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href="mailto:media@northwestern.edu">media@northwestern.edu</a>.</strong> <span>Student journalists do not need University permission to conduct reporting on campus.</span></p> <div class="element northwestern__journalists__element__expander" id="e137"> <section> <div class="section-top"> <h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2> </div> <div class="expander expander1 contain-780" data-collapse="data-collapse"> <h4 class="field-title" data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Where can I park? </h4> <div class="field-body" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <p>On the Evanston campus, permits are required in all lots, Monday through Friday, 8a.m. - 4p.m. Parking is free on evenings and weekends. </p><p>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 <a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/transportation-parking/evanston-parking/parking-map/index.html">parking maps</a> are available for the Evanston campus.</p><p>Media relations may be able to provide parking passes on select occasions. Call <a href="tel:+1(847) 491-5001">(847) 491-5001</a> for details. For more information, visit the <a title="Evanston Parking website" href="https://www.northwestern.edu/transportation-parking/evanston-parking/">Evanston Parking website</a>.</p><p>For information about parking on Northwestern's Chicago campus, visit the <a title="Chicago parking website" href="https://www.northwestern.edu/transportation-parking/chicago-parking/index.html">Chicago Parking website</a>.</p> </div> <h4 class="field-title" data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> How do I navigate campus? </h4> <div class="field-body" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <p><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/campus-life/visiting-campus/maps.html">Printable maps</a> are available for the Evanston<strong> </strong>and Chicago campuses. <a title="Interactive maps" href="https://maps.northwestern.edu/">Interactive maps</a> also are available online.</p> </div> <h4 class="field-title" data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> How can I connect to Wi-Fi? </h4> <div class="field-body" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <p>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.</p><p>To connect:</p><ol><li>Choose "Guest-Northwestern" in the list of available networks on your device.</li> <li>Accept the University's acceptable use policy.</li> </ol> </div> <h4 class="field-title" data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Am I allowed to shoot video or photos on campus? </h4> <div class="field-body" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="tel:+1(847)%20491-5001">(847) 491-5001</a> or emailing <a href="mailto:media@northwestern.edu">media@northwestern.edu</a>. Student journalists do not need University permission to conduct reporting on campus.</p> </div> <h4 class="field-title" data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Can I use a drone on campus? </h4> <div class="field-body" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <p><span>Parties wishing to capture photography or video using a drone should review the </span><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/environmental-health-safety/workplace-safety/drones.html">University's unmanned aircraft systems policy</a><span>  and fill out an </span><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YdN2fXeCCEekd2ToNmzRvLI4eXBZziFEptRMHyJ7VwpUNU9UVUFKQUhWOTRQREM5MUU4MFlDVFdDVy4u">application form</a><a href="https://news.northwestern.edu/assets/Uploads/uas-flight-request-form-021017.pdf"></a><span>.</span></p> </div> <h4 class="field-title" data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Who should I contact for permission to film hospital facilities? </h4> <div class="field-body" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <p>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 <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="tel:+13129267432" target="_blank">(312) 926-7432</a>.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </main> <br style="clear: both"> <footer> <div class="contain-1120"> <a href="https://www.northwestern.edu"> <div class="footer-logo"><span class="hide-text">Northwestern University</span></div> </a> <div class="footer-wrap"> <div class="footer-content contact"> <h2>Media Relations</h2> <div class="address"> <div class="icon"> <span>Address</span> </div> <div class="text"> <p>1603 Orrington Avenue<br> 2nd Floor<br> Evanston, IL 60201</p> </div> </div> <div class="phone"> <div class="icon"> <span>Phone number</span> </div> <div class="text"> <p><a href="tel:+18474915001">(847) 491-5001</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="email"> <div class="icon"> <span>Email address</span> </div> <div class="text"> <p><a href="mailto:media@northwestern.edu">media@northwestern.edu</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer-content connect"> <div id="cta"> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p>Get the latest news delivered to your inbox.</p> <p class="button"><a href="/subscribe">Sign Up Now</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="footer-content resources"> <h2>Northwestern Resources</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/fm/campus/building-access/">Building Access</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/emergency/">Campus Emergency Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://hr.northwestern.edu/careers/">Careers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/contact.html">Contact Northwestern University</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/privacy/">Privacy Statement</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/accessibility/about/report-accessibility-issue.html">Report an Accessibility Issue</a></li> <li><a href="https://policies.northwestern.edu/">University Policies</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div id="footer-bottom"> <div class="contain-1120"> <span class="copyright">© 2024 Northwestern University</span> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthwesternU"> <span class="social facebook">Facebook</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/northwesternu"> <span class="social twitter">Twitter</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/northwesternu"> <span class="social instagram">Instagram</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NorthwesternU"> <span class="social youtube">YouTube</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@northwestern.u"> <span class="social tiktok">TikTok</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/northwestern-university/"> <span class="social linkedin">LinkedIn</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://news.northwestern.edu/feeds/allStories"> <span class="social rss">RSS</span> </a> </li> </ul> <span class="right"><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/disclaimer.html">Disclaimer</a></span> </div> </div> </footer> <script type="application/javascript" src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.6.0/jquery.min.js"></script> <script type="application/javascript" src="https://common.northwestern.edu/dept/3.0/js/scripts.js"></script> <script type="application/javascript" src="/_resources/themes/journalists/js/journalists.min.js?m=1695326792"></script> <script type="application/javascript" src="https://common.northwestern.edu/dept/3.0/js/accordion-tabs.js"></script> </body> </html>

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