Be Informed

Northwestern University deeply values the contributions that graduate students make to its research and teaching missions. We are proud to provide firsthand experiences that serve as excellent preparation for a range of career outcomes. The University remains steadfast in its commitment to support, mentor and prepare graduate students for future success.

As part of this commitment, Northwestern remains dedicated to cultivating its relationship with graduate students, keeping the lines of communication open and working collaboratively on issues important to students and the University. Because of this commitment, the University attracts the best graduate students in the world and prepares them to be scholars and thought leaders of the future.

On March 15, 2024, Northwestern’s graduate student union (NUGW-UE Local 1122) informed Northwestern University that a majority of its voting members voted to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the University.

This CBA between Northwestern and NUGW-UE covers graduate students in most schools when they are providing research or instructional services for the University. The contract is effective March 15, 2024 through March 31, 2027, subject to further renewal.

• An overview of the CBA may be found here.
• The full CBA may be found here. 
• An overview of resources for graduate students, faculty, and staff may be found here.