STUDENT

HANDBOOK

2026-2027

Introduction

In the spirit of healing, we acknowledge and honor the Potawatomi, Odawa, and Ojibwe Tribes, the

original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands.

Who We Are

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Table

Contents

Community Values at Northwestern

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Academic Conduct Policies

Student Code of Conduct

Overview and Scope

Groups and Recognized Student Organizations

Use/Misuse of Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Drugs

Violation of the University Demonstration and/or Display Policies

Destruction of Property

Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct

Disorderly Conduct and Disruption

Endangering Self or Others

Failure to Comply

Fire Safety Violations

Guest and Visitors

Hazing

University Housing Violations

Information Technology Violations

Intimidation

Misconduct within the Student Conduct Process

Misconduct Related to Unrecognized Student Groups

isre

resentation

Unauthorized Ta

ing of Property

University Properties

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Misuse of

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Violations of

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Sanctions

Conduct Records/Student Status

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Policies

Policy on Discrimination, Harassment

Sexual Misconduct

Policy on Title I

Sexual Harassment

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Policies

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ersity Policies and

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Administrative Obligations

Health and Safety

Student

ife and Organizations

Technology and Communication

Transportation

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The provisions of this Student Handboo

not constitute a contract, expressed or

implied, between any students, prospective

and/or matriculated, and

orthwestern

University

The University reserves the right

to change any of the provisions, programs,

rules, or regulations articulated in the

Student Handboo

at any time without prior

notice with respect to any sub

ect matter

For example, the University reserves the

right to change any information contained

herein to re

ect its response to a pandemic,

outbrea

, or other signi

cant public health

concern at any time

The University li

ewise

expressly reserves the right to modify the

Student Handboo

and its other written

policies and procedures in response to

unforeseen circumstances or

circumstances beyond its control that

impact the University or its campus

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Statement of Community Values¹

Northwestern is a place where faculty, staff, and students engage in COLLABORATION, partnering to

achieve success together.

Disagreement and confict are acknowledged in respectful discourse.

Listening to and incorporating diverse perspectives allows us to achieve better outcomes.

Partnering with others expands the reach of our success.

Northwestern University is a place where we learn through DISCOVERY, growing ourselves as we seek

to enrich our community.

Commitment to truth and knowledge is unwavering.

Lifelong learning is expected.

Northwestern is a co22unity where we e2

±race ouroDIVERSIY a\¡r2ing ientity an \ostering

inclusion.

Individual differences and unique perspectives are respected.

Our common humanity is the basis for community relations.

Unique cultural and ceremonial practices are affrmed.

Inclusion is the foundation for decisions.

Northwestern University is a place where we connect with Ec4}Y, ±uiling trust an respect \or

each other.

Social responsibility and an ethic of care to others are extended to all members of the

community.

Accurate self-awareness is the foundation for empathy, compassion, and understanding others.

Emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being is cultivated in academic and extracurricular life.

Northwestern is a co22unity where we strive \or ECEÉÉEáCE instilling rigor an a sense o\ prieºn

Missteps provide important feedback for innovation.

Disciplined habits we build in small things lead us to excellence in our larger goals.

Celebrating our accomplishments and resilience provides fuel for future endeavors.

Northwestern University is a co22unity where we act with SE:4RDS}Ic creating a ±etter University

for the future.

Integrityå honestyå and accountability are expected.

Pride and accountability for our past, reàection on our current endeavors, and visionary thinÍing

help us build a better Northwestern.

¹ Northwestern’s six Community Values were developed by a committee representinn studentsy facultyy and staff. The committee

was co-led by senior level administrators from the Offce of the rovosty Student Affairsy and Hy and included student

representatives from the Associated Student Government (ASG) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA). Between

2018-2019y the committee worked to identify the values that defne the strennths and aspirations of our communityy and today

these values underlie multiple facets of University life and the student experience.

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The Student Handbook contains the standards for behavior and conduct in the Northwestern

community. It includes Academic onduct Policies, Student ode of onduct, Offce of ivil

Rights & Title IX Policies, University Housing Policies, and other University policies and

resources. Its companion, the Student Handbook Appendix: University Hearing and Appeals

Syste

, outlines the procedures that are followed when it is alleged that these standards are

not met. Students should read and familiarize themselves with both documents, including the

rights and responsibilities outlined below.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Northwestern University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member

of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,

national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender

expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran

status, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, height, weight, or any

other classi

Òcation protected by lawin matters of admissions, employment, housing or

services or in the educational programs or activities it operatesË Read Northwestern’s

notice on non-discrimination.

Student records may be released to iersons outside the University only on request of the

student or through comiliance with aiilicable University iolicies and laws.

Students have a right to be secure in their iossessions subject to law and University

iolicy.

Student iublications are free from any offcial action controlling editorial iolicy.

Publications shall not bear the name of the University or iuriort to issue from it without

University aiiroval.

Subject

University

policy

and

applicable

law,

students

are

free

form,

join,

and

participate in any group for intellectual, religious, social, economic, political, or cultural

purposes.

student is free

individually or in association with other individuals

to engage in all

camius activities

irovided they do not in any way iuriort to reiresent the University

and comily with aiilicable laws and University iolicies

including but not limited to time

ilace

and manner restrictions imiosed by the University.

Students are free to use campus facilities for meetings of registered student

organizations, subject to University policies, including reservation and other time, place,

and manner policies governing the space or facility.

Subject to University iolicy and aiilicable law

students may invite and hear siea

ers of

their choice on subjects of their choice

and aiiroval will not be withheld by University

offcers for the iuriose of censorshii.

Subject to University iolicy and aiilicable law

students are free to assemble

demonstrate

to e

iress their views

and to irotest

recogni

ing that freedom requires

order and staff disciiline

and to re

ect the right of all faculty

students

and staff to

iursue their legitimate goals without interference.

Students will be e

emit from disciilinary action or dismissal from the University e

ceit

for academic failure

failure to iay a University debt

or violation of law or University

iolicy. Policies shall be fully and clearly communicated in advance of the alleged

violation.

student is subject to local

state

and federal statutes.

11.

Every

member

the

Northwestern

community

has

the

responsibility

conduct

themselves in a manner that does not violate the rights and freedoms of others.

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ACADEMIC

CONDUCT

POLICIES

ACADEMIC CONDUCT POLICIES

Academic integrity at Northwestern is based on a respect for individual achievement that lies at

the heart of academic culture. Every faculty member and student, both graduate and

undergraduate, belongs to a community of scholars where academic integrity is a fundamental

commitment.

The Basic Standards of Academic Integrity and the Eight Cardinal Rules of Academic Integrity

are outlined below.

It is each student’s responsibility to be aware of all rules and policies applicable to their

programs. More information, including a list of contacts and procedures for each of

Northwestern’s schools, can be found on the

Academic Integrity site

All students registered for classes at Northwestern must adhere to the University’s standards of

academic integrity. These standards may be intuitively understood, and cannot in any case be

listed exhaustively; the following examples represent some basic types of behavior that are

unacceptable:

Cheating: using unauthorized notes, study aids, or information on an examination; altering a

graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for regrading; allowing

another person or resource

including but not limited to, generative articial intelligence to

do one’s work and submitting that work under one’s own name without proper attribution;

submitting identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior

permission from the course instructors.

Plagiarism:

submitting material that in part or whole is not entirely one’s own work without

attributing those same portions to their correct source. Plagiarism includes, but is not

limited to, the unauthorized use of generative artifcial intelligence to create content that is

submitted as one’s own.

Fabrication

: falsifying or inventing any information, data, or citation; presenting data that were

not gathered in accordance with dtandard guidelined defning the aoorooriate methodd for

collecting or generating data and failing to include an accurate account of the method by which

the data were gathered or collected.

Obtaining an Unfair Advantage:

(a) stealing, reproducing, circulating, or otherwise gaining

access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor; (b) stealing,

destroying, defacing, or concealing library or other materials with the purpose of depriving

others of their use; (c) unauthorized collaborating on an academic assignment; (d) retaining,

possessing, using, or circulating previously given examination materials, where those

materials clearly indicate that they are to be returned to the instructor at the conclusion of

the examination; (e) intentionally obstructing or interfering with another student’s academic

work; (f) recycling one’s own work done in previous classes without obtaining permission

from one’s current instructor or (g) otherwise undertaking activity with the purpose of

creating or obtaining an unfair academic advantage over other students’ academic work.

Aiding and Abetting an Academic Integrity Violation:

(a) providing material, information,

or other assistance to another person with knowledge that such aid could be used in any of

the violations stated above; (b) providing false information in connection with any in

uiry

regarding academic integrity; or (c) providing (including selling) class materials to websites

that sell or otherwise share such materials : including homework, exams and exam

solutions, submitted papers or projects, as well as original course materials (for example,

note packets, PowerPoint decks, etc.). In addition to violating Northwestern’s policies on

academic integrity, such conduct may also violate University policies related to copyright

protection.

Basic Standards of Academic Integrity

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records; forging signatures of authorization or falsifying information on an offcial academic

document, grade report, letter of permission, petition, drop/add form, ID card, or any other

offcial niversity document..

Unauthorized Access to Computerized Academic or Administrative Records or Systems:

viewing or altering computer records, modifying computer programs or systems, releasing or

dispensing information gained via unauthorized access, or interfering with the use or

availability of computer systems or information.

Eight Cardinal Rules of Academic Integrity

Maintaining academic integrity requires an intentional a roach to all academic ursuitse

Students must be mindful of their woro rocess, including a ro riate engagement with others,

and their woro roduct, articularly the re resentation of sources and datae The following rules

should be internalized by all students and consulted as needed for reinforcement or a mere

refresher:

Know Your Rights: Do not let other students in your class diminish the value of your

achievement by taoing unfair advantagee ge ort any academic integrity violation you seee.

Acknowledge Your Sources: Whenever you use words or ideas that are not your own when

writing a a er, use quotation maros where a ro riate and cite your source in a footnote,

and baco it u at the end with a list of sources consultede

Protect Your Work: In examinations, do not allow your neighbors to see what you have

written

ô you are the only one who should receive credit for what you onowe.

Avoid Susòicion:Vo not put yourself in a position where you can be suspected of having

co ied another erson’s woro, or of having used unauthorized notes in an examinatione Even

the a earance of an academic integrity violation may undermine your instructor’s

confdence in your woroe.

Do Your Own Work: The purpose of assignments is to develop your skills and measure your

rogresse Letting someone else do your woro defeats the ur ose of your education and may

lead to serious charges against youe

Never Falsify a Record or Permit Another Person to Do So: Academic records are regularly

audited and students whose grades have been altered ut their entire transcri t at risoe

Never Fa ricate Dataå pitationså or 2òerimental ResultsB any professional careers have

ended in disgrace, even years after the fabrication frst tooo lacee.

