Information for Students

Request Disability, Religious, Pregnancy or Lactation Accommodations

AccessibleNU

The University and AccessibleNU are committed to providing a supportive and challenging environment for all students with disabilities who attend the University. Additionally, the University and AccessibleNU work to provide students with disabilities a learning and community environment that affords them full participation, equal access, and reasonable accommodation.

Audiences served: All undergraduate, graduate, professional school, and professional studies students; faculty; and staff seeking academic accommodations for students.

For assistance: Visit the AccessibleNU website

Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance

The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance (OCR) works with students who are pregnant or lactating to provide reasonable accommodations. The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance also reviews concerns related to pregnancy discrimination and harassment reported by Northwestern community members and visitors.

Audiences served: Students who are pregnant or lactating

For assistance: Visit the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.

Office of the Provost

Students who wish to request an academic accommodation for a religious observance or holiday can contact the Office of the Provost for assistance. Students who feel that they have experienced discrimination or harassment on the basis of religion can make a report to the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance.

Assistive Technology

When required as an accommodation, AccessibleNU provides access to assistive technology to registered students on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. Moreover, AccessibleNU works to make assistive technology available to the wider campus community.

Audiences served: All undergraduate, graduate, professional school, and professional studies students

For assistance: Visit the Assistive Technology page

Find Physical Accessibility Resources

Visitors can find various resources physical accessibility resources for Northwestern students, faculty, and staff. Find resources in the links below.

Campus Resources

• See the AccessibleNU website for ADA parking and transportation resources.
• Faculty, staff, job applicants, and student workers who may need a parking accommodation should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance for assistance.
• Please contact Northwestern Facilities for more information on accessible campus entrances.

Community Resources

• CTA Accessible Transit
• Pace Bus Accessible Transportation
• City of Evanston Temporary Disabled Placards
• State of Illinois ADA Placards

Apply Standards to Your Studies

Online Meetings and Collaboration Tools

If you are planning an online meeting or using collaboration tools, we encourage you to explore ways to make these experiences accessible. Find best practices for online meetings and collaborations.

Creating Accessible Content

Accessible content creation can be used in your everyday life as a student. Digital content is created every day–from emails to PDFs. Find best practices for creating accessible content.