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Graduate Housing Services
Find information regarding services offered in our graduate facilities.
Parking and Transportation
For a quarterly fee underground parking is available to Engelhart & McManus residents. Surface lot parking is available at Engelhart & Garrett Place Apartments (a Northwestern parking permit is required).
To view Northwestern parking rules and regulations along with a variety of useful transportation options, please visit the Northwestern Parking page.
To request an underground space at Engelhart or McManus, please fill out the Graduate Housing Parking Space request form. Space availability is limited. A Northwestern parking permit is not required for underground parking. Your request will be answered via email within 2 business days.
Each apartment is provided a mailbox in the lobby of each residence hall. Apartment keys will open the mailbox. Packages are received and can be picked up at the local desks or Foster-Walker for Garrett Place Apartments. Proper identification must be provided to pick up a package.
When you move out of the building, please update your address in CAESAR in order to assure that your first class mail get to you in a timely manner.
Space Reservation Requests
In addition to the general Space Reservation Policy, requests for space in graduate housing must adhere to the following:
- The Engelhart Classroom is only available for Engelhart residents and the McManus Lounge is only available to those affiliated with Kellogg.
- All University and Residential Services policies apply to events in these spaces, and the resident/sponsor of event is responsible for all guests.
- For housekeeping services and cleanup in excess of normal use, a $50.00 per hour charge will be applied to the account of the person who made the reservation.
- If trash cans become full from your event, please bring excess garbage to:
- Engelhart - nearest trash room or exterior dumpster
- McManus - dumpsters located in the alley
- If trash cans become full from your event, please bring excess garbage to:
- McManus Specifics:
- Reservation of the lounge does not guarantee exclusive use; please be mindful to share the space with others during your event.
- Alcohol is only to be served by a Kellogg bartender and is otherwise not permitted in the space. (Alcohol is not allowed in the Engelhart Classroom.)
- Propping doors is not permitted. You need to monitor the entrance of McManus or attendees need to get their Wildcards activated for the main entrance and lounge entrance only at the Student Affairs office in the Global Hub.
In order to make a reservation, please fill out the Graduate Housing Space Reservation request form at least two business days in advance of the requested date and time.
Laundry
Network Connectivity/Wireless
Television
Maintenance Requests
For information about how to submit a maintenance request, please visit the Maintenance and Housekeeping site. Go to the Maintenance and Housekeeping site.
- In the event of an emergency during business hours, please call Residential Services at (847) 491-5150
- In the event of an emergency after hours, please contact the Graduate Housing Assistant on duty at (847) 815-2484.
Front Desks
McManus and Engelhart Halls have a service desk located in the lobby of the 1st floor. Services include package pick-up, check-in/out of apartments, lock-out assistance, and general customer service. More information can be found at our Front Desks page.
Outdoor Playground
Additional Information
For more information about our Graduate Residence Halls, please visit our FAQ page.
Who to Contact
- Rent Billing Problems: Housing Assignments (housing@northwestern.edu) or 847-467-4663
- Money lost in Vending Machines: visit the Northwestern Vending services webpage
- Money lost in Laundry Machines: Mac-Gray at (800) 621-8178