encourage applicants to submit their applications early. The anticipated start date is Summer 2026. Learn more and apply here.

9/26/25: J.P. Morgan Private Bank invites current sophomores to register for our Morning@Morgan Chicago Recruiting Event on Thursday, December 4, 2025 to learn more about the U.S. Private Bank. Meet and connect with Bankers and Senior Leaders from the Chicago Office, learn about the 2027 Summer Analyst Program and the recruiting process,  and enjoy breakfast and an opportunity to network with the team. Learn more and register here.

9/23/25: The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania is hiring a Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist in their Real Estate Center. The successful candidate will support faculty research in a number of areas, including real estate, public policy, and urban economics. Job responsibilities include collecting, designing, implementing and maintaining moderately complex databases; using access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, reorganization and statistical methods. Learn more here and apply here.

9/9/25: 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 September 22-November 25, 2025.

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Scholarships and Funding

9/4/25: The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has two funding opportunities for students looking to get involved in research. The Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (URAP) funds inexperienced students to work with faculty who are in need of assistance on their own research projects. Students must have a faculty mentor to be eligible for URAP. Academic Year Research Grants (AYURGs) provide up to $1,000 to pay for your research expenses to do an independent academic or creative project, in all fields of study, under faculty supervision. The project must be connected to an independent study or thesis seminar for at least one quarter during the academic year. Learn about all available research funding plus workshops and research advising on OUR's website.

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Conferences, Education & Awards

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

10/9/25: ECONPress, Northeastern University’s undergraduate journal of economics, is inviting submissions for the Spring 2026 issue. We welcome undergraduate work in any area of economics – quantitative or qualitative – across the following categories: Viewpoint, Commentary, and Original Research. Submission deadline (Spring 2026 issue): January 31, 2026. Please review the submission directions on our website and email your work (PDF or Word) to nueconpress@gmail.com. 

10/2/25: The Stanford Economic Review has officially started accepting submissions for the 2025-2026 issue of our research journal. The application deadline is December 16, 2025. As for commentary submissions, we will review these pieces on a rolling basis throughout the year, so feel free to submit at any time! Please see the “Submit” section of our website for more details about the submission requirements, and please reach out to us at stanfordeconreview@gmail.com if you have any thoughts, comments, questions, or concerns. We look forward to reviewing your work!

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Graduate School

10/16/25: The Dual Master’s Degree in Applied Economics and Social & Economic Policy, a program offered jointly with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Northwestern University, is currently accepting applications for their next cohort which begins in August 2026. The next round application deadline is December 15, 2025 and the final round admissions deadline is February 2, 2026. Explore the program brochure and register for an info session!

10/10/25: The PhD in Economics program at Texas A&M University is currently accepting applications for their next cohort. The PhD program offers students rigorous training within a collaborative research environment. Students work closely with faculty who publish in leading journals and often coauthor with them. Frequent placement in tenure-track and research institutions reflects strong faculty mentoring and professional development. Applications are due December 31, 2025. Learn more and apply here.

9/26/25: The University of Michigan Ross School of Business will be hosting multiple Zoom information sessions about pursuing a PhD in Technology & Operations Management on October 2, 7, and 17, 2025. Learn more and register.

9/19/25: The Graduate Group in Demography at the University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for its Ph.D. program in Demography. We look forward to recruiting a strong and diverse cohort for Fall 2026! Applications are due December 15, 2025. Information about our application can be found here. Please contact Dawn Ryan with any questions at ryandawn@pop.upenn.edu. 

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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

• 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:

  • NU Digital Learning - Get Tech Ready

  • Apply for Emergency Aid

  • Reach out to AGS Justice and Inclusion

  • 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. 

• Resources for Teaching, Learning, and Working Remotely

•  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

•  Zoom - Basic/Pro Account 

• Bloomberg Business Available for free through NU Library

• Kellogg Certificate Program Updates 

• Cornell Students Connecting Students in Online Classes 

• Exploring Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields  - Watch full program online

• Kellogg Certificate CR/NC Update for Prospective Students 

Faculty Podcast Recommendations

• UCLA’s Forecast Direct podcast episode, “The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of American Growth” with guest Robert Gordon

• Faculty Featured: Building Tomorrow Podcast featuring Prof Mokyr "How di we get so rich"

• Planet Money : https://www.npr.org/sections/money/  

• Think Like an Economist podcast 

• 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:

  •  https://www.econtalk.org/paul-romer-on-the-covid-19-pandemic/

  • https://bfi.uchicago.edu/podcast/pandemic-economics/

  • https://freakonomics.com/podcast/vaccine/

• Listen to the Women in Economics Podcast Series by the St. Louis Fed

•  Episodes of Planet Money Available in Econ Lowdown 

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. 

• Northwestern TAMID Fund and Consulting recruiting 

Additional NU Resources & Events

• Office of Fellowships: Undergraduate Drop-in Hours 

•  Check out NCA's updated Career Guide 

• Undergraduate Emergency Aid and Special Circumstances Information

• Remote-learning & related resources for undergraduates 

•  Launched - OISS CANVAS Classrooms, International Students 

• Kellogg Behavioral Research - Behavioral Research Opportunities through Kellogg School of Management

• New business formation resource for students!

• 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.

• NUHS Telehealth Services 

• 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.