Expectations for Students
This webpage will be updated June 13 to reflect changes in Northwestern’s guidelines and resources. Read the April 26 announcement about these changes.
Northwestern has established the following requirements for all students who access campus. All students must:
- Report their primary vaccination series or receive an approved exception to Northwestern’s vaccination requirement
- Abide by safety or hygiene standards recommended by Northwestern, the Illinois Department of Public Health, or the CDC
- Wear a mask in required spaces
- Follow University guidance regarding self-isolating and additional safety precautions for exposures
For additional information regarding responsibilities and accountabilities, please visit the Office of Community Standards website.
Where to Report a Concern
We encourage each member of our community to remind each other of these expectations. In instances where we are unable to hold each other accountable with a friendly reminder or a conversation about these expectations, there are resources available for students to report concerns.
To understand reporting mechanisms available to you, review these websites:
- NU Help – Students can report a concern about another student
- EthicsPoint – Student can report activities by any community member that may involve misconduct or violations of University policy
- Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance – Students can report anyone in our community who has been the target of, or who witnesses, sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment based on a protected category
- Schools and Departments – Students can report a concern for and about any community member associated with a school or department to the appropriate dean’s office or academic department