Advising

The Department's designated faculty advisors are prepared to assist you in planning your studies in Political Science.  Advising office hours occur daily from a term's first week through the end of reading week.

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 any advisor or the Undergraduate Program Coordinator (elizabeth.wait@northwestern.edu).
• Graduation Petition signatures
  • You may complete this process via email. Email your petition to graduate form and a PDF of your degree progress report from CAESAR to any advisor.
• Questions about selecting courses and sequencing major requirements
• Honors Program questions
• Pre-study abroad permission paperwork & signatures, with the following: 
  • Undergraduate Learning Abroad Form - electronic, must complete first
  • Study Abroad Departmental Form -  requires Political Science advisor signature

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

Fall 2020 Advising Hours: September 14 – December 11

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

During the Fall 2020 quarter, department advisors will hold virtual office hours via Zoom. These virtual office hours will function just like in-person office hours. You do not need to make an appointment to attend. Follow the Zoom link listed to meet with an advisor during their advising hours. You may be asked to wait in a waiting room before being admitted to the Zoom meeting.