Always äell the äruth When Discussing Your Work With Your _nstructor:Any attempt to

deceive may destroy the relation of teacher and student.

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Academic Conduct Policies

STUDENT CODE

OF CONDUCT

OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

As members of the Northwestern community, all students, groups of students, and student

organizations are expected to model exceptional conduct, character, and citizenship on campus

and beyond. The Student Code of Conduct outlines behavior that is prohibited and subject to a

range of sanctions. Students are responsible for knowing and following the standards and

policies in the Code of Conduct. The Offce of Community Standards Community Standardss is

responsible for determining violations and imposing sanctions under the Code of Conduct.

Ñore

information regarding Community Standards, including how to report alleged misconduct, can

be found on the

Community Standards page

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Groups of students and recognized student organizations (here after referred to as “student

groups”) are expected to comply with all University policies, including the Student Code of

Conduct and any additional policies pertaining to groups and organizations. Aiouhuir eroupr ehr

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not hiaited tos registered student organizationss University housing aofhiated groupss acadeaicd

departaent aofhiated anddor prooessionah organizationss recreation and athhetic teaass and

organizations connected to a third-party business or corporation.

The decision to hold a student group responsible as a whole is ultimately determined by

examining all the circumstances of a situation and by considering factors, including but not

limited to whether the actions:

Groups and Recognized Student Organizations

Student Code of Conduct

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Were committed by one or more offcers or an authoriied representative acting in the

scope of their student group capacities.

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policies as part of their role during an incident or participation in the UHAS process. See also

Misconduct within the Student Conduct Process (see page 23).

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unrecognized student groups, the University may use the Groups and Recognized Student

Organization factors to determine if Misconduct Related to Unrecognized Student Groups may

apply (see page 24).

The following behaviors are prohibited by the Student Code of Conduct. Attempting these

behaviors and/or assisting or willfully encouraging others to engage in these behaviors also

violates the Code of Conduct.

Alcohol Violations

Misconduct related to alcohol and alcoholic beverages, including the following:

Involved, were committed by, or were condoned by (actively or passively) a signifcant

number of group members, alumni, or guests.

Occurred at or in connection with an activity or event funded, sponsored, publicized,

advertised, or communicated about by the student group.

Occurred at a location over which the student group had control at the time of the action.

Occurred at or in connection with an activity or event that reasonable people would

associate with the student group.

Should have been foreseen by the student group or its offcers, but reasonable precautions

against such actions were not taVen.

Were the result of a policy or practice of the student group.

Would be attributable to the student group under the group|s own policies zincluding local

or inter/national risk management guidelines).

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ident.

One or more offcers or members of a student group fail to report Vnowledge or

information about a violation to, or otherwise fail to cooperate with, appropriate

niversity or emergency offcials.

11.

he student group, or any member acting on its behalf, fails to satisfactorily complete the

terms of any disciplinary sanction or outcome.

Collective and Individual Responsibility

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Use/Misuse of Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Drugs

Student Code of Conduct

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Students living on-campus who are 21 years of age or older may consume alcohol in

the privacy of their personal rooms so long as the only individuals present are at least

21 years of age, with the exception of the student’s roommates, or in the case of

students in graduate housing, family members, and the number of individuals present

meets the occupancy guidelines of the room (see page 40). 

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under the age of 21.

Student Code of Conduct

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Students and student groups who wish to plan an event for undergraduate students at which

alcohol is available for individuals over the age of 21 must comply with the Policy Regarding

Alcohol at Events for Undergraduates. The University will only authorize events with alcohol

within a group housing facility if such events are consistent with the organization’s inter/

national policies and processes. Student groups applying to hold these types of events will be

expected to provide documentation of those expectations. Note that the University would share

allegations of student groups violating any substance-free facility policies with the

organization’s inter/national governing organization, in addition to investigating any violations of

University policy.

Students who are 21 years of age or older and living in a group house are also expected to abide

by the group’s inter/national risk management policies regarding substance-free housing.

Students who are alleged to have violated such policies will also be referred by the University to

their inter/national governing organizations. 

Cannabis Violations

Misconduct relating to cannabis, including the following:

“Cannabis” means the parts, products, and derivatives of the plant cannabis sativa, indica,

ruderalis and hybrid strains, regardless of the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol level. Federal law

prohibits the possession, use, manufacture, cultivation, distribution, and storage of cannabis for

any purpose by students, faculty, staff, and visitors on all of Northwestern’s campuses and

properties and at

°niversity-sponsored events.

Other Drug Violations

Misconduct related to other drugs, including the following

“Other drugs” means illegal drugs and controlled substances, including but not limited to

narcotics, cocaine, heroin, prescription medication, synthetic cannabinoids, and/or any chemical

substantially similar to a controlled substance.

Resources for students experiencing alcohol and/or drug related concerns or who have alcohol

and/or drug related questions can be found on the Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Drug Resources

and Support page

Possession, use, distribution, or cultivation of cannabis on campus or at a University-

sponsored event.

Possession, use, distribution, or cultivation of cannabis by those off campus under the

age of 21 or above levels determined by Illinois state law.

Severe cannabis intoxication resulting in disruptive behaviors or concern for the

studentms well-being, regardless of age.

Driving under the infuence of cannabis.

Being in the presence of the use of cannabis on campus.

Possession, use, or misuse of illegal drugs or controlled substances (except as

expressly permitted by all levels of legal authority).

Possession, use, manufacturing, or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Manufacturing, distribution, or cultivation of illegal drugs or controlled substances.

Driving under the infuence of any illegal drug or controlled substance.

Being in the presence of the use or misuse of illegal drugs or controlled substances on

campus.

Student Code of Conduct

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Amnesty for Taking Responsible Action in Response to Impairment or Overdoses Involving

Alcohol, Cannabis, and/or Other Drugs

At Northwestern, we care for each other. Consistent with this principle, when students or

student groups take the following steps in response to situations involving impairment or

overdoses from alcohol, cannabis, and/or other drugs, Northwestern honors that care by using

educational and supportive resources outside of the University’s disciplinary processes.

Amnesty requires these three actions:

CALL: for help in medical emergencies, by calling 9-1-1 from either on or off campus.

Ctudents in the residence halls should contact the Resident Assistant on-duty phone

number varies by buildingO or the building’s (ommunity Cervice Sffcer (CSO..

STAY: in place with the person until responding staff or emergency personnel arrives and they

inform the student caller that their assistance is no longer needed.

COOPERATE: with responding staff or emergency personnel, including all requests for

information and assistance. This also includes cooperation with any post-incident follow-up

from the University.

In situations where students or a member(s) of a student group take these responsible actions (for

themselves or for others) or have such actions taken for them, they will not face disciplinary action

for their personal use or possession of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs, or the provision of alcohol.

Undividuals who are transported or evaluated for transport may be referred to educational and

supportive resources.

Amnesty does not apply to other policy violations arising out of the same incident (e.g., destruction of

property, disorderly conduct, hazing, drug distribution, sexual misconduct, or driving under the

infuence (UU)). mnesty also does not apply to deceptive behavior or other actions that

intentionally cause delay in getting help.

Amnesty for Ta

ing ¯esponsible Action can be utilized more than once by individual students or a

student group. ®owever, each recurrence will be evaluated to determine if there is a higher level of

concern that may warrant additional follow-up by the University.

To the extent authorized by law, the University may notify parents or emergency contacts in severe or

repeated instances of alcohol, cannabis, or other drug use. Students who refuse emergency medical

transport may forfeit their eligibility for amnesty.

Conduct prohibited by Northwestern’s Demonstration and Display and Solicitation So

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The Demonstration Policy governs parameters for free expression and peaceful demonstration

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(ii) at University-sponsored events off campus. Examples of demonstrations may include but are

not limited to assemblies, picketing, protests, counter-protests, rallies, parades, marches,

teach-ins, or sit-ins.

Violation of the University Demonstration and/or Display Policies

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Student Code of Conduct

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Student Code of Conduct

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Demonstrations cannot take place in areas where the presence of participants

would compromise physical safety or a reasonable expectation of privacy, or violate

laws, regulations, or Northwestern policies ecgc, laboratories and/or other research

areas, residential spaces, dining halls)c

These requirements affrm that community members and third parties must comply with

direction from Northwestern University .olice and other University offcials when they police

and offcials) are enforcing this .olicy and/or other University .oliciesc The role of Northwestern

University .olice during a demonstration is to maximize the physical safety and security of

community members as well as protect University property:

Community members and third parties must identify themselves upon request by

University offcialsc

Community members and third parties must remove placards, banners, signs,

installations or other displays that violate this .olicy and/or other University .olicies

upon request by University offcialsc

Community members and third parties must leave University locations when

instructed to do so by a University offcial or Northwestern University .olicec

hen

possible, participants will be frst given a warning to leave unless a physical safety

issue prevents that stepc

The University may impose additional time, place, and manner restrictions to achieve the

purposes of this and other University .oliciesc 5nstances in which the University may enact time,

place, and manner restrictions include but are not limited to during ma0or University events ecgc,

Commencement, sporting events) and in areas of the University where there is a need to balance

free expression with the continuity of University operationsc

Participants in demonstrations are subject to other Northwestern policies, city ordinances, and

state and federal law in addition to this .olicyc

Display and Solicitation Policy

The Display and Solicitation Policy governs the parameters for expression through displays ands

or solicitation on University property. The policy defnes hat constitutes a display and sets

requirements for the types, locations, and content of displays.

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advertising or informational signs or posters, affxed to or placed on orth esternns property.

Other examples include banners; chalking; painting; leafetsshandbills; tabling on campus

property; and tents, art installations, fags, and other D materials ith a physical footprint on

campus property. Displays also include projection of light onto a campus building and

amplifcation of sound on campus property Ee.g., using bullhorns and similar devices,

loudspeakers, etc.)

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Flyers:

lyers can be posted to bulletin boards made available by most academic

and other campus buildingsc 5ndividuals and groups should consult with relevant

schools, departments, or facilities offces for additional guidance and/or restrictions

before adding a display to a board that is managed by a specifc offcec .ermitted

outdoor locations for

yers are University

provided bulletin boards and kiosksc

lyers may not be affxed to other outdoor locations, including but not limited to

trees, benches, fences, lampposts, exteriors of campus buildings, campus sidewalks,

and roadwaysc

very

yer must include the date on which it was posted and/or, if

applicable, the date of an upcoming event being promotedc

Student Code of Conduct

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Banners:Banners to be attached or affxed to University property must be approved and

consistent with rules for the specifc building or space e.g., academic department,

Residential Services, etc.) or Northwestern University Facilities. Norris Event Management

facilitates reservation of banner space between Weber Arch and the Rock. Individuals and/

or groups must obtain a reservation from Norris Event Management before displaying a

banner at the Arch or trees near the Arch. The banners hung on Weber Arch and affxed to

the top of light poles on the Evanston and Chicago campuses are managed by the Offce of

Global Marketing and Communications. These fxtures are only for offcial use by University

departments. On the Chicago campus, banners hung on light poles must be approved

through the City of Chicago. For other banner locations on campus, community members

seeking to display a banner must consult with the administrators responsible for the

individual location or facility.

