Student Services & Resources

Resources

Kaplan Center for the Humanities
Of particular interest to MALS and MALit students are events and lectures at the Kaplan Center for the Humanities. The center fosters development of a broad, innovative humanities culture at Northwestern and promotes an interdisciplinary conversation among humanists. A lecture series featuring two or three distinguished speakers from outside Northwestern to address a chosen theme and meet with students is a highlight of each quarter.

Libraries
One of the most enticing attractions of our graduate program is the unlimited access to the University’s extensive library system. The system includes a total of seven libraries on the Evanston and Chicago campuses, with total holdings of 4.2 million volumes. The library system includes video theaters, multimedia centers, and computer labs. As well as offering courses and seminars focusing on academic research, our programs enable students to take tours and library workshops on conducting research.

Career Development
Graduate students at Northwestern are encouraged to explore many avenues to find careers that maximize their talents. University Career Services, the Northwestern Alumni Association, and online career management websites such as Vault and WetFeet are just some of the tools offered by Northwestern to assist graduate students with career decisions. Check the SCS grad website periodically and be sure to consistently check your email for career workshop and lecture announcements. For more information and resources, visit: www.scs.northwestern.edu/student/career_services.cfm

Other opportunities for professional development include programs such as Preparing Future Faculty, a Graduate School program that augments students’ disciplinary training with preparation in the issues and responsibilities that shape professional life in the academy, and Beyond Books, which focuses on preparation and search for careers both within and outside academia.

Cultural and Recreational Resources
Resources available to graduate students include the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, a multifaceted museum committed to providing excellence in the visual arts; fitness and recreation programs at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Patten Gymnasium, and Norris Aquatics Center; and performing ensembles, music and theater productions, faculty recitals, music festivals, and professional guest artists at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.
Alumni Opportunities

The SCS Alumni Board is a constituent member of the NU Alumni Association. Every SCS graduate is a member of both associations. The mission of the SCS Alumni Board is to promote the growth and excellence of SCS services to its students and alumni through programs, fundraisers, receptions, involvement in a variety of committees and events, and various publications.

Student Services

Advising/Student Services
Academic Coordinator, MALit, MALS, MA/MFA in Creative Writing, MPPA: 847-467-7854
Academic Coordinator, MMI, MMI DL, MSA, MSCIS, MQARS, and CRRA: 847-491-3051
Admissions Coordinator: 312-503-2475

Bookstores
Evanston: 847-491-3990
Chicago: 312-503-8486
www.northwestern.bkstore.com

CAESAR
CAESAR is Northwestern’s online student registration and services gateway.
Help Line: 847-467-4877
www.northwestern.edu/caesar

Career Services
University Career Services lists part-time job opportunities.

University Career Services
620 Lincoln Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208
847-491-3700
www.northwestern.edu/careers

The Vault
Online career service for admitted SCS graduate students. Access is limited to students using a valid Northwestern University email address. Information at: www.scs.northwestern.edu/student/career_services.cfm#Vault

Course Management System
Northwestern University’s Course Management System, sometimes called “Blackboard,” is a tool used by many professors to host websites for their courses. The Course Management System allows professors to make course information such as slides, text documents and multimedia files easily available to their students. Log on at courses.northwestern.edu/webapps/login 24 hours after you register for a course. Support personnel can also be reached by email at course-management@northwestern.edu or telephone at 847-491-4044.

E-Mail
Students must create an e-mail account; contact Northwestern University Information Technology (NUIT) for further information.

NUIT Support (Evanston)
1800 Sherman Ave, first floor
Evanston, IL 60201
847-491-HELP

NUIT Support (Chicago)
Abbott Hall, Suite 600
710 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-503-3682
www.it.northwestern.edu

Financial Aid
Chicago Office of Financial Aid
710 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 629
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-503-8722

Human Resources, Benefits Division
Evanston: 847-491-7513
Chicago: 312-695-8134
www.northwestern.edu/hr

Identification: WildCARD
The WildCARD, Northwestern’s identification card, is used to access University libraries, sports facilities, and a variety of other services on campus.

WildCARD (Evanston)
Norris University Center
Underground Level
1999 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208
847-467-6843

WildCARD (Chicago)
Abbott Hall, room 100
710 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-503-0548

www.univsvcs.northwestern.edu/WildCard

International Office
Visas available to international students vary depending on course of study (degree, nondegree, visiting scholar, etc.). People who are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens are strongly encouraged to contact this office for more information before applying to a graduate program at Northwestern.
847-491-5613
www.northwestern.edu/international

Libraries
Northwestern maintains an extensive library system on two campuses with combined collections totaling more than 4 million volumes.

Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300
Information (all libraries): 847-491-7658
www.library.northwestern.edu

Schaffner Library (Chicago Lakefront campus library)
339 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-503-8422

Parking Permits
Students who wish to purchase a parking permit should contact the following offices for more information:

Parking Office (Evanston)
1819 Hinman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847-491-3310
http://www.northwestern.edu/up/parking/

Parking Office (Chicago)
Abbott Hall, Room 100
710 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-503-1103
http://www.univsvcs.northwestern.edu/Chicago_parking/

Registration Help
SCS Registration Office
312-503-3120
onlinereg@northwestern.edu

Sports and Athletic Facilities
Memberships and daily fee rates are available.

Crown Sports Pavilion/Norris Aquatics Center
2311 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208
847-491-4303
www.northwestern.edu/fitness-recreation

Student Accounts
Evanston: 847-491-5224
Chicago: 312-503-8503
www.northwestern.edu/sfs

SCS Student Advisory Board
The Student Advisory Board serves as an advocate for SCS students and strives to build a more cohesive SCS community.
sab@northwestern.edu

Students with Disabilities
It is Northwestern University policy to ensure that no qualified student with a disability is denied the benefits of, excluded from the participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any University program or activity. Northwestern provides a variety of services to assist students with disabilities in becoming active members of the University community.

Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
Scott Hall
601 University Place
Evanston, Illinois 60208
847-467-5530 (voice)
847-467-5533 (TTY)
www.northwestern.edu/disability

University Police
Evanston: 847-491-3254
Chicago: 312-503-8314
Emergency: 911
www.northwestern.edu/up