Becoming a non-resident member of CCS is a great idea! Being a non-res means that you can gain access to all CCS and Residential College Board (RCB) events, both on campus and in Chicago, even if you don’t live in CCS. For a small quarterly or annual fee, you can experience all of the wonderful things that CCS has to offer!
Non-Res Application Form – Fall 2025
If the link above doesn’t work, you may also find the form on the Residential Services website (scroll down to the “Non-Resident Involvement” section). Please also let the Secretary know so this page can be updated.
FAQS
Who can be a non-res member of CCS? Anyone who is a current Northwestern student but does not live in the CCS building can non-res to CCS!
Do GREEN House members need to non-res to CCS? Yes – anyone who does not live in a designated CCS wing of 2303 (check here to see if your room is in CCS or GREEN House) must submit a non-res form to participate in CCS activities.
How much does being a non-res cost? The cost of being a non-res member annually or quarterly is listed in the application form for each residential college.
How do I non-res? Go to the northwestern/living weblink and complete the online application when it is activated. Please note, this process may take up to two weeks to complete!
I haven’t heard back about door access in a while. What should I do? If you are someone who should have door access but doesn’t, contact the Office of Residential Academic Initiatives to let them know what’s up. They can be slow to respond, so be persistent!