Chalking:Chalking is permitted on Evanston campus sidewalks that are not covered by any

overhangs. Chalking on campus property other than the sidewalk is not permitted, including

on building exteriors or other vertical surfaces and on hori

ontal surfaces covered by

permanent structures such as covered walkways, tented entryways, and covered terraces.

Painting:Painting any campus property—other than the Rock, the short wall around the

Rock, and lakefront rocks— including any part of the sidewalks, trees, benches, and/or

plaa around the Rock, is strictly prohibited. The Rock is an Outdoor Event Space. For more

information on painting the Rock, contactN Norris Event Management.

Student Code of Conduct

Tabling:

All outdoor tabling activities on campus require a confrmed reservation through

the

Outdoor Event Request Process

. For spaces not included in this process, community

members must consult with the administrators responsible for the location or facility and

ensure they have documented approval available at the table. More information is available

on theN

Norris Events website

Installations:

Any installation of a

display on University property must be reserved

through the

Outdoor Event Request Process

, whether the installation is meant for art,

advertisement, viewpoint expression, demonstration, or another purpose. Outside of

University

sponsored events, installation of tents is prohibited. One small camping tent at

the Rock will continue to be permitted for guarding and painting it. In addition to reserving

space through the

Outdoor Event Request Process

, students and/or student groups must

also provide advance notice to

Student Organizations and Activities

, or the relevant Student

Affairs offce in Chicago, for any

display. Installations meant for demonstration must

comply with the

emonstration Policy.

Light Projections:

The University owns and controls the lighting in and on its buildings and

properties. Only authori

ed University offcials are permitted to alter or pro

ect light onto

University buildings or properties. Requests to alter or pro

ect lighting will not be

considered.

Outdoor

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Amplif

The University prohibits sound amplifcation using any device

including bullhorns, loudspeakers, and similar devices that would disrupt operations of the

University, including but not limited to classes. Amplifed sound is prohibited on weekdays

before

5:00

p.m. at the Rock. At all other times, sound amplifcation on the Evanston

campus requires a space reservation through the

Outdoor Event Request Process.

In some

instances, sound permits may be required from the City of Evanston. While the City of

Evanston

does not require a permit for bullhorns, their use must adhere to this and other

University Policies and cannot disrupt University operations. In Chicago, sound must comply

with the Chicago Municipal Code.

Prohibited Outdoor Locations:

isplays are not allowed on Rebecca Crown Pla

Technological Institute Plaa, or under the overhangs of any buildings, including but not

limited to the

acobs Center, the

enry Crown Sports Pavilion, any part of Weber Arch, and

the west main and south ground entrances to Norris Center.

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Licensing Policy.

Prohibited Content Display: Content that is deemed by the University to be in

violation of University Policies, including Use of University Facilities for Political

Activities, the Student Code of Conduct, and the Policy on Discrimination,

Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct, is prohibited and may subject the group or

individual to disciplinary action.

Student Code of Conduct

Display Removal

The University reserves the right to remove displays, including but not limited to between

academic terms, in advance of major University events (e.g., Reunion, Commencement), and

when they contain prohibited content anddor violate this and other University Policies. Securing

a reservation for a display does not indicate that a display is compliant.

A Northwestern student organization, unit, or individual should remove their own displays in a

timely fashion. The University may remove fyers after an event has passed anddor after a week

from the date of posting. In addition, individuals whose displays damage University property may

face disciplinary conseuences, including restitution, to restore the property to its normal

condition.

Northwestern community members may remove or cover a display under certain circumstances:

If an event being promoted has passed, then displays may be removed or covered.

If multiple displays for the same event, organization, or subject are in the same location, then

some (but not all) may be removed or covered to make way for others.

If a display meets the conditions of unapproved solicitation bas discussed below , then

displays may be removed or covered.

Solicitation

Any community member or third party must obtain permission to solicit on campus. Permission

must come from the appropriate unit offcer or University offcial responsible for the area or

building where the solicitation occurs, as well as observe applicable solicitation policy for that

building. Notwithstanding anything in this Policy to the contrary, University employees may

engage in protected activity under the National Labor Relations Act, except that no employee

shouldv engage in solicitation of any kind during work time or engage in solicitation of any kind

targeted at an employee during that employeeJs working time. Distribution of materials by

employees must only be engaged in during nonworking time and in nonworking areas.

Commercial solicitation is prohibited at the Rock, door to door within University buildings, or in

residence halls. Northwestern community members and third parties must comply with the

Policy on Use of University Facilities for Political Activities.

Destroying, damaging, defacing, tampering with, or vandalizing property.

Destruction of Property

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Conduct prohibited by Northwestern’s policies on discrimination, harassment, and sexual

oisconduct, all of which are enforced y the Offce of Civil Rights and itle I Coopliance NU-

OCR). An overview of these policies, including defnitions of prohi ited conduct, can e found in

the NU-OCR policies section of the Student Handbook (see page 32). Read the full version on

the NU-OCR webpage .

Disorderly conduct or disruptive acts, including the following:

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Refusing to remove or adjust a mask or face covering if requested to do so by an authorized

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Faiiing to dispose of or reiinquish prohibited items when directed to do so by an authorized

Uncverscty.official

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officia.or.stiycng.on.scte.when.dcreited.to.dcsuerse/aeive.the.siene.of.in.cnicdent.by.in.

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Student Code of Conduct

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Examples include but are not limited to:

Knowingly allowing guests or visitors to violate the Student Code of Conduct or other University

policies and/or failing to monitor the behavior of guests or visitors to assure they adhere to

Northwestern policy standards.

Hazing is any intentional or unintentional situation created, or action committed, that:

a reasonable person would consider to cause mental, physical, or emotional discomfort, and;

is for the purpose of admission to, affliation with, initiation into, or as a condition for

continued membership in any group, team, or organization.

This applies to situations and actions that occur on or off University premises and whether the

situation or action is presented as optional or required. Acceptance or consent by incoming,

new, or continuing members of said group, team, or organization does not then authorize the

situation or activity to occur.

¹embers in positions of leadership or power within the group,

team, or organization who fail to report an act of hazing committed against another individual

may be held accountable for violating the hazing policy.

Situations and actions causing mental, physical, or emotional discomfort include but are not

limited to those encouraging or requiring servitude, degradation, embarrassment, harassment,

or ridicule. A non-exhaustive list of situations or behaviors that would reasonably cause such

discomfort is provided below.

Examples:

Encouraging or requiring individuals to participate in activities that are illegal or unlawful or

are not consistent with the group’s mission or values, or the policies of the University,

including the Student Code of Conduct.  

Servitude or placing another in a position of servitude, including asing, encouraging, or

requiring a new member to do the tasks of, or to do tasks for, another individual or member, or

to address members with honorary or formal titles.

Fire Safety Violations

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orderly evacuation of any University facility, building, or premises.

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Guest and Visitors

Student Code of Conduct

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alsely leading an individual to believe that they will be inducted or initiated by participating

in particular activities .

Encouraging or requiring individuals to wear uniforms, costumes, or apparel that is

conspicuous or reasonably unsuitable for the given situation .

Depriving an individual of any privileges of membership or affliation to which one is entitled.

Engaging in degrading or humiliating games, activities, stunts

« including requiring,

encouraging, or expecting individuals to carry, possess, or raintain objects or iters .

Periods of silence, social isolation, or confnement to a small space.

Kidnapping, road trips, abandonment, scavenger hunts, or any other involuntary excursions.

Creation of excessive fatigue, sleep deprivation, or interference with scholastic activities,

including late night work sessions, reetings, or sleepovers .

Taking, withholding, or interfering with an individual’s personal property.

Removing, stealing, taking, or damaging public or private property.

Requiring or compelling the consumption of liquid ¯including alcohol, food, drinks, or other

substances considered edible or inedible .

Physical and psychological shocks, including lineups, berating, verbal abuse, threats, and

nare calling .

Any strenuous physical activity expected of or inficted upon another, including calisthenics

or physical training as punishrent .

Prolonged exposure to the elements, including severe or inclement weather.

Any physical abuse expected of or inficted upon another, including but not limited to

whipping, beating, striking, electronic shock, tattooing, branding, placing harrful substances

or objects on soreone’s body, or sirilar activity .

Sexual violations or other required, encouraged, or expected sexual activity, whether actual or

sirulated

Hazing may violate the Illinois Hazing Act (720 ILCS §5/12C50), carrying penalties of up to three

years in prison and a $84,333 fnek Organizations found responsible by the niversity for hazing

will be listed in the annual arpus Hazing ransparency eport under the federal Stop arpus

Hazing Act, which randates public disclosure of the organization’s nare, the violation details,

and key dates of the incident, investigation, and fndingsk his public disclosure does not include

individual student inforrationk0

For additional resources and information about hazing, including guidance on how the University

deterrines severity when hazing violations are alleged, visit Northwestern’s Hazing Prevention

website.

Reporting Hazing

Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Dean of Students Offce (5-4--49-5-43),

the Offce of orrunity Standards (5-4--49--458), or on the Report a Hazing Concern website .

An individual who rakes a tirely good faith report of hazing andor participates in good faith in

an investigation will not be subject to disciplinary action by the niversity for conduct or policy

violation(s) related to and revealed in the report or investigation (ekgk underage consurption of

alcohol or use of drugs), with lirited exceptions, such as, if the corplainantss own behavior

placed the health, safety, or well-being of others at signifcant riskk or rore inforration on

good faith reporting and its exceptions, (see page 7) in the Student Handbook Appendix.

Student Code of Conduct

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Conduct prohibited by Northwestern’s Housing Policy, which is outlined on 愀g 3⸀ ਀

Misconduct related to University computer, network, or telecommunications systems or

resources, including the following਀ ਀

Subjecting another person or group to abusive, demeaning, harassing, humiliating, intimidating,

threatening, or violent behavior that substantially affects the ability of the person or group to

learn, work, or live in the University environment.

Intimidation may occur in person, via written or electronic means, or through a third party. For

purposes of this policy, the defned behavior and its subseeuent impact must meet both a

subjective standard (i.e., does this person or group believe they were subject to Intimidation that

substantially limited their ability to engage in the named ways?) and an objective standard (i.e.,

would a reasonable person in the same or similar circumstances believe they were subject to

Intimidation and react in similar substantially limited ways?) A single severe incident or a

pattern of persistent behavior may constitute Intimidation.

