Student Services
Helpful Information Now That You Have Registered
E-mail Accounts and NetIDs
Once you are registered, please go to the NUIT Support Center to activate your NetID and email account. A NetID allows access to e-mail, Blackboard, CAESAR, and other online resources. You must bring a valid picture ID.
NUIT Support (847) 491-HELP (4357)
1800 Sherman Street, Evanston
http://www.it.northwestern.edu/
Identification
Cards
A Northwestern University identification card - a WildCARD
- is required for access to University libraries, sports
facilities, and a variety of other services on campus.
Evanston:
1999 Campus Drive, Norris University Center, Underground Level
(847)467-6843
Chicago:
701 N. Lake Shore Drive, Abbott Hall, Room 100
(312) 503-0548
Books
You may find books for your classes at the campus bookstore. Books are arranged by course and are stocked by campus; if you are enrolled classes on each campus, you must visit each bookstore to purchase your books.
Norris Center Bookstore, Evanston campus:
www.northwestern.bkstore.com
Abbott Hall Bookstore, Chicago campus:
http://abbotthall.bkstore.com/bkstore/content
Campus tours
A fun and interactive virtual tour of Northwestern University's Evanston campus is available at www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/tour (requires Flash and Quicktime).
Walking tours are given daily, and last about an hour and a half. Reservations are not required and tours leave the Office of Undergraduate Admission, 1801 Hinman Avenue, each week day according to the following schedule: June - August 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. A brochure for self-guided tours that showcases some of the more important Northwestern University landmarks is available at www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/pdf/tour_brochure.pdf (PDF Format) 
Campus Maps
Interactive maps for Chicago and Evanston campuses are available online at http://aquavite.northwestern.edu/maps/.
Transcripts
You may submit a request for an official transcript to University Registrar with CAESAR, in person, by mail or via fax. The cost per transcript is $5.00. For information on ordering your transcript, please see http://www.registrar.northwestern.edu/transcripts/.
Student Accounts
Evanston: 847-491-5224
Chicago: 312-503-8503
www.northwestern.edu/sfs
Financial Aid
Day school: 847-491-7400
www.ug-finaid.northwestern.edu
SCS: 312-503-8722
www.scs.northwestern.edu/student/financial_aid.cfm
Lost and Found
Public Safety Operations Center, 1819 Hinman Avenue, 847-491-3254 and Norris University Center.
Libraries
Northwestern's library system includes the University Library and three branch libraries on the Evanston campus, as well as three libraries on the Chicago campus. The combined collections total almost four million volumes. For summer hours of operation, please call the library at 847-491-7658 or check http://www.library.northwestern.edu/hours/.
Computer labs
NUIT Computer Lab and NU MediaWorks are located in University Library on the lower level. For summer hours, please see http://www.at.northwestern.edu/ctg/labs/specialhr.php#shours.
Health Service
Office visits are arranged by appointment at the University
Health Service, and students may fill prescriptions at
the pharmacy. Northwestern students registered for two
or more summer courses may use the service free of charge
for office visits and certain laboratory tests. Northwestern
students registered for only one course and SCS students
registered for courses in a degree program may purchase
coverage or use a fee-for-service system. Health insurance
is not available to visiting students. Please contact the
Health Service for immunization requirements for new students.
University Health Service
Searle Hall
633 Emerson Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208-4000
www.nuhs.northwestern.edu
Appointments: 847-491-2204
Answering service: 847-491-8100
The Writing Place
Consultants at the Writing Place help students at every stage
of the writing
process, from talking about ideas to developing a plan to
preparing a final
copy.
University Library North Tower, Room 2304
847-467-2791
www.writing.northwestern.edu
Services for Students with Disabilities
It is Northwestern University policy to ensure that no qualified
student with a disability is denied the benefits of, excluded
from the participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination
in any University program or activity. Northwestern provides
a variety of services to assist students with disabilities
in becoming active members of the University community.
Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
Scott Hall
601 University Place
Evanston, Illinois 60208-1012
847-467-5530 (voice)
847-467-5533 (TTY)
www.northwestern.edu/disability
Transportation
Northwestern University is conveniently located close to several public transportation options. CTA buses and elevated trains run regularly between Evanston and Chicago and Metra commuter rail service is available to and from the surrounding suburbs. Northwestern's free shuttles are also available during the Summer Session. Please visit the following web sites for schedule and fare information:
Plan-It-Purple
For events going on campus, check out http://aquavite.northwestern.edu/cal/pp/index.cgi.
Norris Center Mini Courses
The Norris Mini Course program has been a Northwestern tradition for over a decade. Each quarter, this recreational program offers something for everyone: from dance to photography, ceramics to Pilates. All courses are non-credit and require pre-registration. Fees vary depending on the course. Please note: mini courses may not be substituted for credit bearing courses. Check the Norris web site for complete mini course listings: www.norris.northwestern.edu/mc_main.php. Mini courses for Summer are usually posted in May.
- Norris Center Mini Courses 847-491-2305
Student Center (Norris)
Norris University Center is Northwestern's community center. It offers banking services, a food court, and other amenities throughout the summer.
Norris University Center
1999 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208
(847) 491-2300
www.northwestern.edu/norris
Undergraduate Admissions
847-491-7271
www.ugadm.northwestern.edu
University Police
Evanston: 847-491-3254
Chicago: 312-503-8314
Emergency: 911
www.northwestern.edu/up
Parking Permits
Parking Offices
Evanston: 847-491-3319
www.northwestern.edu/up/parking/
Chicago: 312-503-1103
www.univsvcs.northwestern.edu/Chicago_parking/
Part-Time Jobs
University Career Services
847-491-3700
www.northwestern.edu/careers
Room and Board
On campus:
847-491-7564
www.northwestern.edu/housing
Off campus:
847-491-5127
www.northwestern.edu/offcampus
Athletic and sports facilities
Memberships and daily rates available.
Crown Sports Pavilion/Norris Aquatics Center
2311 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208-3610
847-491-4303
www.northwestern.edu/fitness-recreation
Human Resources, Benefits Division
www.northwestern.edu/hr
Evanston: 847-491-7513
Chicago: 312-695-8134
International Office
847-491-5613
www.northwestern.edu/international
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