Meet Medill
The best way to learn about our graduate programs is to interact with our students, faculty and staff. Visit us in Evanston or Chicago to see our students in action. Meet us at a conference or campus near you or watch a recorded information session whenever you like. We'll continue to update this page as more events are added. We hope to see you soon.
Information sessions
Attending an information session is a great way to learn more about Medill's graduate programs. You'll meet staff, faculty, current students and alumni who can answer your questions about how our programs may help you achieve your career goals. You'll also hear about admissions requirements.
| Date |
Location |
Details |
| Wednesday, Dec. 5 |
Chicago, Illinois |
RSVP |
Conferences and events
We often attend conferences and other events across the country. We don't currently have any on-the-road events scheduled. More dates will be posted as they're added.
Interviews
We strongly recommend you schedule an interview before you submit your application. Although an interview is not required as part of the MSJ application, it’s a great way for us to get to know you and for you to learn more about Medill as you apply.
Learn more about interviews
Campus visits
Visiting our Evanston or Chicago campus is one of the best ways to get a feel for our program and community.
Campus visits give you the opportunity to talk to an admissions director, sit in on a class, meet a faculty member and take a tour of our facilities. We strongly encourage you to visit campus to get a distinct feel for what your time at Medill would be like.
Plan your visit
To arrange a visit, please fill out this form and tell us about your interests and availability. Our admissions team will then contact you to plan your visit.
Arriving on campus
The Medill Office of Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid is located at:
Fisk Hall
1845 Sheridan Road
Suite 104
Evanston, IL 60208
Where to stay
Airbnb
Airbnb has listings for rentals throughout Evanston and Chicago
Hyatt House
1515 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 847-864-2300
Holiday Inn
1501 Sherman Ave., Evanston, 847-491-6400
Hilton Garden Inn
1818 Maple Ave., Evanston, 847-475-6400 or 1-877-STAYHGI
Hilton Orrington
1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston, 888-677-4648
Margarita European Inn
1566 Oak Ave., Evanston, 847-869-2273
Hotels in Chicago
Getting here
Air
Many major airlines fly into both O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. O’Hare is approximately 45 minutes from the Evanston campus, and Midway is approximately 60 minutes away. However, travel times can vary depending on traffic.
Public transportation
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) purple line runs to Evanston. Both the O’Hare and Midway Airports have CTA lines that connect to the purple line.
Taxi
Please contact a taxi service directly to handle your transportation.
American Taxi
Lyft
Northshore Cab Company
Uber
Parking
If you drive to Medill for your visit, the closest parking is in a gated parking garage attached to the Segal Visitor Center. Parking in this garage is $8 per day. Parking is also available in downtown Evanston. Most on-street parking in Evanston is restricted to a two-hour time limit.
