Working at Northwestern
Recognized both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs at all levels, Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851. NU enrolls over 8,000 undergraduate and over 8,000 graduate students. The University has two campuses located on Lake Michigan: a 240-acre campus in Evanston, the first suburb north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in Chicago. Northwestern also has a campus in Education City, Doha. Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) offers undergraduate degree programs in communication and journalism.
Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It has distinguished itself by encouraging innovation and integrating experiences across fields. Northwestern provides students, faculty, and staff exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago.
Northwestern’s Residential Services program serves nearly 4,000 undergraduates and nearly 650 graduate students in more than 30 residence halls, residential colleges, and residential communities. Visit front page for more information about the department’s mission and operations.
Residential Services is in the midst of a renewal. We have completed the first few years of a 10 year, $500 million facility master plan. This past year we opened 560 Lincoln, a brand new 422 bed residence hall and our first new facility since 2002. In January, we reopened historic Willard Residential College after an 18 month renovation. Recommendations from the Undergraduate Residential Experience Committee about creating a single residential model were recently released and input is being collected from around campus regarding next steps.