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Summer Programs and Activities Will Be Remote

Summer programs and activities scheduled to begin in-person on or before July 12 will now be offered remotely for the duration of the summer. This includes events, academic programs (together with all undergraduate classes) and camps.

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Northwestern's Status at a Glance

Northwestern is committed to providing news and resources for students, faculty and staff throughout the evolving COVID-19 crisis. Read an overview of the University key responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The University is still operating, but some services are reduced or on hold.

  • Spring Break was extended by one week, with classes resuming remotely April 4, 2020 through the entirety of Spring Quarter.
  • All Northwestern summer classes and academic programs starting on or before July 12, 2020 will be offered remotely for the duration of the summer. 
  • All undergraduate classes will be delivered remotely for the entire summer. A small number of graduate classes may be offered in person. 
  • All but staff essential to on-campus operations are working remotely. Essential research will continue.
  • Resources for working and conducting classes remotely are available online.
  • The University is complying with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s order to Illinoisans to "stay-at-home" to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  • Most students have departed campus; students unable to leave campus remain in University residences.
  • Northwestern will issue refunds for all Spring Quarter housing & dining costs for any student who leaves campus housing by the end of spring break.
  • University institutes Pass/No Pass grading for undergraduates this Spring Quarter, and also as an option for graduate student programs.
  • For all summer classes, Northwestern restores standard grading practices with the option for Pass/No Pass grading determined by individual courses.

Campus events, travel and visitors are cancelled, with the exception of certain academic programming. 

  • Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited.
  • In lieu of hosting external visitors, faculty and staff are encouraged to hold virtual meetings or events; admitted students can take virtual tours.
  • All varsity athletics competition is canceled for the remainder of the academic year. All organized team activities are suspended until at least April 30, and camps and clinics are cancelled through the end of April.
  • Recreation facilities are closed until further notice.
  • Campus buildings are closed through April 30, including the Norris University Center, University Libraries, Block Museum and all performance spaces.
  • Faculty who need to access Northwestern buildings can still use their Wildcard to get inside.
  • The U7+ Summit, originally scheduled for June, is postponed until the Fall.
  • Northwestern's commencement on June 19, 2020 will be held virtually. An in-person celebration for class of 2020 will be planned for a future date.
  • University-sponsored student travel for Spring Quarter is cancelled.
  • Most students studying abroad have returned home, though a small number have stayed abroad.
  • Non-essential international and domestic University business travel is restricted until further notice.

Updated 4/23/2020