Internet Access and Connectivity

You can connect your device to the internet inside the Libraries as well as connect to library electronic resources from off-campus locations with a NetID.

Library Internet Access

If you have an active NetID, you may access wireless internet on campus.

1. Choose “eduroam” as your wireless network

2. Log in using “Your NetID”@northwestern.edu and your NetID password as the username as password

Eduroam is a secure network and does not require a VPN while on campus.

To learn more visit the Northwestern IT Knowledge Base.

Guest Access Without a NetID

To connect to the wireless internet in the library without a NetID:

1. Choose “Guest-Northwestern” as your wireless network

2. Accept the University’s acceptable use policy

If you would like to access electronic resources, you will need to use a library computer with a Guest NetID. 

Accessing Library Resources From Off-campus

Only Northwestern students, faculty and staff with active NetIDs may access most library resources due to licensing agreements.

Connect to GlobalProtectVPN to access electronic resources on off-campus internet connections.