Student Survival Guide

Directory of 340 East Superior Street Building Administration  Office Hours Core Courses Registration Q & A Facilities

Lost and Found Room Assignments Computing at Kellogg WildCARD Parking Near 340 E. Superior Street Schaffner Library Abbott Hall Bookstore Food In and Around 340 E. Superior Street

Directory of 340 East Superior Street Building

1st Floor

• Student Mailboxes 
• Classrooms (105, 107, 109, 147, 150) 
• Student Resource Center - with computers to check e-mail 
• Kellogg Part-Time Studetn Association (KPTSA) Office 
• Kellogg Information Systems (KIS) Office 
• Bulletin Boards 
• Parking Ticket Validation Stamp (located in student mailroom)
• Public Telephones 
• Restrooms 

2nd Floor

• Classrooms (247, 250, 262 and in Schaffner Library: 203, 205, 207) 
• Negotiation and Breakout Rooms 
• Schaffner Library (with LEXIS/NEXIS) 
• Kellogg Computer Lab (located in Schaffner Library) 
• Restrooms 

2nd Floor Mezzanine

• Administrative Offices 
• Kellogg Emporium (to purchase Kellogg gear) 
• Faculty Offices 
• Faculty Lounge 
• Restrooms 

3rd Floor

• Classrooms (305, 307, 309, 347, 348, 350) 
• Third Floor Lounge: Kafe Kellogg (with food and beverage concession, vending machines, WildCARD machine,) 
• Bulletin Boards 
• Restrooms 

4th Floor

• Twenty Study-Breakout Rooms 
• Lounge Area (for informal meetings/reading) 
• Restrooms 

5th Floor

• Ray Conley Lounge 
• Restrooms 

For specific subject areas, contact: 

Academic Counseling: Vennie Lyons Sarah Francis Megan Byrne Krueger
Kellogg Part-Time Student Association (KPTSA):  Megan Byrne Krueger
Graduation/Report of Candidacy:  Sarah Francis Kimberly Richards
NetID/Passwords: Allyson Grey
Registration: Sarah Francis
E News:  Allyson Grey

For all other information, call the Part-Time MBA Program office at (312) 503-8385. 

The Part-Time MBA Program office hours are as follows: 

Regular office hours (when classes are in session):
Monday through Thursday:  8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Friday:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday:  CLOSED 

Office hours when classes are not in session: 
Monday through Friday:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Saturday & Sunday:  CLOSED 

Core Courses
Students enrolled in the Part-Time MBA Program are required (unless you receive waivers from Dean) to complete the following nine core courses within the first 12 courses taken in the program.  The core courses are as follows:

ACCT 430 Accounting for Decision Making
(no prerequisite)

SEEK 440-A Values/Ethics/Crisis Management
(no prerequisite)

MGMT 431 Business Strategy
(no prerequisite/no waiver option)

MORS 430 Leadership in Organizations
(no prerequisite)

MECN 430 Microeconomic Analysis
(Prerequisite: DECS 433 & DECS 434)

FINC 430 Finance I
(Prerequisite: DECS 434; ACCT 430 and MECN 430 are strongly recommended))

MKTG 430 Marketing I
(Prerequisite: MGMT 431)

OPNS 430 Operations Management
(Prerequisite: DECS 433)

DECS 433 Mathematical Methods for Management OR
(no prerequisite)

DECS 436 Accelerated Mathematical Methods for Management
(no prerequisite)

DECS 434 Statistical Methods for Management OR
(Prerequisite: DECS 433 or DECS 436)

DECS 437 Accelerated Statistical Methods for Management
(Prerequisite: DECS 433 or DECS 436)

Registration Q & A

Q. May I take any class? 
A. Not unless you have the proper prerequisite course. Contact me for more information, or refer to the course bulletin. 

Q. What courses would you suggest I take first? 
A. Refer to your Program Planning Guide that you received with your registration materials.

Q. Should I register for a course with limited enrollment? 
A. Registration preference is given to students who will complete their degree requirements within the next three quarters. This may hold up your registration for other courses. Your best bet is to register for your second choice, then check with me to see if there is space in the class with limited enrollment. If there is, then add that course and drop your second choice. 

Q. How many courses may I take each quarter? 
A. You may register for one or two classes provided you have completed the prerequisites. 

Q. May I register for a class for which I have obtained a course waiver? 
A. Yes, provided you have not taken an advanced course in the same field and you've obtained approval in writing from Dean Lyons. 

Q. How may I obtain a waiver for a class? 
A.  Write Dean Lyons a letter requesting a waiver and include course descriptions and syllabi from the school where the courses were taken. 

Q. How do I obtain transfer credit? 
A. You  are eligible to receive credit for up to 4 courses taken at an AACSB accredited graduate school by submitting your request,  along with course descriptions, syllabi and official transcripts, to Dean Lyons. A letter grade of B or better must have been obtained. Your eligibility to transfer courses into the program only applies to newly admitted students as they enter. 

Q. When are the web registration pages active? 
A. Only during the web registration week each quarter -- you can only register during the pre-defined time period listed on the Registration Calendar. However, you may access the Open Seat function any time during the web registration week.

Q. During web registration, I added myself to a waitlist for a closed class, now I'm not able to access the waitlist information, why?
A. The Monday after web registration and add/drop, the office purges the waitlists and begins to process them manually.  If you are added to the class, the office staff will call you. 

Q. How late may I register for a course? 
A. Up until the first day of class, if there is still an opening. 

Q. How late may I drop a course? 
A. You may drop a course at any time; however, once classes begin you will no longer be refunded full tuition. Contact me for the charges you may incur. 

Q. How do I register for a closed course? 
A. Simply contact me to have your name placed on the wait list. 

Q. When will I receive my registration receipt? 
A. One week after you register, in your mailbox. 

Q. What do I do if there is a problem with my registration? 
A. Contact me immediately at (312) 503-8385. If it is related to an expired password, contact Allyson Grey at (312) 503-6635. 

Q. How do I receive registration materials for the next quarter? 
A. After your initial quarter, all registration materials will be placed in your mailbox on the first floor. If you do not have a mailbox, these materials may be picked up in the Part-Time MBA Program office, 2nd Floor Mezzanine Level. 

Q. What should I do for a makeup examination? 
A. You will need to pick up the exam in the Part-Time MBA Program office and then take the test in an assigned room. Check first with your professor to ensure that the exam is available. ALL makeup exams must be taken Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Q. When will I receive my grades? 
A. Final grades will be mailed to your home one week after the final Saturday exam of each quarter. 

Q. What happens if I signed up for the wrong class? 
A. Contact me at (312) 503-8385. 

Facilities - 340 East Superior Street
The Part-Time MBA Program is located on floors 1-5 of 340 E. Superior in Chicago. 

First Floor
The First Floor houses five classrooms, the Student Resource Center - with computers for checking e-mail - the Kellogg Part-Time Student Association and Career Management offices, student mailboxes, and a Kellogg Information Systems office. 

Second Floor 
The Second Floor has three classrooms, plus negotiation rooms. 

Second Floor Mezzanine 
The Mezzanine Level houses the Administrative Offices, as well as offices and lounge space for the Part-Time MBA's faculty.  The Kellogg Emporium, where you can purchase Kellogg gear, is also on this level. 

Third Floor 
The Third Floor has six classrooms, along with the student lounge area known as the Kellogg Kafe. Several classrooms located on the third floor have network data jacks and power outlets at student seats so laptop computers can be used in the classroom. 

Fourth Floor 
The Fourth Floor houses twenty study-breakout rooms and a lounge area. 

Fifth Floor
The Fifth Floor is designed to be a quiet, study area.  Here, you'll find study carrels and tables which feature network data jacks and power outlets for computer usage. 

WildCARD Key Card Access 
Areas of 340 East Superior Street have a computerized key card system.  This system provides part-time students access, via a WildCARD, to our space, while limiting access to non- affiliated people during non-business hours.  The following areas have the key card system: entry into the building on the Superior Street side; the mailbox room; the Resource Area on the first floor (where the career library, KPTSA and KIS offices are located); and the 4th and 5th floors. 

Student Mailboxes 
Student mailboxes are located on the First Floor.  The mailboxes are used to disseminate bulletins, important information, and even notes from fellow students. 

Student Resource Area 
Located on the First Floor, this room has computers so you can quickly check e-mail or log onto the web.   This area also has offices for the KPTSA, Kellogg Information Systems and a career resource library. 

Faculty Offices 
Faculty offices are located on the Second Floor Mezzanine.  Instructor office locations are posted at the entry of the Faculty office area at the beginning of each quarter. 

