Dive into the vibrant heart of San Francisco with the Bay Area Immersion Program, where you'll embark on a journey of discovery, pushing the boundaries of what's possible at the crossroads of design, technology, and digital media.
Take two design courses and two journalism courses that focus on experiential learning in, and critical thinking about, areas such as design innovation, digital communication, and the intersection of technology and culture.
With classes in Northwestern's San Francisco educational space, you’ll experience learning at the epicenter of the Bay Area’s vibrant tech, media, and startup scene. Prepare to immerse yourself in and actively engage with the creative culture that defines this region through relevant, timely projects, and meeting Northwestern’s robust alumni network.
Discover the heart and soul of the Bay Area through Bay Days. Each Friday, you’ll participate in field trips to local companies, workshops, and cultural programming with your cohort. These co-curricular excursions are designed to expand your perspective, compliment your coursework, and give you an inside look at life in San Francisco.
Together as a cohort, students take four courses that focus on experiential learning in design innovation, digital communication, and the intersection of technology and culture. The courses have been uniquely designed for students in both journalism and engineering, with a focus on media innovation that bridges the fields.
All Northwestern undergraduates are encouraged to apply to the Bay Area Immersion Program. However, preference may be given to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from the McCormick School of Engineering and the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications.
The application for the Winter 2025 Bay Area Immersion Program will open on April 10, 2024.
If you have questions that are not answered on our FAQ page, please contact Casey Russell at cassandra.russell@northwestern.edu.
