Office of Undergraduate Studies and Advising
Students who visit the OUSA often meet with their assigned Weinberg College Adviser. OUSA program assistants at 1908 or 1922 Sheridan may also handle your questions.
For other issues, you may meet with one of the OUSA deans:
- Assistant Dean for First-Year Students, Lane Fenrich
- Assistant Dean for Academic Standing, Constance Wright
- Assistant Dean for Academic Integrity, Ricardo Court
- Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment, Laura Panko
- Assistant Dean for Academic Advising, Christine McCary
- Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Liz Trubey
The Weinberg College Dean's Office Directory lists all members of the OUSA, including contact information for each person; see the sections on Undergraduate Studies and on Undergraduate Advising.
Contact the OUSA
Hours
Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., except on days when the university is officially closed. Some staff members work only during the regular academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters).
Address
The OUSA is divided among two locations, 1922 Sheridan Road, and 1908 Sheridan. If you are unsure about which building to go to, call 847-491-8916 for more information.
- People working at 1922 Sheridan include the Assistant Dean for First-Year Students, Lane Fenrich; the Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment, Laura Panko; the Assistant Dean for Academic Standing, Constance Wright; the Assistant Dean for Academic Integrity, Ricardo Court, and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Liz Trubey
- People working at 1908 Sheridan include the Weinberg College Advisers, and the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising, Christine McCary
Phone numbers
- 847-491-7560 (1922 Sheridan)
- 847-491-8916 (1908 Sheridan)
Fax numbers
- 847-467-7251 (1922 Sheridan)
- 847-491-8920 (1908 Sheridan)
Make an appointment
- To make an appointment with any Weinberg College Adviser or the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising, call 847-491-8916 or stop by 1908 Sheridan Road. Students with assigned College Advisers can also make an appointment using our online scheduling system.
- To make an appointment with Assistant Dean Lane Fenrich, Assistant Dean Constance Wright, Assistant Dean Ricardo Court, or Assistant Dean Laura Panko, call 847-491-7560.
Advising by email
For straightforward questions about College rules and requirements or guidance on academic choices, you can email your question to your College Adviser or to our general advising address, wcas-adviser@northwestern.edu. Email advising is intended to supplement meetings with College Advisers, not to replace them.