On-Campus Activities
See guidelines for various situations:
University Status
Learn more about the current expectations and guidelines for Northwestern's community.
Current Activity Level
The campus activity level is Yellow.
Phase 5
View the Winter Summary for information about how Northwestern has updated its protocols to align with Phase 5 of the State of Illinois reopening plan.
Campus Operations
More on Campus Activities
Access to Buildings on Campus
- Review the activation status and schedule for various buildings.
- Northwestern is using a tiered approach to building access depending on the community’s need to access each space.
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.
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.