For Faculty
Find resources and support for your instructional and scholarly work.
Instruction
Northwestern is committed to the highest standards of instruction as it returns to in-person classes.
Community Expectations
It is critical that we each take responsibility for maintaining the health of our community.
Health Monitoring
All community members are required to report:
- Vaccination status
- Positive COVID-19 diagnosis or self-isolation due to suspected or known exposure to COVID-19
Faculty, staff and students who have approved exceptions to the University’s vaccination requirement also are frequently tested on campus.
Classroom Guidelines
Expectations for on-campus instruction include:
- All faculty, staff and students are required to be vaccinated (including boosters) against COVID-19.
- Students, faculty and staff who have an exception to Northwestern’s vaccination requirement are required to abide by safety standards and comply with heightened COVID-19 testing, symptom monitoring and quarantine/isolation protocols.
Meetings and Events
Capacity limits and restrictions for meetings and events are lifted. Masks are optional in most spaces. Certain events may require masking based on the number of attendees and location of the event.
Resources
Policies and Procedures
Review policies for faculty on the Office of the Provost website
School and Unit Information
Find links to units across Northwestern and their responses to COVID-19
Work/Life Resources
See support services, alternative work policies and more on the Human Resources website
Instruction FAQs
Explore academic issues related to student participation, learning remotely and research