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Facilities

Working towards a safe, sustainable and reliable campus environment.

How We Can Help

We're here to support the Northwestern community.

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Report an Urgent or Critical Issue

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If you observe or are aware of an urgent issue related to Northwestern’s buildings or grounds, please call Facilities immediately. 

Contact Us

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Call 847-491-5201 (Evanston)
Call 312-503-8000 (Chicago)

Urgent Issues Include:

  • Active leaks
  • Power outages
  • Broken windows
  • Elevator issues
  • Security concerns
  • Active alarms
  • Fallen trees
  • More on critical issues

Request a Repair or Maintenance

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Facilities responds to repairs and renovation requests for University buildings and building components, the exterior and grounds, and related infrastructure.

Make a request

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Visit Facilities Connect
Email facilities@northwestern.edu

Common Service Requests

Initiate a Project

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Facilities provide technical expertise and management services for the planning, design, and construction of capital and non-capital projects.

Start a project

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Capital Project (form)
Facilities Connect (non-capital projects)

Learn more about the project process

What We Do

Facilities serves as steward to Northwestern's physical properties while upholding key values.

227
University buildings
240
acres across three campuses
65
leased properties
20+
LEED-certified buildings
55
registered historic buildings

Our Mission

To deliver a safe, sustainable, and reliable campus environment as a trusted business partner to the University community.

Project Highlights

Facilities works to preserve the University's heritage and pursue distinguished design; plan for maintenance and functionality; and reflect environmental responsibility.

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Mudd Hall

Northwestern renovated and expanded the existing Seeley G. Mudd Library, creating collaborative student resources and providing growth space for state-of-the-art scientific research laboratories. The building was enlarged horizontally and vertically, with two additional floors added to the existing three-story structure. In total, 120,000 gross square feet were inserted to support research for eight departments within the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and McCormick School of Engineering. Mudd’s expansion will help Northwestern University grow and advance its research mission while providing new opportunities for students to engage with each other and with scientific research.

Announcements & Notifications

Latest Facilities happening on the Northwestern University campus.

Allen Center Path Closure

January 29
Notice: The path between the Allen Center and the cooling pond will be closed from Jan. 29 through mid-February. The bridge at the south end of the lakefill will remain closed until Feb. 7. During this time, pedestrians can access the lakefill via Campus Drive, just south of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. Detour signs will be posted.

Steam Plume Visibility

January 27
Notice: A steam plume may be visible above the Central Utility Plant January 28th through January 30th as workers install new equipment. Work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. Pedestrian walkways will remain open, and the work will not cause any disruption to utility services. Parking and loading docks at University Library will not be affected

Winter Recess Coverage

December 20
Notice: Facilities will observe the University’s Winter Recess calendar, however, staff will continue providing campus coverage in support of ongoing operations and project activities. Urgent requests should be reported by calling 847-491-5201 (Evanston) or 312-503-8000 (Chicago). Emails or routine requests submitted via Facilities Connect will largely be unmonitored until the department returns to campus on January 2, 2025.