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Welcome Back to Northwestern!
We can't wait to hear about your experiences!




Here's what you need to do:

1. Be patient! Wait for your transcript to arrive at the Study Abroad Office. Usually, it takes foreign universities about 2 months to send the official document. If your credits have not been posted on Caesar after 2 months, contact your study abroad program to see if they have sent the transcript.

  • Special note for King’s College returnees: King’s College has an examination board which must ratify grades before releasing transcripts. Due to this requirement, it may take 4 months or more for transcripts to arrive from Arcadia. Please be patient.

2. Fill out a Program Evaluation. Program Evaluations are MANDATORY. We will not forward your official transcript to the Registrar until we receive this document. You can email, fax, or send it to us, or drop it off.

3. Read about your school's procedures for transferring credit.

4. If you did an independent study/research project or internship abroad, you are required to submit a copy of your final paper and a cover sheet to the Study Abroad Office. If you have forgotten the policies and procedures, see the following pdf documents:


Here's what we encourage you to do:

5. Submit a study abroad essay or photo for our contest! Winners receive a $25 gift certificate to a bookstore, and their work is published on our Web site. Click here to find out more information on submission rules and deadlines.

6. Attend Study Abroad Office returnee events, such as the Returnee Roundable Discussion. At this event, students can gather with other study abroad students, learn about international organizations on campus, engage in conversations about global issues and learn how to petition for major, minor or distribution credit. Check the calendar for specific dates. Also, we'd love feedback on the types of events you want, or the ways we can help you continue cross-cultural learning. Please email us with any suggestions or interests, so that we can help you expand on your knowledge gained while abroad!

7. Continue your study abroad experience on campus and in the future!
There are LOTS of opportunities for you to keep making the most of study abroad now that you are back in Evanston. Get involved!

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