Study Abroad Forms
Application Documents
NU Application for Permission to Study Abroad for:
- Academic Year 2012-13 (Fall, Winter, and/or Spring Quarters)
- Winter/Spring 2013
- Northwestern Summer 2012 Programs
- Non-Northwestern Summer 2012 Programs - Review the steps to apply to a Non-Northwestern Summer Program and the list of recommended programs.
Additional Forms for the NU Academic Year Application
- Letter of Recommendation
To be submitted with the NU Application for Permission to Study Abroad
- Parent-Student Agreement for Study Abroad During 2012-2013
This agreement is required for all students studying abroad during Fall, Winter, and/or Spring Quarters 2012-2013 as well as Summer 2012 on a Non-NU Summer program. If you plan on faxing, mailing, or scanning/emailing this form, please note that you must fill out the information on both pages, sign and date the second page, and send BOTH pages. Incomplete agreements will not be accepted.
- School Representative's Letter of Explanation
For students with cumulative GPA below 3.0
Program Applications
Most program application are available through sponsoring organizations' websites.
- DIS Applicants: Prerequisite Form
For students applying to the Danish Institute for Study Abroad, a complete Prerequisite Form must be submitted with your NU Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
- IPD Program Application
For students applying to programs administered by the Office of International Program Development, a signed copy of the IPD application must be submitted with your NU Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
Additional Forms for the NU Summer Application
- NU Barcelona Summer Interview Form
Students should complete this form and email it to Robin Leephaibul before their scheduled group interview. - Study Abroad Office Summer Scholarship Form
Applicants for Barcelona, Bonn & Munich programs are eligible for need-based scholarships. - Parent-Student Agreement for NU Summer 2012 Programs
Pre-Departure Forms
- Summer 2012 on a Non-NU Summer program only
Program Confirmation & Health Insurance Coverage - Fall 2012 and Full-Year 2012-2013
Program Confirmation & Health Insurance Coverage - Northwestern Summer Programs: (Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Bonn, Chile, Cuba, Global Engagement Studies Institute, Munich, Prague, & Turkey)
- Pre-Departure Forms
- HTH Health Insurance Coverage Form (Parent/guardian signature required. This form is also included in Pre-departure Forms packet above.)
- Flight Information Form (Required only for Barcelona, Bonn & Munich programs.)
- Pre-Departure Forms
Other Summer Programs
- IES Arles Summer
- BU Padova Summer
- Non-NU Summer Programs
- Additional Pre-Departure Forms for McCormick Students
Program Evaluations
Credit Transfer Forms
Review your school's policies for transferring credit. School-specific transfer forms:

