AlcoholEdu

Start Date: August 22
Deadline Date: September 12

Just like on other college campuses around the country, there is one issue that stands out because it regularly puts students in a position to make choices that will affect their own well-being and that of the community. That issue is alcohol. Northwestern University is concerned with making sure that drinking - your own or somebody else’s – does not interfere with your health, safety, academic success, and other things that are important to you.

We require all first-year students to complete an alcohol education course to help you make healthy decisions as you navigate college life. Don’t wait. If you fail to complete one of the following, a registration hold may be placed on your student account.

  • Option 1: AlcoholEdu® for College (recommended)
    AlcoholEdu is a two-part online interactive self-study course. If you select this option, you are expected to successfully complete the Part 1 of the course, which is 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours, by September 12, 2012. You must earn a grade of 80% or higher to receive credit for the course. About 50 days after you complete Part 1, you will receive an email asking you to complete Part 2, which takes approximately 15 minutes. Please read the instructions below to learn how to access and complete the program.
  • Option 2: Alcohol Education Workshop (on-campus)
    If you do not complete AlcoholEdu by September 12, 2012, you will be assigned to attend an Alcohol Education Workshop. This 3 hour program is held during the first two weeks of fall quarter. You will be notified of your assigned date and time after Wildcat Welcome.

To begin AlcoholEdu: 

You will need a computer with Internet access and audio capabilities.  

  1. Go to: http://college.alcoholedu.com on or after August 22nd
  2. Under New User, enter the following Login ID: C147767A
  3. Click “Sign Up”
  4. On the registration page, you will have the opportunity to create your AlcoholEdu account using your Northwestern email address and a password of your choice.
    At this time, you will also need to enter your 7-digit Student ID. Note: Your Student ID is not your netID. If you have forgotten/do not know your Student ID, go to CAESAR, log in, and click "View my Student ID" on the left hand side. If you do not enter your official Student ID, you will not receive credit for taking this course.
  5. You may log in and out of the course at the end of each section. Section ends are marked with a “Next” button. DO NOT log out until you click the “Next” button or you will have to repeat the section you have just gone through.
  6. When you return, log in as a Returning User and enter the same email address and password you created when you first logged into the course.

      Should you experience any difficulties or require support, the AlcoholEdu Technical Support Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply click on the “Technical Help” button located in the upper right-hand corner of every AlcoholEdu for College screen. You do not need to be logged into the course to access the Technical Support Center.