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About the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs
The mission of Orientation and Parent Programs is to assist new students and parents during their transition to Northwestern University.
Three primary goals of the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs include:
- To build a comprehensive orientation program that serves as the initial introduction to the university's unique academic, cultural, and social community.
- To collaborate with academic schools and other university departments to intentionally connect educational events, programs, and activities that address a student's transition to Northwestern.
- To integrate students' families, where appropriate, into the transitional period.
Get Involved with Wildcat Welcome!
Northwestern students can get involved with Wildcat Welcome by applying to be a Peer Adviser or Peer Coordinator. Learn about these volunteer opportunities!
Contact Us
The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs serves new students and all Northwestern parents. Please address general questions to the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs at newstudent@northwestern.edu or by calling 847-491-8430.
Mailing Address
Orientation and Parent Programs
36 Scott Hall
601 University Place
Evantson, IL 60208
Staff Directory
- ELIZABETH BLOCK
Director of Orientation and Parent Programs
847-491-4930
e-block@northwestern.edu - MICHELLE JACKSON
Graduate Assistant for Orientation and Parent Programs
847-467-1016
michellejackson2010@u.northwestern.edu - HEATHER KLOK
Graduate Assistant for Orientation and Parent Programs
847-467-1016
heatherklok2010@u.northwestern.edu - JEANNA FAZZALARO
Program Assistant
847-491-8430
j-fazzalaro@northwestern.edu
