Parent and Family Guide 2014 by Northwestern University/Student Affairs

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PARENT AND FAMILY GUIDE / a

Parent and Family Guide

2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15 Provided to parents and families by the Office of New Student and Family Programs, Division of Student Affairs Northwestern University

Dear Wildcat family members, On behalf of the whole Northwestern community, I express my heartfelt best wishes for the 2014–15 academic year and beyond. We expect your pride in being a Wildcat family to be great from the start, and our wish is that it will last long after your son or daughter marches in Commencement ceremonies.

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This fall the newest Wildcats embark on a journey—symbolically launched by the March through the Arch—that will affect their adult years in profound ways. All of us at Northwestern are committed to making that journey rewarding and fulfilling. As Wildcat family members, you are our full-time partners in this. Whether this is the first or the fourth time you are sending a child to college, you and your family will have questions about the roles you and the University are expected to play. The goals of Parent and Family Guide 2014–15 are to address some of those questions and to acquaint you more fully with our community. As parents and as higher education professionals, my colleagues and I know that families can gain a valuable perspective on the University and its mission through active engagement. We encourage you to be involved members of the Northwestern family and to make the most of the relationships you gain here. Wildcat families trust University administrators, staff, and faculty to make the Northwestern experience a vital touchstone in every student’s life. I am confident that together we can build a solid foundation for your child’s success and create possibilities now that will bring lifelong rewards. Go ’Cats! Sincerely,

Patricia F. Hilkert Director, New Student and Family Programs

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Patricia F. Hilkert Director, New Student and Family Programs

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Transition

First-year transition Common first-year challenges

Phase 6: The grass is always greener. Now that

Passage through distinct phases is part of the first-

the novelty of college has worn off and the hard

year experience for most Northwestern students.

work keeps coming, some students fantasize that

Families who know the signs of these phases—the

transferring to a different school would solve all

10 most common are described here—are more

their problems.

likely to recognize when encouragement, straightforward talk, or tacit empathy is called for.

Phase 7: You can’t go home again. On their first visit home, students may be shocked to discover

Phase 1: Early-summer anticipation. Your high

that ordinary family life—with its daily ups and

school senior has graduated and starts the summer

downs and choices big and small—has gone on

with a mix of sadness, pride in past achievements,

without them, as if their absence had no effect.

and anticipation.

Phase 8: Primitive coping behaviors. With fall

Phase 2: Midsummer anxiety. When it dawns on

quarter winding down, students finally figure out

students that in a few weeks they will be leaving

how to use the library and stay on top of their

their homes, families, and friends behind, feelings

laundry—exciting (if small) victories that prove

of insecurity emerge.

they know and can do whatever it takes to get by.

Phase 3: Early-fall panic. Having plunged into

Phase 9: Realization. Around winter quarter, and

Northwestern life during Wildcat Welcome, your

possibly triggered by reaching another reading

student may feel overwhelmed on multiple fronts:

week (as the time before final exams and deadlines

a roommate (or two) to live with, a new setting to

is known at Northwestern), students make a major

navigate, assignments to complete in record time,

realization: an enormous amount of hard work is

and a mostly unfamiliar social world.

ahead—not just between now and the end of the quarter or the end of the year. The whole future, it

Phase 4: The honeymoon. Students immerse them-

seems, hinges on consistent academic success.

selves in the heady combination of new friends, newfound independence, and suddenly abundant

Phase 10: Putting it together. By the end of their

opportunities for unsupervised fun. They take

first year, students start to see college as a total

every chance to prove and enjoy their Northwestern

experience. They know that hard work and achieve-

worthiness—academically and otherwise.

ment must be priorities, but there must also be room for downtime and enjoyment of life. Your stu-

Phase 5: The honeymoon’s over. Where did the

dent commits to making the most of the Northwest-

time go? Where is all this hard work coming from?

ern experience—and choosing the scenic route to

Especially for overextended students, the honey-

take through it whenever possible.

moon ends when questions like these come up, mingled with regret and homesickness.

Transition

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Typical student worries

Roles of parents and families

Below are seven broad issues that typically cause

Parental and family support can translate into pow-

concern in first-time college students. Since the

erful encouragement for a first-year student. This

questions raised may be tough to vocalize openly, it

is the support that sends positive, reinforcing mes-

helps when parents and family members are aware

sages: “You have what it takes to be responsible.”

of them. Ideally, let them be “on the table” for con-

“You know how to take care of yourself.” “No one

versations before each new quarter begins.

knows your strengths and limits as well as you do,

Reasons for being in college: Why am I at North-

and we trust you to get help when you need it.”

western? Is it because I want to be? Or is it because

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

others (parents or relatives, teachers, peers) expect

 Allow your student to figure out how to fit in.

me to be? Separation fears: Can I survive on my own? Will I make new friends? What was I thinking when I chose a college this far from home? Identity questions: Who am I really? How can I let myself “just be me” if the real me could alienate,

There is a wide range of what is normal or okay out there—a surprisingly wide range.

 Remember that this is a time of transition. College students often change their minds, and that’s okay. A switch of major—three or more times—is not uncommon.

 Your student might fail at something. Poor

disappoint, or even shock friends and family? Do I

performance in one course does not mean he or

risk losing their esteem—or my own self-respect?

she is a failure in anything else. Focus instead on the amount of effort, aptitude, and interest

Social acceptance: How will I fit in? How am I supposed to act around my fellow students and

your student put into the class.

 Attempt regular communication but don’t force

my professors? Do I just follow the crowd when I

it. Don’t be concerned if your student isn’t always

don’t feel like deciding things for myself?

responsive. Remember that asking about what’s

Relating to strangers: Will it be awkward to be with others whose race, class, or values differ from mine? How will I react to people who don’t share my religious beliefs? Is there a limit to how much difference I can tolerate? Academic achievement: Will I excel at Northwestern despite not knowing my way around at first, taking tough courses, and making time to have a social life? What if I can’t keep up? Will professors be sympathetic if I’m struggling? Can I get help without jeopardizing my GPA? Figuring out the system: How do grades work at Northwestern? Can I delay picking a major? Will getting financial aid be a hassle?

going on at Northwestern in general is a way to show interest without seeming critical or meddling. Having everyday conversations—with no ulterior motives—may reveal specific points of concern more reliably than predetermining a set of talking points.

 Expect some tough times. Learning to cope with new people, responsibilities, and ideas may cause your son or daughter confusion and discomfort. These are normal growing pains.

