Front Desk Hours
      Monday - Friday
       9:00am to 1:00pm
       2:00pm to 4:30pm

      Saturday - Sunday
       CLOSED

Note: Front desk hours will be extended starting end of September.

Public Safety
    • Emergency 
       847-491-3456 (1-3456 on campus phone)
    • Non-Emergency
       847-491-3254 (1-3254 on campus phone)

For health emergencies or SERIOUS building issues that may threaten other residents, such as fire, contact University Police directly.

To reserve the McManus Lounge or Patio for a group function...

• Check for availability
• Download the request form. (deadline is 1 week prior to event)
• Review the terms listed on the form (including the McManus Grill Policy, if necessary).
• Complete the form and submit form via email to a student director
• Submit deposit/fees as detailed on request form.

You will receive an email confirming your reservation.

• Review Storage Regulations.
• Complete a Storage Contract at the McManus front desk and leave for Ian.

You will receive an email with your storage locker and combination.

• McManus cable TV channels
• International Student Welcome Pack
• Chicago Newcomer's Tips

Welcome to McManus!

When the Front Desk is open, please direct any request for assistance there. For URGENT matters (lock-outs, facilities issues, etc.) please contact the Student Director on Duty. Please do not contact after-hours for non-emergencies (i.e. package deliveries). For true emergencies, do not hesitate to call the University Police Emergency Line at 911.

The Student Director on Duty's name and contact information is posted on by the main elevators on the first floor and at the main entrance.

!!Student Director Application Materials for 08-09!!

Click Here for Job Description; Click here for Application

Positions Available: Student Director, 2 Assistant Student Director, Summer Student Director

Deadline: for rising 2nd years and 1Y, April 9; for entering students, May 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW RESOURCES

International Students: Check out the welcome pack prepared by the European Business Club that provides useful information on opening a bank account, mobile phone account, etc. Click on link in lower left of page.

Chicago Newcomer's Tips: A guide for great ways to take advantage of everything Chicago has to offer, from free museum days to dim sum restaurant recommendations. Click on link in lower left of page.

 Residents
  Parking spots in the McManus garage are available to residents.
  Email Dean Fran Langewisch for more information.

 Visitors
  Most of the lots and metered spots around McManus are heavily enforced.
  The following options are available...

• NU Lots. Most NU Lots do not require permits in the evenings and on weekends. Observe posted signs. Parking is allowed in the NU Lot on Clark St. (directly across from the back service alley) after 4pm and on weekends.
• Hotel Orrington. Call for rates (847) 866-8700
• Church Street Self-Park. (847) 328-4607

 Taxis
   • 303 Taxi
      (847) 368-0303
   • Norshore Cab
      (847) 864-7500

 Public Transit
   • CTA/"El" train
      Download the Davis Stop train schedule

 Northwestern University Shuttles
   • On-campus, Chicago campus (free shuttle to heart of downtown!), weekend shopping, etc.      
      Download the NU Shuttle schedule