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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.

Community and Support Offices

Exploring your identity and discovering different lived experiences is part of what college is all about. Below you'll find some offices here to support you as learn about your campus community and yourself.

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 serves both as a resource center and programming space for community members identifying as Black or African American.

  • Call: (847) 467-6200

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.

  • Call: (847) 491-3741

Counseling

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

  • Call: (847) 491-2151

Culture and Identity

Multicultural Student Affairs helps students celebrate and express their identities, in addition to offering educational programming.

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 works to provide a safe and affirming space and increase visibility/awareness of issues surrounding gender identity/expression and sexual orientation.

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.

Native and Indigenous

The Center for Native American and Indigenous Research foster 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 serves as a space for support, community, advocacy, and affirmation for all those affected by gender oppression.

School Contact Information

Bienen School of Music

School of Communication

School of Education and Social Policy

McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences