Updating your Student Directory Information


Article Overview

The Kellogg Student Directory contains student photos, demographic data, and name recordings. The directory is available to all Kellogg Students*, Faculty, and Staff.

Searching the Kellogg Student Directory

To search the Student Directory:

  1. Log in to the Student Directory.
  2. In the Search field, Enter the first or last name for whom you are searching.
  3. Click Search or press the Enter key on your keyboard.

*Executive MBA Students have access to the Executive MBA Student Directory. To update your directory information, login with your NetID and password, and click on your profile in the top right corner. Changes made automatically update the Northwestern University student records.

Updating your Information

Updating your Student Directory information

Your Kellogg Student Directory information can be updated in both CAESAR and NU Validate.

You can update the following by logging into CAESAR:

It's important to keep your emergency contact information and notification preferences up to date. For more details, visit the Student Enterprise Systems page.

You can update the following by logging into NU Validate:

Note: Under certain circumstances, you may be able to update your email address. For more information, refer to the Changing Your Kellogg Email Address knowledge article.

Updating your Kellogg Student Directory photo

Many Students have their photos taken by a professional photographer during orientation. If you wish to submit a new photograph, refer to the instructions below:

Acceptable file types:

Size limit and resolution:

File Name format:

Instructions on uploading your photo 

Please note that you can upload your photo well in advance of your scheduled orientation, provided you have an active NETID. 

  1. Visit the Kellogg Student Directory here.
    2. Click Edit Your Information on top right.
    3. Click the Profile tab on the top right.
    4. Click the Upload Profile Image button on bottom right.
    5. Click Select Image Here and select your image file. 
    6. Crop your photo if needed and then click Save. 

Recording Your Name Pronunciation

Please record your name before CIM and the beginning of classes - this assists your fellow Students and Faculty, who come from across the world, to pronounce it correctly.  

Android Users: You can follow the instructions below from your phone.

  1. Navigate to the Student Directory and log in with your NetID credentials.
  2. Click Edit Your Information
  3. Click the Name Recording tab and follow the steps listed for one of two available options: You can record your name within the Student Directory or you can upload an existing MP3 audio file of your name pronunciation.

Hiding Personal Information

To hide selected data from other students, click the Hide checkbox next to the data field in the Edit screen Name tab. You can hide your entire record by clicking the Hide Entire Record checkbox. Note that Faculty and Staff will still see any hidden data.

Adding notes and messages

Use this field to share information, activities, or ideas. A message may contain a maximum of 200 characters.

Sharing a Student Profile

To capture the URL for a particular student, open the student's profile, then right-click on the name bar and create a shortcut or save as a favorite. The URL can then be copied as needed.

FAQ

Q: Are there any text box character limits?
A: Some text box fields for Executive MBA Students have character limits. If your entry is too long, you will be prompted to reduce it to fit the size limit.

Q: Why is there a delay when I do a search?
A: You may experience a brief delay when performing a new search because the directory is designed to accelerate frequent searches. Repeated searches should be faster.

Q: Why do some records contain more information than others?
A: The information is either missing or hidden.