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Student Affairs Departments

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AccessibleNU

AccessibleNU works to provide students with disabilities a learning and community environment that affords them full participation, equal access and reasonable accommodation.

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Campus Inclusion & Community

Campus Inclusion & Community cultivates inclusive learning environments through the intentional engagement with difference.

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Campus Life

Campus Life facilitates transformative experiences with students to explore their potential, engage in community, and contribute toward a more just and equitable world. It includes Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Organizations & Activities, and Leadership Development & Community Engagement.

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Community Standards

The Office of Community Standards provides support and education to students involved in conduct matters.

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Counseling and Psychological Services

CAPS serves as Northwestern's primary mental health service with offices on the Evanston and Chicago campuses. CAPS services include clinical services, educational workshops and consultation with faculty, staff and parents.

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Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office is comprised of student service offices: Administrator on Call; Off-Campus Life; AccessibleNU; Student Assistance and Support Services; Community Standards; Health Promotion and Wellness; and Center for Awareness, Response and Education.

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Fraternity and Sorority Life

Northwestern currently has 46 chapters across four governing councils, and a total membership of more than 3,000 students. Fraternity and Sorority Life provides structure and support to assist students in their fraternity and sorority experience.

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Gender & Sexuality Resource Center

The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center supports all students in personal and community empowerment and awareness through events, educational initiatives, and institutional partnerships.

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Graduation

The Graduation Office develops and facilitates the annual Northwestern ceremony where the graduating class is commemorated as a whole. It provides information about the event for graduates and their guests.

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Leadership Development & Community Engagement

Leadership Development & Community Engagement creates partnerships in the community and on campus that advance student learning, transformation, and commitment to active citizenship.

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Multicultural Student Affairs

Multicultural Student Affairs provides programming, staff, and spaces that help all students explore their identity, build an inclusive environment, and develop a strong sense of belonging.

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Norris University Center

Located at 1999 University Drive, Norris offers spaces, services and guidance for student learning, community engagement and cultural inclusion. It is home to dining options, meeting rooms as well as a bookstore, box office, bank, art gallery and more.

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Northwestern Career Advancement

NCA provides career services for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni, including advising, job and internship search assistance, career assessments, access to employment databases, career fairs and on-campus recruiting.

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Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service - Chicago

Northwestern Medicine's department of General Internal Medicine serves Northwestern students enrolled in an NU graduate or professional program on the Chicago Campus. A broad array of outpatient medical services are provided.

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Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service - Evanston

Evanston's Health Service provides primary medical care, including general medical, sports medicine, women's medicine, radiology and laboratory services, vaccinations, allergy shots and STD testing. After-hours urgent care is also available.

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Off-Campus Life

The Off-Campus Life Office works with students living off campus in both Evanston and Chicago. It addresses student needs related to off-campus living, renter rights, neighbor relations and helps connect these students to the broader campus community.

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Religious & Spiritual Life

Religious & Spiritual Life provides programs, staff, and spaces to help all students grow in their religious or spiritual traditions, and create community.

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Residential Services

Residential Services helps build a community environment for students through housing-related services, intentional learning opportunities and residential settings that include residence halls, residential communities and residential colleges.

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Student Affairs Assessment & Planning

This office coordinates Student Affairs assessment to identify student needs, measure student satisfaction, assess outcomes and monitor the campus climate. The data is analyzed, collected and reported for use by Northwestern departments, faculty and staff.

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Student Affairs Human Resources

Student Affairs Human Resources (SAHR) advances the mission of the Division of Student Affairs by creating an environment that attracts, develops, and retains the best people.

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Student Affairs Information Technology

Student Affairs Information Technology provides IT services to Student Affairs departments, including computer and software support, technology acquisition, application development, system maintenance and training in a variety of applications.

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Student Affairs Marketing

The SAM team uses integrated marketing communication to communicate the events, opportunities and promotions for Student Affairs departments. This includes digital communication as well as the creation of print and promotional materials.

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Student Enrichment Services

Student Enrichment Services strives to build a Northwestern community that is welcoming, supportive, and accessible for all students.

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Student Organizations and Activities

Student Organizations and Activities engages students in involvement opportunities that build a sense of belonging and community at Northwestern University. It supports, advises, and trains students and their organizations.

pa group marching through the arch

Student Transition Experiences

Student Transition Experiences supports undergraduate students in navigating their unique transition to and through Northwestern by providing intentional learning experiences and fostering connection through timely community partnerships.

student biking through the arch

Community Standards

The Office of Community Standards provides support and education to students involved in conduct matters.

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Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office is comprised of student service offices: Administrator on Call; Off-Campus Life; AccessibleNU; Student Assistance and Support Services; Community Standards; Health Promotion and Wellness; and Center for Awareness, Response and Education.

commencement

Graduation

The Graduation Office develops and facilitates the annual Northwestern ceremony where the graduating class is commemorated as a whole. It provides information about the event for graduates and their guests.

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Norris University Center

Located at 1999 University Drive, Norris offers spaces, services and guidance for student learning, community engagement and cultural inclusion. It is home to dining options, meeting rooms as well as a bookstore, box office, bank, art gallery and more.

woman giving presentation

Student Affairs Assessment & Planning

This office coordinates Student Affairs assessment to identify student needs, measure student satisfaction, assess outcomes and monitor the campus climate. The data is analyzed, collected and reported for use by Northwestern departments, faculty and staff.

