On-site Reporting
Northwestern University invites journalists to share news about our campus community, research, innovation and education.
The guidelines below are designed to provide news media access to our faculty, staff, students and campus while minimizing disruptions to the functions of the University.
Northwestern student journalists do not require University permission to conduct reporting on campus.
Accessing campus
If you plan to conduct on-site reporting, please follow these rules:
For access to the Evanston campus
Journalists who wish to shoot video, take photos or interview members of the University community on the Evanston Campus are welcome to do so outdoors.
We recommend journalists notify the Office of Global Marketing and Communications (OGMC) if they plan to be on campus by calling (847) 491-5001 or emailing media@northwestern.edu.
For access inside campus buildings in Evanston
Individuals who are not Northwestern students, faculty or staff who want to report, film or take photographs inside campus buildings must receive permission and an escort from OGMC. Please call (847) 491-5001 or email media@northwestern.edu.
For access to the Chicago campus
Journalists who want to report on Northwestern’s Chicago campus should contact either the Pritzker School of Law at communications@law.northwestern.edu or Feinberg School of Medicine at medcommunications@northwestern.edu.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital coordinates all reporting, photography and videography requests at hospital facilities on Northwestern's Chicago campus. For requests involving Northwestern Memorial Hospital, please call NMH media relations at (312) 926-7432.
For access to Northwestern Athletics teams and events
Northwestern Athletics communications coordinates all reporting, photography and videography requests for athletics teams and events, including photographing facilities. For requests involving athletics, please email nusports@northwestern.edu.
For access to Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg School of Management’s media relations team will connect the news media with Kellogg faculty and school leaders as well as assist with on-site reporting requests for Kellogg spaces. Contact mediarelations@kellogg.northwestern.edu.
As a private institution, Northwestern and OGMC reserve the right to restrict reporters from campus. In certain circumstances, OGMC may designate a staging area for media.
Additional information
University Media Kit
Information and downloadable images, b-roll and fact sheets can be found in our University media kit.
Commercial use
Photoshoots for commercial use or non-University business also require permission from OGMC and could require or result in a fee. View Northwestern’s commercial filming policy.
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.
Drones
Parties wishing to capture photography or video using a drone should review the unmanned aircraft systems (drones) programand fill out the required documentation.