Student Services
The Essentials
E-mail Accounts and NetIDs
Once you are registered, please go to the NUIT Support Center to activate your NetID and email account. A NetID allows access to e-mail, Blackboard, CAESAR, and other online resources. You must bring a valid picture ID.
NUIT Support (847) 491-HELP (4357)
1800 Sherman Street, Evanston
http://www.it.northwestern.edu/
Identification
Cards
A Northwestern University identification card - a WildCARD
- is required for access to University libraries, sports
facilities, and a variety of other services on campus.
Evanston:
1999 Campus Drive, Norris University Center, Underground Level
(847)467-6843
Chicago:
701 N. Lake Shore Drive, Abbott Hall, Room 100
(312) 503-0548
Books
You may find books for your classes at the campus bookstore. Books are arranged by course and are stocked by campus; if you are enrolled classes on each campus, you must visit each bookstore to purchase your books.
Evanston
campus Bookstore
Chicago
campus Bookstore
Billing and Payments
Student Accounts
Evanston: 847-491-5224
Chicago: 312-503-8503
Financial Aid
Day school:
847-491-7400
SCS:
312-503-8722
Transcripts and Grades
You can view your grades and unofficial transcripts on CAESAR.
Information on how to request your official transcript is here.
You may submit a request for an official transcript to the University
Registrar via CAESAR, in person, by mail or by fax. The cost per
transcript is $5.00.
Getting Around
Campus tours
A fun and interactive virtual tour of Northwestern
University's Evanston campus is available online (requires
Flash and Quicktime).
Walking tours are given daily, and last about an hour and
a half. Reservations are required and tours start at the
Office of Undergraduate Admission, 1801 Hinman Avenue. Please
visit this website to
register for a tour. A brochure for self-guided tours that
showcases some of the more important Northwestern University
landmarks is available online.
Campus Maps
Interactive maps for
Chicago and Evanston campuses are available.
A printable PDF of the Evanston campus is available here.
Transportation
Northwestern University is conveniently located close to several public transportation options. CTA buses and elevated trains run regularly between Evanston and Chicago and Metra commuter rail service is available to and from the surrounding suburbs. Northwestern's free shuttles are also available during the Summer Session. Please visit the following web sites for schedule and fare information:
Summer Activities
Plan-It-Purple
Visit the Plan-It-Purple website for the on-campus events calendar.
Campus Facilities
Lost and Found
Public Safety Operations Center, 1819 Hinman Avenue, 847-491-3254 and Norris University Center.
Libraries
Northwestern's library system includes the University Library
and three branch libraries on the Evanston campus, as well
as three libraries on the Chicago campus. The combined collections
total almost four million volumes. For summer hours of operation,
please call the library at 847-491-7658 or check the library
system website.
Computer labs
NUIT Computer Lab and NU MediaWorks are located in University
Library on the lower level. For summer hours, please see
the Computer lab website.
Health Service
Office visits are arranged by appointment at the University
Health Service, and students may fill prescriptions at
the pharmacy. Northwestern students registered for two
or more summer courses may use the service free of charge
for office visits and certain laboratory tests. Northwestern
students registered for only one course and SCS students
registered for courses in a degree program may purchase
coverage or use a fee-for-service system. Health insurance
is not available to visiting students. Please contact the
Health Service for immunization requirements for new students.
University Health Service
Searle Hall
633 Emerson Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208-4000
Appointments: 847-491-2204
Answering service: 847-491-8100
The Writing Place
Consultants at the Writing Place help students at every stage
of the writing process, from talking about ideas to developing
a plan to preparing a final copy.
University Library North Tower, Room 2304
847-467-2791
Services
for 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.
Scott Hall
601 University Place
Evanston, Illinois 60208-1012
847-467-5530 (voice)
847-467-5533 (TTY)
Student
Center (Norris)
Norris University Center is Northwestern's community
center. It offers banking services, a food court, and other
amenities throughout the summer.
Norris University
Center
1999 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208
(847) 491-2300
NorrisCenter@northwestern.edu
Norris Center Mini
Courses
The Norris Mini Course program has been a Northwestern tradition for over a decade.
Each quarter, this recreational program offers something for everyone: from dance
to photography, ceramics to Pilates. All courses are non-credit and require pre-registration.
Fees vary depending on the course. Please note: mini courses may not be substituted
for credit bearing courses. Check the Norris
web site for complete mini course listings. Mini courses for Summer are usually
posted in May.
- Norris Center Mini Courses 847-491-2305
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1801 Hinman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-7271
ug-admission@northwestern.edu
University Police
Evanston: 847-491-3254
Chicago: 312-503-8314
Emergency: 911
universitypolice@northwestern.edu
Parking Permits
Parking Offices
Evanston: 847-491-3319
Chicago:
312-503-1103
Part-Time Jobs
University Career Services
620 Lincoln
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-3700
careerservices@northwestern.edu
Room and Board
On campus:
847-491-7564
Off campus:
847-491-5127
Athletic
and sports facilities
Memberships and daily rates available.
Crown Sports Pavilion/Norris
Aquatics Center
2311 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208-3610
847-491-4303
Human Resources, Benefits Division
Evanston: 847-491-7513
Chicago: 312-695-8134
International Office
630 Dartmouth Place
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-5613
intoff@northwestern.edu
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