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Transition

When things don’t go as planned

Recognizing the signs of a struggling student

Fall quarter is over, your student returns home for

can be challenging, especially from a distance. To

the holiday break, and the family is enjoying the

support your student as the next quarter gets under

reunion. For students with a superb academic per-

way, it’s important to show interest—something

formance under their belt, the break feels great; but

quite different from being demanding. Interest

for those displeased with their grades or their over-

says, “I’d like to know,” not “You owe me this infor-

all Northwestern experience so far, the end of the

mation.” It affirms that while your student’s actions

quarter may seem like the end of the world.

are his or her own business, you still care and want

If your son or daughter comes home in low spirits, use the break to examine why. You might

to know about them.

hear some of the following reasons: “The demands

Ways to keep in touch

on my time piled up while time itself kept slipping

Families are encouraged to be involved with North-

away.” “The less-structured environment was hard

western and stay well informed all year. Keeping

to get used to.” “Some big changes in relationships

up with news on the Northwestern home page and

(with family, high school friends, a former or new

through social media, getting tickets to sports

romantic interest) caused a lot of stress.” “Having a

events, and attending Family Weekend are all great

work-study job left less time and energy for course-

ways to keep in touch with the University.

work.” “I realized my first choice of major was all wrong, and that was demotivating.” First-year students are more apt to view their

Families who join the electronic mailing list of New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) receive the monthly e-newsletter Wildcat Family Focus and

fall-quarter performance as mediocre when they

other news and content of interest. Instructions for

compare it with their high school record. Such

joining the list are found on the NSFP website at

comparisons overlook a simple reality: college-level

northwestern.edu/orientation/families.

work and the University’s grading system are more

Each fall, Family Weekend allows families

rigorous than any high school’s. It is unrealistic to

of undergraduates to spend time on campus and

think that a stellar GPA in secondary school guar-

experience the Northwestern community firsthand.

antees similar success at Northwestern. In fact, at

Class visits, meetings with administrators and

the college level, success cannot be measured by

deans, athletic events, and a Q&A with President

grades alone; its meaning expands to include much

Schapiro are usually among the weekend’s activi-

more than it ever did before.

ties. Online registration begins in mid-June. Watch

If the fall was disappointing academically, socially, or otherwise, remember that January

for announcements in Wildcat Family Focus. Northwestern’s website—northwestern.edu

marks the beginning of a new quarter—and all-new

—is the best starting point for finding information

chances to turn things around. By taking time dur-

about the University. Other sources include the

ing the break to plan constructive action—identify-

quarterly alumni magazine, Northwestern, which

ing the steps needed for improvement, committing

is mailed to all families of undergraduates; and the

to taking them, and turning plans into actions—

student newspaper, The Daily Northwestern, whose

your student can enhance the likelihood of a satis-

online version is at dailynorthwestern.com.

fying, successful winter.

Academics

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Academics All six of Northwestern’s undergraduate schools

International Baccalaureate credit or with credit

have a common priority—undergraduate teaching

for completing college courses; such credits allow a

and learning—but the campus culture is decentral-

student to begin with more advanced courses.

ized, with each school setting the number and type of requirements for its degree programs and with

Academic integrity

its faculty determining the curricula and approv-

northwestern.edu/provost/students/integrity

ing new programs and courses. In every school,

Upon arrival at Northwestern, your student belongs

however, there are general education requirements

to a community of scholars who respect individual

as well as intensive coursework in a major. Cross-

achievement and have a fundamental commitment

school collaboration among faculty and students

to academic integrity. A statement about academic

is common and valued. The scholars and accom-

integrity appears on the University provost’s web-

plished professionals who make up the faculty inte-

site and is available as a brochure in the dean’s

grate their research and professional experience

office of each school. It gives examples of viola-

into classroom instruction. As a result, students are

tions (plagiarism, cheating, fabrication of data, etc.)

exposed to the latest perspectives and engage with

and describes the sanctions that may be imposed

professionals excited about their work. Each school

following a violation (grade reduction, letter of

also encourages independent student research or

reprimand, suspension, denial of honors, or perma-

creative work with faculty. Field study, internship,

nent exclusion from Northwestern, for example).

and off-campus research opportunities are avail-

Students charged with violations may not change

able during both the regular academic year and

their registration in a course in which a charge is

Summer Session. Northwestern also encourages

pending or a finding of a violation has been made.

study abroad. Early planning should allow most students, regardless of school or major, to study abroad and still graduate within four years.

Academic advising and placement

Academic standing Decisions about academic standing are the responsibility of the faculty of the school in which your student is registered. Academic probation consti-

Each new student chooses his or her courses in

tutes notice of unsatisfactory performance and may

consultation with an adviser. In addition to plan-

be imposed when a student is not maintaining min-

ning for course registration, advising sessions help

imum standards for graduation. It is intended to be

students think carefully about academic interests

helpful rather than punitive and does not become

and the breadth of opportunity at Northwestern.

part of a student’s permanent academic record. The

Placement tests in fields such as foreign languages,

Undergraduate Education chapter of the Under

chemistry, and math are offered online and should

graduate Catalog—found on the registrar’s website

be taken before the start of Wildcat Welcome. Some

at www.registrar.northwestern.edu—identifies

students may enter with Advanced Placement or

some circumstances that might lead to probation.

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Academics

Students may be dismissed for academic

Grade Points

deficiencies when their academic records do not

0.0

improve significantly during probation. (See the

missed final exam

online Undergraduate Catalog for some circum-

Failed to earn credit;

stances that may lead to dismissal.) The cumulative

academic record is considered in every case involv-

Notations ignored in computing the GPA:

ing academic dismissal. As a matter of general pol-

Pass with credit

icy, the probationary period for a first-year student

No grade, no credit

may be extended to the third quarter of residence

In progress

at Northwestern if that appears to be in the best

Satisfactory (noncredit course)

interests of the student and of the University, but

Unsatisfactory (noncredit course)

not if the student’s record clearly discloses lack of

Withdrawn by permission

aptitude or flagrant neglect of work.

If an X or Y is to be changed and credit established,

0.0

Failed to earn credit;

work incomplete

the deficiencies must be made up before the end of

Course registration

the following quarter of attendance.

New students register for fall classes during Wildcat Welcome, after they and their advisers have

EXAMINATIONS

agreed on a course schedule. Course descriptions

Professors may schedule exams anytime during the

appear in the online Undergraduate Catalog, and

quarter, with midterms most often occurring in the

quarterly class listings appear on CAESAR,

third to the fifth week; final exams are scheduled at

the University’s student information portal:

the times indicated in the quarterly class schedule.

northwestern.edu/caesar.

Permission to be absent from the final examination is given by the instructor and the dean only for

Grades

cause beyond the student’s control and is usually

The following system is used in computing the

secured before the exam date.

grade point average (GPA): Grade Points

DEAN’S LIST

A 4.0

The quarterly GPA required for the dean’s list var-

A– 3.7

ies by school and ranges from 3.7 to 4.0. Students

B+ 3.3

may inquire in their dean’s office.

B 3.0 B– 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C– 1.7 D 1.0 F 0.0

EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY

Some first-time Wildcat parents whose natural impulse is to provide close oversight and protection find it hard to let their daughter or son spread new wings and take flight (and occasionally lose altitude and/or fall to earth). But parents who come to their student’s rescue at the first sign of distress deny their child valuable life lessons about facing challenges and recovering from mistakes.

