Student Resources
Make Your Life Easier – Find the Resources You Need
Whether it’s learning out about housing options, finding a quiet place to study, or going to brush up on your writing skills, we have you covered. Read about the student resources at Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) below.
Easily Accessible Location
Our suburban Chicago campus is home to a diverse, motivated, multicultural community. The campus is located at 5999 S. New Wilke Road, where ample parking is available. Located in the heart of Rolling Meadows, IL, Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) lies in proximity to Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Mount Prospect. With easy access to commuters from I-90, I-290, Route 53, and CTA and Pace bus services, NWSC also draws students from the city of Chicago.
Enjoy Modern Facilities and the Latest Equipment
NWSC operates out of two buildings comprising 23,000 square feet. Our facility includes 8 classrooms, 5 laboratories, 1 library, 15 administrative offices, and 10 other rooms. The total seating capacity for all of the classrooms is 250, including 25 seats for the laboratories, 15 in a typical classroom, 16 for the library and resource rooms, 20 for the administrative rooms, and 30 in other areas.
The classrooms are conducive to student learning and well equipped to facilitate teaching. The laboratories house medical supplies, microscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves, and other necessary supplies for clinical practice. The cozy library has a growing collection of books, journals, magazines, videos, compact disks, and newspapers. The student computer lab is equipped with internet access, program-specific software, and printers.
School hours of operation:
- Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Varies
Contact the NWSC Operator at times when NWSC is locked and alarmed (outside of building hours). Please contact the NWSC Campus Monitor at [email protected] for after-hours access.
The Computer Lab Gives You a Convenient Place to Work on Projects
NWSC’s computer lab provides internet access and printing capabilities. The computer lab is located in Building 5 and is open during building hours:
- Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For assistance from our IT Tech Support Department contact 630-559-5439 or [email protected]
Socialize in the Student Lounge
The NWSC Student Lounge is where students gather, hang out, and have discussions. The lounge has a comfortable seating arrangement with tables and a full kitchen including a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and extensive cabinet storage units. The Student Lounge is a fun location for students to gather before, between, and after classes.
We Accommodate Differently Abled Students
For students with documented physical and intellectual challenges, College personnel, including instructors and advisors, provide a variety of resources. Students who anticipate needing accommodations in any course are asked to make arrangements with the instructor during the first week of the course. Both instructors and student advisors are available to refer differently abled students to various resources and strategies, including active reading and note-taking strategies, study skills and learning strategies, test preparation and test-taking strategies, computer resources (e.g., Microsoft OneNote), and goal setting.
Improve Your Writing in the Resource Room
The Resource Room provides a learning environment designed to improve academic writing skills. Make use of available technology, print resources, and consult with writing tutors to revise and edit drafts and reference scholarly work. Students must schedule an appointment for tutoring sessions.
The Resource Room is open to students during building hours:
- Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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