School of Continuing Studies (SCS) Students

Registration Procedures

Current SCS students and Northwestern employees eligible for reduced-tuition benefits may register for Summer Session courses. Please note that academic policies pertaining to enrollment through SCS are drawn from the School of Continuing Studies 2008 - 09 Undergraduate Course Catalog.

Current SCS Students

Current SCS students may select courses, register, and make tuition payments via CAESAR. The Summer Session class schedule will be available in CAESAR beginning Friday, March 20th. Registration begins April 13.

Prospective SCS Students

1. All prospective SCS students must schedule an appointment with an SCS adviser before registering for courses. Prospective students may then obtain from their adviser a signed letter of intent to pursue a degree or certificate beyond Summer Session. This letter must be submitted with the remaining registration materials. Please call 312-503-6950 to schedule an appointment.
2. Complete the SCS Registration form, available at the SCS offices or here as a downloadable PDF.
3. Pay 60 percent of the total tuition plus all fees for each course you have selected at the time of registration. (Tuition for SCS students is $1,320 per course. You may pay by credit card, check, or money order payable to Northwestern University).
4. Submit the SCS Registration Form, letter of intent, and payment by mail or in person to:
   
   Registrar, School of Continuing Studies
   attn: Summer Session
   Wieboldt Hall, Room 612
   339 East Chicago Avenue
   Chicago, Illinois 60611
   
   You may submit application materials in person only to:
   
   Summer Session Office
   School of Continuing Studies
   405 Church Street
   Evanston, Illinois 60208-4220
   
   
5. Upon receipt of your registration form and payment, a confirmation will be sent via mail within five business days. If the courses you have chosen are closed, you will be notified by phone, and will have the opportunity to choose an alternate course. For these reasons, please make sure the contact information on your registration form is accurate.

Full-Time Northwestern Employees

Full-time Northwestern employees may qualify for a reduced tuition rate for undergraduate and professional development courses, as well as Summer Institutes. You must submit a Tuition Benefit Application one month prior to registration. If this form is not filed, you will be billed for the full tuition. The Tuition Benefit Applications are available here or from Human Resources at 720 University Place, Evanston, and Abbott Hall, Room 150, Chicago. For further information, including details on benefits for spouses and dependents, please visit the Human Resources website or call 847-491-7513.

Late Registration

SCS students may register for courses during the first week of Summer Session but incur a $75 late registration fee. Full payment of tuition, plus applicable fees, is due at the time of late registration. We cannot guarantee that all classes will still be available. Late registration does not excuse you from making up any missed course work.

Late registrations are accepted Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, at the following locations:

Registrar, School of Continuing Studies
Wieboldt Hall, Room 612
339 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Summer Session Office
School of Continuing Studies
405 Church Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208-4220

Students are invited to visit the Summer Session office in Evanston for a special Late Registration Day on June 22. The $75 late fee is waived only at this time and location. In addition to registering for classes, students may make registration changes, receive express advising, and learn about summer events and activities.

Late Registration Day

Monday, June 22, 9am-5pm
Summer Session Office
School of Continuing Studies
405 Church Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208-4220

Field Studies and Summer Study Abroad

To receive credit for a Field Study or Study Abroad program, SCS students must petition the SCS Academic Affairs Committee before the start of Summer Session. Up to six units of credit may be earned through these programs.

Academic Advising

If you have questions about regulations, degree requirements, course sequences, or other academic matters, you may arrange an appointment with an academic adviser in Evanston (847-491-5612) or Chicago (312-503-6950).

CAESAR Online Registration

Detailed information about using the CAESAR system is available at here.

CAESAR Access

Online registration is open for all students from April 13 through June 21. You can log on to CAESAR at www.northwestern.edu/caesar and register with an active NetID. Simply enter your NetID and password on the CAESAR welcome page.

If you don't yet have your NetID, you can still browse courses and explore the site. Follow this link to log in as a guest.

For assistance, contact the SCS Registrar Help Line at 312-503-3329 or CAESAR Technical Support at 847-467-4357.

About Your NetID

To use CAESAR, you need an active NetID and password. If you have taken a course at SCS during the 2009 Spring term, your NetID is already active. If you don't know your NetID, visit the NUIT Support Center on the first floor at 1800 Sherman Ave on the Evanston campus or Wieboldt Hall on the Chicago campus to receive it.

If you have not taken a course at SCS during the 2009 Spring term, you must renew your status and activate your NetID in order to use CAESAR. To renew, send an e-mail to onlinereg@northwestern.edu. Please include your first and last name and date of birth. Then visit the NUIT Support Center or Wieboldt Hall to receive your NetID and password.

Note: It will take 48 hours to process your renewed SCS status. NetIDs and passwords must be picked up in person with a valid WildCARD or government issued photo ID.