Advising

The Department's designated faculty advisors are prepared to assist you in planning your studies in Political Science. Advising office hours occur daily during the academic year, from the first week of the quarter through the end of reading week. See the winter 2022 quarter advising schedule below.

Advisors are not assigned in the Political Science Department. Students are welcome to meet with any advisor.

During school breaks, contact an advisor directly with questions or to schedule an appointment. Note that advisors may not be available during breaks.

when to contact or meet with a department advisor:

Major or Minor declaration
- You may complete this process via email by emailing your form to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator (elizabeth.wait@northwestern.edu).
Graduation Petition questions
- The graduation petition process is now completed online. A meeting with a department advisor is not required but students are welcome to reach out to any advisor if they have questions regarding their petition or the submission process.
General questions and advice about studying political science and planning your course of study
Questions about completing major/minor requirements and selecting courses
Honors Program questions

When to contact or meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies:

Only the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) can approve and advise on study abroad credit, transfer credits, or certificates of achievement. If you are unable to meet with the DUS during the advising hours, then email the Director of Undergraduate Studies at polisci.dus@northwestern.edu.

Approve Political Science course credit for courses taken while studying abroad
Approve Political Science course credit for transferred courses from other universities
Complete a Certificate of Achievement
Discuss problems or request unusual exemptions

winter Quarter advising hours: January 3, 2022 - March 11, 2022

During the winter 2022 quarter, Political Science advisors will offer virtual advising hours. Please see the schedule below for more details. No appointment is needed; you may use the Zoom link listed below during an advisor's scheduled advising hours to attend.

Day	Time	Advisor	Location
Monday	1 pm - 3 pm	Professor Jaime Dominguez	On Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/91335052163
Tuesday	10 am - 12 pm	Professor Ricardo Court	On Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/my/ricardocourt
Wednesday	On January 26: 2 pm - 3 pm	Professor Wendy Pearlman, Director of Undergraduate Studies	On Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/92021022944
Thursday	11:30 am - 1:30 pm	Professor Jean Clipperton	On Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/94974522385
Friday	11:30 am - 1:30 pm	Professor Larry Stuelpnagel	On Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/97003507970