Advising FAQ
How do I find out who my advisor is?
Log in to Eagle, select “My Profile”, then scroll down to “My Academic Advisor” under the “My Academics” heading. If your advisor is not listed, please email advising@northwestu.edu
When do I meet with my advisor?
Typically, you and your advisor meet during advising seasons in a semester (Fall: Oct-Nov; Spring: Mar-Apr), but schedule a time whenever you feel the need to do so.
How do I make an advising appointment?
Contact your advisor by email or use the QR codes in the Academic Success office to access your advisor’s Bookings page. If you have general advising questions or do not have an advisor assigned in your Eagle profile, email advising@northwestu.edu.
How do I change my major or other academic changes?
Changing your major may include advisor, minor, track, or concentration changes to your academic portfolio. Email advising@northwestu.edu to make these changes.
How many online classes can I take each semester?
In both fall and spring semester, on-campus students can take (1) one online class per semester, regardless of when it is offered. In summer semester, on-campus students are recommended to take no more than (2) two classes per seven-week session
When can I add and drop classes?
Adding and dropping classes can only be done until the Sunday after the first week of classes.
When can I withdraw from a class?
Class withdrawal begins the second week of the semester and ends on Friday of the 12th week in each semester. For the 2025-2026 school year, those dates are November 14th (Fall) and April 10th (Spring. Check the NU Academic Calendar on Eagle for specific withdrawal dates.
What’s the difference between dropping and withdrawing from a class?
Dropping a class may occur only through the 1st week of class for each semester and does not result in a transcript notation or tuition penalty (administrative fees may be deducted). Withdrawing from a class results in a “W” for withdrawal placed on your official transcript and may have financial aid/student account repercussions.
How will dropping/withdrawing from a class affect my financial aid?
Contact Student Financial Services via studentfinancialservices@northwestu.edu
When / how do I apply for graduation?
Apply for graduation during the second semester of your junior year, or if you are a transfer student with at least 76 semester credits, please apply for graduation during your first semester at NU. To do so, find the link: Intent to Graduate Form on the Registrar’s page on Eagle.