Welcome to the Dean of Students Office

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The Dean of Students Office, a department within the Division of Student Affairs, is a central resource for student life issues. We invite students, undergraduate and graduate, as well as, parents, faculty and staff members to contact us with any questions related to student life at Northwestern.

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office is responsible for the following areas:

However, as a department within the  Division of Student Affairs, there is frequent collaboration and partnership with all areas of student life.

Meet The Staff

We welcome everyone to stop by our offices and Meet the Staff. Our NU community is our family:


Head shot of Assistant Dean of Students Jim Neumeister Head shot of Director of Off-Campus Life Anthony C. Kirchmeier Head shot of Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, Ellen Herion Head shot of Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, Lance Watson

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