Advising

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 Program Assistant

If our web site and printed material does not answer your question, contact our Undergraduate Program Assistant, 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 Program Assistant 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 Ivan Canay
Andersen Hall 331 | 847-491-2929
Tuesdays 1:30-3:30
Email: iacanay@northwestern.edu

Professor Todd Sarver
Andersen Hall 347 | 847-491-8238
Thursdays 1:30-3:30 (not February 23)
Email: tsarver@northwestern.edu

Professor Cynthia Kinnan
Andersen Hall 3222 | 847-491-8237
Fridays 1:00-3:00 (not February 24)
Email: c-kinnan@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
Mondays 10-noon
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.

January 9, 2012