Cable and Streaming
Cable TV
Available in graduate housing and most undergraduate lounges.
XFINITY Stream
Residential Services has teamed up with XFINITY to provide students living on campus with access to XFINITY on Campus. With XFINITY Stream, residents can watch live TV, sports, movies and more anytime, anywhere on campus. Residents can stream directly on their laptops, desktops, and mobile devices (Apple, Android, Kindle and Roku).
Xfinity On Campus is only available to students living in undergraduate residence halls and residential colleges.
How to get started:
- Visit xfinityoncampus.com
- Select Northwestern University from the dropdown menu
- Log in with your NetID and password
- Once authenticated, start watching
Standard Package
Over 130 live channels, HBO®, and thousands of XFINITY On Demand™ options are all available with the standard XFINITY Stream package, which is included with on-campus housing fees.
Additional Channels
Optional subscriptions for additional premium channels such as SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, and more are also available for purchase.
Additional Information
- Channel List
- Xfinity on Campus Support
- Xfinity on Campus Troubleshooting Guide (PDF)
- Order supplementary cable tv services
- Status of the campus network
- Check your NetID password
Support Contact
IT Support Center
Central service desk for students, faculty, and staff.
847-491-4357 (1-HELP)
Submit a Support Request