Examples may include but are not limited to:

Acts of physical violence against any person or group (e.g., slapping, hitting, biting, punching,

shoving, kicking, restraining, or spitting at others).

Using words, symbols, graphics, or other forms of communication to threaten violence

against any person or group.

Throwing, hurling, or fring of prooectiles without regard for the safety of otherss

Verbal and/or written abuse or other forms of hostile behavior directed towards another

person or group (e.g., insulting, teasing, mocking, degrading, or ridiculing others)E

Deliberately damaging or defacing another’s property, including the desecration of religious

objects and places.

University Housing Violations

Information Technology Violations

Unauthorizld,uel,of,faciiitiles,elrvicles,lquipmlnts,account,numblres,iietelrves,or,

files,incauding ut not aiiited to using niversity aistservs or personaa usiness

ventures or pranks, using a NetID or account assigned to another user, or providing

another user with access to your NetID or account.

Additions to, modifcations of, and unauthoriied connections to eeisting University

electrical, telephone, data, wireless access points, routers, or television/radio signal

wiring and distribution systems, which will be removed at the student’s expense.

Reading, copying, changing, deleting, tampering with, or destruction of another user’s

fles, software, programs, and accounts including monitoring another user’s data

communications) without permission of the owner.

Use of University resources to interfere with the work of another student, a faculty

member, or a University offcial, or that otherwise interferes with normal operation of

University systems.

Use of computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws including

unauthorizld downioading or eharing of copyrightld files)

Students must also abide by other University policies regarding computers, networks, or

electronic communications. Links to a full listing of the University’s Information Technology

policies are listed in the Other Policies section (see page 54).

IntimiWation

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Using force, threat, or coercion to compel a particular course of action or participation in

support of a cause or activity.

Engaging in abusive, demeaning, harassing, humiliating, intimidating or threatening behavior

that excludes a student from joining or participating in a student organization.

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Misconduct within the Student Conduct Process

Failing to fully cooperate with a student investigation process, including by individuals

with information pertaining to an allegation. Failing to respond to multiple attempts by

an administrator to contact or meet with a member of the University community may

be considered a refusal to cooperate.

Knowingly falsifying, distorting, or misrepresenting information during the

investigation, hearing, or administration of a student conduct proceeding.

Filing a report or appeal that lacks good faith or is malicious

²i.e., intended to harass or

cause harm). A complaint made in good faith is not a violation of this policy, even if the

allegations are later determined to be unfounded.

Any action that attempts to retaliate against, intimidate, threaten, coerce,

discriminate against, or improperly infuence any Northwestern community member

for reporting alleged violations of policy or concern for the health or safety of a

Northwestern community member, assisting another in making such a report, or

participating in an investigation or resolution of such matters.

Unauthorized release or disclosure of information related to a student conduct

proceeding.

Failure to comply with the sanctions or outcomes imposed for violations of this code or

other University policies.

Failure to comply with the interim actions or informal resolution put in place by a

University administrator, including but not limited to failure to comply with a noO

contact directiveD

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For a list of student groups that are currently not recognized by the University due to disciplinary

reasons, visit this status report .

Acts of fraud, misrepresentation, or dishonesty, including the following:

Unauthorized presence in, entry to, and access/use of University facilities, property, systems,

services or space. Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to:

Unabttorized access to attietic feids or aciiities, constrbction sites, or any otter University

building or property.

Presence on roo s, aiconies, or fre escapes o any University biiding or aciiity or any

purpose except in cases of emergency.

Hosting, attending, or participating in an event in University-owned or University-operated

facilities, property, or space that violates the policies governing that space, including rules

related to occupancy, opening/closing times, or other use restrictions.

Possessing, dbpiicating, distri bting, or bsing

¨eys, access codes, access cards, or otter

means of entry or access to any University property, amenity, premises, or location without

authorization; this includes loaning and/or giving one’s own University key/access card to

anyone for any reason.

Misconduct Related to Unrecognized Student Groups

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Sanctions of an educational, interventional, or restorative nature are used to ensure students

learn the most from their actions and are equipped to mare better decisions in the future.

Options include but are not limited to the following:

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research papers, personal refections, worrshops, organizing events, designing community

education, or preparing an action plan.

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compensation for the worr performed. Disciplinary service hours may, but need not, be

completed for an offce or department of Porthwestern Eniversity. Disciplinary service hours

may not count towards service-learning hours or other community service required by another

program, scholarship, or organization. Court-mandated community service may count towards

disciplinary service hours. Deadlines for disciplinary service hours may vary.

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of any educational programs, interventions, or assessments to which a student is referred. This

includes referrals to on- and off-campus resources for services including but not limited to

substance-use assessments and interventions as well as interventions/education programs for

abusive/controlling behaviors.

Mental HealthrMe ical rssessment an ror Treatment sin iAi ral only): Reqcirement that a

student receive a ental healths edicals substance uses or threat assess ent fro an

appropriate health care professional and follow through with the reco endations of the

professional.

RestoratiAe rctions srecommen e ): Engaging in actions to restore the impact of a violation and

repair the har s resulting fro isconduct on other e bers of the co unita. These actions

aa include letters of apologas drafting and i ple enting a plan of resolutions engaging in

restorative

±ustice conferencess and developing plans for reintegration.

Pcreoa:ir:Fcmtly:Niatfication: ontact ith a stcdentts parents or legal gcardians may occcr or

be required in certain circu stancess including when (a) there has been a deter ination that the

student’s use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance constitutes a violation of

Universita polica or ana federals states or local law and the student is under the age of 21 at the

ti e of disclosure; (b) knowledge of such infor ation is necessara to protect the health or safeta

of a student in connection with an e ergenca; or (c) the disclosure is otherwise authorized ba

law and Universita polica.

/otifcation to nterr/ational Or aniiation ReoresentatiAesr OOfcersr or r Aisers s roro

only): The group’s national representatives oficerss anddor advisers aa be notiied of the

violation for which the student group has been found responsible.

Other Reasonable Sanctions: Any reasonable sanction may be assigned that appropriately

pro otes the education and develop ent of a student or student groups ensures safetas or

otherwise furthers the ission of the Universita.5

Educational, Interventional, and Restorative Sanctions (Individuals and Groups)

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University Warning: Formal notice that a student’s actions violated a University policy, that

such actions are not acceptable in our community, and that further misconduct, or any other

violation of a University policy, may result in more impactful disciplinary action. Students are

expected to refect upon their decisions and be mindful of how their future choices and actions

may impact themselves, others, and the University community.

Disciplinary Probation: A status imposed for a specifc period of time to alert the student to

the fact that their behaviors are substantially inconsistent with University policy and

expectations. suring this time, students are expected to take active steps toward improving

their decisions and behaviors and to demonstrate that they can abide by University policy and

succeed as a member of the

Üorthwestern community. sisciplinary probation may impact other

opportunities for which a student’s disciplinary record is considered as a criterion for

participation.

Suspension: A status imposed for a minimum of one full academic quarter, in which students are

removed from the University and may not register for classes, attend classes, submit

coursework, receive academic credit, remain in University housing, or participate in any function

or event sponsored by the University or any of its departments, groups, or organiÉations unless

speciãcally authoriÉed by the sean of Students or designee). suspended student will also be

banned, during their suspension, from entering, visiting, or being present on University property

or facilities including for the purposes of work unless speciãcally authoriÉed by the sean of

Students or designee). Suspension may also include the imposition of conditions for

reenrollment. Ähe maximum length of a suspension is two yearsè

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without acceptance of a formal application by the Offce of Admission and approval of the ice

President for Student Affairs or designee (and completion of any other conditions that may have

been imposed for reentry).

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simultaneously, the leaves of absence are to be effective consecutively, and not concurrently,

unless otherwise determined by Community Standards.

Expulsion: Expulsion is the permanent removal of a student from the University. Expulsion

includes forfeiture of all rights and degrees not conferred at the time of the expulsion,

withdrawal from all courses, and forfeiture of tuition and fees. A student who has been expelled

may not register for classes, submit coursework, receive academic credit, attend classes,

remain in University housing, or participate in any function or event sponsored by the University

or any of its departments, groups, or organiÇations (unless specifcally authoriÇed by the Dean of

Students or designee). A student who is expelled is also banned from entering, visiting, or being

present on University property or facilities including for the purposes of work (unless

specifcally authoriÇed by the Dean of Students or designee). A student who has been expelled

may never apply to be a student at Northwestern University again. A student who is expelled will

have their NetID and Northwestern email deactivated. Expulsions are noted on student

transcripts.

Disciplinary Sanctions (Individual)

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Degree Revocation:

A student’s degree is revoked. Degree revocation includes forfeiture of all

rights and responsibilities associated with the degree, and forfeiture of tuition and fees. All

restrictions outlined under

çßpulsion also apply, including the prohibition from applying to be a

student at Northwestern University in the future. Degree revocations are noted on all student

transcripts.

Financial Restitution:

Restitution is monetary compensation required of students who have

taken, misused, damaged, or destroyed University, public, or private property or services.

Amounts charged to students may include the cost to repair, replace, recover, clean, or otherwise

account for the property or services affected.

Loss or Restriction of Privileges or Activities

: The withdrawal of the use of services or

privileges as a student or member of the community, or the loss of the privilege to participate in

an activity or event.

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Restriction from holding positions of leadership in any University recognized student group

or from being hired by University departments to serve in leadership roles.

Restriction from attendance at University events or activities.

Restriction on use of University resources.

Restriction on entry or access to particular locationsê premisesê or events.

Restriction on contact ith another member or group of members of the University

community.

Restriction on ability to study abroad.

Additional conditions as deemed appropriate by Community Standards.

Restrictions on Access or Contact

: Restrictions or prohibitions on a student’s entry or access tor

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Disciplinary Housing Sanctions (Individual or Group)

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Housing Suspension: Requires a student or student group to vacate their residence hall, residential

college, or fraternity/sorority house for a specifed period of time, with the understanding the student

or student group may return to a space within the housing system at the conclusion of that period.

Students or student groups suspended from housing must comply with all University vacancy

procedures, including properly turning in keys and checking out of the hall. All access to the residence

hall, residential college, or fraternity/sorority house may be terminated and students or student

groups may not be able to enter into or visit any residence hall, residential college, or fraternity/

sorority house during the suspension period. Housing fees may be forfeited. Housing Suspension is

typically assigned for a minimum of the rest of the quarter, and may be assigned for up to two years.

Housing Relocation: Requires a student to move to a different residential facility or housing unit. The

new location and timeline for move are determined by Residential Services.

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sorority houses. Students removed from housing must comply with all University vacancy

procedures, including properly turning in keys and checking out of the housing unit. All access to

the residence hall, residential college, or fraternity/sorority house may be terminated and

students may not be able to enter into or visit any residence hall, residential college, or

fraternity/sorority house. Housing fees may be forfeited.

Restriction on Guest Privileges: Aes uohn ’setees uohn egetu ’se etvtahghsewt teehs hi e tetts tnge

guests in a residential facility may be restricted or revoked for a specifed period of timee

Financial Housing Restitution: Wthneo i ghse eheotnhe tettustngeo itat ths,eFtn nit aeHtustnge

Restitution may be assigned. Amounts charged to students may include cost to repair, replace,

recover, clean, or otherwise account for the property or services affected. When responsible

individuals cannot be identifed, restitution may be charged to all residents of the smallest

applicable area of the housing unit, the total being divided equally.

Group Formal Warning: Formal notice and censure that a student group’s actions violated a

University policy, that such actions are not acceptable in our community, and that further

misconduct, or any other violation of a University policy, may result in more serious disciplinary

action. Student groups are e

èpected to reçect upon their decisions and be mindful of how their

future choices and actions may impact themselves, others, and the University community.

Group Conduct Review:eGetu eCtnoui eRhvthwetnoti hse t e es uohn egetu ’sebht vtteetse e

signifcant violation of University policy either because the group has had one signifcant

incident or because the group is beginning to show a pattern of concerning behavior. >onduct

Review is imposed for a specifc period of time to encourage groups to reçect upon their choices

and behavior and to demonstrate the ability to abide by University policies and eèpectations.

Any policy violations committed during this period will likely result in a heightened level of

response and a more signifcant sanction such as Group Probation, Suspension, or Dissolution.

Group Probation: Aes useti tshoetne es uohn egetu eotee es hitfie hettoetoe tihe te ahe e the

group to the fact that their choices and behaviors are signifcantly inconsistent with University

policy and eèpectations. During this time, the group is eèpected to take active steps toward

improving the actions of their group and to demonstrate that they can abide by University policy.

Any policy violations while a group is on Disciplinary Probation will result in strong consideration

of Group Suspension or Group Dissolution. Group Probation will be assigned for a minimum of

three months and typically not more than two years. Probation will frequently be accompanied

by a Loss or Restriction of Privileges or Activities (see below).

Disciplinary Sanctions (Group)

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Student Code of Conduct

OFFICE OF CIVIL

RIGHTS & TITLE

IX COMPLIANCE

(NU-OCR) POLICIES

DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT & SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

POLICIES

Northwestern is committed to fostering an environment in which all members of our community

are safe, secure, and free from prohibited discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct in

any form. Discrimination, Harassment, or exual

Áisconduct related concerns are addressed by

the Onfce on Ciiil Riigus and iule I Corpliance NU-OCRR).Read addiuional innorrauion aaouu

NU-OCR's policies and procedures. The defnitions of conduct prohibited by these policies are

excerpted below. These defnitions are current as of the publication date of the tudent

Handbook each year. Any changes to these defnitions during the academic year will be updated

in the policies linked above. 

Northwestern prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion,

creed, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender

expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citiºenship status, veteran status,

genetic information, reproductive health decision making, height, weight, or any other

classifcation protected by law Äreferred to as ·protected statuses or protected characteristics°¯

in the educational programs or activities orthwestern operates, including but not limited to

matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services.

Discrimination

Discrimination is adverse treatment of an individual based on one or more actual or perceived

protected bases or characteristics listed in this policy. Discrimination is a violation of this policy

when it results in adverse action or negatively impacts the terms and conditions of an

individualns employment or education or denies or limits participation in programs, services, or

activities, except as permitted or re

®uired by law. ome examples of discrimination include}

Not allowing a student to join or participate in a student organization based upon their

religious belief or because they wear symbols or styles of dress associated with their

religion.

Refusing to allow a student or employee to participate in a program, class, or meeting based

upon their national origin.

Not offering a job to a person based on their age.

Not recommending a person for promotion based on their gender identity.

Harassment

Prohibited harassment is unwelcome verbal, physical, written, or visual conduct or conduct

using technology based on an actual or perceived protected characteristic that when based on

the totality of circumstances is subectively and obectively offensive and so severe or pervasive

that it limits or denies a personns ability to participate in or beneft from the education program

or activity or has the purpose or effect of creating an academic or working environment that a

reasonable person would consider to be intimidating, hostile, or offensive.

In determining whether the conduct is suffciently severe or pervasive so as to meet the above

standards, NU-OCR examines the context, nature, scope, frequency, duration, and location of

incidents, as well as the relationships of the persons involved. A person’s subjective belief that

behavior is intimidating, hostile, or offensive does not make that behavior prohibited harassment

under this Policy. The behavior must create a hostile environment and/or substantially interfere

with access to a University program or activity from an objective perspective.

Polic> on Disc7i5ination, Ha7ass5Cnt and SC/ual

Misconduct Violations

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Examples of harassing conduct that may create a hostile environment include:

Verbal abuse or use of racist, anti-Semitic, or anti-Arab slurs or hostile behavior, which could

include insulting, teasing, mocking, degrading, or ridiculing another person or group

regardless of whether the person is actually a member of the group.

Defacing an individual’s property with hateful symbols, such as a swastika or noose.

Inappropriate physical contact, comments, questions, advances, jokes, epithets, or demands

based on one or more actual or perceived protected characteristics.

Physical assault, intimidation, or stalking on the basis of one or more actual or perceived

protected characteristics.

Displays or electronic transmission of derogatory, demeaning, or hostile materials related to

one or more actual or perceived protected characteristics.

Sexual Assault

Sexual penetration without consent:

Any penetration of the sex organs or anus of another person when consent is not present; any

penetration of the mouth of another person with a sex organ when consent is not present; or

performing oral sex on another person when consent is not present. This includes penetration or

intrusion, however slight, of the sex organs or anus of another person by an obbect or any part of

the body.

Sexual contact without consent:

Knowingly touching or fondling a person’s genitals, breasts, buttocks, or anus, or knowingly

touching a person with one’s own genitals or breasts, when consent is not present. This includes

contact done directly or indirectly through clothing, bodily fuids, or with an obbect. It also

includes causing or inducing a person, when consent is not present, to similarly touch or fondle

oneself or someone else.

Statutory rape:

Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent under the laws of the

state¹ in which the incident occurred. In Illinois, the age of consent is 17 years old. However, if

the offender is in a position of authority or trust over the victim, the age of consent is 1

Ñ.

Incest:

Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein

marriage is prohibited by law.

Sexual cxzloitationg

Taking sexual advantage of another person or violating the sexual privacy of another when

consent is not present. This includes, but is not limited to, the following actions Æincluding when

they are done via electronic means, methods, or devices°:

Sexual voyeurism or permitting others to witness, listen to, or observe the sexual or intimate

activity of another person without that person’s consent.

Indecent or lewd exposure or inducing others to expose themselves when consent is not

present.²

Recording (through video or audio) any person engaged in sexual or intimate activity in a

private space without that person’s consent

Distributing sexual information, images, or recordings about another person without that

person’s consent

Sexual Misconduct

2. Breast-

feeding a child

is not

indecent-

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1. For

incidents

that occur

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Illinois law

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determining

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this policy.

NU-OCR Policies

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Being or remaining in close proximity to a person.

Entering or remaining on or near a person’s property, residence, or place of employment.

Monitoring, observing, or conducting surveillance of a person.

Threatening (directly or indirectly) a person.

Communicating to a person.

Giving gifts or objects to, or leaving items for, a person.

Interfering with or damaging a person’s property (including pets).

Engaging in other unwelcome contact.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature where:

Submission to or rejection of such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or

condition of a person’s employment, academic standing, or participation in any University

program and/or activity, or is used as the basis for University decisions affecting the

individual (often referred to as “quid pro quo” harassment); or

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Statutory Rape:

Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

Title IX Dating Violence

“Dating violence” as defned in 3 ..... (222((a)((1). nder 3 ..... (222((a)((1), the term

“dating violence” means violence committed by a person

° (¼) who is or has been in a social

relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and (B) where the existence of such

a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: (i) The

length of the relationship, (ii) The type of relationship, (iii) The frequency of interaction between

the persons involved in the relationship.

Title IX Doetic Violence5

“Domestic violence” as defned in 3 ..... (222((a)(). nder 3 ..... (222((a)(), the term

“domestic violence” includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current

or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a

child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a

spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the

domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any other

person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the

domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction

Title IX Stalking

.tallingg as defned in (3 ..... 92229(a)((3). nder (3 ..... 92229(a)((3)) the term stallingg

means engaging in a ourse of ondu t dire ted at a spe if person that ould ause a

reasonable person to— (A) fear for their safety or the safety of others; or (B) suffer substantial

emotional distress.

NU-OCR Policies

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UNIVERSITY

HOUSING POLICIES

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All residents and their guests are expected to comply with all reasonable requests and

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Students are prohibited from: entering vacated rooms, entering buildings during times when

they are closed, entering other restricted areas, or entering and exiting through windows for any

purpose except in case of an emergency.

For more information regarding access and keys, please visit the Residential Services Access &

Keys webpage .  

UNIVERSITY HOUSING POLICIES

Access, Keys, and Wildcards

Facility Use

Rooms must be maintained in good sanitary condition and free of any noiious odors. A noiious

odor is any aroma of such intensity that it can be detected outside of the room. Any odor may

become noiious or offensive when it is too strong.

Window screens and/or limiters designed to control how the windows open must be kept

intact.

All University furnishings and fitures must remain in the room they are assigned to at all times.

Furniture in lounges and common areas must not be removed from the room they are located in.

Engaging in physical activities of any kind outside of areas designated for physical activity

(e.g., ftness centers) in the residential facilities is prohibited.

University housing facilities are restricted areas and may not be used for sale and

solicitation of goods and services, for the collection of information, or to gain support for

organi

ations or causes without permission from Residential Services. Students may not

operate a business or other commercial enterprise, including those conducted online or via

the internet, from their residence hall room or building. Students may not use room/

apartment addresses, mail and package center, desk services, phone numbers, data jacks,

or wireless internet access for non5residential purposes. Any eiception to this policy

requires written approval from the Assistant Vice President, Residential Services or

designee.

Subletting, purchasing, or renting of rooms to another individual outside of the assigned

resident is always prohibited (e.g., Airbnb, <omeAway, etc.). ;his can include the

solicitation of room changes for compensation (i.e., cash, gift cards, vouchers, trinkets,

etc.).

No one is permitted to place materials on, at, or under resident room doors unless the

materials are communications from the University or between known acquaintances.

Residents may be held accountable for behavior they allow to occur in their room or

apartment, even if they are not present.

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tudents are prohibited from any misuse or modi

cation of a room, suite, building common

area, and

or lounge in any university housing facility.

At the University’s sole discretion, construction may take place near residential units. No

adjustment will ue made to ant residence charges at ant time uased solelt on that construction.

For more information regarding fters and puulicitt posting in niversitt ousingg please visit

the Residential Services Posting Policy webpage .

For more information on building evacuations, residents are encouraged to review the

Environmental Health and Safety Building Evacuation webpage .

For more information regarding internet and

hone service, lease visit theXResidential Services

Internet & Phone webpage .

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not an approved additional occupant in graduate housing.

Guests

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orth

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Residents may not invite or permit any other person to reside in their assigned room or in

any other area of university housing.

A resident may have overnight guests, limited to one guest per resident at any one time

with approval of all roommates/suitemates. Overnight guest privileges are limited to a

maximum of three consecutive nights and a total of seven nights per resident per quarter.

A resident may host non

overnight guests at any time

ith approval o

all roommates

suitemates.

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resident and must

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Occupancy

Only approved residents may remain in the undergraduate residence halls during brea|

periods. Residents not approved must chec| out of University housing in the fall ^uarter by

the communicated closing date. an addition, all residents must chec| out and remove all

personal belongings by the communicated closing date of the spring ^uarter.

Residents may not unreasonably refuse to accept a roommate or hinder the University in

the assignment of or occupancy by a roommate. af any resident unreasonably refuses to

accept a roommate or hinders the University in the assignment of or occupancy by a

roommate, the University may, at its discretion, re^uire that resident to be responsible for

the total rent for the room.

Residents or guests may not occupy or sleep in common areas of university housing.

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Residents or guests may not occupy or sleep in common areas of university housing.

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Signs or posters in windows or on doors must have the approval of all

roommates and are subject to the approval of the University.

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The possession or use of frearms or other weapons of any description and for any

purpose is prohibited. Airsoft guns, pellet guns, and other plastic guns/weapons,

whether real or fake, are prohibited. Knives that are used for cooking purposes and

pocketknives with blades less than three inches are allowed, while all others, including

hunting, combat, and switchblades, are prohibited.

Fireworks, explosives, and incendiary materials are prohibited. Flammable items such

as lighter fuid, charcoal, gasoline, and propane cannot be stored in residence halls.

The installation of air conditioners or possession of space heaters (that have not been

provided by Lesidential nervices) by residents is prohibited.

The building, installation, or use of

lofts, or any structures used to increase the

height, width, or length of the bedincluding but not limited to cinder block, wooden

platforms, and bed risers or extenders,is prohibited.

The use or possession of items containing large amounts of water that could pose a

safety and facilities hazard such as a

uariums, water beds or infatables (hot tubs,

pools, etc.), washers, and dishwashers are prohibited.

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Any approved animals must follow all guidelines documented in the agreement

completed at the time of approeal and the Sereice, Assistance, and Other Animals

at Northeestern policy. Oeners are responsible for the actions/behaeiors of the

animal and responsible for ensurina the animal is only present in approeed

locations.

Total inches can be calculated by adding the longest width, the longest height, and

the longest depth together when fully extended (such as legs or sides).

Items causing blockage are prohibited up to 18 inches below a sprinkler head. The

potential discharae spray pattern must not be obstructed for the sprinkler head.

This applies to both side eall sprinklers and ceilina mount sprinkler heads.

For more information regarding bunking requests, please visit the

Residential Services Loft

Rental & Bunking Requests webpage

For more information regarding accommodations, please visit the

Residential Services Housing

& Dining Accommodation Requests webpage

For more information on minimiaina fre haaards, residents are encouraaed to reeiee the

Environmental Health and Safety Fire Prevention webpage

For more information regarding personal electronic mobilitw devices T

áßÝ=ê, such as electric

scooters, please see a brief description of the PEMD expectations and a link to the full

expectations on

page 55

No cameras or recording devices may be installed in any area of University housing.

Bicycles and motorized vehicles (bicycles, scooters, mopeds, etc.) may not be stored in

any area of a residence hall other than in areas specifcally

µdesignatedµfor such use.

Outside furniture (media stand, bookcase, nightstand, etc.) in which the total

dimensions of each piece exceed 80 inches is prohibited.

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Quiet Hours and Noise

All residents are expected to be courteous with regard to noise at all times and to respond

appropriately to requests for quiet. Quiet hours and courtesy hours are established and enforced

accordin

é to the follo¼iné

Sound/Excessive Noise: Uit.rf.he lbftpi.rp. d.d.isiitei.be.iot.ptibetent.ohlli.bi. probibited.

Playing musical instruments outside of resident’s room or designated areas (such s ace may

not be available in all residence halls) is rohibited when the laying disturbs the community.

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours identify times when quiet is essential and required. Generally,

during quiet hourss any noise that revents a resident (who is in their room with the door

closed) from slee ing or studying is unreasonable. During nals weekss all residents are

ex ected to com ly with 24-hour quiet hours. Quiet hours begin at 500 .m. on the riday

before nals week and end at 500 .m. on the riday at the end of nals weeke

Courtesy Hours: All other times are considered courtesy hours. During courtesy hours,

residents may ask another resident to lower the volume of noise of their activity if it is

disturbing their slee or studying.1

Enforcing Quiet and Courtesy Hours:Residents are expected to talk directly with people

causing noise and res ectfully ask them to reduce the noise. f a resident does not honor a

reasonable request to reduce the noises a esident Ässistantã/raduate esident Ässistant

should be contacted for assistance.

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University Housing Policies

OTHER UNIVERSITY

POLICIES AND

RESOURCES

OTHER UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND RESOURCES

The other policies and resources outlined in this section govern additional aspects of student

life at Northwestern. While not a comprehensive list, this section outlines the primary policies

and resources for navigating the University.

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for conduct action. Violations of these policies may be resolved through the Offce of Community

Standards and the University Hearing and Appeals System or other designated resolution

procedures.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), all students have certain rights

with regard to their access to personal educational records. Northwestern’s privacy policy is

available at the

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Financial Obligations

The Offce of Student Finance is responsible for billing and collection of tuition, fees, and room

and board charges. Northwestern students are responsible for fulflling their fnancial

obligations to the University. Complete fnancial regulations for Northwestern students can be

found on the

Student Finance website

Identifcation ards (ildcardss

The University identifcation card (Wildcard) identifes registered students and should be carried

at all times. The Wildcard is the property of the University and is not transferable

¦ its privileges

may be canceled at any time if the card is misused. Students are reeuired to surrender their

Wildcard to University offcials upon reeuest.

Read more about Wildcard policies

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registered and if the card is valid. The Wildcard Advantage program provides access to secured

on-campus buildings, food services, par

ing, recreation facilities, sporting events, student

functions, University Shuttles, residence halls (if applicable), and library services. The WildCard

Advantage program is managed by Procurement and Payment Services. This program offers

discounts to Wildcard ID members of the Northwestern University community.

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the WildCard webpage

Policies on Student Immigration Status

International students agree to maintain and follow the regulations of their F-1 or J-1 non-

immigrant status. They should refer to

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in order to remain in compliance with U.S. immigration regulations, which govern their academic

study, travel, and employment in the United States.

Library Materials and Services

Students must observe policies on the use of library facilities, computers, and materials. These

policies apply to all libraries on the Evanston campus and in general to those on the Chicago

campus. Additional policies for Chicago campus library locations can be found on the websites

for the Galter Health and Pritzker Law libraries.

Administrative Obligations

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te tse of comptteps and dieital li papy pesotpces is st ject to tte Univepsity policies noted in

tte Infopmation ectnoloey policy

(see page 22)

, especially in matteps of copypiett, ppivacy, and

netwopk sectpity.

Thefts mutilations grafftis vandalisms or any other actions that render boooss periodicalss or other

li papy matepials op facilities inaccessi le op tnft fop tse will e pefepped to tte Offce of

Commtnity Standapds and may also lead to police investieation and pposecttion.

See the Northwestern Libraries website for more information. Any direct inquiries may be sent to

library@northwestern.edu

Leave of Absence Policies for Health-Related Reasons

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ape pesponsi le fop adtepine to class attendance policies, completine cotpsewopk in accopdance

witt esta listed deadlines, and papticipatine pespectftlly and colla opatively in all leapnine

enviponments. Wten medical op mental tealtt conditions intepfepe witt a sttdent’s a ility to

ftlly papticipate, sttdents can speak witt tteip academic adviseps a ott vapiots options fop

pedtcine cotpse load op takine a medical leave of a sence. Accessi leNU is also availa le to

coopdinate academic accommodations fop sttdents witt peeisteped disa ilities.

Medical Leave of Absence Protocol

te ptppose of a voltntapy medical leave of a sence (MLOA) is to ppovide sttdents witt time

away fpom campts fop tpeatment of a ptysical op mental tealtt condition ttat impaips a

sttdent’s a ility to ftnction safely and stccessftlly as a mem ep of tte Nopttwestepn

commtnity. Sttdents can apply fop a MLOA tp to tte eiettt week of tte

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sttdent wistes to take a leave. Dtpine a voltntapy MLOA, tte sttdent will e assiened an

Assistant Dean fpom Sttdent Assistance and Stppopt Sepvices (SASS) to stppopt ttem dtpine

ott tte leave and pettpn ppocess.

International students receiving treatment may be able to maintain legal status and remain in

tte United States wtile on MLOA. Intepnational sttdents stotld contact OISS to disctss any

immiepation-pelated isstes pelated to a MLOA.

A MLOA may not be used to circumvent or supplant the procedures of the student conduct or

academic inteepity ppocesses. If a stspension and a MLOA occtp simtltaneotsly, tte stspension

and leave will e sepved consecttively and not dtpine tte same academic pepiod.

All MLOAs for undergraduate students and students in The raduate School and master#s degree

ppoepams in tte Sctool of Commtnication, Medill, and McCopmick ape ppocessed in tte Dean of

Sttdents Offce. tese sttdents can eein tte ppocess on tte

Student Assistance and Support

SerFices

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. Sttdents in ottep ppoepams stotld speak to tte deans in tteip sctools a ott

medical leave options.

Involuntary Leave of Absence

The University may consider placing a student on an interim Involuntary Leave of Absence (ILOA)

for the follooing reasons:

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signifcant riss to their oon safetyy

The student has engaged or threatened to engage in beha

ior that poses a signiscant

disruption to the programs, services, or activities of the University.

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In making a determination, the University will conduct an individualized risk assessment using

current medical knowledge and the best available objective evidence and will consider whether

reasonable accommodations are available to reduce or eliminate the risk. To the extent

practicable, students will be given the option to take a voluntary leave of absence before a

decision is made with respect to mandating ILOA.

