From sourcing goods and services, to ordering, payment, and receipt, the key phases of the procure-to-pay process at Northwestern will depend on the needs of your department.
Depending on the type of service or goods, or how frequently you need them, some payment methods are better than others. See our Payment Methods page to explore various examples.
Description about the purchasing policy and the button below links to the new Purchasing and Payment Policy guidance page.
Northwestern University will observe a Winter Recess beginning December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026.
GeoBlue, the company that manages our international health insurance and assistance plans for eligible students and employees traveling abroad for university purposes, has changed its name to BCBS Global Solutions. Our coverage and benefits are not impacted by this change, but returning users will notice visual changes in both their App and web portal. See International Health Insurance overview. This plan is not impacted by Northwestern's switch to United Healthcare for domestic coverage.
Not only is Enterprise Rent-A-Car the preferred car rental agency of Northwestern University, Enterprise Mobility™ and the Enterprise Mobility Foundation™ also actively work to make communities stronger through philanthropic giving.
For help finding services or goods, assistance with contracts, payments, policies, travel arrangements or general questions, reach out to the Procurement and Payment Services Office.
