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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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Community Behaviors

As the University continues to return to campus, the following pages provide expectations for behaviors community members are expected to uphold.

Policy and Guidelines

All community members who physically return to campus to work or study are expected to follow the Return to Campus Policy, as well as shared COVID-19 health and safety guideline.

Expectations for Key Audiences

Students

Students returning to campus must follow certain community standards while on campus. For students with an approved exception to the vaccination requirement, these include complying with COVID-19 testing efforts and health monitoring.

Visitors

All visitors to Northwestern’s campus must adhere to the University’s safety protocols and comply with Expectations for Visitors to Campus.

Travel Guidelines

Most domestic and international travel is permitted. All travelers should familiarize themselves with and follow Centers for Disease Control guidance and protocols for domestic and international travel during the COVID -19 pandemic.

More on travel guidelines.