The Scholars' College has developed some of its own traditions:

Scholars' was established through the efforts of then Northwestern President Dr. Robert Alost and a resolution written by then State Representative Jimmy D. Long.  Meet these men and the Directors who have guided Scholars' through its first 20 years.

Freshman move-in:  Faculty and returning students, including Orientation Mentors, greet the incoming freshmen and their families and help them move their boxes into the University Place.

Orientation Pot-Luck. The faculty and returning students host the incoming class with a pot-luck dinner on the quad outside Morrison Hall before classes begin.

Food Fairs.  Occurring about once every 6 weeks, these get-togethers are a great way to forget about cafeteria re-runs and sample the culinary skills of faculty and students--or simply pig out on your roommates' macaroni and cheese.

  There is usually a theme, such as the traditional Halloween party (above right) or "red foods" for Valentines' Day. Some fairs include performances or speakers.  (And where else would you have to provide a verbal argument to justify your selection for Best Costume?)

Scholars' Formal, every year before finals.  We all dress up and celebrate at a local club. The party usually includes a special toast to the seniors, who are trying to finish their theses and thus are kinda crazy.

Thesis party on the Friday following the due date for seniors to submit the final versions of their theses. We hold barbecue and present the seniors with certificate commemorating the thesis experience. Some seniors come in a costume reflecting their thesis topic. 

Scholars' College Forum.  All students in the College are members  of this organization which facilitates activities with students and faculty.  Want to start a new tradition?  This is the place to begin!

Baccalaureate Ceremony.  The College holds a separate formal ceremony the morning of graduation to honor the graduating class.  Both student and faculty representatives speak and each graduate is recognized with a medallion and a special Scholars' College diploma, while his or her thesis title is read.