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Northwestern University

Enhance the student-athlete experience

University Priority

Achieving Excellence and Equity

Student-athletes strive for success on the field and in the classroom.

Northwestern provides best-in-class facilities, comprehensive student support and collaboration between athletics and academics, challenging its student-athletes to be their best selves as athletes, students and citizens of the world.

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Wellness Resources

Northwestern’s student-athletes face unique pressures and demands associated with balancing full-time academic schedules with their sport participation. To assist with their personal and academic growth, the University provides tailored assessment, treatment and support services related to mental health and sport performance.

Academic Support

First-year student-athletes are assigned an academic advisor in the Department of Athletics and Recreation's Office of Academic Services & Student Development. Student-athletes meet with their advisor a minimum of once each week.
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Marketing and Promotional Endeavors

The Name-Image-Likeness (NIL) landscape continues to evolve. Northwestern has an immersive NIL program designed to educate and empower student-athletes to reach their goals while protecting their academic and athletic interests

Meet Some of Our People

Every student-athlete has a team behind them.

From academic counseling to fan engagement and facilities development, Northwestern provides on-the-field and behind-the-scenes support.

Highlights

Learn about Northwestern’s investment in our student-athletes and intercollegiate sports

News

See Northwestern’s new developments in support of this priority.