Awarding Certificates
Read guidelines for schools on creating curricular packages smaller than a major or a minor to present to students as a certificate.
Classwork and Academic Policies
Find guidance on a variety of curricular and class-related issues through the following policies. Additional academic policies can be found on the University Policies website.
Awarding Credit
Learn about Northwestern’s current credit awarding practices, which are in line with the Federal definitions of a credit hour.
Policy on Recording Classes
Information and guidance on recording synchronous remote course content, specifically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Academic Accommodations for Religious Holidays
We believe that every reasonable effort should be made to allow members of the university community to observe their religious holidays without jeopardizing the fulfillment of their academic obligations.