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COVID-19 and Campus Updates

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University Status
- - University Status Overview
  - Dashboard See confirmed positive cases within the Northwestern community.
  - COVID-19 Guidelines Familiarize yourself with specific precautions and protocols to keep campus safe.
  - Preparing to Return Get ready for your return to campus or develop plans for an entire unit.
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Academics
- - Academics Overview
  - Modes of Instruction Familiarize yourself with the instruction types that will be offered during the current and upcoming terms.
  - Guidelines for Instructional Spaces Follow required space modifications, behaviors, communications and accommodations.
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  - Remote Teaching & Learning Guidance
  - Class Descriptions
Health
- - Health Overview
  - Health Monitoring Report a COVID-19 diagnosis.
  - COVID-19 Testing Learn about Northwestern's COVID-19 testing procedures and find testing locations.
  - COVID-19 Vaccine Read updates on vaccine requirements for the Northwestern community.
  - Procedures for Positive Cases Learn about how the University responds to a positive diagnosis.
  - Self-Isolation and Safety Precautions Understand how to isolate if required and procedures for exposure.
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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 admissions, instruction, international study 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

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.