Academics

It is normal for families to wonder how first-

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Graduation honors are determined by grades

year classes are going and to be curious about

in all work at Northwestern. Students in the high-

grades. The best way to get answers is to ask your

est 5 percent of their undergraduate school class

student directly, phrasing questions pointedly but

are awarded degrees summa cum laude; those in

without prying. Instead of saying, “How’s every-

the next 8 percent, magna cum laude; and those in

thing going?” a family member might ask, “What

the next 12 percent, cum laude. Graduating seniors

do you like most about Northwestern so far? Has

who have demonstrated outstanding talent in con-

anything surprised you? What are your biggest

nection with a research project or work of an inte-

challenges?”

grative nature may receive departmental honors.

Asking your student is in fact your only means of finding out about his or her academic performance. If you contact Northwestern to request

Students are nominated by their departments, and the school’s faculty makes the final decisions. Students are selected for membership in cer-

information about your student’s grades or compli-

tain honorary societies for superior scholarship

ance with the University’s expectations, you will be

or other outstanding achievements. The annual

overstepping bounds set by FERPA, the 1974 Family

Commencement program announced new members

Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

of Phi Beta Kappa (arts and sciences); Zeta Phi

FERPA defines exactly what information in the

Eta (communication); Eta Kappa Nu, Kappa Theta

records—such as grades, enrollment status, and

Epsilon, Omega Chi Epsilon, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta

billing for tuition and fees—Northwestern may

Pi (engineering); Kappa Tau Alpha (journalism); and

share with third parties, including parents. In com-

Pi Kappa Lambda (music).

pliance with FERPA, grade reports are not automatically mailed home; students are solely responsible

Transferring between schools

for disclosing their grades to their family members

A student who es to transfer from one

and may download their quarterly grade report or

Northwestern undergraduate school to another

request that it be mailed to them or to their family’s

must follow guidelines set by the University and

address. For a detailed explanation of FERPA, see

by the school. Assistance is available from the

www.registrar.northwestern.edu.

Office of the Registrar at 847-491-5234.

Graduation and honors

Transferring course credit

Undergraduates must file a degree application

Before taking courses at another institution in the

one calendar year before anticipated graduation.

summer or during the regular academic year, a stu-

Students in the Robert R. McCormick School of

dent already enrolled at Northwestern must receive

Engineering and Applied Science must file with

approval to transfer the credits. Forms for obtain-

the school’s Undergraduate Engineering Office;

ing approval are available in each school’s dean’s

students in other schools file with the University

office and at www.registrar.northwestern.edu.

registrar. An annual all-University Commencement is held in June, and each school also hosts its own graduation convocation.

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Academics

Undergraduate Registration Requirement www.registrar.northwestern.edu/graduation /undergraduate-registration-requirement.html The Undergraduate Registration Requirement applies to undergraduate students seeking a bachelor’s degree, and the requirement must be met in addition to the degree requirements established by the various school faculties. The URR is predicated on the principle that when a student receives a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern, the majority of his or her academic work is completed at the University. Students should know all provisions of the URR; questions about their interpretation or permissible URR variances may be directed to the registrar at 847-491-5234 or nu-registrar @northwestern.edu.

Withdrawing from Northwestern After registering for classes in any quarter, students who wish to withdraw from the University must immediately file a withdrawal form, obtainable from the registrar’s office or the dean’s office of each school. Withdrawal takes effect the day that the completed form, bearing the required signatures, is received by the registrar. Students who have taken the final exam may not withdraw and must take the grade they earned. Students who have withdrawn and wish to reenter must file an application with the registrar six weeks before reentry.

Campus life

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Campus life Campus safety

Center for Student Involvement

northwestern.edu/up

northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/csi

No college campus is completely insulated from

Providing support and advice to a wide variety of

the pressures and problems of everyday life. North-

student groups on campus is the heart of the mis-

western’s urban/suburban location has many

sion of the Center for Student Involvement (CSI).

advantages, but potential problems are inherent in

Ranging from community service, theater, and

such a setting. Violent crime in the area is relatively

social justice groups to leadership development

rare; by far the principal campus crime is theft.

and paraprofessional organizations, student-run

Campus crime statistics are posted by University

programs offer many opportunities for social

Police at northwestern.edu/up/safety/annual

interaction and developing greater awareness of

-report/index.html. Any parent with a concern

cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The CSI

about safety may call the dean of students at 847-

website includes a link to Wildcat Connection—

491-8430 (see next page for more information).

northwestern.collegiatelink.net—a directory to

University Police employs well-trained officers

more than 480 groups open to students.

whose services include safety initiatives, crime prevention, law enforcement, parking control,

Counseling services

special-event policing, and emergency management.

northwestern.edu/counseling

Most University Police officers hold college degrees;

Emotional or psychological challenges arise for

all are police academy graduates with full law-

most students at some point, and coping can be

enforcement authority. The office is open 24/7 and

made more difficult by students’ separation from

may be reached in nonemergencies at 847-491-3456.

their primary support network of family and

Numerous readily accessible indoor and outdoor

friends. At these times, counseling can be a safe,

emergency phones connect directly with University

supportive, and objective way for students to sort

Police from all parts of campus.

out problems. With a professional staff compris-

University Police emphasizes that the key to

ing psychologists, psychiatrists, and social work-

safety on campus is student awareness. Officers

ers, Northwestern’s Counseling and Psychological

speak to all new students, discussing crime preven-

Services (CAPS) offers core mental health services

tion and ways to contribute to personal safety and

that include one-on-one counseling sessions, psy-

to security in the residence halls.

chotherapy groups, psychiatric and medication

Please note that the University insures only its

consultation, educational programs on various

own property and is not responsible for any prop

topics, off-campus referrals when appropriate,

erty it does not own. Students are encouraged to

and crisis consultation and intervention. Students

see if their families’ homeowner’s insurance poli

can be assured of confidentiality; only with a stu-

cies cover theft of belongings on campus.

dent’s written permission or under other limited

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Campus life

circumstances as prescribed by Illinois state law

works to raise campus-wide awareness of issues

will anyone outside of CAPS be given information

of access, thus enriching the experience of the Uni-

about a student’s counseling. Full-time enrolled

versity community as a whole. While not required,

students may receive up to 12 appointments with a

it is strongly recommended that all students with

CAPS therapist at no cost. Psychiatric services are

disabilities register with SSD, as it is the proper

offered only when a student is in ongoing counsel-

channel for requesting accommodations if and

ing at CAPS. A therapist is on call 24/7 year-round

when needed. Northwestern respects its students’

for emergencies. The phone number to call for an

rights to confidentiality, and no disability-related

appointment, further information, or assistance in

information appears on transcripts or other North-

after-hours emergencies is 847-491-2151.

western records. More information is available on the website or by contacting SSD at 847-467-5530

Dean of students

(voice) or ssd@northwestern.edu.