Meeting/Study Areas 
If you're looking for an informal place to meet before class, then the Fourth Floor lounge area is a good place.  If quiet, study space is what you need, then the Fifth Level is where you should go. 

Lost & Found 
The Part-Time MBA Program has a Lost and Found for items left in classrooms, instructor offices, or lounges. 

The rooms are checked daily, so contact the office at (312) 503-8385 if you're trying to locate a lost item.  Lost and Found is located in the Administrative Office on the 2nd Floor Mezzanine of Wieboldt Hall. 

Please note that not all items lost in Wieboldt Hall are returned to the Part-Time MBA Program office.  Other places to check for lost items are: 

• The School of Continuing Studies is located on the 6th floor of Wieboldt Hall  (503-6951) 
• Schaffner Library (503-8422) 
• University Police (503-8314) 

Room assignments for all courses with 80 series sections are posted in The Jacobs Center on the Evanston Campus (2001 Sheridan Road). 

As you may have noticed on your class schedule, each course has a two-digit section number (or series) following the course number - this designates the time, building, and campus for each class. 

70 Series Sections 
Classes that meet Monday through Thursday in 340 East Superior Street on the Chicago Campus from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

80 Series Sections
Classes that meet Monday through Thursday in the Jacobs Center on the Evanston Campus from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Computing and Communicating at Kellogg

Computer Requirement 
All students enrolled in the Part-Time MBA Program are required to have access to a personal computer with Internet access.  Kellogg does have a Computer Lab located at 340 East Superior Street for students to use. This lab is located within Schaffner Library on the Second Floor and is open ONLY to Kellogg students during regular library hours. 

Computer Support 
If you have ANY computer-related questions, please contact the Kellogg Technical Support Center at (847) 467-2100. The staff is available from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the summer). 

NetID/E-Mail Accounts/Passwords 
All Kellogg students are assigned a NetID and password upon enrolling at Northwestern University.  A NetID allows you to log on to password-protected sites on the part-time and Kellogg Internet sites. 

Northwestern also provides a free e-mail account to all students.  Your e-mail password is identical to your NetID password.  An NU e-mail account is created for each student when he/she begins the program. 

If you need to replace a forgotten or expired NetID/e-mail password, contact the Assistant Director of Student Services, Allyson Grey, at (312) 503-6635. 

E News
You will automatically be subscribed to the E News listserv upon your initial registration.

If you need help or have any questions, call Allyson Grey at (312) 503-6635. 

Northwestern WildCARD
Although the Part-Time MBA Program does not accept American Express for tuition payment, there is one card we suggest you don't leave home without: your WildCARD or student ID. 

Your WildCARD allows you to:   

• access to certain areas (that have key card entries) during non-business hours 
• check out library materials 
• enter University libraries during restricted hours 
• cash checks at the Bursar in Abbott Hall 
• use the TSS computer labs 
• purchase theater and concert tickets 
• receive discounts at various campus concessions 
• use recreational and sports facilities 

You can also use your WildCARD to: 

• withdraw cash 
• make purchases from vending machines 
• make calling card telephone calls 
• obtain access to Chicago Campus parking lots 

To obtain a WildCARD, call (312) 503-0548. 

Parking Near 340 East Superior Street
Unfortunately, the Part-Time MBA Program does not offer a MORS 470 course: Negotiating a Parking Space in Downtown Chicago. 

Fortunately, the Chicago Campus parking office does offer quarterly and yearly rates for evening and weekend parking. Please visit the Chicago campus parking website for rates and application procedures.

To have access to campus parking, you must obtain a WildCARD and pay for parking in Room 100 of Abbott Hall. 

Parking is available after 4:00 p.m. on weeknights in Lot C (Huron & St. Clair - 222 E. Huron) and Lot D (Erie & Ontario - 321 E. Erie), and all day on weekends. Reduced rate parking is available at these lots: 
Monday - Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

For the $6.45 rate you must validate your parking ticket at the stamp machine in the student mailroom or on the table located outside Room 100 of Wieboldt Hall (near the Chicago Avenue entrance). 

For more information on campus parking, call 312-503-1103. 

