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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.
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  - 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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University Status

Learn more about the current expectations and guidelines for Northwestern's community.

Campus Operations

On-Campus Activities

See guidelines for various situations:

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Space Modifications

Risk Management, Health Service, Research Safety, and Facilities continue to use a multi-layered approach to reduce the risks in the workplace.

More on Space Modifications

Prepare to Return to Campus

With safety as our guiding principle, students, faculty and staff are in the process of returning to campus. Learn more about the process that ensures we protect all members of our community while repopulating our campus.

Get Ready to Return

Return to Campus Policy and Guidelines

As a condition of returning to campus, community members are required to follow the policies and requirements issued by Northwestern.

Policy

This policy applies to all staff and faculty who return to work physically on our campuses or are planning to do so, as well as graduate and undergraduate students who are instructed to return to campus to work or research in laboratories.

Guidelines

The safety and health guidelines provide requirements for social and physical distancing, face coverings, cleaning, personal hygiene, health monitoring, communication and ways to protect the vulnerable and community.