Resources

The following list of resources and links has been compiled by the Student Advisory Board to assist SCS Students. If there are additional resources that you think would be helpful to list here, please contact us.

School of Continuing Studies Student Services
http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/student/

Caesar
Caesar is the system that can access Grades, Financial, and other information. You must register for classes using this system if you are a returning student, and you can drop or add classes on this system.
http://www.northwestern.edu/caesar/

Blackboard Course Management System
This is a system used by individual classes to post grades assignments, and other tools you may need for the class. Not every instructor uses this system, but when they do it can be very convenient.
https://courses.northwestern.edu/webapps/login

The Northwestern Virtual Computer Store
This resource exists to help all members of the Northwestern University community find information and possible sources for purchasing computing and networking equipment, products and services.
http://aquavite.northwestern.edu/virtualstore/

Athletic Tickets
Students may purchase tickets to NU Athletic events at a discounted rate.
http://nusports.collegesports.com/tickets/nw-tickets.html

Membership to Fitness Facilities
Part-time enrolled students who present a valid Northwestern University WildCard student identification card are eligible to purchase a membership to NU Fitness Facilities.
http://www.fitrec.northwestern.edu/index.html

Health Insurance
Eligible degree-seeking part-time, half-time, and the School of Continuing Studies students may apply for coverage by completing a Part Time Application Form at the Health Service by the stated deadline. While part-time students are not currently required to have health insurance, they may enroll in this Plan. Visit the website below for requirements and details.
http://www.nuhs.northwestern.edu/chicago/

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
School of Continuing Studies students are offered an assessment or crisis services at CAPS.
http://www.northwestern.edu/counseling/

Parking - Evanston
SCS students may park without a parking permit in most "F" Parking Lots on the Evanston campus, after 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and all weekend. Students should refer to the signs at the parking lot to be certain. Do not at any time park in a reserved space. Campus maps indicating appropriate parking lots are available at the School of Continuing Studies office, 405 Church Street, Evanston, IL. SCS students who wish to park on campus before 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, should go to the Parking Office on Hinman Avenue to purchase a one-day parking permit. http://www.northwestern.edu/up/parking/

Parking-Chicago
You have several options when your parking need is mainly in the evening hours in Chicago. If you expect to be attending classes less than twice per week, you may self-validate your parking ticket for a discounted rate that is currently $6.50 per evening. This rate applies to Saturday parking as well. This is valid in either of two University garages: the 222 E. Huron Self-Park designated as "Lot C", or the 321 E. Erie parking structure, designated as "Lot D". One can park in either lot from 4:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The parking ticket must be validated in the Chicago Avenue lobby of Wieboldt Hall to get the reduced rate. Upon exiting the parking structure, present the validated ticket to the attendant to receive your discounted rate.
http://www.univsvcs.northwestern.edu/Chicago_parking/

Intercampus Shuttle
The Intercampus Shuttle between the Chicago and Evanston Campus is a free shuttle. To take advantage of this service you must have either a valid WildCARD to present to the driver or a brief memo on departmental letterhead explaining your affiliation with the University. For schedules and pick-up drop-off locations, visit the site below.
http://www.univsvcs.northwestern.edu/shuttles/inter.htm

CTEC (Course and Teacher Evaluation Council)
CTECs are the end of course evaluations that Northwestern students, including SCS students complete at the conclusion of each course. The link below is an online resource that lets students read reviews of classes and instructors based on student feedback.
https://aquavite.northwestern.edu/ctec/

Computer Labs
Academic Technologies maintains several computer classrooms on the Evanston Campus. These classrooms may be reserved by members of the Northwestern Community for instructional purposes. When not in use for a class, these classrooms are open as walk-in computing facilities.
http://www.at.northwestern.edu/ctg/labs/

Financial Aid
Students of SCS have a wide range of financial aid options available to them.

Undergraduate students should contact the Chicago Financial Aid Office
710 N. Lake Shore Drive
Room # 629 Chicago
IL 60611-3078
Phone: (312) 503-8722
Fax: (312) 503-8700
Email: financial-aid-chicago@northwestern.edu
http://chicagofinancialaid.northwestern.edu/scs/

Graduate students should contact the financial aid office in Evanston.
Rebecca Crown Center
Rm 1-502
633 Clark St.
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-7264
Fax: (847) 491-5070
Email: gradfinaid@northwestern.edu
http://www.northwestern.edu/graduate/financial/fastaff.html