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  - Dashboard Archive See the history of confirmed positive cases within the Northwestern community.
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COVID-19 Vaccination

Updated May 23, 2023

Northwestern announced on April 26, 2023 that it will not require COVID-19 vaccination for most students, a requirement that was lifted for faculty and staff in January 2023. All related registration holds have been released.

COVID-19 VACCINATION WILL STILL BE REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS IN MOST CLINICAL PROGRAMS TO COMPLY WITH CLINICAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

To upload your COVID-19 record, visit NU Personal Health Portal (PNC).

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Vaccine Boosters

The University encourages booster shots.

With the overwhelming majority of the campus community currently vaccinated, Northwestern strongly encourages all who qualify for updated boosters to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance.

Ways to Get Vaccinated

Do you need a COVID-19 vaccination series appointment? Northwestern can help.

person getting vaccinated

Students, faculty and staff should take advantage of the free walk-up appointments offered by pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS and Jewel-Osco. Students also can make appointments at Student Health by scheduling via MyChart. Patients of Northwestern Medicine can make appointments at select NM Primary Care locations.