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Division of Student Affairs

Enriching the Northwestern experience outside of the classroom.

Welcome to Student Affairs

As students navigate their time at Northwestern University, the Division of Student Affairs is here to support and engage with students every step of the way. From the moment students are admitted to Northwestern, to the day they cross the stage during graduation, we help students learn about themselves and their purpose, engage with and build community, make long-standing connections, navigate challenges and seek out help, and prepare for the future. In short, we help students thrive. 
 
A student’s time at Northwestern is full of possibilities—academically and beyond. More than 30 departments across the Student Affairs engage students throughout their Northwestern experience, provide resources, and help them develop important skills both in and out of the classroom. We provide services that are essential to a positive student experience and offer expertise in health and well-being; and student engagement and involvement. 

News & Events

Student Affairs Events

Exhibition: Street: Photographs by Ann Kogen

October 28, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive

In the summer of 1980, Ann Kogen bought a Nikon FM camera, some black and white Tri-X film, and stepped into the world o...

Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding: Helen Frankenthaler and Artists’ Exp...

October 28, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011) began printmaking in 1961, working across lithography, woodcut, and etching fo...

Pumpkin Carving with ARTica

October 28, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive

Tuesday, October 28 South Lawn, Floor 1, Norris 2:00 - 7:00pm Free to all RSVP'd participants RSVP REQUIRED! Join Artica...

Featured Resource

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Body Acceptance Week

Join Counseling & Psychological Services for Body Acceptance Week. This week will include two powerful events: Recovery Night, an evening of recovery storytelling, and Smash the Scale, a gathering where participants will literally “smash” diet culture and practice body acceptance and self-compassion. Be sure to stop by these events and engage in meaningful conversations and activities promoting self-love and wellness.

Explore our Departments

Departments range from housing to food service, career services to counseling, the student center to student organization advising, and so much more.

About Student Affairs