Study Abroad Office Northwestern

In This Section:

• Choosing Courses
• Study Abroad Credits
• Grades & Transcripts
• ISPs
• Internships
• Student Status Issues

Online Guide to Study Abroad

• Academic Considerations
• Requirements
• Financial Considerations
• Health and Safety Abroad
• Diversity Abroad
  

Publications and Forms

• Study Abroad Guide 2012-2013
• Study Abroad Guide 2011-2012
• Winter/Spring 2013 Application
• SCS Letter
• WCAS Letter
• SESP Letter
• Music Letter
• Medill Letter
• McCormick Letter & Forms
• Communication Letter

Academic Considerations

Studying abroad is an academic endeavor, and these web pages will guide you through the process of choosing courses, receiving credit for your work completed abroad, and maintaining your student status.

It will also cover special academic opportunities for students while they are abroad, such as completing internships or independent study/research projects.

• Choosing Courses
  Before you choose or change your courses, identify which ones are eligible for credit transfer upon return.

• Independent Study & Research Projects

• Internship and Service Learning Placements
  

• Study Abroad Credits
  Learn about credit enrollment requirements and how to receive credit upon return.
  

• Grades and Transcripts
  This page covers how your study abroad work will be reflected on your transcript and in your cumulative GPA.

• Student Status Issues
  Depending on your student status, you may need to complete certain steps before studying abroad. This page includes procedures for major declaration, transfer student status, and early graduation as they relate to study abroad.