During an involuntary leave of absence, the student will be assigned an Assistant Dean from

Student Assistance and Support Services (SASS) to support the student in meeting their

individualized requirements for a return from leave. Students on an involuntary leave of absence

may be eligible for tuition refunds for the quarter in which they are placed on leave. For more

information, please review the full

involuntary leave of absence policy

Post-Hospitalization Process

Due to the rigor of the Northwestern curriculum and the rapid pace of the quarter system, any

hospitalization (however brief) creates complex challenges for students. In partnership with

Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, the Student Assistance and Support Services

(SASS) team works with hospitalized students to help navigate a successful return to campus

life. Health and well-being are prioritized while supporting a plan for persistence to completion

of degree. Options may include return to the full quarter of enrollment, reduction of course load

for a treatment program, or medical leave of absence, depending on the recommended

treatment course.

Upon discharge from the hospital, students will be asked to meet with a SASS team member and

provide medical documentation about their recommended course of treatment and recovery.

Together the SASS team member and student will discuss options.

Occasionally, a student is unable to maintain enrollment at Northwestern due to the seriousness

of the health condition they are navigating. These decisions are always made on an

individualized basis; they are common in cases requiring longer or partial hospitalizations or

referrals to intensive outpatient treatment programs and may be implemented through the leave

of absence policies.

Behavioral Consultation Team

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Loss of Student Property

The University bears no responsibility for the loss of, theft of, or damage to personal property of

students. Students are encouraged to purchase insurance that will cover their personal property

while the student is attending Northwestern. Any illicit/unlawful/felonious loss, theft, or damage

to personal property should be promptly reported to the Northwestern Police Department.

Northwestern Police Department

The Northwestern Police Department provides service to both the Evanston and (hicago

campuses 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The police department is a full-service agency,

employing state-certifed police offcers and dispatchers. University police offcers have the

same authority as other police offcers throughout the state of

llinois while operating within

their designated !urisdiction. n addition to exercising police authority, University police offcers

also serve as University offcials and assist in assuring compliance with University policies, with

the expectation to report all alleged violations to the appropriate administrative offce(s).

(ommunity Service Sffcers ((SSs) are part of the Universityys Environmental Health and Safety

(EHS) department and support campus safety and security functions in coordination with the

police department .

Community members are encouraged to direct questions, comments, or other feedback

regarding the Northwestern Police Department via phone at 847-491-3456 or via the web.

Off-Campus Noise

Students are expected to be responsible neighbors and abide by local noise ordinances in the

municipalities and cities in which they reside or visit. Such city ordinances often limit the time,

volume, and type of noise that is allowed within city limits (Evanston ordinances on noise and

related sub!ects are found in Title 9, Chapter 5, of the Evanston City Code) .

When the University receives a report of a complaint of loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise from

a student-occupied residence, or a report that a student has been cited for a violation of the

noise ordinance, the University may respond with student conduct action. All students living in

an off-campus residence, not !ust the student who is cited, may be reÒuired to meet with

a University offcial to resolve the matter .

Respect NU—Bias Incidents

At Northwestern, we are committed to maintaining an open and supportive environment, free of

acts of bias, hate, discrimination, and harassment that impede access to educational programs,

activities, or opportunities, or diminish the dignity of any member of the University community.

Northwestern prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion,

creed, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender

expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status,

genetic information, reproductive health decision making, height, weight, or any other

classi]cation protected by law ïreferred to as protected statusesÅ or protected

characteristicsÅm in the educational programs or activities Northwestern operates, including but

not limited to matters of admission, employment, housing, or services.

The Bias Incident Response system and team (BIRT) is an informal Northwestern system for

students to report identity-based concerns that arise when interacting with a member of the

Northwestern community. BIRT was created in response to feedback students gave during

community forums after racial incidents that occurred in O¿ÈO. A bias incident is an act of

conduct, speech, or expression to which a bias motive related to the incident appears as

a potential contributing factor. Bias Incident Reports are reviewed by the ~f]ce of ivil Rights

and Title IX ompliance ïNU-~Rm and BIRT. NU-~R reviews a bias report to determine whether

the reported conduct may fall under the University’s Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and

Sexual Misconduct or Title IX Policy.

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Other University Policies

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For information on reporting, individuals can use the

Hate and Bias Report Form

Service, Assistance, and Other Animals

tudents are encouraged to review the

University policy on Service, Assistance, and Other

Animals

Service Animal:

Students planning to bring their service dog to reside in a campus residence

hall should notify AccessibleNU (ANU) by completing the online application form through

ANU’s

website

. Notifcation of service dogs in residential halls does not require documentation of a

disability, rather students are asked to confrm that the service dog is required because of a

disability and provide information regarding the work or task that the dog has been trained to

perform. tudent employees (e.g. resident assistant, etc.) should notify the

Oofce oo Ciiil iigtt

and Title IX Compliance

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Assistance/Emotional Support Animals:

Students

ith disabilities ma reuest use o0 an

assistance animal as part of ANU’s housing accommodation determination process. For more

information on how to request an accommodation, please review the ANU website. tudent

employees (e.g. resident assistant, etc.) may request use of an assistance animal through the

workplace accommodation determination process with the

Oofce oo Ciiil iigtt and Title IX

Complianceꀀ 

Civility, Mutual Respect, and Unacceptability of Violence on Campus

As members of the Northwestern community, its faculty, staff, and students are expected to deal

with each other with respect and consideration.

ach community member is expected to treat

other community members with civility and respect, recognizing that disagreement and

informed debate are valued in an academic community.

Read the entirety of the civility policy

Athletic Facilities Policies of Conduct

The use of tobacco, electronic smoking devices, and other nicotine delivery systems is

prohibited in all Northwestern athletic facilities regardless of whether there is a scheduled

University athletic event.

At and during scheduled Northwestern athletic events, students are prohibited from engaging in

any conduct which may be illegal, disruptive, or otherwise violates Northwestern policies. uch

activities may include, without limitation, throwing or projecting objects of any kind; wearing

inappropriate, innammatory, or offensive clothing that violates Northwestern discrimination or

harassment policies; using disruptive or abusive language or gestures; inappropriate verbal or

non-verbal behavior directed at participants; distracting other patrons or interfering with the

progress of any athletic event by the use of cameras, stadium horns, radios, miscellaneous

items (e.g., banners, signs, placards, etc.); or entering the noor, feld, or playing surface of any

athletic facility before, during, or after an athletic event without prior approval. Any student who

violates this ection may be immediately ejected from an athletic event and may be subject to

corrective actions as determined by the Offce of ommunity tandards and legal action

according to the nature of the violation.

Alcohol at Events for Undergraduate Students

With respect to all events for undergraduate students at which alcohol will be present, the

following apply:

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Other University Policies

The remainder of this Policy describes a required approval process for certain events: events

planned or hosted by groups of students or student organizations in designated locations, at

which alcohol is available for undergraduate student participants over the age of 21. These are

hereinafter referred to as “student events with alcohol.”

The possession, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by students must at all

times be in compliance with applicable local ordinances, laws of the State of Illinois, and

the policies of Northwestern University, including the Student

¤andbook. All of these

prohibit the use or possession of alcohol by individuals under the age of 21.

Alcohol may not be purchased using University funds (including student group funds held

by the Student Organization Finance Offce) for undergraduate student events. In no case

shall University funds be used for the purchase of alcohol with any intent to be served to

those under the age of 21.

All events with alcohol at which undergraduate students are present must follow the

requirements of section 6, parts 6.f-6.s. Groups of students, and student organizations

planning such events should attend to those requirements in consultation with their

advisors and/or Student Affairs staff to promote safety, health, and well-being for

participants.

Violations are grounds for conduct action under Northwestern’s Student Code of Conduct.

Student events with alcohol occurring at the following locations must seek approval

Off

campus events occurring at a third

party venue (a private home is not such a

venue)

;

campus group housing (includes fraternity and sorority houses but not

residence

halls, residential colleges, or special interest housing);

campus in any other reservable University space.

The term

“

groups of students or student organizations

”

includes registered student

organizations (

SOs), recognized fraternity and sorority chapters, and Northwestern

athletic or intramural teams. It also includes unoffcial organizations acting in a similar

manner to any of the above. The

“

roups and

ecognized Student Organizations

”

provisions

of the University

¤earing and Appeals System will be used to determine whether an event’s

organizers constitute a group, and that group’s responsibility for an event with alcohol

under this

olicy

Student events with alcohol at the designated locations must be approved by the Vice

resident of Student Affairs or their designee, without respect to the source of payment for

the event’s venue or services.

here University funds are to be used for the event’s venue or services, failure to

secure approval will result in a denial of all payment and contractual re

uests

submitted, and may result in the denial of future event re

uests by the student

organization.

here a group of students or a student organization self

pays for an event’s venue or

services, failure to secure approval may result in the denial of present and future event

uests by the group of students or the student organization.

here an event proceeds without approval, or after notice of non

approval, the

student organization or organizers may be referred to the Offce of Community

Standards for conduct action under the Student

¤andbook.

Approval decisions for a student event with alcohol will be based on review of all necessary

contracts including use of the Northwestern Events with Alcohol Rider, as well as risk

management plan developed by the student organizers which emphasizes health, safety,

wellness, and adherence to the requirements of section 6, below. Review the Rider and

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Student Affairs reserves the right to approve or disapprove events based on the University’s

academic and events calendar, volume of similar events on the same day, and volume of similar

events in proximity to each other. Student Affairs also reserves the right to approve or

disapprove events based on City of Evanston requirements for the number of liquor licenses that

can be issued to any one sales address or applicant see the City of Evanston One-Day Liquor

License Application).

FSL Recruitment for First-Year Students

Northwestern University restricts rst-year students from oining the Interfraternity Council,

Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, or Panhellenic Association member

groups until winter quarter. During fall quarter no fraternity or sorority may offer an invitation of

membership to any rst-year student formally or informally i.e., promising, alluding to, or

offering a guarantee of membership to an organization in the winter in the event they cease

exploring all possible af nity options). A rst-year student may accept an invitation of

membership from a chapter only after the start of winter quarter. Upperclass students and

transfer students are permitted to participate in fall, winter, or spring quarter informal or formal

recruitment programs sponsored by the chapters and/or governing councils. Any recruitment or

new member/pledge activity must be substance-free, inclusive of alcohol.

In the fall quarter during Wildcat Welcome (New Student Week) and during any admitted student

events in the

inter or Spring, rst-year students or incoming or prospective rst-year studentA

may not attend an event sponsored by an individual fraternity or sorority chapter. Additionally,

during ildcat elcome, rst-year students may not visit a fraternity or sorority house except to

visit a close relative, carry out of cial University business, or meet obligations of employment.

Starting on the rst day of classes, rst-year students are permitted to attend chapter-

sponsored events and enter chapter houses unless University policy violations are occurring or

their presence is otherwise prohibited under the policies governing fraternity and sorority

chapters. qoth rst-year students and chapters are sub ect to discipline for violating this policy.

