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Community and Support

Start getting to know the people and places that help Northwestern feel like home. Below, you will find resources to connect to our campus and community, from academic advisors to specialized offices.

Campus Spaces and Support Offices

Exploring your identity and discovering different lived experiences is part of what college is all about. Below you'll find offices that work to support all Northwestern students as they learn about each other and themselves.

Academic Support

Academic Support and Learning Achievement connects students to peer tutoring, study groups and academic leadership development opportunities.
  • Call: (847) 491-3929

Accessibility and Accommodations

AccessibleNU provides services and accommodations for students with disabilities and other conditions requiring accommodation.

Black House

The Black House, open to all students, serves both as a resource center and programming space for the Northwestern community.

Community Engagement

The Leadership Development & Community Engagement office pursues justice & equity through students’ leadership development and engagement in the community, working to develop sustained partnerships on campus and in the community that advance student learning, transformation, and commitment for a just, equitable, and sustainable world.

Counseling

Counseling and Psychological Services offers free personalized care plans to the Northwestern community in addition to educational workshops.

  • Call: (847) 491-2151

Financial Aid

Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid provides an overview of the aid process, answers common questions and provides other resources on financial aid.

First-Generation/Low-Income (FGLI)

Student Enrichment Services works with students who identify as first-generation college and/or low income students.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, in partnership with students, works to foster a positive, healthy, and equitable social experience for all members of our community.

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, open to all students,serves both as a resource center and programming space for the Northwestern community.

Housing

Residential Services provides housing information including the housing model options with rates and floor plans.

International Students

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services advises and supports international students, employees, visitors and families to enrich the broader campus community.

Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center, available to all students, serves both as a resource center and programming space for the Northwestern community.

Native and Indigenous

The Center for Native American and Indigenous Research, open to all students, fosters an innovative and Indigenous-centered intellectual space that is committed to developing and promoting reciprocal and sovereignty-affirming relationships and partnerships with Native American and Indigenous communities.

New Students and Families

Student Transition Experiences helps new students and their families transition to Northwestern with programming and publications.

Ombudsperson

Northwestern's ombudsperson can play a key role in resolving concerns and working through issues.

Religion and Spirituality

Religious and Spiritual Life supports students on their quest for meaning and purpose through exploration, practice, and growth in our religiously diverse and inclusive communities.

Women’s Center

The Women’s Center, open to all students, serves as a space for support, community, advocacy, and affirmation for all those affected by gender oppression.

Community and Belonging Connections

Congratulations and welcome to Northwestern! We want you to feel at home here, and the points of connection below are available to all admitted students as you weigh your incredible options for undergraduate study. Think of us as a resource to support you throughout your decision-making process as we answer your questions and connect you with members of our undergraduate community for insights that can help inform your college choice. We are so excited and proud of your accomplishments and want to affirm that there is a community for you at Northwestern.  

We also encourage you to attend one of two online “Why Northwestern: Perspectives on Community and Belonging” panels on April 17 and 21, and find recordings of previous programming on our YouTube channel.

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  • Admitted students interested in learning more about Black student experiences and communities on campus can connect with current students and Admissions staff by emailing our Ambassadors team at ambassadors@northwestern.edu.  
  • Admitted students seeking insights on the vibrant Latine communities at Northwestern can contact our CLAVE team at clave@u.northwestern.edu, staffed by Admissions directors and current students eager to connect with you!  
  • To learn more about Northwestern's supportive environment for first-gen and/or low income (FGLI) students, email questbridge@northwestern.edu or the Quest+ co-presidents (nuquestplus@u.northwestern.edu), who lead Northwestern’s student organization dedicated to fostering community, providing information about available resources, and advocating for the needs of the FGLI community. You can also check out this student panel, where we discuss everything from orientation to student life. 
  • If you are curious about the ins and outs of our robust, intergenerational Indigenous community, contact Niyo Moraza-Keeswood (Navajo & Chichimeca) and Athena GoingSnake ’25 (Cherokee & Muscogee Creek) at native-outreach@northwestern.edu. And be sure to view this special message from members of our Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance. 
  • As a STARS College Network partner institution, Northwestern greatly values the perspectives and experiences of students from rural and small-town communities. If you have questions or want to connect with us about rural-student experiences and communities on campus, you can reach us at rural@northwestern.edu!
  • If you’re looking for perspectives on the international student experience at Northwestern, contact our Global Wildcats team at globalwildcats@u.northwestern.edu or our staff leads for international Admissions at nuinternational@northwestern.edu. You can also learn more about next steps for international admitted students here. 

Meet Other Wildcats

You can also schedule an informal one-on-one chat with a current undergraduate student or alum to learn more about life at Northwestern. To learn more, and to register, you can visit our Meet Other Wildcats page.

School Contact Information

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