Based in the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of the Dean of Students is a central resource for

STUDENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

student life issues and oversees four other offices:

northwestern.edu/nuhelp

Off-Campus Life, Services for Students with Dis-

Most students enter Northwestern prepared to

abilities, Student Assistance and Support Services,

manage the everyday stresses of college life. But

and Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.

when unforeseen life events—unexpected illness or

Undergraduates, graduate students, parents, fac-

injury, a personal or family crisis—or other major

ulty, and staff who have any questions or concerns

disruptions interfere with their academic, extra-

regarding student life may contact Todd Adams,

curricular, or social success, students may turn to

dean of students, at dos@northwestern.edu or

the Student Assistance and Support Services (SASS)

847-491-8430.

team for help. SASS fosters students’ well-being by providing referrals and facilitating access to a well-

OFF-CAMPUS LIFE

coordinated network of campus and community

northwestern.edu/offcampus

resources. Through the online portal NUhelp, stu-

The Off-Campus Life Office is a first point of con-

dents can report any concerns regarding their own

tact for Northwestern students living off campus,

or another student’s well-being, explore health and

supporting their access to services and resources

wellness program offerings, and find sources

of the University and those of the Evanston and

of academic assistance specific to their school.

Chicago metro communities. The office is also of the rights and responsibilities they have in com-

OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

mon with their neighbors who are not students.

northwestern.edu/student-conduct

tasked with promoting students’ full understanding

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict ResoluSERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

tion (OSCCR) is responsible for ensuring that stu-

northwestern.edu/disability

dents honor and respect themselves, their peers,

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) facili-

and the Northwestern community. The office does

tates reasonable academic, extracurricular, and

this by maintaining and enforcing the Student

environmental accommodations for Northwestern

Code of Conduct and the student conduct process

students with disabilities. In addition to support-

known as the University Hearing and Appeals

ing the self-determination of these students, SSD

Campus life

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System (UHAS). The purpose of UHAS is to pro-

age of 21. Illinois law also provides for penalties

mote integrity, civility, respect, and accountability

for possessing any fraudulent evidence of age and

within the University community and to provide an

identity, including a fake driver’s license or ID, or

equitable and effective means for resolving situa-

selling or furnishing any fraudulent evidence of age

tions in which a Northwestern student(s) or student

and identity to any person under 21. The use or pos-

group(s)/organization(s) may have violated a non-

session of illegal drugs and controlled substances

academic standard or policy of the University.

is also prohibited. Additionally, students under 21

A concerned student may report a potential

are not permitted to be in the presence of alcohol

violation of University policy by email or by speak-

(and no students are allowed to be in the presence

ing to an OSCCR staff member at Scott Hall or to

of drug use) in University-owned housing, including

any UHAS or University Police officer. OSCCR will

fraternity and sorority houses.

follow up by contacting the student to gain addi-

The misuse of alcohol and the illegal use of

tional information or clarification and answer any

narcotics or other controlled substances are serious

questions he or she may have.

threats to the health of the user and the well-being

Once reported to OSCCR or a UHAS or UP

and safety of members of our community. In addi-

officer, an allegation of nonacademic student mis-

tion to legal penalties, students involved in alco-

conduct will typically be resolved through UHAS’s

hol- or drug-related incidents may face disciplinary

formal student conduct process. When necessary,

actions and be required to undergo evaluation by

a thorough investigation is conducted first. In

a substance-abuse counselor and, if appropriate,

the aftermath of any investigation, two primary

a mandatory program of education and treatment.

means of resolution are made available to students:

Students who repeatedly engage in such incidents,

administrative hearings or panel hearings, both

who are involved in serious or egregious matters,

of which are explained in detail in the Student

or who fail to follow prescribed treatment will face

Handbook, available on the OSCCR website and at

further disciplinary sanctions, including, but not

northwestern.edu/handbook. Parents with ques-

limited to, probation, suspension, and exclusion

tions may contact the OSCCR at 847-491-4582 or

from the University and relocation or removal from

student-conduct@northwestern.edu.

University housing.

Drug and alcohol policy

western has a Responsible Action Protocol that is

Before they get to college, many—though not all—

designed to encourage students to seek prompt,

first-year students have already had occasion to

professional medical assistance in emergencies,

decide whether and under what circumstances to

particularly those involving possible alcohol poi-

use alcohol or illegal drugs. Exposure to these sub-

soning or drug overdose. The protocol provides an

stances, along with the social and peer pressure

incentive to call for help by eliminating or lessening

to use them, often increases in the campus setting.

disciplinary outcomes for students who act respon-

Some recent national trends suggest that even for-

sibly and seek assistance even though they might

mer nondrinkers tend to drink at some point during

have committed infractions before or in conjunction

their first year of college.

with the emergency. In any emergency, students

To promote student health and safety, North-

Northwestern students are subject to Illinois

should always call-stay-cooperate—call 911, stay

law, which prohibits the provision of alcohol to and

with the person needing assistance, and cooperate

the possession of liquor by any person under the

with emergency and Northwestern officials.

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Campus life

External fellowships

to learn and benefit from a network of lifelong

northwestern.edu/fellowships

members. Those involved in these organizations

Students may apply for external fellowships with

also have the chance to interact with administra-

help from the Office of Fellowships. The staff has

tors and other student leaders across campus while

expertise in identifying funding opportunities that

working on collaborative initiatives

are a good fit for students. These may include, but not be limited to, such major fellowships as Gates

Health insurance

Cambridge, Luce, Marshall, Rhodes, and Truman,

www.nuhs.northwestern.edu/evanston

as well as the Fulbright Scholars Program, which

/insurance.aspx

funds research and study in 140 countries world-

All full-time Northwestern undergraduates must

wide. National Science Foundation, Javits, and

have health insurance coverage that meets stan-

other awards programs have underwritten PhD

dards set by the University. New students who are

study and research for dozens of Northwestern

US citizens or permanent residents are required

graduates. Other fellowships match students with

to complete the online Coverage Selection Form

policy makers and other professionals in govern-

by October 1 (different deadlines apply to students

ment and international organizations.

entering Northwestern in winter or spring quarter). On this form they indicate their choice to enroll or

Financial aid

waive enrollment in the Northwestern University/

undergradaid.northwestern.edu

Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan. Failure to

Grants, loans, and part-time jobs are awarded to

complete the form results in automatic enrollment

full-time undergraduate students based on need.

in the Aetna plan. After a student’s CAESAR account

Students must reapply for aid each year and in

has been charged for enrollment, plan participation

mid-February are emailed instructions for reappli-

may not be cancelled until the following September.

cation, which is usually due May 1. In the event of

In keeping with a mandate set by the provost,

dramatic changes in their financial circumstances,

Northwestern requires international students—

students not currently receiving aid should contact

defined as those holding F-1 or J-1 visas—to be

the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid at 847-

automatically enrolled in the Aetna plan and billed

491-7400 or undergradaid@u.northwestern.edu.

for one year’s coverage (effective September 1– August 31). Plan membership cards are sent to stu-

Fraternity and sorority life northwestern.edu/gogreek Northwestern’s fraternity and sorority community comprises 45 organizations, including 28 that are housed on campus, 9 that are culturally based, and 6 that are historically African American. About 40 percent of undergraduates belong to this unique values-based community. Students who join fraternities and sororities benefit from experiences in community service and philanthropy, scholastic support, social outlets, and leadership development while on campus, and are offered the opportunity

dents at their campus address. The Student Insurance Office staff is available to answer questions about the NU/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan, procedures for submitting claims, and processes related to referrals and precertification for specialty healthcare services— whether your student is in the NU/Aetna plan or has coverage through your own insurance carrier. While staff cannot submit claims on your behalf, they can guide you to resources available through your insurance carrier.

