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Community Health Measures

Explore the University's safety procedures, health monitoring requirements and testing protocols.

Health and Safety on Campus

Current Activity Level: Yellow

In-person activity continues. Due to local/regional trends and increasing positivity on campus, targeted populations may have increased testing or reduced in-person activity.

More on Northwestern's Status

0.32%

Positivity Rate
last 7 days (4/5-4/11)

New Positives
last 7 days (4/5-4/11)

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Information for You

For Students

Whether you are near or far, find tools and information to navigate the academic environment and student experience.

Find Information and Resources for Students

For Faculty

Keep teaching effectively across all modes of instruction, and learn more about expectations for those returning to campus.

Find Information and Resources for Faculty

For Staff

Learn about what the current campus operations mean for work, health and safety and more.

Find Information and Resources for Staff

For Researchers

Find information and guidance for researchers, including research-specific policies and procedures, FAQs and more.

Visit the Office for Research for Guidance

Health Monitoring

Report your symptoms or illness to the University.

After returning to campus, all community members are required to report:

Daily symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19
Positive test results for COVID-19
Self-isolation due to suspected or known exposure to COVID-19

Staff and faculty can also report locations or examples of social distancing congestion to assist with identifying potential problem areas. The Office of Risk Management tracks these issues; please complete an online form to share this information with the University.

Core Responsibilities

To ensure that the necessary modifications can be made quickly and effectively, the following Core Responsibilities will guide schools and units in developing and executing plans tailored to their specific operational needs.

Social and Physical Distancing

In all shared spaces, the University will establish protocols and reminders to keep at least six feet of space between individuals.

See Distancing Guidelines

Face Coverings and Face Masks

All community members must wear masks in all public and shared environments on campus and when required social distancing cannot be achieved.

See Face Mask Guidelines

Cleaning Protocols and Personal Hygiene

Reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by cleaning and disinfection is a critical aspect of reopening our campus.

See Cleaning Guidelines

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Health Monitoring

Community members are required to report if they test positive for COVID-19, develop symptoms, or are self-isolating due to suspected or known exposure to it.

See Health Guidelines

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Communication

Units must develop a communication plan for providing essential information and training to community members and visitors who will occupy and visit their facilities.

See Communication Guidelines

Protecting the Vulnerable and Community

We expect our leaders, managers, supervisors, faculty members, and researchers to model flexibility and foster a community of wellness and awareness.

See Guidelines

Latest Developments

Announcement

Welcome to Spring Quarter

March 30, 2021

Messages for faculty and staff and students include information about Wildcat Wellness, vaccines and testing, updated health guidance, and planning for Fall Quarter.

New Messages

Northwestern community vaccination update

April 9, 2021

Effective Monday, April 12, everyone age 16 and older who lives or works in Evanston or nearby suburbs will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. For those in Chicago, it appears the City of Chicago will make individuals 16 and older eligible on Monday, April 19.

Student Vaccination Updates

March 25, 2021

This message provides additional details related to vaccines for students – including current efforts at Northwestern and expectations for the coming weeks.