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Evanston Ordinances

students walking to beachAll Northwestern students are members of the larger Evanston community.  We are proud of the campus-city partnership that exists within our community.  It is imperative that students living in off-campus residences have a good understanding and respect of the City of Evanston ordinances. 

More information and a full listing of all codes and ordinances can be found on the City of Evanston's website.

Off-Campus Conduct and Jurisdiction

Northwestern University has jurisdiction over conduct that occurs “inDoorhanger the off-campus residence of any University student or on any street or area contiguous thereto or on premises subject to the jurisdiction of University Police, whether on or off University property”.

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution is a great resource information pertaining to off-campus conduct.

NU Know the Law "Doorknob Hanger"

To the right is a doorknob hanger, reminding you how to be a respectful citizen. It also provides information about the City of Evanston Ordinances and being a good neighbour.  Download it and add it to your doorknobs; or pick-up a copy at the Dean of Students office in the basement of Scott Hall.