About Us

Housing: Two residents enjoy the view out of the lounge window.

Residential Services at Northwestern is committed to providing an environment that fosters the academic and personal success of every student.

Our Mission

Residential Life strives to promote a sense of community and encourage the growth and development of each student in a variety of living environments. Our program seeks to complement the academic mission of Northwestern University by providing students opportunities for learning in a safe, diverse, and respectful environment.

Our Vision

Engage and educate: Creating communities of learners, leaders, and responsible citizens.

Our Staff

Our Offices

Undergraduate Housing

The Undergraduate Housing Office makes room assignments for undergraduate students. If you have any questions about your room bill this is the office to contact.

Address
Undergraduate Housing Office
Seabury Hall, Room 212
600 Haven Street
Evanston, IL 60208-1001

Contact
Phone: 847-467-HOME (4663)
Email: housing@northwestern.edu

Graduate Housing

The Graduate Housing Office makes room assignments for the graduate student residence halls on our Evanston and Chicago campuses.

Address
Graduate Housing Office
Engelhart Hall
1915 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3194

Contact
Phone: 847-491-5127
Email: grad-housing@northwestern.edu

Residential Academic Initiatives

The Office of Residential Academic Initiatives is responsible for providing students with an enhanced residential experience through the development of our residential colleges, residential communities and faculty-in-residence program. 

Address
Office of Residential Academic Initiatives
1927 Orrington
Foster-Walker 6-117
Evanston, IL 60208

Contact
Phone: 847-467-HOME (4663)
Email: ResAcademicInitiatives@northwestern.edu

University Residential Life

University Residential Life is responsible for resident educational programs, advising hall governments, and developing residential communities that provide students the opportunity to learn social responsibility and interpersonal skills in a safe and comfortable environment. URL's full-time, live in professional staff members and more than 100 Community Assistants are available to assist residents throughout the academic year.

Address
University Residential Life
Scott Hall, Room 10
601 University Place
Evanston, IL 60208-1009

Contact
Phone: 847-467-HOME (4663)
Email: res-life@northwestern.edu

Our Policies

Visit our Policies page to familiarize yourself with your rights and responsibilities associated with living in the residence halls.

Connect with Us!

To keep in contact with Residential Services and your specific residential community via Facebook and Twitter, see our list of social media links.