STUDENT AFFAIRS

2026 Enrolled Student Survey

Participate in Northwestern's survey on academic and student life for a chance to win $10 in CatCash. Click here to complete the survey before it closes on 3/8.

New Off-Campus Housing Listing Service Launch

The Off-Campus Life has a new off-campus housing listing service for you to try! The new site will go live on March 13, and you can sign up here to be notified. Find a new place to live using the map-based search, post or seek a sublet, and find a new roommate -- all at no cost for students! 

Drop-In Meditation Community On-The-Go @ SPAC

March 6, SPAC, Studio 2

Our Drop-In Meditation Communities offer a simple way to pause, reset, and connect during the week. Open to all students and led mostly by our student mindfulness leaders, these sessions are designed to help you start or grow your meditation practice while building community and a sense of belonging on campus. 3:30 PM Mindful Movement, 4:00 PM Guided Meditation and Protein Shakes (order by 3 PM on Thursday!)

Build Your Own Sleep Kit!

March 11, 3:00-5:00 PM, University Library

Join us as we highlight the importance of sleep and help you create your very own Sleep Kit! Drop in to assemble a collection of wellness tools designed to support better rest, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. We’ll have items such as eye masks, herbal teas, earplugs, and other sleep-friendly essentials—plus tips on healthy sleeping habits! Learn more.

CSAW's Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs Consultations

The Center for Student Advocacy and wellness offer Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drug consultations for students who are interested in exploring more about their use of substances. If you have questions or want to learn more about harm reduction in a confidential one on one setting with a health educator from CSAW. Sign up today!

Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process to help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals related to: physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, time management, and stress management/coping skills. Sessions are one-on-one, confidential, and free for all Northwestern students.

Wildcats in Recovery - NU's Collegiate Recovery Community!

The Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness (CSAW) presents "Wildcats in Recovery" - a Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) that supports students in recovery from substance use disorders, process addictions, and eating disorders. We aim to bring students together and provide them with the necessary resources to excel here at Northwestern!

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Spring Cohort 2026

Build stress hardiness this spring with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), an eight-week, evidence-based course that teaches practical tools like meditation, gentle movement, and body awareness to help you manage anxiety, stress, and daily pressures. MBSR has helped participants strengthen focus, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Click here for more information.

ResilientNU - Spring Cohort Registration

ResilientNU is your crash course on increasing wellness, managing stress, and finding balance. Created by a group of students and staff, this program hosts small group cohorts for 5 weeks. Our goal is for you to leave this program with research-backed strategies to help you grow towards a healthier and more resilient you. Starts April 14th! Fill out the interest form.

Alex Edelman @ Northwestern

March 9, 7:30-8:30 PM, Cahn Auditorium

Northwestern Hillel will host stand-up comedian, actor and writer Alex Edelman for a free campus performance for all Northwestern students. RSVP here.

A Close Look: Water Security & Flint Is Family

March 11, 3:00-4:00 PM, The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive 

Essi Rönkkö, Associate Curator of Collections and Academic Programming, will lead a discussion of Frazier’s photographs covering the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Professors Sera Young (Anthropology), Julius Lucks (Chemical and Biological Engineering) will share how water safety and lead contamination also affects Chicagoland. RSVP here.

CSAW's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training

March 4, 6:30-7:30 PM, Searle Hall 3.220

This one-hour training is for students who are interested in being trained to administer Narcan (naloxone). Attendees will learn how to recognize signs of an opioid overdose, identify when it is appropriate to use Narcan, learn how to administer Narcan to an individual they believe is experiencing an overdose, and identify additional emergency steps to take. All attendees will receive a two-pack of Narcan upon completion of the training. 

Red Watch Band Alcohol Bystander Intervention Trainings

March 5, 7:00-8:30 PM, Harris Hall L07

This training will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, prevent and intervene effectively in an alcohol-related medical emergency. You’ll also learn about how alcohol affects our physiology and behavior, signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning and the truth behind common alcohol-related myths. Sign up now!

Early Voting for the Illinois Midterm Primaries

March 2-16, Robert Crown Community Center

The 2026 Midterm Primaries are here! The Illinois Primary is Tuesday, March 17, and early voting occurs March 2-March 16. Other states’ primaries range from March to September. Check out NU Votes' online education guide, check or update your registration, request a vote-by-mail ballot, and more at nuvotes.org.

Call for Vendors: Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

Apply by March 9, Norris University Center

Submit to be a vendor for our annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair at Norris! Applications close March 9, 2026. Arts Fair will take place on Thursday, April 16, at 3:00 pm at Norris Louis Room. Submit pieces here.

Looking for a One-of-a-Kind Summer Opportunity? Apply to Engage Chicago!

Apply by March 9

Experience the city of Chicago while learning about social issues and interning at top non-profits and government agencies. Engage Chicago provides opportunities to learn from and network with Chicago leaders and explore all Chicago has to offer. Join an upcoming info session to learn more and apply before the March 9 regular deadline!

College Prep Program Is Hiring

CPP is hiring residential advisors and teaching assistants for our summer programs. Apply here.

Apply for SIGP!

Apply by March 10

The Summer Internship Grant Program (SIGP) provides a $3500 stipend for Northwestern undergraduate students (enrolled at least through Fall 2026) participating in unpaid internships this summer. Students do not need to have an internship secured before applying and previous SIGP recipients can reapply. Apply by Tuesday, March 10.

Winter Research Computing and Data Services Workshops – Register today!

Acquire new coding skills, upgrade your existing skill set, and learn how to maximize your research efforts at one of Northwestern IT Research Computing and Data Services’ winter sessions. Choose from a variety of workshops, either virtually or in person (Chicago), including AI for Research, Next Steps in Python, Data Management, Data Science, Statistics, and Visualization. Learn more and register for free today! 

Drop-In Peer Tutoring

Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for free help with variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday. Subjects Covered: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, and Statistics.

Check out the ASLA website for specific courses, dates, and times!