For Students
Essential tools, resources and services for Northwestern students.
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Academic Support
Explore the many offices that support academic success.
- Academic Support and Learning Advancement (ASLA)Tutoring, study skills and course support
- AccessibleNUAcademic accommodations for students with disabilities
- English Language ProgramsEnglish language training for international graduate students and scholars
- Health Professions Advising (HPA)Support for students pursuing health — and healthcare — related careers
- NU LibrariesResearch assistance and access to collections, databases, electronic journals, governmental information, archival materials and more
- Student Assistance & Support Services (SASS)Consultation and intervention for complex issues or crises impacting students' academic or personal lives
- The Writing PlacePeer writing consultation and assistance
- Undergraduate AdvisingAdvising appointments with school/college advisers and other campus offices
Active Learning
Find programs and offices that provide opportunities to learn by doing.
- Global Learning OfficeStudy abroad and student exchange opportunities
- Leadership Development and Community EngagementOpportunities to participate in sustained partnerships on campus and in the community
- Office of External Programs, Internships, and Career Services (EPICS)Career services and support for School of Communication graduate and undergraduate students
- Office of FellowshipsCoaching and support for students applying for competitive awards
- Office of Undergraduate ResearchAdvising, application support and funding for research projects
- The GarageEvents and community space for student entrepreneurs
- Waldron Student-Alumni Connections ProgramProgram connecting Wienberg undergraduate students with alumni for career exploration and planning
- Work-Study ProgramFederal need-based financial aid program offering part-time employment opportunities to eligible students
Health & Wellness
Access wellness resources and medical care.
- Administrator on CallOn-demand support for students in distress
- Center for Awareness, Response & Education (CARE)Confidential resource for students impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence or stalking
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)Northwestern's primary mental health service, including a variety of clinical services and crisis support on the Chicago and Evanston campuses
- Fitness and RecreationWorkout facilities, group exercise and training and wellness options
- Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service (Chicago)Medical care and health services on the Chicago campus
- Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service (Evanston)Medical care and health services on the Evanston campus
- NU GuardianMobile app turns your phone into a personal safety device
- NUhelpWebsite consolidating Northwestern's wellness, safety and crisis resources
- Sports Medicine ClinicHealth care for student musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and sports injuries and concussions
- Sexual Misconduct Response and PreventionConfidential support and reporting options for those who have experienced sexual misconduct
- Student Assistance & Support Services (SASS)Consultation and intervention for complex issues or crises impacting students' academic or personal lives
- TimelyCareFree mental health app that provides access to virtual well-being resources
- Wellness at Northwestern (HPaW)Hub for health education, prevention programs and services on alcohol, other drugs, and wellness issues
Student Life
See services that facilitate an engaging experience.
- AccessibleNUAcademic accommodations for students with disabilities
- Fraternity & Sorority LifeStructure and support for Northwestern's 46 chapters across four governing councils
- Gender & Sexuality Resource CenterQueer advocacy and advancement through community events, educational initiatives, community space and institutional support
- Multicultural Student AffairsSpaces, resources and opportunities for Black, Indigenous and students of color
- Northwestern Information Technology Technical support for the University, including network and system log-in assistance
- Office of International Student and Scholars (OISS)Visa services and compliance for international students
- Religious and Spiritual LifeProgramming and spaces for religious or spiritual traditions, practicing social justice and creating community
- Residential ServicesOn-campus living requirements and options, including in residence halls, colleges and special-interest housing
- Sitters and Tutors NetworkNorthwestern job website for students offering or seeking babysitting or tutoring services
- Student Enrichment Services (SES)Support and community for FGLI students who are first-generation, lower-income, and/or DACA/Undocumented
- Student Organizations and ActivitiesInstitutional support for Northwestern's 450+ undergraduate-based student groups
- TGS Parent and Family ResourcesResources for pregnant and parenting students
- TGS-Affiliated Student OrganizationsGraduate student-based groups supported by The Graduate School.
- Women's CenterSupport, community, advocacy, and affirmation for all those affected by gender oppression
Financial Services
Make payment and obtain financial support.
- Chicago Financial AidAid and loan options for specific professional programs in Feinberg, SPS, Pritzker and Kellogg
- Evanston Office of Graduate Financial AidAid and loan options for specific graduate programs in Bienen, SOC, SESP, TGS and McCormick
- Kellogg Financial AidFinancial resources for most Kellogg professional programs
- Medill Financial AidFinancial resources for Medill graduate students
- Office of FellowshipsCoaching and support for students applying for competitive awards
- Student Enrichment Services (SES)Support and community for FGLI students who are first-generation, lower-income, and/or DACA/Undocumented
- Student FinanceSupport for billing, payment and financial awards and loans
- The Graduate School FundingFellowships, grants and funding options for PhD and graduate students in TGS
- Undergraduate Financial AidNeed-based aid and other financing options
- Work-Study ProgramFederal need-based financial aid program offering part-time employment opportunities to eligible students
Career Services
Prepare for your future.
- Engineering Career DevelopmentCareer advising for McCormick undergraduate students
- Health Professions Advising (HPA)Support for students pursuing health — and healthcare — related careers
- Northwestern Career AdvancementCareer development, preparation, and assistance for job searching, networking and internships
- Office of External Programs, Internships, and Career Services (EPICS)Career services and support for School of Communication graduate and undergraduate students
- PhD and Postdoc CareersOnline hub consolidating career planning resources, programming and professional development for these audiences
- Postdoctoral AffairsCareer support, mentoring and HR services for current and prospective Northwestern postdocs
- Sitters and Tutors NetworkNorthwestern job website for students offering or seeking babysitting or tutoring services
- Waldron Student-Alumni Connections ProgramProgram connecting Wienberg undergraduate students with alumni for career exploration and planning
- Work-Study ProgramFederal need-based financial aid program offering part-time employment opportunities to eligible students
Safety Resources
Campus Maps and Transit
Walk, bike, drive or take a shuttle. Using these tools can help you navigate.
- Campus Maps
Evanston and Chicago locations - Transportation and Parking
Commuter information including parking permits - Building Access
Hours and Wildcard access to campus buildings - Campus Shuttles
Shuttle tracking and schedules
Student Affairs
Enriching the Northwestern experience outside of the classroom.
Student Affairs engages students in activities and culture in both the campus and surrounding community. It also offers support to students in need and creates an environment that makes Northwestern students Wildcats for life.Academic Calendars
Campus and Community News
Campus News Sources
Northwestern Now
The online home for University news and announcements
Northwestern Magazine
Alumni magazine showcasing the stories of Northwestern people
The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern's student-written daily newspaper
Leadership Notes
Official statements, messages and announcements to the Northwestern community from Northwestern University leaders
News Highlights
Longtime Northwestern trustee and volunteer Thomas Z. Hayward Jr. leaves a legacy of leadership
August 11, 2025
Northwestern roots run deep in the Hayward family, which includes five generations of alumni
Stephanie Edgerly and Sergio Rebelo awarded Ver Steeg Fellowship
August 6, 2025
Annual award honors tenured faculty for research excellence
Mathematician Bryna Kra receives 2025 Walder Award
August 6, 2025
Recognized for advances in the field, her international reputation has heightened the department’s profile
AI tools help supercharge entrepreneurship
August 5, 2025
A hands-on workshop series at The Garage helps fast-track ideas from concept to prototype
Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund advances breakthrough science
July 31, 2025
More than $6 million in strategic seed funding for Northwestern faculty to date accelerates high-impact research toward commercialization
Things to do at NU: August
July 29, 2025
This month, soccer kicks off, community movie night returns and more