Campus Resources
Looking for guidance? Northwestern is a complex place to navigate. Don't try to figure it all out on your own. Take advantage of academic guidance and other resources − and find the path that's right for you!
Academic Advising
Your academic advisor is the person who can help you with course planning, understanding major and graduation requirements, and general questions about courses, majors & minors, and more. Your advisor is attached to your school:
- Bienen School of Music Advising
- McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Advising
- Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications Advising
- School of Communication Advising
- School of Professional Studies Advising
- School of Education and Social Policy Advising
- Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences Advising
Career Planning & Pre-Health Advising
These advising offices can help you with planning for professional school, internships, and paid work after graduation.
- Health Professions Advising (pre-med/pre-health)
- Northwestern Career Advancement
- McCormick Engineering Career Development
- Medill Career Services
- School of Communication Career Services
- School of Professional Studies Career Resources
Tutoring
Library and Writing Support
Stress Management, Wellness, and Mental Health
- CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Women's Center
- NUHelp (Academic, safety, and health/well-being resources)
Support Around Disabilities & Accommodations
Advocacy and Support Around Social Identity
- Multicultural Student Affairs - multicultural programming, LGBTQIA resources, and more
- Student Enrichment Services - support for first-gen, low-income, and DACA/undocumented students
- Social Justice Education - opportunities and programming to promote social change on campus
- Women's Center - programming in support of advancing women, gender equity, and inclusion
- Health Professions Advising - pre-med/pre-health career guidance tailored to various identities
Additional Resources
- Office of Undergraduate Research – get support in finding funded research opportunities
- Office of Fellowships – get support in finding fellowship opportunities
- Center for Civic Engagement – connect your academic work to engagement with communities
- Center for Leadership – participate in leadership training programs
- Study Abroad – find opportunities for learning worldwide
- Northwestern University Libraries – get support with library research and more
- Guidance on academic integrity