Advising
The Department's designated faculty advisors are prepared to assist you in planning your studies in Political Science. Advising office hours are scheduled multiple times per week during the academic year, from the first week of the quarter through the end of reading week.Advisors are not assigned in the Political Science Department. Students are welcome to meet with any advisor. See the fall 2022 advising schedule below.
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 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 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
Fall 2022 advising hours: September 20 - December 2
During school breaks, contact an advisor directly to schedule an appointment. Note that faculty advisors may not be available during breaks.
During the fall 2022 quarter, department advisors will hold advising hours via Zoom and in-person. You do not need to make an appointment to attend. Follow the Zoom link listed to meet with an advisor during their advising hours, or stop by the office listed below.
| Day | Time | Advisor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3 - 5 pm | Professor Ricardo Court | On Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/my/ricardocourt |
| Tuesday | 10 am – 12 pm | Professor Jaime Dominguez | On Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/94103134540 |
| Wednesday | 2:15 – 4:15 pm | Professor Wendy Pearlman, Director of Undergraduate Studies | On Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/8474912259 |
| Thursday | 1 - 3 pm | Professor Larry Stuelpnagel | 1870 Campus Drive, room 4-135 and on Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/95839175352 |