Welcome Parents
Study abroad is often a life-changing experience. We encourage you to learn about the various aspects of study abroad including Northwestern's policies and procedures, the patterns of cultural adjustment, and health and safety abroad so that you can help your child as she or he embarks on this journey.Study abroad at Northwestern is growing. In 2007-2008, 745 students studied abroad, primarily on one of our 105 affiliated programs!
Our current affiliated list includes programs in countries all over the world, in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Central and South America. Some programs are university-based, meaning that students live in one place and take university courses. Other programs are field-based, meaning that they focus more on fieldwork and independent research projects. Some programs specialize in a particular area of study--for example, music, classics, environmental science, or social justice--while others are general programs, with a full range of university and program course offerings.
Learn more about Study Abroad at Northwestern
- Why Study Abroad?
Read why study abroad is a crucial part of a well-rounded undergraduate education.
- About Northwestern Study Abroad
Learn about the work done by the Study Abroad Office
Download resources for parents
- Parent-Student Agreement 2008-2009 & Parent-Student Agreement 2009-2010
You will need to sign this form, which is part of the Northwestern study abroad application. Please be sure to carefully read all three pages, sign the third page, and return all three pages to your son/daughter.
- Study Abroad Handbook for 2008-2009 & Study Abroad Handbook for 2009-2010
All students interested in study abroad must take the online Study Abroad 101 Quiz that reviews the policies and procedures included in this handbook.
Contact us:
If you have any questions or concerns or if you have a suggestion for how we might improve this Web site, please contact our office. E-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu or call (847) 467-6400.
