Students may seek general curricular and career counseling from any member of the Department. They often get
help from faculty they meet in introductory or core courses; faculty who know a bit about them and with whom
they feel comfortable.
In addition the Department has an advising system. This advising system is a four-step process:
Step 1: Our Web Site
Answers to relatively-straightforward frequently asked questions are available on our web site. We have also posted several documents that give detailed information on our program and
requirements.
Step 2: Our Undergraduate Secretary
If our web site and printed material does not answer your question, contact our Undergraduate Secretary, Scott Zacher, in Andersen 303, 847-467-7263. He should be able to answer your question; and if not, he will know where to direct you.
Step 3: Our Undergraduate Advisors
If the web site and the Undergraduate Secretary are unable to fully answer your question, you should see one of our team of faculty advisers who hold office hours throughout the week. No appointments are necessary. Their names and hours are listed below. They can help you with most problems and can are the only people who sign petitions to graduate, or declarations of a major or minor.
Professor Giorgio Primiceri
Andersen Hall 3218 | 847-491-5395
Mondays 1:30-3:30
email g-primiceri@northwestern.edu
Professor Todd Sarver
Andersen Hall 347 | 847-491-8238
Tuesdays 10:00-noon
email tsarver@northwestern.edu
Professor Mirko Wiederholt
Andersen Hall 3219 | 847-491-8227
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00
email m-wiederholt@northwestern.edu
Professor Francisco Buera
Andersen Hall 3221 | 847-491-8233
Thursdays 2:30-4:30
email f-buera@northwestern.edu
Step 4: Our Director of Undergraduate Studies
In complicated cases, one of our team of advisors will refer you to the Director of Undergraduate Studies,
Professor Mark Witte.
Professor Mark Witte
Andersen Hall 309 | 847-491-8481
Fridays 1:30-3:30
email mwitte@northwestern.edu
Appointments can be made to see Professor Witte at other times; please phone or e-mail for an appointment in advance.
