Residential Life
Residence Halls
Students who wish to live on campus during their Apogee experience reside in an air-conditioned Northwestern University Residence Hall under the supervision of specially trained residential staff. Male and female students are always housed in different areas by gender, and restrooms are also gender-specific. Students eat every meal with residential staff and other members of the University community in a campus dining hall.
A residential coordinator oversees the residential staff, activities, health and social issues. In the residence hall, each residential assistant is responsible for a group of approximately 10 to 12 students. The Apogee staff plans and supervises activities both on- and off-campus.
Activities
Activities are an important part of the Apogee experience, and they provide a healthy balance of work and play. After class, students may participate in a wide variety of afternoon and evening activities. Favorites include swimming in Lake Michigan, playing capture the flag, visiting the Northwestern University Student Center, participating in Ultimate Frisbee and soccer games, and engaging in various arts and crafts. Quiet time is an option for those students who wish to study or relax with friends.
The weekend finds students enjoying a broad range of activities, such as off- and on-campus movies, museums, and talent shows. The learning that occurs outside of class, through casual conversation and these shared activities, is just as important as that which occurs in class. For this reason, we encourage residential students to remain with the Apogee program through the two interim weekends.
Computers
Apogee students have access to computer facilities owned by both CTD and the University, but hours are somewhat limited. Students who own computers, especially those enrolled in writing-intensive classes, or those who plan to communicate with their families using a computer, may find it convenient to have their own computer with them while attending Apogee. Please note that neither CTD nor Northwestern University provides technical support for personal computers.
Health Services
The Summer Program fee covers basic health services for residential students. Students who require more extensive assistance are taken to a nearby hospital. The residential fee covers basic clinic services; it does not provide for medical insurance coverage. Families are responsible for any hospital fees incurred by their child.
All Summer Program participants should be covered by a major medical insurance policy. In the event that a family does not have medical insurance, families are responsible for any medical fees incurred by their student.
Daily Schedule
Residence Halls
Students who wish to live on campus during their Apogee experience reside in an air-conditioned Northwestern University Residence Hall under the supervision of specially trained residential staff. Male and female students are always housed in different areas by gender, and restrooms are also gender-specific. Students eat every meal with residential staff and other members of the University community in a campus dining hall.
A residential coordinator oversees the residential staff, activities, health and social issues. In the residence hall, each residential assistant is responsible for a group of approximately 10 to 12 students. The Apogee staff plans and supervises activities both on- and off-campus.
Activities
Activities are an important part of the Apogee experience, and they provide a healthy balance of work and play. After class, students may participate in a wide variety of afternoon and evening activities. Favorites include swimming in Lake Michigan, playing capture the flag, visiting the Northwestern University Student Center, participating in Ultimate Frisbee and soccer games, and engaging in various arts and crafts. Quiet time is an option for those students who wish to study or relax with friends.
The weekend finds students enjoying a broad range of activities, such as off- and on-campus movies, museums, and talent shows. The learning that occurs outside of class, through casual conversation and these shared activities, is just as important as that which occurs in class. For this reason, we encourage residential students to remain with the Apogee program through the two interim weekends.
Computers
Apogee students have access to computer facilities owned by both CTD and the University, but hours are somewhat limited. Students who own computers, especially those enrolled in writing-intensive classes, or those who plan to communicate with their families using a computer, may find it convenient to have their own computer with them while attending Apogee. Please note that neither CTD nor Northwestern University provides technical support for personal computers.
Campus Access
Students have access to many of the University facilities, including recreational sites, the library, and the student center.
Students have access to many of the University facilities, including recreational sites, the library, and the student center.
The Summer Program fee covers basic health services for residential students. Students who require more extensive assistance are taken to a nearby hospital. The residential fee covers basic clinic services; it does not provide for medical insurance coverage. Families are responsible for any hospital fees incurred by their child.
All Summer Program participants should be covered by a major medical insurance policy. In the event that a family does not have medical insurance, families are responsible for any medical fees incurred by their student.
Daily Schedule
| 7:15 | Breakfast |
| 8:15 | Leave for class |
| 8:30 | Class starts |
| 11:15 | Lunch |
| 12:15 | Class continues |
| 2:45 | Class ends |
| 3:00 | Afternoon activities |
| 5:00 | Dinner |
| 6:30 | Evening study sessions (Tuesday and Thursday) |
| 8:15 | Evening activity |
| 9:00 | Students must be in their rooms |
