North Park University was founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), a rapidly growing, multi-ethnic denomination with over 800 congregations in the United States and Canada and ministries on five continents.
North Park offers the ideal college experience: a rigorous and interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences education in a world-class city and a diverse faith community. Explore more than 40 majors and programs including pre-professional options like law, medicine, and art therapy.
Advance your career through flexible and affordable graduate degree programs in business and nonprofit management, counseling psychology, education, music, and nursing.
Follow your call to serve with a ministry degree or certificate from the denominational seminary of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
As an employer with an interest in recruiting at North Park University, we want to support you in your efforts to connect with the right pools of talent. Our school enrolls a diverse student body from a variety of backgrounds.
The Divison of Student Engagement encompasses a variety of offices, resources, and experiences available to you and your parents to support and encourage you in your transition to college life and throughout your time at North Park.
North Park’s on-campus living options include residence halls, apartments, and houses. No matter where you live, you’ll benefit from the security, community, and amenities offered by the University.
The Brandel Library empowers the North Park community for informed contributions to life's essential conversations for God's glory and neighbor's good.
When you arrive at North Park the Information Technology department will provide you with the latest in technological resources. IT offers you support on the campus network, computer difficulties, program tutorial training, and a variety of other topics.
With support and direction from Swedish Covenant Hospital, North Park University’s Health Services provides a variety of services for students to improve or maintain their health, obtain appropriate medical care, and make healthy life choices.
Home to North Park athletes of all kinds—casual, club, intramural, and intercollegiate—Helwig Recreation Center offers 68,000 square feet of sports equipment and facilities, along with wellness and fitness programs.
The Office of Student Activities provides North Park students with extra-curricular opportunities that develop leadership skills and values through the lens of faith, intercultural awareness, and social justice. Learn how to get involved through the programs below.
Institutional accreditation at North Park University is provided by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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