Northwestern University
Undergraduate Program

Northwestern University
Undergraduate Program

Working toward an undergraduate degree at Northwestern? You’ve sharpened your thinking in a place that celebrates collaboration and intellectual versatility—and we think you’re ready for your next challenge here.

Why? Because joining McKinsey is like earning another degree: you’ll learn faster here than anywhere else, solve complex challenges, and grow into a leader. We can’t wait to see where your ambition will take you.

Campus application deadlines - Yale undergrad

Campus application deadlines

Applications for our business analyst and intern roles typically open in spring with deadlines in summer. Check back in Q1 2026 for exact dates.

Opportunities for undergraduate candidates

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  • Recruiter: Cat Cosgrove
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Recruiter Office Hours

Do you have specific questions about the recruiting process? Do you want to know more about life at McKinsey? Join your campus recruiter for an open office hour as an opportunity to ask your burning questions about our application process or McKinsey in general. Feel free to drop in and out for whatever time works in your schedule.

Time: Various

RSVP Links:

Thursday, February 19th | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, February 24th | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, March 5th | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, March 10th | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, March 19th | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, March 24th | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, April 2nd | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, April 7th | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, April 16th | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, April 21st | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, April 30th | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, May 5th | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, May 14th | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, May 19th | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, May 28th | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, June 2nd | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, June 11th | 12-12:30pm CTTuesday, June 16th | 2:30-3 p.m. CTThursday, June 25th | 12-12:30pm CT
McKinsey Resume Workshop

Join your McKinsey Northwestern recruiter for practical tips on strengthening your resume ahead of the upcoming application cycle. We’ll review the key qualities we look for and share real examples of strong resume bullets and formats so you can better understand how to position your experiences.

While this session will not include individual resume reviews, we will leave plenty of time for Q&A and are happy to answer general questions about how to strengthen your resume. Each session will cover the same material, so you only need to sign up for one.

Time: Various

RSVP Links:

Thursday, February 26 | 5-6pm CTWednesday, March 11 | 5-6pm CT

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