Information about recent policy changes

Learn more about our recent updates here.

Office of Equity office hours

Please join us every Thursday from 10AM – 12PM for Virtual Office Hours. Read more here.

Northwestern commits to preventing sexual harassment in higher education

The University joins other major institutions in National Academies' action collaborative. Read more here.

Residential Services announces the expansion of gender-open housing options for all undergraduate students

Learn more about gender-open housing options and review FAQ's on the Residential Services website.

Office of Equity participates in panel event to discuss proposed changes to Title IX regulations

On January 11th, 2019, staff from the Office of Equity participated in a panel event to discuss proposed changes to Title IX regulations. Read more about the event here.

Northwestern’s Annual Report for the Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act:

On November 1, 2017, Northwestern submitted its annual report to the state of Illinois providing information on certain reports of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking brought by or on behalf of students during calendar year 2016. That report can be found here.

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