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Life at Medill

At Medill, you'll join a supportive community nurtured by our Office of Student Affairs and caring faculty and staff whose goal is to help you create your future.

Join our community

You'll find dozens of ways to get involved at Medill and take advantage of all that Northwestern, Evanston and Chicago have to offer.

  • Participate in and lead one of our numerous student committees
  • Get in the spirit and cheer on your Big10 team at a sporting event
  • Walk along the shores of Lake Michigan and enjoy Evanston's beaches
  • Eat at one of Evanston's many great restaurants
  • Attend a festival in Chicago—anything from arts and music to culture and food

Our Office of Student Affairs will help you connect to your community and have fun while preparing for your career and achieving your goals.

Student committees

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Join and lead student groups

Tap into our team's expertise to maximize your Medill experience from orientation to graduation. Our team loves helping students succeed. We are your primary resource for information on registration and degree progress as well as Medill and Northwestern opportunities and services.

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Office of Student Affairs

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Medill’s Office of Student Affairs is where community starts.

Tap into our team's expertise to maximize your Medill experience from orientation to graduation. Our team loves helping students succeed. We are your primary resource for information on registration and degree progress as well as Medill and Northwestern opportunities and services.

 
Learn more about the Office of Student Affairs
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