Student Affairs

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.

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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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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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Careers

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Careers

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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Northwestern Career Advancement

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How to Work a Career Fair

student talking with potential employer at job fair

Career fairs provide an opportunity for networking, a way to search for an internship/job, and a forum for professional development.

Visit our Career Fair Page to prepare you for what you need to do BEFORE the Fair. See the links below for best practices during and after the fair as well.