- Deans' Offices in Other Schools
- The University Academic Advising Center
- The Writing Place
- The Study Abroad Office
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Academic Services for Athletes
- Services for Students with Disabilities
- Career Services
- Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid
- The Women’s Center
- Division of Student Affairs
Sometimes students in Weinberg College can benefit from a meeting with an adviser in another school within Northwestern. If you want to learn more about programs of studies in another school or if you’re seriously considering an interschool transfer, seeing an adviser in the relevant school is an important step. In addition, Weinberg students interested in teaching certification will need to work closely with an adviser in the School of Education and Social Policy.
Click on any school in the following list to get to the homepage for that school. From there, you can get to other pages where you can learn more about the school and about its undergraduate program.
School of Education and Social Policy
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
School of Music
School of Communication
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2. University Academic Advising Center (1940 Sheridan Road, 847-467-3900)
The University Academic Advising Center (UAAC) offers academic counseling, advice, and information to undergraduates throughout the University. They specialize in issues that cross school boundaries. For example, the UAAC is a good place to go if you are considering transferring between two of the University’s six undergraduate schools or exploring dual majors and joint degrees in multiple schools. Advisers in the UAAC can help you sort through your options to design a program of study that best fit your needs and interests.
Another specialty of the University Academic Advising Center is advising for students considering careers for students in the health professions – medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, and so on. The UAAC offers group and individual advising sessions and also maintains a recommendation service for students applying to medical and dental schools. If you are considering a career in the health professions, be sure to visit this office before the end of your sophomore year! Students interested in health professions can also find relevant information in the Weinberg College Pre-Medical Brochure.
The University Academic Advising Center also offers help with study skills. It’s a place to go to learn how to be a more successful student.3. The Writing Place (Room 2304, University Library, 847-467-2791)
The Writing Place is the main resource for students who want help with their writing. If you are having difficulty writing papers and essay examinations in your courses, you can probably improve your writing substantially with guidance and practice. The Writing Place provides carefully trained and supervised student tutors who can help you with your writing. You can also find helpful reference works, such as dictionaries, style manuals, and research guides at The Writing Place.
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4. Study Abroad Office (630 Dartmouth Place, 2nd Floor, 847-467-6400)
Many Weinberg College students are interested in spending a summer or part or all of an academic year abroad. The main campus resource for students interested in studying abroad is the Study Abroad Office. Through explorations of the Study Abroad website and their Resource Library (at 630 Dartmouth Place), and through talking with Study Abroad advisers, you can learn about the many options open to Northwestern students and select the program(s) that are best for you. The Study Abroad Office is also the main resource for information about study abroad costs and financial aid, about all the necessary paperwork involved (including how to apply to specific programs and how to request Northwestern permission to attend them), and about many other issues related to studying abroad.
If you are thinking about studying abroad, you should also discuss your ideas with both major/minor and WCAS advisers; signatures of both will be needed as part of a Study Abroad application. To get started, you can consult our general information and specific policies for WCAS students considering studying abroad.
5. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Searle Hall at 633 Emerson Street, 2nd floor, 847-491-2151. After hours, you can call the 24-hour Crisis line at 847-491-8100.
At some time during the college years, many students experience stress, depression, anxiety, and other difficulties. They may have problems dealing with social relationships – with friends, family, romantic partners, and others. They may have difficulty adjusting to the rigorous and competitive academic no charge during the time they are enrolled.
Sometimes students think that another student they know might benefit from counseling. The CAPS webpage provides information on what to do if you think another student should visit CAPS or if you think the student is currently in crisis and needs help right away. You're also welcome to call CAPS directly if you're concerned about another student (or, of course, about yourself!).
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6. Academic Services for Athletes (847-491-7890)
The Athletics Department at Northwestern provides academic assistance, as well as personal counseling, to all varsity-level student-athletes through their Academic Services for Athletes. Services are also available to club-sport athletes who want advising. The Academic Services program works closely with other advising resources on campus. One important focus of the program is helping student-athletes learn to budget time effectively between their courses and their sport. Another aim is to assist with course selections; prior to the registration for each quarter, student-athletes meet with academic advisers to discuss their choice of classes and to plan their course of study for the upcoming term. In addition, students from all 18 intercollegiate sports can take advantage of the academic tutoring available through Academic Services.
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7. Services for Students with Disabilities (Scott Hall, 847-467-5530(v) 847-467-5533(TTY))
TheOffice of Services for Students with Disabilities is the central resource for students who have disabilities. Staff at the office work with others within the university to establish policies and procedures that facilitate reasonable accommodations for these students. The goal is to provide equal access and to avoid discrimination. The office is the designated university resource for obtaining and filing disability–related documents, for certifying eligibility for services, for determining reasonable accommodations, and for developing plans for implementing these accommodations.
If you have (or suspect that you might have) a disability that affects your access, learning, and/or class performance, check with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. They can work with you to help you evaluate your situation. They may also be able to help you obtain auxiliary services such as assessment, library and lab assistants, note takers, tutoring, assistive/adaptive technology, academic and psycho/social support, and mentorship.
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8. Career Services (620 Lincoln Street, 847-491-3700)
University Career Services (UCS) supports Northwestern's academic programs through services and activities designed to meet the career development and employment needs of students and alumni. They provide individual career counseling, graduate and professional school advising, assistance with searches for internships and full-time jobs, career exploration workshops, and a career information center. UCS sponsors numerous programs throughout the year and publishes an informative newsletter, Careerline, each quarter. UCS webpages provide a wealth of useful information for undergraduate students, including announcements of upcoming workshops and other events.
If you want information and guidance in choosing careers that are best for you, in identifying and applying to graduate programs, or in developing job search skills, University Career Services will be a valuable research for you. UCS is also the place to go for help in finding internships while you are still in school and full-time employment following graduation.
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Northwestern University offers financial assistance to undergraduate students on the basis of financial need. A typical need-based aid package consists of aid from various sources, usually a combination of educational loans, grants, and part-time work.
Northwestern’s financial aid program is administered by the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid. Contact them if you have questions about applying for financial aid, about your financial aid package, or about the possible impact of a change in your family’s financial situation. Answers to many questions about financial aid are also available through their webpage. Keep in mind, also, that if you do not qualify for need-based financial aid from Northwestern, staff at the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid may still be able to recommend financing options for you.
Students at Northwestern are responsible for purchasing or otherwise obtaining access to textbooks and other assigned class materials. If a situation of financial hardship inhibits your ability to obtain access to such materials, you should consult the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid about seeking an emergency loan.
10. The Women’s Center (2000 Sheridan Road, 847-491-7360)
The Women's Center serves as a gathering place for women's students, staff, and faculty across lines of race, class, and sexual orientation. It is a safe haven when NU women connect, as well as an environment suited to enrich personal, professional, and academic lives. The Center conducts outreach, educational programming, coalition building, advocacy, counseling and resource referral, with the goal of gender equity always imperative.
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11. Division of Student Affairs (Scott Hall, Room 36A, 847-491-8430)
The Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs oversees a number of offices that offer important services to students.
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