Campus Policies

Children on Campus

Minor children under the age of 18 are allowed on campus for short periods of time while accompanying adults conduct university business. Children must remain supervised to prevent disruption to University operations, programs and activities, as well as for the safely of the child/children. Children are now allowed in classrooms or other spaces while classes, lectures or other academic events are in session. Use of University facilities, equipment and resources by children is also not permitted.

The University does not permit faculty, staff or students to bring children onto the property who will not be supervised during work or class hours, due to the liability caused for the institution in the event that children are injured or exposed to other problems and safety concerns.

Classroom Etiquette

To help foster a positive learning environment, food must be cleaned from classrooms and allergens used sparingly. 

Damage, Liability, Loss or Theft

The University disclaims responsibility for the loss or damage of personal property in any facility owned or operated by the University, or at any University function. Thefts should be reported to the Facilities Manager. 

Students may file official complaints against other individuals suspected of theft or believed to be responsible for damage to property, with a University administrator, with the civil authorities, or with both. 

Sales and Soliciting

Salespersons and solicitors are not permitted to operate within campus facilities without the approval of the campus Facilities Management Office. Students and student organizations may conduct canvasses and charitable or fund-raising drives with prior permission from the Office of Student Experience or the appropriate University representative. Charitable fundraising for outside organizations is not permitted. The sponsoring department is responsible for obtaining all necessary site reservations and documentations through Facilities Management. 

Temporary access to University properties by off-campus vendors and commercial entities is permitted to the extent that the activity becomes a complementary part of the total services and programs offered to NLU students and is approved by the Office of Student Experience. Off-campus vendors and commercial entities may be sponsored by campus departments for special events where vendor sales are complementary to and an integral part of an overall program or service, and must not conflict with the resources, merchandise or mission of the institution.