Involvement
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Involvement
Student involvement departments include the Office for Student Engagement, Norris University Center, Student Organizations and Activities, and more.
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The mission of the Northwestern University Division of Student Affairs is to educate students, engage the community, and enrich the Northwestern experience.
We pursue our mission through providing learning programs, services, and mentoring to maximize students’ potential; removing barriers to learning; strengthening readiness to learn; and sustaining a safe and healthy Northwestern community.
Explore our Departments
Departments range from housing to food service, career services to counseling, the student center to student organization advising, and so much more.
Health
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Health
Student health and wellness departments, including Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Center for Awareness, Response, and Education (CARE), address both physical and mental health.
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Inclusion
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Inclusion
Inclusion departments, including Campus Inclusion and Community, Multicultural Student Affairs, and Student Enrichment Services, cultivate an inclusive environment on campus.
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Life @ NU
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Life @ NU
Life @ NU Departments help make Northwestern a home away from home, including Residential Services, Safe Ride, and AccessibleNU.
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Career
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Career
Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) provides career services for undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. It also works with employers to recruit at Northwestern.
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Administration
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Administration
Student Affairs' administrative departments include Student Conduct, Student Affairs Assessment, and the Dean of Students Office.
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Meet Patricia Telles-Irvin
Vice President of Student Affairs
About Student Affairs
Communities We Serve
The Division of Student Affairs works with a variety of Northwestern communities. On this website, find resources for:
Student Affairs Leadership
Patricia Telles-Irvin is the Vice President for Student Affairs. Learn more about administration of the Division:
Announcements & Events
From the Student Blog
How to Find a Last-Minute Job or Internship
Seize those last-minute opportunities by using the available resources on Northwestern career services and searching through the right databases.
Events
NCA Express Advising
October 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
University Library, 1970 Campus Drive
NCA offers express advising to provide career-related assistance on a drop-in basis, with no appointment required. A typ...
NCA Express Advising
October 17, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
University Library, 1970 Campus Drive
NCA offers express advising to provide career-related assistance on a drop-in basis, with no appointment required. A typ...
NCA Express Advising
October 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
University Library, 1970 Campus Drive
NCA offers express advising to provide career-related assistance on a drop-in basis, with no appointment required. A typ...