Northwestern Alumni

Alumni with a Northwestern University Degree

Alumni holding a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree from Northwestern University may:

  • enter the library at any time it is open by presenting an Alumni Association Card; or
  • obtain a Borrower’s Card, valid for one year, if they present:
  1. Verification of degree awarded
    [NOTE: The Library Privileges office can obtain degree verification directly from the Alumni Office. There is no need to purchase transcripts or other forms of degree verification.]
  2. one piece of ID with a Chicago metropolitan area address; and
  3. a $25 annual fee.

Individuals Who Attended Northwestern University

Individuals who have attended Northwestern University and completed at least one year (12 units) of study may:

  • enter the library during all open hours by presenting:
  1. a card from the John Evans Alumni Center; and
  2. one additional piece of identification; or
  • obtain a Borrower’s Card, valid for three months, if they present:
  1. a card from the Alumni Center;
  2. one piece of ID with a current Chicago metropolitan area address; and
  3. a $50.00 fee for three months of borrowing privileges.

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Northwestern University Main Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
(847) 491-7633
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Last Updated: 09/05/2007