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Division of Student Affairs

Welcome to the Class of 2029 & Transfers

Welcome to Student Affairs

As students navigate their time at Northwestern University, the Division of Student Affairs is here to support and engage with students every step of the way. From the moment students are admitted to Northwestern, to the day they cross the stage during graduation, we help students learn about themselves and their purpose, engage with and build community, make long-standing connections, navigate challenges and seek out help, and prepare for the future. In short, we help students thrive. 
 
A student’s time at Northwestern is full of possibilities—academically and beyond. More than 30 departments across the Student Affairs engage students throughout their Northwestern experience, provide resources, and help them develop important skills both in and out of the classroom. We provide services that are essential to a positive student experience and offer expertise in health and well-being; and student engagement and involvement. 

News & Events

Student Affairs Events

Fall 2025 Arts & Crafts Fair - Call for Vendors!

September 24, All Day

Calling all NU artists! Join us for the annual Arts and Crafts fair at Norris University Center. Each year, the Arts and...

Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding: Helen Frankenthaler and Artists’ Exp...

September 24, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011) began printmaking in 1961, working across lithography, woodcut, and etching fo...

The Block Collects 2025

September 24, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive

This year’s The Block Collects installation features two projects featuring works selected by students: 2025 Student Acq...

Featured Resource

Introducing the Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness
Introducing the Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness

New organization alert! The Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness (CSAW) is the combination of Health Promotion & Wellness (HPaW) and the Center for Awareness, Response & Education (CARE). CSAW provides outreach and education around holistic wellness through a lens of prevention, harm reduction, and survivor-centeredness in order to cultivate communities of care on campus. Learn more today! 

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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