Health Promotion and Wellness

Campus life PARENT AND FAMILY GUIDE / 13

The Health Service is a state-of-the-art facility with

northwestern.edu/hpaw

a pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology department

Health Promotion and Wellness (HPaW) is the

on site. Students registered in degree programs may

primary provider of health promotion and preven-

use the Health Service on a walk-in basis for acute-

tion services at Northwestern. HPaW supports

care needs or by scheduling an appointment.

the academic and personal success of students by addressing alcohol and the use of other drugs,

International Office

sexual health, sexual violence, and other wellness

northwestern.edu/international

issues. HPaW staff, graduate student interns, and

Northwestern is home to approximately 3,000

undergraduate peer educators offer trainings and

international students from more than 100 coun-

outreach programs across campus, such as the

tries. The mission of the International Office (IO)

Red Watch Band bystander intervention program

is to enrich the academic and cultural experience

for addressing alcohol emergencies. HPaW also

of those students as well as those of international

offers individual services for students who wish

visitors, employees, and families. The IO advises

to explore changing their alcohol or drug use, and

students on the student visa process, transition

other health resources and assessments are avail-

to college life, and integration into the University

able on its website.

community and offers weekly walk-in hours, fall orientations, and a wide range of programming

CENTER FOR AWARENESS, RESPONSE, AND EDUCATION

throughout the academic year.

northwestern.edu/care

Multicultural Student Affairs

Based in the HPaW office, the Center for Awareness,

northwestern.edu/msa

Response, and Education (CARE) serves students

Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) comprises four

who have experienced sexual violence. The center

distinct areas—African American Student Affairs,

provides information about healthcare and counsel-

Asian/Asian American Student Affairs, Hispanic/

ing resources and facilitates student access to such

Latino Student Affairs, and the Gender and Sexu-

measures as changing class schedules or housing

ality Resource Center. The mission of MSA is to

arrangements, reporting to police and/or filing

enhance the collegiate experience of students

criminal charges, or filing a complaint through the

through their academic, social, cultural, and per-

Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.

sonal development. Committed to fostering an

Health Service

inclusive environment that promotes identity development, intercultural exchange, and leadership,

www.nuhs.northwestern.edu/evanston

MSA strives to help create a climate where diversity

/default.aspx

is valued and to educate the Northwestern commu-

Located in Searle Hall on the Evanston campus, the

nity about cultural competence and social justice.

University’s Health Service for students is staffed by internal medicine and sports medicine physicians, a nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health, and a clinic support staff consisting of nurses, medical assistants, and athletic trainers.

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Campus life

New Student and Family Programs northwestern.edu/orientation The Office of New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) is responsible for Wildcat Welcome, FirstYear Experience initiatives, Family Weekend, Wild cat Family Focus e-newsletter, and other programs

include a printing station, prayer/meditation room, commuter student lounge, and a full-service U.S. Bank. The Norris Bookstore sells textbooks and campus gear, and the Norris Tech Center, an Appleauthorized campus store, offers Apple products and other user support services.

their families to life at Northwestern. NSFP is also

Northwestern Career Advancement

home to the Wildcat Welcome Board of Directors—

northwestern.edu/careers

a select cohort of undergraduate students who

The University’s centralized career center provides

assist the professional NSFP staff all year—as

a full spectrum of career counseling and advising

well as the more than 200 undergraduates who are

services, workshops, programming, and special

selected and trained to serve as peer advisers for

events for undergraduate and graduate students

new students or as family ambassadors for families

and alumni. It aims to help students translate their

attending Family Weekend and Parent and Family

Northwestern education into professional oppor-

Orientation during Wildcat Welcome. NSFP facili-

tunities, including successful job and internship

tates year-round leadership training and profes-

searches and graduate work. Services include con-

sional development for these student leaders.

fidential career counseling and career assessments;

and services that help acclimate students and

assisted internship- and job-search processes,

Norris University Center

including résumé review, mock interviewing, and

norris.northwestern.edu

advice on salary negotiations; job fairs and career

With its variety of services, resources, and meet-

discussion groups; CareerCat, a system for easy

ing spaces, Norris University Center is an essential

access to job postings and on-campus interview

point of community and leadership at Northwest-

scheduling; information sessions and recruiting

ern. It is the headquarters of the Center for Student

visits by hundreds of employers; credential, dossier,

Involvement, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life,

and recommendation files services; and the Career

and numerous student organizations that pro-

Information Center, offering up-to-date publica-

vide leadership opportunities for students. Each

tions on industries and occupations, internships,

quarter, Norris also offers mini courses that are

employer contacts, salary information, and gradu-

fun, educational, and open to everyone. The Game

ate and professional school preparation.

Room, ARTica Studios, and Norris Outdoors provide space and resources for many forms of recreation,

Religious life

including the latest high-tech gaming systems, art

northwestern.edu/religious-life

supplies, and outdoor equipment for rent. Among

The Office of the University Chaplain oversees reli-

the range of meal and snack sources at Norris are

gious life on campus and works to create an inclu-

Frontera Fresco, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, North-

sive and safe environment in which students may

shore Pizza Company, Subway, Willie’s Food Court,

explore and grow in their own religious or spiritual

and a convenience store. Other in-house amenities

tradition. The more than 40 religious fellowship

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groups on campus span a wide range of faith tradi-

NORTHWESTERN DINING

tions; these include the Christian Science Organiza-

nucuisine.com

tion, Muslim-Cultural Students Association, Baha’i

High quality, freshness, variety, and convenience

Club, a Buddhist study group, and Campus Crusade

are the hallmarks of Northwestern’s innovative

for Christ. In addition, there are five campus min-

campus meal program. Unlimited buffet-style din-

istry centers: Canterbury Northwestern, Fiedler

ing is offered in six residential dining locations—

Hillel, Sheil Catholic Center, University Christian

Allison Residential Community, Elder Residential

Ministry, and University Lutheran Center. Univer-

Community, Foster-Walker Complex, Sargent Hall,

sity chapel services are held on Sundays during the

Willard Residential College, and 1835 Hinman.

