Life at Northwest University

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Campus Life

At Northwest University, CELE students gain much more than just an academic experience, they become part of the NU community. Students live in the dorms, eat in the Caf, participate in many fun campus activities, and tour the Seattle area.

NU Activities

Students enjoy numerous activities organized by NU. Screaming Eagle's Week is a time-honored tradition at NU. It begins with a single event: a MASSIVE game of dodgeball. The competition is fierce and bragging rights are on the line. Many of NU's events have a rich history meanwhile some are new each year. What do they all have in common? Making friends and having fun.

You are joining a caring community that is really delighted that you're here. It's not just the president who's happy you came. It's everybody. We are all thrilled to have you here. You look around you at your classmates who are coming in. You know, they're as excited to be here as you are. They've had a whole lifetime of dreaming about what college was going to be like. And in the next few days, those dreams are going to start becoming true. You will see a community develop around you that will be unlike anything you've experienced before. The Northwest Way is warm community and the community where people like each other, where people are for each other.

Heavenly Father, I thank you for the student body of Northwest University. They come from so many different places, from so many different challenges, they fear a lot of the same things and they are nervous about a lot of the same things, but they're also excited about a lot of the same things. And so I pray that you would protect them from fear, that our students this year would be bold in attacking their academic life, bold in making friendships, bold in reaching out to other people, to minister to them and to help them. Lord, I pray that you would make them steadfast and their spiritual life, that they would learn to know Jesus better this year than ever before. We ask you to give us a great year, a great semester to glorify you. In Jesus name. Amen.

Resident Life

Dorm Life is available to all NU students. It is a great place to make new friends and to create lasting relationships. Each dorm is furnished with a bed, desk, drawers, closet, shelves, and chairs. Bathrooms are located on both sides of a floor and each student has access to a washer and dryer. Student leaders plan dorm activities, and a family-like relationship is built between floor mates. Students will have access to mail services as well as the on-campus health center.

Learn more about housing

The Caf

Most students eat in the cafeteria on campus. There is a salad bar, a grill, a sandwich station, a personalized meal section managed by a cook, and much more! Unlimited access to the Caf is included in the cost for room/board.

Learn more about the CAF

Chapel

Chapel is heavily student led and exists to express meaningful corporate worship, nurture personal growth, and foster community spirit. Chapel is a vital part of the ministry at Northwest University. Students, faculty, and staff come together in corporate worship to integrate faith, learning, and living. These times together challenge, motivate, and encourage the Northwest University community through dynamic worship, inspirational messages, and fellowship within the body.

Chapel services are offered on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Students can attend a worship based service called Pursuit on Monday nights.

Life Groups serve to foster relationships, community, and spiritual growth through the fellowship of small groups made up of members of the Northwest University community. A small group of students gather together around a common interest. Life Groups enable students to connect relationally, spiritually, and emotionally in an environment of mutual encouragement and accountability.

Chapel attendance is a requirement for students and faculty as it is part of the Assemblies of God Division of Higher Education endorsement.

Learn more about our chapel program

Academics

During classes, professors engage students through lectures, group discussions, projects, and games. Students will have to study hard, but will be thrilled out how their education improves.

Campus Tour

Take a look at Northwest University's gorgeous campus, nestled in the safe community of Kirkland.

Living in Kirkland

Kirkland is a suburb of Seattle, located just 15 minutes away from the city. This safe community offers everything a student needs. Grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants are near-by. There are many beautiful parks along Lake Washington, which students love to jog around.

The vibrant city of Seattle is located just 15 min away from Kirkland. This city is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest. The headquarters for Microsoft, Boeing, Google, Costco, Starbucks, Nintendo, and Amazon are located in the surrounding area. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, a variety of museums and parks. Public transportation allows students to easily visit Seattle, Bellevue, and the surrounding towns.

Map of the area around the Northwest University campus marking company locations including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Starbucks, Salesforce, Expedia, HTC, Eddie Bauer, Fred Hutch, Jones Soda, Zillow, and Nordstrom.

We’re In Good Company

Money Magazine voted Kirkland as the 5th best place to live in the US. We’re close to a wealth of recreational activities and companies that have changed the world. For NU students, that means opportunity for fun while you’re here and—more importantly—excellent opportunities for employment once you graduate.

Kirkland & Seattle