Most students graduate from Northwestern after four years of enrollment, some graduate later, and some graduate earlier. If you plan to graduate in fewer than four full years, you still need to complete all Weinberg College degree requirements and the university's Undergraduate Residence Requirement. The degree auditors in the Registrar's Office are the final authority in determining your eligibility for early graduation, although College Advisers at the Office of Undergraduate Studies and Advising can usually give you a good idea of your status. If you think you might be able to graduate early, be sure to call the Registrar's Office at 847-491-5234 and set up an appointment to discuss your plans with your degree auditor well in advance of your anticipated graduation date.
Also, keep in mind that you are supposed to file a Petition to Graduate one year prior to your final undergraduate quarter at Northwestern. If you plan to graduate early, then you need to file your petition early too. This may enable you to register with the highest-priority group for your final three quarters; see the registration information posted by the Registrar's Office for details and/or talk with your College Adviser.
