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University Resources and Services

Much of the following information, and more, may also be found through Northwestern's home page at www.northwestern.edu.

Chicago Campus Student Services
Abbott Hall
710 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60611-3078
312-503-8507 (front desk)
http://aquavite.northwestern.edu/maps/buildinglookup.cgi?lookupid=9

Abbott Hall, on the Chicago campus, is the location for the following:

Bookstore
Information about purchasing books for your courses can be found at:
http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/ugrad/information/books.cfm

Lake Shore Center
850 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60611

Lake Shore Center is the location for the following:

  • Athletic Facilities, 312-503-8554
  • Jimmy G's Bar & Grill, 312-503-4940; see Food Service; call for hours.
  • Graduate Housing, Chicago campus, 312-503-8514

Legal Clinic
School of Law, 357 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago 60611
312-503-8576
www.law.northwestern.edu/depts/clinic/geninfo.html

The Legal Clinic provides legal services for students, and is staffed by School of Law students, open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call for appointment; no walk-ins; eligibility guidelines.

Chicago Writing Place
Schaffner Library, Wieboldt Hall, 2nd Floor
312-503-8422
www.writing.northwestern.edu/info/index.html#chicago

Tutoring available 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday; appointments recommended.

Evanston Campus Student Services
Alumni Association
John Evans Alumni and Visitors' Center, 1800 Sheridan Road, Evanston 60208-1800
847-491-7200
www.nualumni.com

The Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) provides programs and services for all members of the Northwestern community. SCS students seeking job opportunities are welcome to contact the Alumni Network for career advice. Current SCS students and SCS alumni have additional opportunities to participate in programs sponsored by the School of Continuing Studies Alumni Board.

African-American Student Affairs
1914 Sheridan Road, Evanston 60208-4010
847-491-3610
www.stuaff.northwestern.edu/aasa/

Athletics
Intercollegiate Athletics, Ryan Field/McGaw Memorial Hall/Anderson
1501 Central Street, Evanston 60201-3630
Administrative Offices, 847-491-3205; Ticket Services, 847-491-CATS
http://nusports.fansonly.com/

Disability Services
Office of Disability Services, Scott Hall, Room 39 & 40
601 University Place, Evanston 60208-1012
847-467-5530, 847-467-5533 (TTD)
www.stuaff.northwestern.edu/ssd/

Legal Aid Office
Norris University Center, Room 3K, 1999 South Campus Drive, Evanston 60208-2500
847-491-2358

Volunteer service organization staffed by NU undergraduates who answer basic legal questions.
Hours: Weekdays, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., or call number on recorded message.

Recreation Facilities
Upon presentation of a valid Northwestern ID card, SCS students may use NU athletic and recreational facilities by purchasing a membership or paying a daily fee or court fee. Call in advance for hours and fee information.
www.northwestern.edu/fitness-recreation

Religious and Spiritual Organizations, Facilities and Services
Religious Center, Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston 60208-1350
847-491-7256

Study Abroad Office
630 Dartmouth Place, Evanston 60208-4190
847-467-6400
www.northwestern.edu/studyabroad/
www.northwestern.edu/studyabroad/summerstudy/affiliated/index.html

Writing Place
University Library, Reserve Book Room, Room 2654
1935 Sheridan Road, Evanston 60208-2328
The Writing Program: 847-491-7414; The Writing Place: 847-467-2791
www.writing.northwestern.edu

Peer tutoring program sponsored by the Writing Program. Mature and experienced undergraduate students offer tutoring in composition skills to undergraduate and graduate students. Call for hours, except during academic breaks. No appointments are necessary.

Counseling & Psychological Services
Provides counseling to individuals and groups, as well as workshops and outreach programs, to help students work through developmental needs, emotional difficulties, adjustments, and crises.
http://www.northwestern.edu/counseling/index.html

Health Services
SCS students must pay quarterly clinic use fee to use services.
http://www.nuhs.northwestern.edu/