Amnesty through Responsible Action
At Northwestern, we care for each other. Consistent with this principle, when students or student groups and organizations take the following steps in response to situations involving impairment or overdoses from alcohol, cannabis, and/or other drugs, Northwestern honors that care by using educational and supportive resources outside of the University’s disciplinary processes
How Does it Work?
CALL FOR HELP
In medical emergencies, call 9-1-1 from either on or off-campus. Students in the residence halls should contact the Resident Assistant on-duty (phone number varies by building) or the building's Community Service Officer (CSO).
STAY
In place with the person until responding staff or emergency personnel arrives and they inform the student caller that their assistance is no longer needed.
COOPERATE
With responding staff or emergency personnel, including all requests for information and assistance. This also includes cooperation with any post-incident follow-up by the university.
Northwestern Students Taking Responsible Action
The following chart indicates the number of individual students and student organizations/groups who were given amnesty.
| Fiscal Year | Individual Students Given Amnesty | Student Organizations/Groups Given Amnesty |
|---|---|---|
| FY 23 | 44 | 0 |
| FY 24 | 47 | 1 |
| FY 25 | 45 | 1 |