academic year at the Alice Millar Chapel and Reli-

(Residents of halls without on-site dining services

gious Center; while generally within the Protestant

may eat in any of these.) Menus at each hall vary,

Christian tradition, the chapel is ecumenical in its

with selections that range from authentic ethnic

approach to worship and programs, which are open

and homestyle to vegan and vegetarian to deli and

to members of all faiths. The center hosts a vari-

grilled-to-order fare. Additionally, several retail

ety of special services and events, such as Muslim

locations on campus—including quick-service

Juma’a prayers and Buddhist meditation, as well

cafés, convenience stores, and nationally known

as discussion groups, lectures, organ recitals, con-

franchises such as Frontera Fresco, Starbucks, and

certs, and dramatic performances. Chaplains wel-

Einstein Bros. Bagels—offer “grab-n-go” snacks and

come personal conferences with students, either on

beverages. See the website for complete information

a drop-in basis or by appointment, and are avail-

about meal plans and rates, menus, nutrition infor-

able to meet with parents and family members.

mation, and more.

Residential Services northwestern.edu/living

Student Accounts and Student Financial Services

Residential Services is concerned with meeting the

northwestern.edu/sfs

needs of students for whom the Evanston campus

The University’s Office of Student Accounts is

is home: the 4,250 undergraduates who occupy

responsible for billing students and collecting

University housing (residence halls and residential

tuition, fees, and room and board charges. Due

colleges and communities), plus 900 others who live

dates are September 1 for fall quarter, January 1

in fraternity or sorority houses. Each residence’s

for winter quarter, and April 1 for spring quarter.

live-in student staff, supervised by the Office of

A University-run payment plan called 9PAY allows

University Residential Life, provides support

participants to spread the costs of tuition and

and programming to promote community and to

fees for the academic year over nine monthly pay-

encourage each student’s growth and development.

ments beginning in July. 9PAY applications are due

In addition, one or more resident assistants act as

June 1, and the only cost is the $50 application fee.

on-site advisers. A professional residence director

Students may view their student account infor-

oversees the administration of each large residence

mation and have access to eBill and ePay by logging

hall and group of smaller units.

into CAESAR, which is also where they can authorize third parties (such as parents) to view bills and make payments online.

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Campus life

Section 1

Transportation

SHUTTLES

BIKING

Northwestern operates several shuttle buses during

The Evanston campus has 2½ miles of bicycle paths

the academic year which are free for students and

that connect to the city of Evanston’s bicycle paths.

make stops on the Evanston and Chicago campuses

Bicycles stored on campus must be registered with

as well nearby shopping centers. A real-time bus

University Police and kept in designated areas such

tracking application for web and mobile use shows

as bicycle racks and bicycle storage rooms. Bicycles

the location of the shuttles on each route and esti-

stored in unauthorized areas may be removed at the

mates each shuttle stop’s wait time.

shuttle.northwestern.edu

owners’ expense. CAR SHARING

northwestern.edu/uservices/transportation

University Academic Advising Center northwestern.edu/advising-center

Northwestern has partnered with Zipcar and Enter-

The University Academic Advising Center (UAAC)

prise CarShare to offer students the convenience

focuses on supporting students interested in

of car ownership without the hassle and expense

careers in the health professions. UAAC advisers

of bringing a car to campus. Both companies offer

help students explore options aligned with their

student discounts, and membership includes gas

personal interests and life goals, in preparation to

and insurance.

apply to any of the various health professions pro-

PARKING PERMITS

northwestern.edu/up/parking Due to campus space constraints, the purchase of Northwestern’s $25 Ryan Field parking permit (valid for the whole year) is recommended for students who require off-street parking for extended periods. (Almost all of Evanston’s on-street parking near campus is for residents only or limited to two hours for visitors.) The Ryan Field shuttle provides service between the parking lot and the main

grams. Advising revolves around coursework, standardized exams (MCAT, DAT, PCAT, etc.), application timelines, personal statements, and the experiential components necessary for a competitive application. The UAAC hosts workshops and presentations each year, some featuring admissions officers from health professions programs and student panels, and offers recurring information sessions designed to give first-year students an overview of the premed student experience at Northwestern.

Evanston campus. SAFERIDE

northwestern.edu/saferide SafeRide provides students, faculty, and staff with a safe and free alternative to walking alone after dark. Operating 7 p.m.–3 a.m. nightly when classes are in session, SafeRide’s service is available on campus as well as in selected parts of Evanston. Rides are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and may be requested by phone or text.

University Library www.library.northwestern.edu Located at the heart of campus, University Library is home to 5 million volumes, including its renowned African studies, music, and transportation libraries. University Library offers services and instruction sessions to help students navigate its resources, and its staff includes a librarian for first-year students and librarian-specialists in more

Campus life PARENT AND FAMILY GUIDE / 17

than 65 subjects. Open until 3 a.m. on most nights

Writing resource center

(24/7 during final exams), University Library,

writing.northwestern.edu

Deering Library, and Mudd Library provide a vari-

The Writing Place, located in University Library’s

ety of spaces for quiet study and collaborative

North Tower, is a writing resource center. Under-

group work, including many with access to comput-

graduates with superior writing skills are trained

ers, printers, scanners, and media software.

to help their peers at all stages of the writing

WildCARD

process—from narrowing a topic and formulating ideas to evaluating and revising rough drafts. The

northwestern.edu/uservices/wildcard

School of Professional Studies (SPS) Writing Place

The WildCARD is the official identification card for

serves students at the Chicago campus. In-person

Northwestern students. Safe, convenient, and easy

and online appointments are available with Writing

to use, WildCARD enables students to access their

Place tutors, most of whom are MA/MFA candidates

meal plan, ride University shuttles and use cam-

or SPS graduates.

pus fitness facilities for free, get free or discounted admission to sports and other events on campus, check out library materials, use Cat Cash for purchases at convenience stores and laundries on campus, and get discounts at local businesses. When linked to a U.S. Bank account, a WildCARD may be used as an ATM/debit card.

Women’s Center northwestern.edu/womenscenter The mission of Northwestern’s Women’s Center is to address issues of gender equity individually and institutionally. In addition to serving as a safe haven and gathering place for women students, staff, and faculty, the center provides educational programming, advocacy, confidential counseling, outreach and coalition building, resource referrals, and other services.

18 / PARENT AND FAMILY GUIDE

Appendix

Section 1

Appendix Academic calendar WINTER 2015

FALL 2014

September 1

Fall tuition and fees due*

September 12–15 International Student Orientation September 15–22

Wildcat Welcome

September 23

Fall classes begin

October 1 Last day to enroll in/waive student health insurance** November 7–9

Family Weekend

November 27–30

Thanksgiving break

December 5

Fall classes end

December 8–12

Finals week

December 13 Winter break begins; residence halls close

January 1

Winter tuition and fees due*

January 4

Residence halls open at 10 a.m.