Schaffner Library 
Schaffner Library is located on the Second Floor of Wieboldt Hall. The library's hours are: 

Academic Universe formerly LEXIS/NEXIS 
Schaffner Library has computers with Academic Universe- an on-line computer service available on a limited use basis.  Academic Universe is available for one hour only and may be accessed by up to three people at a time.  Please call ahead for an appointment.  There is no access to the system from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Kellogg Computer Lab 
Available only to Kellogg students, this lab has IBM-compatible computers and  printers.  Software includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others, as well as access to the Internet and Northwestern e-mail. 

Other Services 
Two photocopy machines provide copies at 10 cents each - you may use change or your WildCARD.  Computer diskettes may be purchased at the Circulation Desk.  For more information call (312) 503-8422. 

Northwestern Bookstore (located in Abbott Hall)
Abbott Hall is located at 710 N. Lake Shore Drive  (at the corner of Superior & Lake Shore Drive). 

Visit Abbott Hall Bookstore for all textbooks, case packets and other school supplies - including computers and software at discounted prices for Northwestern students.  For information, call (312) 503-8486.  To find out if a case packet is available, call the Bookstore Hotline at (312) 503-8510. 

STORE HOURS 
Monday through Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Saturday - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

METHOD OF PAYMENT 
American Express 
VISA 
Mastercard 
Discover 
Personal Check (with driver's license or student ID) 
Cash 

Food In and Around 340 East Superior Street

Third Floor - Kafe Kellogg
If you're looking for a quick snack or beverage, then you need look no further than the Kafe Kellogg located on the Third Floor. 

There are 3 vending machines, as well as a WildCARD machine where you can add money value to your WildCARD.  Once a dollar amount is added to your WildCARD, it can be used in the vending machines in the Kafe Kellogg or around campus to purchase food and beverages. 

There also is a concession area located on the Third Floor.  Here, you an purchase sandwiches, fruit, snacks, juice, soda, etc.  This service is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Please note: Kafe Kellogg is the only area within the 340 East Superior Street building where you can purchase food/beverages via vending machines or university food service.  Kafe Kellogg is also the only place designated for food consumption.  Food should not be taken into classrooms, the Fourth Floor lounge area, or the Fifth Floor study area. 

Restaurants Near 340 East Superior Street 
If you're looking for a bit more sustenance than what vending machines offer, then you may want to check out some of the restaurants nearby.  All the restaurants listed on the next page are within walking distance of Wieboldt Hall's facilities.  Location, phone number, type of food served, and the price range is provided.  Be sure to phone ahead to double-check hours of operation. 

Prices:  $ = up to $5; $$ = $6 to $10; $$$ = $11 - $15; $$$$ = $16 +
 

• Cheesecake Factory  875 N. Michigan; 337-1101; American; $$$ 
• Corner Bakery  676 N. St. Clair; 266-2570; sandwiches; $$
• Jacobs Brothers Bagels  401 E. Ontario (on McClurg); 649-1883; bagels, sandwiches; $ 
• McDonald's  645 N. McClurg; 944-5665; fast-food; $ 
• Timothy O'Toole's  622 N. Fairbanks; 642-0700; bar & grill; $$ 
• Starbuck's Coffee  401 E. Ontario; 951-7242; coffee & desserts; $ 
• TGI Friday's  153 E. Erie; 664-9820; bar & grill; $$ 
• Treasure Island 680 N. Lake Shore Drive; 664-0400; grocery; $ 
• Red Rock Grill 160 E Huron; 255-1600; Texas-Southwest; $$ 
• Tutto Pronto  401 E. Ontario (on McClurg); 587-7700; Italian carryout; $$ 
• West Egg Cafe & Rotisserie  620 N. Fairbanks; 280-8366; breakfast food; $$ 
• Chicago Place Garden Food Court -700 N. Michigan Avenue, Level 8 
  • Bain's Deli  943-5303; deli sandwiches; $ 
  • Great Steak & Fry Co.  642-1720; American; $ 
  • Panda Express  951-8382; Chinese; $ 
  • Sbarro, The Italian Eatery  482-8663; Italian; $ 
  • Subway  943-7380; sandwiches; $
• Water Tower Place Restaurants - 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Level 2, 5, 7 & Mezzanine 
  • California Pizza Kitchen  787-7300; pizza; $$ 
  • foodlife  335-FOOD; healthy fare from stir-fry to pizza; $$ 
  • McDonald's  649-5562; fast-food; $ 
  • Mity Nice Grill  335-4745; bar & grill; $$$$ 
  • Vie de France  266-7633; French; $$