Resources

Northwestern is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus for all community members, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. These sources from across the University support this effort.

University Resources

Northwestern University has an array of DEI resources. Further insights can be found at these sites.

Institutional Diversity & Inclusion
Land Acknowledgement
Staff Affinity Groups
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance
Diversity Offices
Campus Inclusion & Community
Social Justice Tours of Northwestern
Native American and Indigenous Initiatives
Women's Center
Inclusive Language Guide (Best Practices for Gender & Sexuality Identity, Race & Ethnicity, Religion & National Identity, and People with Disabilities)

Departments and Units

Explore other departmental DEI initiatives across the University at these links.

Academic Resources

Below are a few research initiatives that explore diversity.

Student Organizations

Additional information on these and other student organizations can be found on the Wildcat Connection.

APAC (Asian Pacific American Coalition)
NSBE (NU Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers)
FMO (For Members Only – Black Student Alliance)
ALIANZA (Latinx Student Alliance)
NAISA (Native American Indigenous Student Alliance)
CINAS (Grad School Version of NAISA)

Policies

NU DEI-Related Policies (Title IX, Policy of Institutional Equity, Policy of Discrimination and Harassment, etc.)

Community Organizations

Northwestern's host communities, Evanston and Chicago, have many DEI resources. Below are a few, and we encourage you to explore similar opportunities in your own community.