January 5

Winter classes begin

January 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)

March 13

Winter classes end

March 16–20

Finals week

March 21 Spring break begins SPRING 2015

March 30

Spring classes begin

April 1

Spring tuition and fees due*

May 25

Memorial Day (no classes)

June 5

Spring classes end

June 8–12

Finals week

June 13 Summer break begins; residence halls close at noon June 19

Commencement

* 9PAY schedule begins July 1, ends March 1. **Not applicable to international students.

Appendix

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Contacts: Undergraduate schools and programs Evanstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area code (847) precedes all phone numbers unless a different code is indicated.

Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

weinberg.northwestern.edu

weinberg.northwestern.edu/undergraduate

491-7560

Undergraduate studies/advising

Honors Program in Medical Education

feinberg.northwestern.edu/education /degree-programs/hpme

312-503-0440

Integrated Science Program

isp.northwestern.edu

491-7219

Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences

mmss.northwestern.edu

491-3574

School of Communication

communication.northwestern.edu

society.northwestern.edu/advising

SoC Student Resource Center

School of Education and Social Policy

sesp.northwestern.edu

sesp.northwestern.edu/ugrad

SESP undergraduate program

Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

mccormick.northwestern.edu

mccormick.northwestern.edu/about /offices/undergrad_engineering

MEAS Undergraduate Engineering

Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications

www.medill.northwestern.edu

Medill Student Life

www.medill.northwestern.edu/student-life

Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music

music.northwestern.edu

music.northwestern.edu/academics /degrees-and-certificates

BSM degrees and areas of study

491-7214 491-3790

491-7379

467-1882 491-3818

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Appendix

Section 1

Contacts: University offices, services, and centers Evanstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area code (847) precedes all phone numbers unless a different code is indicated.

African American Student Affairs

northwestern.edu/msa/our-departments/aasa

491-3610

Alcohol and other drug resources

northwestern.edu/alcohol-resources

491-2146

Asian/Asian American Student Affairs

northwestern.edu/msa/our-departments/a-aasa

467-7583

Associated Student Government

asg.northwestern.edu

491-2360

Athletics/Ticket Office

nusports.com

491-CATS (2287) 888-467-8775

Center for Awareness, Response, and Education (CARE)

northwestern.edu/care

491-2054

Center for Student Involvement

northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/csi

491-2350

Counseling and Psychological Services After-hours on-call service

northwestern.edu/counseling

491-2151 491-8100

Dean of Students

northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/dos

491-8430

Fitness and Recreation

www.fitrec.northwestern.edu

491-4300

Fraternity and Sorority Life

northwestern.edu/gogreek

491-4522

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center northwestern.edu/msa/our-departments/lgbt

467-0556

Health Insurance Aetna Student Health

www.nuhs.northwestern.edu/evanston/insurance.aspx 491-2113 aetnastudenthealth.com 877-480-4161

Health Promotion and Wellness

northwestern.edu/hpaw

491-2146

Health Service

www.nuhs.northwestern.edu/evanston /default.aspx

491-8100

Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs

northwestern.edu/msa/our-departments/hlsa

467-7337

Information Technology (NUIT)

it.northwestern.edu

491-HELP (4357)

International Office

northwestern.edu/international

491-5613

Multicultural Student Affairs

northwestern.edu/msa

467-6200

New Student and Family Programs

northwestern.edu/orientation

467-3988

Norris Center Bookstore

northwestern.bkstore.com

491-3990

Norris University Center

norris.northwestern.edu

491-2300

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Northwestern Career Advancement

northwestern.edu/careers

491-3700

Northwestern Dining

nucuisine.com

491-2020

Parking (other than move-in day)

northwestern.edu/up/parking

491-3319

Religious Life/University Chaplain

northwestern.edu/religious-life

491-7256

Residential Colleges Program

northwestern.edu/residentialcolleges

467-4663

Services for Students with Disabilities

northwestern.edu/disability

467-5530

Sexual Harassment Prevention Office

northwestern.edu/sexual-harassment

491-3745

Student Accounts

northwestern.edu/sfs

491-5224

Student Affairs

northwestern.edu/studentaffairs

491-8430

Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution

northwestern.edu/student-conduct

491-4582

Student Financial Services

northwestern.edu/sfs

491-8950

Student Loans

northwestern.edu/sfs/student_loans

491-8950

Study Abroad

northwestern.edu/studyabroad

467-6400

Transportation/Shuttles

northwestern.edu/uservices/transportation

312-503-8129

Undergraduate Admission

ugadm.northwestern.edu

491-7271

Undergraduate Financial Aid

undergradaid.northwestern.edu

491-7400

Undergraduate Housing/ Residential Services

northwestern.edu/living

467-HOME (4663)

University Academic Advising Center

northwestern.edu/advising-center

467-4281

University Directory/Switchboard

northwestern.edu/contact

491-3741

University Library

www.library.northwestern.edu

491-7658

University Police (nonemergency)

northwestern.edu/up

491-3456

University President

northwestern.edu/president

491-3741

University Provost

northwestern.edu/provost

491-5117

University Registrar

www.registrar.northwestern.edu

491-5234

WildCARD Office

northwestern.edu/wildcard

467-NUID (6843)

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center

northwestern.edu/womenscenter

491-7360

Work-Study Program

undergradaid.northwestern.edu/types-of-aid /federal-work-study.html

491-7574

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Section 1 MILBURN STREET

Campus map

Wieboldt House (one block north) President’s Residence 2601 Orrington Avenue

ISABELLA STREET

Rocky Miller Park McGaw Memorial Hall/ Welsh-Ryan Arena

Anderson Hall

ASHLAND AVENUE

Byron S.Coon Sports Center

LINCOLN STREET

NORTH Student Residences

Student Residences

12 6

1 COLFAX STREET

Ryan Field Tennis Courts

International Office

Beach Norris Aquatics Center

North Campus Parking Garage

22 28

24 DARTMOUTH PLACE

Student Residences 18 19 27

Inset is one block north and 3⁄4 mile west

14 CENTRAL STREET

CAMPUS DRIVE

Nicolet Football Center

Northwestern Career Advancement

ASBURY AVENUE

Sharon J. Drysdale Field

Trienens Hall

Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois

Patten Gymnasium

Long Field (Recreation)

