General Departmental FAQ
I want to reserve a conference room and/or the projector.
 Check room availability here: EECS meeting spaces
OR just send an email to
conf-res@eecs.northwestern.edu
I need a permission number and/or want to be added to a waiting list
Special note for "instructor consent" courses:
Students must speak with the professor listed in CAESAR before
requesting a permission number.
Andrew Nickow handles permission numbers and waiting lists. Students should email their requests to
permissions@eecs.northwestern.edu
Emailed requests should contain the following information:
1) The course number "EECS _ _ _" and the phrase "permission number" in the subject line
2) Your full name
3) Major
and Level (i.d. freshman, sophomore, etc.)
4) Instructor's name
5) Your phone number (not required but handy if e-mail bounces back)
Where do i obtain a permission number for a TGS course?
Permission numbers for TGS courses must be obtained from The Graduate School, 633 Clark Street, Evanston.
How do I get on/off the EECS email alias?
If you are an undergraduate, see Juliet. Graduate students, see Joann Mete.
Is there an email alias for X ?
There are literally hundreds of aliases, including user-based ones, and they change often. Ask the gentlemen of root about the existence of specific aliases.
Who will give me a confirmation letter for my visa renewal or to travel out of the country?
See Juliet.
I am a TA and need a copy of the textbook(s).
See Andre.
I have a question or an issue regarding my paycheck.
See George Homsy or Deneen Bryce.
My Master/PhD prospectus, oral or final defense is coming up. What do I do?
See the EECS Graduate Office personnel in Tech L351 (phone: 847-467-2165) for specific requirements, or your adviser if it’s related to exam content. Also, see the Graduate Study Manual.
I am an EECS major and have a question about my curriculum/plan of study/prerequisites/course requirements.
See your faculty adviser or see Juliet for a new adviser if switching to EECS major.
Where can I get a key to an EECS office/lab/conference room?
See Carol Surma (1-3692, Tech L357).
How do Iget a course petition signed by the department chairperson?
The Chair (Alok Choudhary) is in Tech L356. If he is not available, the Associate Chair, Prof. Alan Sahakian, can sign petitions for undergraduate students. Profs. Chris Riesbeck or Thrasos Pappas can sign petitions for graduate students.
Something needs to be changed on the EECS website.
Email the Webmaster with your request, comment or suggestion.
How do I reserve a conference room (Tech L324 and Ford 3-340)?
Send an email to Conference Room Reservations. The email is read by Maurice and Lianna; one of them will confirm your reservation. Check these calendars for availability:
How do I reserve the T-Lab or Wilkinson Lab?
Send email to the IT staff. Check these calendars for availability: T-Lab | Wilkinson Lab
Who is on the EECS Advisory Board?
The Board is listed on EECS website under External Relations > Department Advisory Board
I would like to do a 'overload' or an 'underload' of classes for next quarter, whom should I contact?
If you are an undergrad and would only like to take two classes (underload) or more than six classes (overload) in any given quarter, please contact:
Joseph Holtgreive, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Engineering, Tech Rm L268; Tel: 1-3332 | email: jjh(at)northwestern.edu
Not all of my high school AP credits transferred to EECS - what do I do?
There are individual cases in which some AP credits do not automatically get transferred to EECS. Please stop by McCormick Registrar's office in Rm L269 (Tech Building, 2145 Sheridan, Evanston) for assistance.
Where can I find out about job openings and internships related to my major?
We frequently hear of job/internship opportunities, and post them at this path on the EECS website: EECS Main > Resources > Job / Internship Opportunities for Students and Graduates
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