Hey, I’m an engineering major.
I’m looking for a dorm closer to my classes but also with a community feel. I don’t mind partying, I’ll definitely take part, but I think I want to be further from the frats. I’m not going to join a sorority. I want a good mix of people in my dorm, not just the same major or community. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Engineers take classes mostly north campus. North campus is by the frats. The best fits for you would be Elder or Sargent.
Slivka is where you want to be - It’s the Res College for Engineering.
http://slivka.northwestern.edu/
Vids about Slivka: http://slivka.northwestern.edu/prospective-students/viral-videos/
Two years ago Sargent didn’t have much of the community feel you’re looking for. Don’t know if that’s changed since then though.
Slivka, from what I’ve hears, tends to be mostly engineering majors, and might not have enough diversity in that regard for you. Elder satisfies the rest of your wants though.
Pretty much any dorm available to freshpeople on North Campus is going to be quite close to the frats.
You might want to consider living down south.