Navigating Northwestern Academics

An event series for undergrads

Navigating Northwestern Academics is a series of casual, interactive forums designed to help undergraduates find their best footing in negotiating the sometimes-rocky path toward their academic goals. These events may be especially useful for first-year students, but all Northwestern undergrads are welcome.

Summer 2025 Sessions

Below is an overview of the NNA summer schedule with session descriptions and registration links. All sessions are free and will be held on Zoom. Please register for each session you wish to attend individually to ensure you are sent the proper links.

Read about our six August–September events below!

It's Week 7 Already?

Managing your time in the fast-paced quarter system

Thursday, August 26th, 6pm-7pm (Central)

Get ready for the fast-paced quarter system, with expert tips on organizing your time.

Facilitator: Shawn Bush (M.Ed.), ASLA Program Manager, Coaching and Mentoring Programs

Sweat it? Fret it? Forget it? The science of stress and ways to manage it at Northwestern

2 offerings:

Thursday, August 28th, 6pm-7pm (Central)
Friday August 29th, 12pm-1pm (Central)

You’re excited for college, but it’s also challenging! Be ready. Learn about how anxiety impacts our brain, and how we can use research-backed strategies to manage these feelings and thrive.

Facilitators:

Almaz Mesghina, Assistant Professor of Instruction, Psychology
Katelyn Gau, Peer Academic Coach

When the Going Gets Tough: Self-management and self-advocacy for navigating academic challenges

Tuesday, September 2nd, 12pm-1pm (Central)

At some point everybody struggles with classes! Learn self-management and self-advocacy tools for navigating academic challenges.

Facilitator: Shawn Bush (M.Ed.), ASLA Program Manager, Coaching and Mentoring Programs

Register for When the Going Gets Tough on September 2nd 12-1pm

Doing Well and Being Well at Northwestern: A conversation about the things nobody tells you about

2 offerings:

Thursday, September 4th, 6pm-7pm (Central)
Friday, September 5th, 12pm-1pm (Central)

Feeling a little nervous about the academic road ahead? Join us and hear from experts about making the transition from high school to Northwestern. “Book smarts” are only part of the path to success. Get the insider information on engaging your whole self toward a fruitful academic experience! Bring your questions!

Facilitators: