On the Evanston campus, permits are required in all lots, Monday through Friday, 8a.m. - 4p.m. Parking is free on evenings and weekends.
On-site payment is accepted at the North Garage (2311 North Campus Drive) and the South Garage (connected to the Segal Visitors Center at 1841 Sheridan Road). All surface parking lots require a visitor permit, available through Evanston Campus Parking Services (1841 Sheridan Road). Printable parking maps are available for the Evanston campus.
Media relations may be able to provide parking passes on select occasions. Call (847) 491-5001 for details. For more information, visit the Evanston Parking website.
For information about parking on Northwestern's Chicago campus, visit the Chicago Parking website.
Printable maps are available for the Evanston and Chicago campuses. Interactive maps also are available online.
Guest wireless is a free service intended for use by visitors requiring short-term access to the wireless network to perform general Internet activities. It is an unsecured connection and should not be used to send or receive sensitive information. Access is granted for a seven-day period that begins at the time of registration. Guests may re-register as needed.
To connect:
- Choose "Guest-Northwestern" in the list of available networks on your device.
- Accept the University's acceptable use policy.
All filming and photography conducted by individuals who are not Northwestern students, faculty or staff for any non-personal use requires expressed permission from the University.
Journalists wishing to shoot video or photos or interview members of the University community on campus or inside campus buildings should notify Northwestern media relations by calling (847) 491-5001 or emailing media@northwestern.edu. Student journalists do not need University permission to conduct reporting on campus.
Parties wishing to capture photography or video using a drone should review the University's unmanned aircraft systems policy and fill out an application form.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital coordinates commercial filming at hospital facilities on Northwestern's Chicago campus. Those wishing to film on hospital property should contact NMH media relations at (312) 926-7432.