People in a meeting

Student Affairs Human Resources

Student Affairs Human Resources (SAHR) advances the mission of the Division of Student Affairs by creating an environment that attracts, develops, and retains the best people.

two people talking in front of a computer

Student Affairs Information Technology

Student Affairs Information Technology provides IT services to Student Affairs departments, including computer and software support, technology acquisition, application development, system maintenance and training in a variety of applications.

members of sam at a meeting

Student Affairs Marketing

The SAM team uses integrated marketing communication to communicate the events, opportunities and promotions for Student Affairs departments. This includes digital communication as well as the creation of print and promotional materials.

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Norris University Center

Located at 1999 University Drive, Norris offers spaces, services and guidance for student learning, community engagement and cultural inclusion. It is home to dining options, meeting rooms as well as a bookstore, box office, bank, art gallery and more.

student greeting a company representative

Northwestern Career Advancement

NCA provides career services for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni, including advising, job and internship search assistance, career assessments, access to employment databases, career fairs and on-campus recruiting.

students

Counseling and Psychological Services

CAPS serves as Northwestern's primary mental health service with offices on the Evanston and Chicago campuses. CAPS services include clinical services, educational workshops and consultation with faculty, staff and parents.

arch

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office is comprised of student service offices: Administrator on Call; Off-Campus Life; AccessibleNU; Student Assistance and Support Services; Community Standards; Health Promotion and Wellness; and Center for Awareness, Response and Education.

Chicago buildings

Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service - Chicago

Northwestern Medicine's department of General Internal Medicine serves Northwestern students enrolled in an NU graduate or professional program on the Chicago Campus. A broad array of outpatient medical services are provided.

girl kneels in front of medicine shelf

Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service - Evanston

Evanston's Health Service provides primary medical care, including general medical, sports medicine, women's medicine, radiology and laboratory services, vaccinations, allergy shots and STD testing. After-hours urgent care is also available.

group of students

Campus Inclusion & Community

Campus Inclusion & Community cultivates inclusive learning environments through the intentional engagement with difference.

Pride Lights at Deering

Gender & Sexuality Resource Center

The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center supports all students in personal and community empowerment and awareness through events, educational initiatives, and institutional partnerships.

students performing cultural dance

Multicultural Student Affairs

Multicultural Student Affairs provides programming, staff, and spaces that help all students explore their identity, build an inclusive environment, and develop a strong sense of belonging.

choir members

Religious & Spiritual Life

Religious & Spiritual Life provides programs, staff, and spaces to help all students grow in their religious or spiritual traditions, and create community.

t-shirt that says "first generation college student"

Student Enrichment Services

Student Enrichment Services strives to build a Northwestern community that is welcoming, supportive, and accessible for all students.

greek students walking out of Norris Center

Campus Life

Campus Life facilitates transformative experiences with students to explore their potential, engage in community, and contribute toward a more just and equitable world. It includes Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Organizations & Activities, and Leadership Development & Community Engagement.

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Fraternity and Sorority Life

Northwestern currently has 46 chapters across four governing councils, and a total membership of more than 3,000 students. Fraternity and Sorority Life provides structure and support to assist students in their fraternity and sorority experience.

three smiling students cooperating

Leadership Development & Community Engagement

Leadership Development & Community Engagement creates partnerships in the community and on campus that advance student learning, transformation, and commitment to active citizenship.

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Norris University Center

Located at 1999 University Drive, Norris offers spaces, services and guidance for student learning, community engagement and cultural inclusion. It is home to dining options, meeting rooms as well as a bookstore, box office, bank, art gallery and more.

student organization representative talking to students

Student Organizations and Activities

Student Organizations and Activities engages students in involvement opportunities that build a sense of belonging and community at Northwestern University. It supports, advises, and trains students and their organizations.

accessibility brochure

AccessibleNU

AccessibleNU works to provide students with disabilities a learning and community environment that affords them full participation, equal access and reasonable accommodation.

greek students walking out of Norris Center

Campus Life

Campus Life facilitates transformative experiences with students to explore their potential, engage in community, and contribute toward a more just and equitable world. It includes Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Organizations & Activities, and Leadership Development & Community Engagement.

arch

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office is comprised of student service offices: Administrator on Call; Off-Campus Life; AccessibleNU; Student Assistance and Support Services; Community Standards; Health Promotion and Wellness; and Center for Awareness, Response and Education.

Pride Lights at Deering

Gender & Sexuality Resource Center

The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center supports all students in personal and community empowerment and awareness through events, educational initiatives, and institutional partnerships.

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Norris University Center

Located at 1999 University Drive, Norris offers spaces, services and guidance for student learning, community engagement and cultural inclusion. It is home to dining options, meeting rooms as well as a bookstore, box office, bank, art gallery and more.

picture of the front porches of a block of houses

Off-Campus Life

The Off-Campus Life Office works with students living off campus in both Evanston and Chicago. It addresses student needs related to off-campus living, renter rights, neighbor relations and helps connect these students to the broader campus community.

choir members

Religious & Spiritual Life

Religious & Spiritual Life provides programs, staff, and spaces to help all students grow in their religious or spiritual traditions, and create community.

residential assistants moving furniture

Residential Services

Residential Services helps build a community environment for students through housing-related services, intentional learning opportunities and residential settings that include residence halls, residential communities and residential colleges.

student organization representative talking to students

Student Organizations and Activities

Student Organizations and Activities engages students in involvement opportunities that build a sense of belonging and community at Northwestern University. It supports, advises, and trains students and their organizations.

pa group marching through the arch

Student Transition Experiences

Student Transition Experiences supports undergraduate students in navigating their unique transition to and through Northwestern by providing intentional learning experiences and fostering connection through timely community partnerships.