Student Services
The Division of Student Affairs provides programs and services that reflect the diversity of Northwestern students. You may receive assistance in establishing and fulfilling personal, academic, social, and career goals, and learn how to deal with issues that may arise in pursuit of these goals. The following are among the offices and agencies within the division.
African American Student Affairs
African American Student Affairs (AASA) is a place for many Northwestern students to develop friendships, work and study, or simply unwind. Located in a large Victorian edifice popularly known as the Black House, AASA provides advice, support, and referral on personal, academic, and career issues in addition to sponsoring receptions, lectures, and other programs. Northwestern's flourishing African American student alliance, For Members Only, is also based at the Black House.
Asian and Asian American Student Affairs
Asian and Asian American Student Affairs (A/AASA) provide advising, advocacy, services, programs, and resources for Asians and Asian American students and student organizations at Northwestern.
Hispanic/Latino Student AFFAIRS
Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs (H/LSA) acts as an advocate for Hispanic/Latino students at Northwestern, and provides individual and student group advising, as well as a variety of programs ranging from cultural to career development.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Support Network
The LGBT Support Network offers resources and emotional, psychological, and social support to meet the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students at Northwestern.
University Career Services
University Career Services offers services and resources to assist with career self-assessment, exploring how to make the most of your major, finding an internship, planning for graduate study, or searching for jobs after graduation.
Northwestern University Summer Employment Program (NUSEP)
The NUSEP aids students seeking part-time employment off campus while they are in school, or a summer job or internship opportunities.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services provides confidential and professional counseling when your academic or personal life seems overwhelming. The center helps address common concerns for college students who are away from home for the first time.
Health Services
Health Services provides diagnostic and clinical services, including general medicine, women's health, an infirmary, health education, access to specialty consulting, allergy shots, and travel immunizations, x-rays, and laboratory tests. Its pharmacy dispenses medications at a reasonable cost to students.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services for Students with Disabilities ensures that no qualified student with a disability is denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any University program or activity. For information, contact the director of disability services at 847-467-5530 or 847-467-5533 (TTY).
Volunteer Opportunities in the Community
Northwestern recognizes the value of community service among its student body and facilitates numerous volunteer opportunities in the community, whether individually or on a group basis.
