Northwestern University

Last edited Thursday, 13 Sep 2012

Basic Information

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Public/Private:

Private

City:

Evanston

State:

Degrees Offered:

Undergraduate

Graduate

Professional (MBA, JD, etc.)

Administrative and Legal Protections

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Policy on Discrimination and Harassment

Northwestern University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates.

Harassment, whether verbal, physical or visual, that is based on any of these characteristics, is a form of discrimination. This includes harassing conduct affecting tangible job benefits, interfering unreasonably with an individual's academic or work performance, or creating what a reasonable person would perceive is an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

While Northwestern University is committed to the principles of free inquiry and free expression, discrimination and harassment identified in this policy are neither legally protected expression nor the proper exercise of academic freedom.
http://www.northwestern.edu/provost/policies/statements/discrimination.html

Local Laws:

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Campus Life

Campus Pride Rating:

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Campus Climate:

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Housing Policy:

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Gender-Neutral Housing Options:

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Special Interest Housing:

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Facilities:

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Sports:

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Courses and Programs of Study:

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Fraternities and Sororities:

Northwestern Greek Allies Northwestern Greek Allies's mission is to establish a longstanding organization that promotes educational programming and diversity awareness in regards to LGBT and questions students and their allies. NGA seeks to accomplish this broader mission by: 1) educating current fraternity and sorority members about LGBT issues in their community, the nation and the world, 2) reaching out to LGBT members of the Greek community and their allies, and 3) advocating on behalf of LGBT individuals and their allies. http://northwesterngreekallies.weebly.com/about-nga.html

Safety and Security:

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Healthcare

Campus Health Services:

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Local Health Care Providers:

Howard Brown Health Center (www.howardbrown.org)
The mission of Howard Brown Health Center is to promote the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons through the provision of health care and wellness programs, including clinical, educational, social service and research activities. Howard Brown Health Center designed these programs to serve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons in a confidential, supportive, and nurturing environment. Howard Brown Health Center is committed to working cooperatively with other community-based organizations serving and contributing to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Health Insurance:

Q) Am I required to have Health Insurance?
A) All full-time students are required to have health insurance at all times. Part-time, half-time and School of Continuing Studies students are exempt from this requirement.

Q) Is it mandatory that I take the NU/Aetna Plan?
A) For full time International Students, it is mandatory that you take the NU/Aetna Plan (“International Student” is defined as holding an F-1 or J-1 United States Visa). For domestic students, you may waive the NU/Aetna Plan only if your private health insurance plan meets the following NU standards:
•Minimum of $500,000 per year in coverage
•Annual deductible no greater than $2,000
•Coverage must be active from September 1st 2011-August 31st 2012
•Coverage for inpatient and outpatient services
•Coverage for hospitalization
•Coverage for mental health services
•Coverage for physical therapy
•Coverage anywhere in the United States & worldwide
•No pre-existing condition clause
•“Emergency/Urgent Care Only” plans are not acceptable
http://www.nuhs.northwestern.edu/evanston/insurefaq.aspx

No indication of trans policies on Atena insurance in the brochure, available here: http://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/stu_conn/student_connection.aspx?group... &PageID=fpd

Records and Identity Documents

Registrar's Office:

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Course Management System:

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Student ID Card:

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School Email:

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Employment Records:

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Online Profiles:

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On-Campus Resources

Student/Staff Groups:

Rainbow Alliance
http://groups.northwestern.edu/rainbow/aboutus/whatwedo.php

Resource Center:

LGBT Resource Center
Hours
Mon - Sat: 8:00am to 12:00am
Sun: 10:00am to 12:00am
http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/csi/lgbtcenter/

Academic Departments:

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Trainings and Workshops:

The LGBT resource center offers the following trainings:
-Safe Space
-Straight but not Narrow
-Transgender Ally
-Social Justice
-Bisexuality and Nonmonosexuality

Career/Employment Center:

Out for Work Career Center Certification Rating of Bronze for 2010

Religious and Spiritual Organizations:

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Community Resources

Trans Advocacy and Support Organizations:

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General LGBT Organizations:

Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
www.glchamber.org/
The Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is a city and suburban organization founded to help the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender business community through networking, promotions, marketing, and attracting tourism

Gerber/Hart Library
www.gerberhart.org/
Gerber/Hart Library was founded in 1981 to be a depository for the records of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) individuals and organizations, and for other resources bearing upon their lives and experiences in American society. Gerber/Hart Library has since grown into being the Midwest’s largest LGBT circulating library with over 14,000 volumes, 800 periodical titles, and 100 archival collections

The Center on Halsted
www.centeronhalsted.org
The Center on Halsted is an exciting, highly visible symbol of LGBT pride and provide a safe, understanding and nurturing environment. The Center offers support networks and programs that meet the cultural, emotional, spiritual, social, educational, and recreational needs of LGBT persons: youth, adults, seniors, or families. It will have office and meeting space for community organizations, drop-in space for youth and for older adults, gallery space, cultural programming, and recreation space-basketball and volleyball courts are planned-along with parking, ground level retail, and a rooftop memorial garden. Current services include support groups for youth and seniors; psychotherapy services; an info line for LGBT individuals and a hotline for HIV and STD concerns; prevention, treatment, and advocacy related to domestic violence; and a range of life-enrichment programs.

Miscellaneous

External Links:

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