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World-class amenities in the heart of Chicago

Kellogg’s Chicago Executive MBA (EMBA) campus is located in the heart of the nation’s third largest city in the Streeterville neighborhood, which is situated alongside Chicago’s vibrant business district. Home to thousands of organizations with rich international ties, and world-renowned commercial, entertainment and cultural centers, Chicago provides a lively, inspirational environment to learn from peers.

Classes take place at Northwestern University’s Wieboldt Hall, home to Kellogg’s working professional programs, and located just steps from the Lake Michigan shoreline path. Wieboldt Hall features renovated technology-enabled classrooms, several elevated gathering and networking spaces and unique storage solutions for our visitors.

During your stay, you will reside at the Omni All-Suites Hotel in an exclusive retreat-like atmosphere, designed to ensure optimal comfort during your studies. With dedicated spaces to collaborate, network and rest, students will benefit from a high-touch experience that only Kellogg can deliver.

Students attending the Chicago campus take classes every other week, beginning Friday afternoon and ending Saturday evening, or, approximately once per quarter on Sunday afternoon.

Key benefits

  • Learn at Wieboldt Hall, a restored historic building on Northwestern’s downtown Chicago campus, that supports your education as a working professional and executive leader.
  • Take advantage of classrooms and study-group rooms equipped with advanced technology and resource areas with 24-hour access.
  • Engage in informal interactions with faculty and other working professional students in newly upgraded and modern common areas, and study spaces.
  • If you travel from a long distance, you may be eligible for free lodging on Thursday evenings (application required).
  • Travel to the Miami campus and around the world for elective courses.

Key benefits – Omni All Suites Hotel

  • Live in executive-level suite accommodations at the nearby, four-diamond, Omni All Suites Hotel, just a 7-minute walk from Wieboldt. Each welcoming suite includes a roomy living area set apart from the main bedroom.
  • Experience seamless VIP Check-In through a designated lobby space strictly for Executive MBA students.
  • Receive automatic enrollment in the Omni Select Guest Program with Gold Status, granting several benefits, including a complimentary daily beverage voucher to use for networking over coffee or a drink in the 676 Restaurant & Bar.
  • Benefit from concierge services at the front desk, complimentary WiFi and access to fitness rooms and snack rooms 24/7.
  • Enjoy exclusive access to a custom late-night lounge, created specifically for Executive MBA students to utilize for networking and relationship-building.
  • Benefit from convenient and discounted parking accommodations.

Downtown Chicago campus

The Kellogg School of Management at downtown Chicago campus offers cutting-edge business knowledge in the heart of the Windy City.

Executive MBA first year calendar

Chicago classes are typically held Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, along with most Sundays. As class weekend schedules will differ depending on the electives you take, second year schedules are not available. Class dates and times are subject to change.

Beginning in December 2024, the Executive MBA Evanston programming will shift to Kellogg's Chicago campus while construction of a new building is underway to replace the James L. Allen Center. Please contact EMBA admissions for more information.

*Denotes weekends with Sunday classes

September 2025 - First Year Calendar

Orientation/Launch Week
Check-in: September 8
Programming: September 9- 13

Class in session

  • September 26 - 28*
  • October 10 - 11
  • October 24 - 26*
  • November 7 - 8
  • November 21 - 22
  • January 9 - 10
  • January 23 - 25*
  • February 6 - 8*
  • February 20 - 22*
  • March 6 - 7
  • April 3 - 4
  • April 17 - 19*
  • May 1 - 3*
  • May 15 - 17*
  • May 29 - 31*
  • June 20 - 24 (Intensive week)
  • August TBD (Global network week)
January 2026 - First Year Calendar

Orientation/Launch Week
Check-in: January 5
Programming: January 6 - 10

Class in session

  • January 23 - 25*
  • February 6 - 8*
  • February 20 - 22*
  • March 6 - 8*
  • March 20 - 22*
  • April 3 - 4
  • April 17 - 18
  • May 1 - 2
  • May 15 - 16
  • May 29 - 31*
  • June 20 - 24 (Intensive week)
  • August TBD (Global network week)

Contact us about the Executive MBA Program at Kellogg

Chicago and Miami Application Deadlines

Jan. 29, 2025
April 2, 2025
June 4, 2025*
Aug. 13, 2025
Oct. 1, 2025**


 * Last deadline to apply for Fall 2025 start
 ** Last deadline to apply for Winter 2026 start