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University Status
- - University Status Overview
  - Dashboard See positivity rates and testing figures for the Northwestern's community.
  - Space Modifications Learn about the measures Northwestern is taking to reduce exposure in physical spaces.
  - On-Campus Activities Review guidelines for on-campus instruction, meetings, events and more.
  - Community Behaviors Learn about expectations for members of the community, including following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.
  - Preparing to Return Get ready for your return to campus, or develop plans for an entire unit.
  - Summer Summary See an overview of the University's status and key protocols in place for Summer Quarter 2022.
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Academics
- - Academics Overview
  - Modes of Instruction Familiarize yourself with the instruction types that will be offered Spring term.
  - Guidelines for Instructional Spaces Follow required space modifications, behaviors, communications and accommodations.
- Related Links:
  - Remote Teaching & Learning Guidance
  - Class Descriptions
Health
- - Health Overview
  - Health Monitoring Report daily symptoms and COVID-19 diagnoses or exposures.
  - COVID-19 Testing Learn about Northwestern's COVID-19 testing protocols and find testing locations
  - COVID-19 Vaccine Read updates on the vaccine and how its rollout may impact the Northwestern community.
  - Procedures for Positive Cases Learn about how the University response to a positive diagnosis.
  - Quarantine and Self-Isolation Understand how to quarantine or isolate if required.
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Resources
- - Resources Overview
  - School & Unit Coronavirus Websites Visit school and unit websites for specific information.
  - FAQs Read answers to common questions about academics, health concerns, work issues and more.
  - Mental Health Resources Take advantage of assistance programs and resources.
- Related Links:
  - Return to Campus and Post-Pandemic Planning Toolkit
  - COVID-19 Testing

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For Students

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For Faculty

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

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Latest Developments

Announcement

Summer 2023 Update

June 16, 2022

COVID-19 procedures have been updated for summer 2022.

New Messages

For Students: Reminder: Required in-person COVID-19 testing next week

March 24, 2022

All graduate and undergraduate students, regardless of their vaccination status, will be required to complete at least one in-person COVID-19 test next week.

Northwestern COVID-19 update

May 18, 2022

Northwestern continues to strongly recommend indoor masking in areas where distancing is not possible. continues to strongly recommend indoor masking in areas where distancing is not possible.