Henry Crown Sports Pavilion/ Combe Tennis Center

Student Residences

Tennis Courts

SHERIDAN ROAD

Dearborn Observatory

NUE E AVE

Sheil Catholic Center

NORTHWESTERN PLACE

Lunt Hall

Family Institute Blomquist Recreation Center Fiedler Hillel Center

HAMLIN ST

Canterbury House

Swift Hall Cresap Laboratory

Shanley Hall

LIBRARY PLACE

FOSTER

Allen Center

Silverman Hall GarrettEvangelical Theological Annenberg Hall Seminary

GARRETT PLACE

SIMPSON STREET

Ryan Hall

Shakespeare Garden

Student Residences

RIDG

2020 Ridge

Pancoe-NSUHS Life Sciences Pavilion

Catalysis Center

GAFFIELD

LEON PLACE

Hogan Biological Sciences Building

CAMPUS DRIVE

Inset is one block south and 1⁄3 mile west

Cook Hall

Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center

HAVEN STREET

SIMPSON STREET

Lakeside Fields

Mudd Library Technological Institute

Central Utility Plant

CAMPUS DRIVE

ORRINGTON AVENUE

SHERMAN AVENUE

MAPLE AVENUE

CTA to Chicago

Lutheran Center

Leonard B. Thomas Athletic Complex

Frances Searle Building

TECH DRIVE NOYES STREET

Owen L. Coon Forum Jacobs Center

FOSTER STREET

Arthur Andersen Hall

Deering Library

University Library

Searle Hall EMERSON STREET

Human Resources

49 52 53

42 44

50 Student Residences 45 41 43 46 48 51

Scott Hall

56 58

Crowe Hall Student Residences

Weber Arch

Music Admin.

SHE

RID AN

Millar Chapel

Student Residences

ROA

Fisk Hall

CHIC AGO

STR

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School of Continuing Studies

t ra to ica

CHU

NUE

1⁄ 3

University Police

SON JUD

RCH

CHURCH STREET

Inset is mile west

Admission/ Financial Aid

HIN

CHU

Lake Michigan

Louis Hall

Sailing Center

Visitors VisitorsCenter Center Parking Garage

Parking Campus access road Service road (authorized vehicles only) Bicycle/pedestrian path CTA el station

EET Student Financial Services

AVE N

66 CLA

SHERIDAN ROAD

UE NA VEN

GTO RIN

Hilton Orrington

65 Student Residences

Parkes Hall

SHERMAN AVENUE

Rebecca Crown Center

Regenstein Hall

Parking Office

CLARK STREET

CHURCH STREET

DAV IS

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Marshall Dance Center

Locy Hall

1800 Sherman Avenue BENSON AVENUE

MAPLE AVENUE

1801 Maple Avenue

Lutkin Hall

The Rock

Harris Hall

NA VEN

McCormick Tribune Center

Kresge Centennial Hall

Cahn Auditorium

UNIVERSITY PLACE

Annie May Swift Hall

University Hall 55 57

Block Museum

CAMPUS DRIVE

37 36

McCormick Auditorium Norris University Pick-Staiger Center Concert Hall

Leverone Hall

SHERIDAN ROAD

Chambers Hall

RCH

STR

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John Evans Alumni Center

Metra railroad station Emergency “blue light” telephone City emergency “blue light” telephone (maintained by the city of Evanston) 07/14

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Student residences (locatable by numbers shown on the map) Each residenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete mailing address includes Evanston, Illinois 60201. 62 Allison Residential Community 1820 Chicago Avenue

39 Evans Scholars 721 University Place

24 Pi Kappa Alpha 2313 Sheridan Road

54 Alpha Chi Omega 637 University Place

37 Foster-Walker Complex 1927 Orrington Avenue

61 Public Affairs Residential College (PARC)

4 Alpha Epsilon Pi 584 Lincoln Street

49 Gamma Phi Beta 640 Emerson Street

46 Alpha Phi 701 University Place

18 Goodrich House 2321 Sheridan Road

21 Ayers College of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) 2324 Campus Drive

53 Hobart House/Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residential College (WRC) 630 Emerson Street

28 Beta Theta Pi 2307 Sheridan Road

66 Jones Fine and Performing Arts Residential College 1820 Sheridan Road

23 Bobb Hall 2305 Sheridan Road 59 Chapin Hall/Humanities Residential College 726 University Place

58 Kappa Alpha Theta 619 University Place 43 Kappa Delta 711 University Place

44 Chi Omega 1870 Orrington Avenue

50 Kappa Kappa Gamma 1871 Orrington Avenue

12 Kemper Hall 2420 Campus Drive

College of Cultural and Community Studies (CCS)/ GREEN House 2303 Sheridan Road

1 Delta Chi 619 Colfax Street 56 Delta Delta Delta 625 University Place 57 Delta Gamma 618 Emerson Street 19 Delta Tau Delta 2317 Sheridan Road 41 Delta Zeta 717 University Place 64 East Fairchild/Communications Residential College (CRC) 1855 Sheridan Road 65 1835 Hinman Avenue/ Interfaith Living Unit 45 1856 Orrington Avenue 3 Elder Residential Community 2400 Sheridan Road 36 Engelhart Hall 1915 Maple Avenue

16 Lambda Chi Alpha 2339 Sheridan Road 27 Lindgren Hall 2309 Sheridan Road 22 McCulloch Hall 2315 Sheridan Road 67 McManus Living-Learning Center 1725 Orrington Avenue

1838 Chicago Avenue

51 Rogers House 647 University Place 32 Sargent Hall 2245 Sheridan Road 33 Seabury Hall 2122 Sheridan Road 60 Shepard Residential College 626 University Place 15 Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2325 Sheridan Road 30 Sigma Chi 2249 Sheridan Road 13 Sigma Nu 2335 Sheridan Road 17 Sigma Phi Epsilon 2341 Sheridan Road 20

Benjamin W. Slivka Hall/ Science and Engineering Residential College 2332 Campus Drive

48 South Mid-Quads Hall (SMQ) 655 University Place 27 Theta Chi 2309 Sheridan Road

47 North Mid-Quads Hall (NMQ) 650 Emerson Street

63 West Fairchild/International Studies Residential College (ISRC) 1861 Sheridan Road

6 Phi Delta Theta 2347 Sheridan Road

38 Willard Residential College 1865 Sherman Avenue

14 Phi Gamma Delta 2331 Sheridan Road

29 Zeta Beta Tau 2251 Sheridan Road

31 Phi Kappa Psi 2247 Sheridan Road

42 Zeta Tau Alpha 710 Emerson Street

55 Phi Mu Alpha 626 Emerson Street 52 Pi Beta Phi 636 Emerson Street

24 / PARENT AND FAMILY GUIDE

Appendix

Fight Song Go! U Northwestern! Break right through that line. With our colors flying, We will cheer you all the time, U! Rah! Rah! Go! U Northwestern! Fight for victory, Spread far the fame of our fair name. Go, Northwestern! Win that game! Go! U Northwestern! (Whistle) (Yell) Go, Northwestern, Go! (Whistle) (Yell) Go, Northwestern, Go! Hit ’em hard! Hit ’em low! Go, Northwestern, Go! (Repeat chorus) (Yell) Varsity, Varsity, Hit ’em hard and low! Varsity, Varsity, Go, Northwestern, Go! U Rah, Rah! U Rah, Rah! U Northwestern Rah!

Words and music by Theodore Van Etten, class of 1913