Northwestern University in Qatar

COVID-19 Expectations for Students

As a reminder, you agreed to the following:

• I will regularly monitor the NU-Q’s guidelines related to COVID-19 on the NU-Q and MyNUQ websites and stay updated on any guidance provided by NU-Q.
• I will submit to any COVID-19 testing required by NU-Q.
• If I will be residing in QF student housing, I will review the requirements and guidelines from the QF student housing and follow the expectations set forth therein.
• I will perform and document any self-monitoring or self-screening of health symptoms that NU-Q asks me to complete.
• I will immediately report any COVID-19 symptoms to NU-Q Student Affairs or to any other offices/functions required by NU-Q and will not participate in in-person activities until I am cleared by NU-Q.
• I will follow the University’s guidelines on self-isolation, including self-isolation for individuals who have traveled outside of Qatar within the last 14 days.
• I will cooperate with any contact tracing efforts by NU-Q, the MOPH or QF in the event of a positive or suspected positive case.
• I will practice social distancing as much as possible by maintaining at least two meters of space between myself and others, and I will follow social distancing protocols established by NU-Q.
• I will frequently wash and/or sanitize my hands and maintain good personal health practices.
• I will wear a mask or face covering in all public and shared environments on campus and whenever required by NU-Q, unless I have a medical condition that restricts my ability to do so (in which case I will provide the Office of Student Affairs with a medical certificate to that effect). I understand that the face-covering must meet guidelines from the Qatar Communicable Disease Center (CDC) and NU-Q’s guidance as well as any guidelines put forth by the MOPH.
• I may be asked to clean my personal space in classrooms or other shared facilities before and after use. 
• I will limit participating in gatherings of more than ten people and will abide by the above-mentioned safety measures at such gatherings, as directed by NU-Q policy.
• I recognize that individuals with the following conditions may have a higher risk from COVID-19 infection: 55 years of age or older, asthma, chronic lung disease, serious heart conditions, immunocompromising conditions, severe obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, and certain pregnancy-related conditions. If I have any of these conditions, I will immediately contact AccessibleNU-Q.
• I will abide by any additional safety or hygiene standards recommended by the MOPH, CDC, QF, and NU-Q.
  I consent to providing relevant health information as may be requested by NU-Q and to NU-Q collecting, processing, and storing such information for the purposes set forth in this form.

I have read and understood this summary of expectations, and agree to follow all Northwestern University guidelines related to reducing the spread of COVID-19.  If I do not follow these expectations, I may be referred to the Student Affairs or my dean’s office for follow up and the consequences of regular non-compliance may include removal from campus.  I understand these expectations may change given the evolving nature of the pandemic.  I further understand that if I have questions, I can raise them with the appropriate University office.

Please review the COVID-19 Return to Campus guidelines and expectations here.

Updated 2021-1-7