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.
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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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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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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
Julie Payne-Kirchmeier is the Interim Vice President for Student Affairs. Learn more about administration of the Division:
Announcements & Events
From the Student Blog
Tips and Tricks to Off-Campus Housing
11/26/2019
It’s mid-November, and Northwestern students are in the throes of finishing up whatever midterms they have, getting ready for finals, counting down the days until break, and yes, starting to look for off-campus housing. For students looking for off-campus housing, the fast pace of the housing process may catch first timers off-guard as many have signed their leases by January or February. Here are some tips and tricks to getting started on looking for off-campus housing.Events
NCA Express Advising
January 21, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
University Library, 1970 Campus Drive
Northwestern Career Advancement team members are available on a drop-in basis to provide feedback on resumes, cover lett...
Engage Chicago Info Session
January 21, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Annenberg Hall, 2120 Campus Drive
Engage Chicago is an eight-week summer field study program that gives bright undergraduates from across the nation a cha...
Moving Meditation
January 22, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, 2311 Campus Drive
Encourage your energy flow while developing balance and mobility with a fluid style of stretching, Tai Chi, and Qigong. ...