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.

Remembering Patricia Telles-Irvin

Vice President of Student Affairs

Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for Student Affairs and a compassionate champion for Northwestern University students and the campus community for nearly a decade, passed away on June 3, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Visit our tribute page to learn more about Patricia Telles-Irvin's life, the impact she had on the Northwestern community and share your own memories of Patricia.

Remembering Patricia Telles-Irvin

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

Find out more about Express Advising

NCA Express Advising Center

student working with Staff at Express Advising

NCA offers express advising in the fall, winter and spring quarters to provide career-related assistance on a drop-in basis, with no appointment required at the Main Library. A typical walk-in lasts 15-20 minutes.

The NCA practitioner will inquire about your current needs, explain relevant services, recommend resources, and refer you as needed.

Express Advising Center is a convenient location for quick and individualized drop-in services. Full services can be found at our main office at 620 Lincoln.