General EECS FAQs
 I need to reserve a room and/or the projector.
See Maurice Parris (1-8172, Tech L359), Zach Thullen (7-1333, Ford 3-320), or Juliet Ludwig (1-3451, Tech L356) for EECS conference rooms, and Juliet or a divisional assistant for other spaces in Tech or surrounding buildings.
I need a permission number and/or want to be added to a waiting list
See George Homsy (1-8174, Tech L359) for EECS 399/499 and Juliet (1-3451, Tech L356) for all other courses and waiting lists.
I need a permission number for a TGS course
Permission numbers for TGS courses must be obtained from The Graduate School, 633 Clark Street, Evanston.
I need to be added to or deleted from the EECS email alias(es)
See Juliet.
I need 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 Juliet.
I have a question/issue regarding payroll.
see George Homsy and/or Deneen Bryce.
I have a question about my Master/PhD prospectus, oral or final defense.
See Kathie Heidenfelder (7-2172) or Lianna Wright (1-7092) for requirements or your Adviser if it’s related to exam content. The most recent Graduate Study Manual can be downloaded from this page (http://www.eecs.northwestern.edu/academics/graduate/)
I have a question about my curriculum/plan of study/prerequisites/course requirements for my major.
See your faculty adviser or see Juliet for a new adviser if switching to EECS major.
I need a key to an EECS office/lab/conference room.
See Carol Surma (1-3692, Tech L357).
I need to get this course petition signed by the EECS Chair.
If the Chair (Alok Choudhary) is not available, Prof. Alan Sahakian can sign petitions for undergraduate students and Profs. Chris Riesbeck or Thrasos Pappas can sign petitions for Graduate students
Something needs to be added/deleted/or changed on the EECS website.
Email the Webmaster with your request.
Is there an alias for X ?
There are literally hundreds of aliases, including user-based ones, and hey change often. It's therefore best if faculty ask root about the existence of aliases.
Where can I find a graduate student?
This list was updated in October 2008: https://www.eecs.northwestern.edu/people/graduate/
We are working on improving this page by adding office/lab locations, personal web pages, and office phone numbers.
How do I reserve a conference room (Tech L324 and Ford 3-340)?
Send email to Conference Room Reservations. The email is read by Maurice and Zach; one of them will handle your reservation. Check these calendars for availability:
Ford 3-340 | Tech L324
How do I reserve the T-Lab or Wilkinson ?
Send email to the IT staff. Check these calendars for availability: T-Lab | Wilkinson Lab
(Note that thte Wilkinson Lab is currently undergoing renovations - Summer 2008)
Who is on the EECS Advisory Board?
Check the EECS website under External Relations > Department Advisory Board
Where is the EECS Course Schedule and description of courses offered?
Check the EECS website under Academics > Course Info
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 Building, Rm L268
Tel: 1-3332 | Email Joseph J Holtgreive
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 come by McCormick Registrar's office in Rm L269 (Tech Building, 2145 Sheridan) for assistance.
FAQ for EECS Undergraduate Teaching Labs
The EECS Undergraduate Teaching labs are equipped with state-of-the-art electronics for course specific student use. The labs are stocked with electronic components, test leads, probes, soldering + desoldering irons, equipment manuals and some hand tools for the assigned lab. Two labs are also available for EECS students working on special projects. See details below.
For certain labs like 203, 225 and 307, pre-packaged parts kits are required. We also have an "Elenco TK-1500" tool kit available for student purchase at $40.00. It includes hand tools, soldering and desoldering tools plus a DMM.
All fees for parts kits and tool kits are paid by check in the main EECS office (L359) made out to "Northwestern University." A receipt is then issued. Bring it to Albert Lyerla (CG20-24) or Norm Flasch (MG12) and you will receive your kit. Fees are stated in class.
Starting Fall '08 we are providing lab space, test equipment and common electronic components for students working on special EECS related projects. Two rooms are well equipped for this purpose. CG10 and the north side of CG30 (south side is for EECS 203). You are welcome to use these rooms OUTSIDE OF FORMAL LAB SESSIONS. Those sessions will be posted on the doors. These labs will be open during normal business hours 8:30-5:00.
Starting in the Winter quarter '098, half of MG22 will be designated 24/7 access for students working on special projects. A combination lock will be installed on the door. The room will be stocked with common electronic components, test equipment, leads, soldering and desoldering irons. There are 3 PC's in the room for net access and there is a device programmer.
Students who are working on projects that require special parts are encouraged to purchase them from companies like Jameco, MCMinone, Digi-key and Mouser. They all have excellent online catalogues. We'll leave printed versions in the labs as well. Albert Lyerla also has an excellent selection of IC's and other components in CG24. See Albert or Norm Flasch for assistance. Also, if you feel that there is a common part(s) that we do not stock let us know so that we can add these to our inventory.
Keys for undergraduate teaching labs (MG18, MG22, CG10, CG30 and CG50 are issued to TA's currently teaching in those labs at no cost. See Carol Surma in L359 to check out a key.
Another important feature of our teaching labs are the PCs. All of our labs have networked PCs. All but MG22 have networked printers. When using our lab PCs remember to save your work to an external memory device. Every night all user files are wiped clean and default system setting restored.
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