Check with Fraternity and Sorority Life for additional policies and procedures.

Gambling

Illinois law and University policy prohibit gambling in any form, including but not limited to the

sponsoring of lotteries, and the sale of lottery tickets, except lotteries and rafes conducted in

accordance with state and local law. It is also Northwestern University policy that any event that

suggests University endorsement of gambling is not permissible. Students and student groups

involved in gambling-related incidents may face legal and disciplinary actions.

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All approved student events with alcohol must comply with all applicable University

policies set forth in the Student Handbook as well as the requirements of this section. The

requirements have been abbreviated here. Read the complete version of these policies,

including important components applying to all undergraduate gatherings with alcohol.

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poker, euchre, any other card game, craps, roulette, and other comparable games when these

games are played for money or any other thing of value, including but not limited to cash or

prizes. Events featuring bona fde games of skill, such as darts or billiards, at which prizes are

awarded may be permissible, but betting will not be allowed. Any requests for events at which

games of skill will be played must be approved by Campus Life or other designated University

offcials..

Non-Enrolled Students

In regular academic terms as defned by a student’s program (typically fall, winter, and spring)

students must be enrolled to be eligible for privileges afforded to students. Various

circumstances may lead to breaks in study such as student choice, academic or disciplinary

suspension, dismissal, failure to register in a timely manner, unresolved registration

holds, medical leave of absence, or circumstances beyond the student’s control. Regardless of

the reason for the period of non-enrollment, students not registered for courses (including

graduate continuation and research) are not permitted to live in University housing, use

University facilities and services without permission, maintain or initiate student employment,

and

or participate in any Northwestern-sponsored etra-curricular activity, including registered

student group membership or leadership in ways that are not also open to the general public.

Students also must adhere to academic policies of their individual school, college, and

department, and any other conditions required by the University during such a break in study.

Students who believe they have a need to access campus resources while not enrolled may

contact the ¨ean of Students Offce for consideration of an eception.

Student Organizations

Student organizations must be registered and approved annually via Cats on Campus through

SOA’s annual registration process. All Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are also

responsible for maintaining an accurate roster, including their advisor and the students

involved, when hosting events for the Northwestern community, and conducting any sponsored

activities. or a complete set of policies, applications, and information on hosting any type of

event for the Northwestern community and conducting any sponsored activities, go to the Offce

of Campus Life Student Organizations & Activities on the third oor of Norris University Center,

or online, or to the offce that is responsible for advising the particular group (e.g., raternity and

Sorority Life, Residential College Offce, Residential Services, ulticultural Student Affairs,

Religious & Spiritual Life, Competitive Sports or the appropriate academic department).

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Crowdfunding: RSOs are not authorized to participate in third-party crowdfunding platforms.

Students may contact SO O for more information. Northwestern hosts its own crowdfunding

platform, CAalyzer, managed by staff representing Alumni Relations & ¨evelopment. or more

information, including how to apply, visit this site. If a group or individual chooses to use another

crowdfunding tool, students must.

Review the terms and conditions of the agreement, including tax issues.

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Fiscal Responsibility, Contracts, Business Practices:

RSOs, through their affliation with

Northwestern University, must meet requirements that include restrictions and procedures

governing fscal responsibility and the use of University monies (including the use of SOFO,

SAFC, and other University funds, accounts, and fnancial systems), making and eeecuting

contracts (including restrictions on who may sign contracts), and business dealings (including

con:icts of interest).

´hese policies are in place to assist student organiations in maintaining

fscally sound and ethical practices and to comply with University policies. any of these

policies also include administrative actions and penalties that may be imposed in the event of a

breach.

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Study Abroad

Before students may be approved to study abroad for credit at Northwestern, they must — in

addition to all other requirements — demonstrate emotional stability and maturity, indicating

the ability to lead a stable, responsible, and healthy life abroad as a representative of

Northwestern and the United States. To make thorough assessments, the Global Learning Offce

consults with the Division of Student Affairs to determine whether applicants have committed

any disciplinary or housing violations and to ascertain the circumstances surrounding any such

violations. This information is used in determining a student’s suitability for study abroad and

may also be shared with the program to which that student applies. Students who have serious

or repeated disciplinary and/or academic violations may not be permitted to study abroad. A

student who is placed on disciplinary probation that extends into the program’s term will not

be permitted to study abroad. In some cases, students denied access to study abroad due to

disciplinary probation may have the opportunity to appeal.

All students studying abroad for credit must also adhere to Northwestern University policies, as

explained in this Student Handbook. Students studying abroad on any program, including

programs administered by Northwestern and those administered by outside institutions, who

violate Northwestern policies may be sub5ect to further disciplinary action upon returning to

Northwestern. The onsite resident director, program administrator, or Northwestern University

may require the withdrawal of any student whose conduct or academic standing warrants such

a step. Furthermore, Northwestern reserves the right to deny credit to students who do not

complete their study abroad programs on site, whether they were dismissed from the program or

left voluntarily.

Trademark Licensing Policy

Northwestern University owns and controls its name(s) and other marks, logos, insignias, seals,

designs, and symbols (hereafter, 4marks1 or 4trademarks1) that have become associated with the

University. For more information and guidance on permissible use and restrictions on the use of

the University’s names and marks, please visit the

licensing policy

A license is reZuired for any individual, organi-ation, or company wishing to reproduce

Northwestern University’s name and/or marks for a commercial or non.commercial purpose.

Students seeking to use Northwestern’s name and/or marks may contact Student Organizations

& Activities (SOA) in Campus Life for guidance on making requests to do so. Below is general

guidance on what will and will not be approved.

Only currently registered student organizations (RSOs) are eligible to use Northwestern

University’s name and/or marks. RSOs may use “at Northwestern” or “at Northwestern

University” in the organi

ation’s name and/or branding materials without requesting prior

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approval from the University (ecgc, “Ihe XYZ Organization at Northoestern” or “Ihe XYZ

Organization at Northoestern University”.c AEOs seeking to use “Northoestern XYZ

Organization,” “Ihe Northoestern University XYZ Organization,” or “

³ildcat XYZ Organization”

and/or other University marks must request prior approval through EOA1

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currently registered as AEOs at Northoestern are prohibited from using Northoestern

University’s name and/or marks in any formc

Addresses and Phone Numbers

It is the responsibility of the student to keep the University informed of up-to-date permanent

address, local address, and telephone information, as oell as emergency contact informationc

All changes should be reported promptly through the Profle tile in CAAEAAc Changes to parent

addresses must be reported to the Offce of the Aegistrarc Instructions can be found on

the

Oofitr orittr tesbiarar tebsit .

Information Technology Obligations

Ihe Northoestern University Information Iechnology offce (NUII. is responsible for providing an

effective, comprehensive, and secure technology infrastructure that delivers high-quality and

sustainable information technology services in support of the University’s missionc In support of

these responsibilities, NUII has set policy eipectations that all members of the University

community must abidec

¥ind the link for a full listing, including the

Appropriate Use of Electronic

Resources policy, at IT Policies, Standards, and Guidelines .

Drones (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)

All operations of unmanned aircraft systems (UAE., commonly knoon as drones, either (i. on, in,

or above University property or (ii. in any location, ohen conducted on behalf of Northoestern,

must folloo the procedures set forth in the

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program .

Email Notifcationn

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the

Electronic Communications Standardꀀ 

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student registered in their classesc

¥or the University’s full email policy, including University

eipectations and University Policies regarding use of email, course-related use of email, and

eipectations regarding students foroarding email, please visit

this site

Patents & Inventions

Ihe University’s

Patent and Invention Policy

applies to all members of the University community,

including studentsc Acceptance of this policy is a condition of enrollmentc Questions regarding

this policy should be directed to the Innovation and Neo Ventures Offce at

d-d-ªd or

invo@northwestern.edu.

Copyrighted Videos and Materials, including Public Showings

Ihe

¥ederal Copyright Act and the igital illenium Copyright Act (Iitle d of the United Etates

Code. governs hoo copyrighted materials, such as games, movies and television shoos, may

be acquired or usedc Neither the rental nor the purchase of media, including but not limited to

V s or streaming services (such as Netfii, isneyy, etcc., carries oith it the right to shoo the

video outside the privacy of home, regardless of the number of people in the room or the cost of

Technology and Communication

Other University Policies

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entry. A Public Performance Site License is a site-based license that allows entertainment

produced for “Home Use Only” to be exhibited in a specifc public setting. .

Public showing of copyrighted material without the appropriate license is prohibited

by University policy and may result in disciplinary action. For questions regarding what

constitutes a legal showing on campus or for further details on how to obtain a license to share

media, see

Campus Movie Guidelines

, or contact an advisor in SOA, or an appropriate

Residential Services offcial..

Additionally, downloading copyrighted movies, television shows, or games from sources without

a valid license (e.g. Bittorent) is a violation of Northwestern’s Appropriate Use of Electronics

Resources Policy.

Bicycles

Registration serves as a deterrent to theft and aids in the recovery of stolen bicycles. Bicycle

registrations are free and must be submitted online as detailed on the

bicycle registration and

locks website.

Current Northwestern students who register their bike are eligible to receive a

free helmet and light.

Biking in Evanston

There are more than 2.5 miles of bicycle paths on the Evanston campus

(see map)

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Bike Storage website

Motor Vehicles

Policies regarding the possession, operation, and parking of motor vehicles on the Evanston

campus are available on the

Transportation & Parking webpage .

Personal Electronic Mobility Devices

Personal electronic mobility devices

PEMDs include devices such as electric scooters and

electric bicycles, but not electric/motorized wheelchairs. Because substantial fre risk is

associated with improper charging of the lithium-ion batteries contained in these devices and

further safety risk occurs when they are operated and/or stored incorrectly. PEMDs may not

be operated, charged, or stored in academic, administrative, or residential campus buildings.

These devices must be parked outside on a designated rack. If found stored or charging in

violation of policy, these devices are subject to immediate removal and relocation. For more

information regarding policies and resources related to active transportation on campus, visit

the

Facilities Bikes, Scooters, and Active Transportation websiteꀀ 

Safe Ride

Safe Ride is a safety service provided to members of the Northwestern community as a free

alternative to walking alone after dark when you feel unsafe. Safe Ride operates from

:00 p.m.

to 3:00 a.m., seven days a week during the fall, winter, and spring quarters when classes are in

session. Visit the

Safe Ride website

Sh9ttle ServiceW

Northwestern operates several shuttle routes for students on the Evanston and Chicago

campuses. A valid

ildcard is required to ride the shuttles. Route and schedule information are

available on the

Campus Shuttle Routes webpage.

Students can track real-time arrival and

departure times through the

TripShot tracking app.

Transportation

Other University Policies

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