Exclusive Benefits for the Next Generation of Northwood Graduates.

Continuing the Northwood legacy means giving your child the opportunity to build on your family’s experience while accessing even greater possibilities for the future.

Choosing a college is a major decision, but for many families, Northwood already feels like home. As a legacy student, your child steps into a tradition shaped by parents, grandparents, and family members who experienced firsthand how Northwood influenced their lives, careers, and character. Those shared stories become part of your child’s beginning, offering an immediate sense of belonging and connection from the moment they arrive on campus.

At Northwood, legacy students don’t simply follow a path that’s already been traveled. They build on it and make it their own. Your child gains access to new academic programs, modern learning environments, and expanded opportunities that may not have existed when you attended. While the campus continues to evolve, the values that defined previous generations of Timberwolves remain unchanged.

As part of a community rooted in free enterprise and leadership, your child benefits from a foundation you already know and trust, paired with the innovation and growth of today’s Northwood University.

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Why Northwood?

Your child benefits from a campus community that is deeply invested in their success, with alumni eager to support the next generation and faculty committed to mentorship and personal growth.

1 in 3

Northwood graduates own all or part of their own business

$252.9M

ROI for cumulative career earnings over lifetime

Safest college campus in Michigan (Niche)

Top colleges for business in Michigan (Niche)

$19M

Academic scholarships awarded annually

$4,000

Scholarship available for legacy students ONLY

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Benefits for Alumni Legacy Students

Legacy students gain meaningful advantages through Northwood’s tight-knit, multi-generational alumni network. Legacy families and students are also invited to exclusive events throughout the year, recognizing the unique connection your family has with Northwood.

Earn an Alumni Legacy Scholarship worth $1000, renewable each year by maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA and good campus citizenship.

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Find Your Pack

From the first day on campus, your child is surrounded by peers who share similar values, ambitions, and often, familiar stories passed down through family experiences. That sense of familiarity helps legacy students connect more easily and feel confident as they find their place within the Northwood community.

Through classes, clubs, athletics, and everyday moments on campus, your child quickly builds relationships that matter.

Home Away from Home

At Northwood, your child will find friendships that feel like family, mentors who take a genuine interest in their future, and traditions that create a welcoming, supportive environment. For many legacy families, Northwood is more than a college experience. It is a second home, built on shared values and lasting connections that span generations.

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