Meet with an Adviser
The Global Learning Office (GLO) offers a variety of advising appointments to help you navigate the study abroad process.
Both virtual and in-person appointments are available.
Study Abroad 101
Starting to think about study abroad? Not sure where to start or have questions about the process? This 30 minute general session is for you! All sessions are held virtually.
September - February:
- Mondays & Tuesdays at 2:30pm CST
- Wednesdays at 10:00am CST
- Thursdays at 6:00pm CST
March - June:
- Tuesdays at 2:30 PM CST
July-August:
- Study Abroad 101 is on hiatus for the summer. Until sessions resume in the fall, please make an appointment with an Adviser.
You can also access a recording of the Study Abroad 101 if you are unable to attend a live session:
Group Advising
Group advising is required for the programs/locations below. The sessions will provide information about academics, program eligibility, housing, passports & visas, the application process, and next steps. All sessions will leave time for Q & A at the end. Click on the appropriate program link to register.
- DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia
- Exchange Programs in France
- Florence: Leading a Renaissance Then and Now
- IES Abroad Madrid STEM
- IES Abroad Madrid Business, Economics & Social Sciences
- LSE Summer School
- London (All Programs)
- NU Study Abroad in Paris
- SU Abroad in Florence
- Yonsei University (includes summer)
Program-Specific Advising
Have you explored programs and narrowed your interests? Ready to talk specifics? This type of appointment is for you! Before scheduling, please make sure you have reviewed the program website(s) in detail, narrowed down your program choices, and have either started an application and/or have reviewed the Get Started and Apply pages. We also encourage you to reach out to GLO Ambassadors, and/or contact returnees from various programs.
Program Interview
The interview is only a requirement for the following programs: Most exchange programs and All GESI locations.
It is expected that you have carefully reviewed the program's website and resources in detail prior to the interview since this meeting will focus on your interest in a particular program, as well as specific questions you have about this program or study abroad at Northwestern.
Pre-Departure or Returnee Meeting
Have you been accepted to your study abroad program or you have recently returned from your study abroad experience? This type of appointment is for you! You should also consider reaching out to GLO ambassadors for tips on preparing to study abroad or returning to campus.
Financial Aid
We encourage all financial aid recipients to schedule an appointment for Study Abroad Financial Aid advising. Christine Charles in the financial aid office can advise study abroad students about financial aid, scholarships, budgeting, and billing. Most scholarship deadlines range from December to March, so start early if you plan to pursue additional funding opportunities.
Schedule a financial aid appointment
Appointments by Location
If interested in programs in multiple countries or regions, please only schedule an initial appointment for one program/region.
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Americas
Asia
Australia & New Zealand
Europe
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- France*
- Germany
- Greece
- Ireland
- Italy*
- Netherlands (Music Only)
- Poland
- Portugal
- Scandinavia (Denmark & Sweden)*
- Serbia/Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Spain*
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom*
*Many of these locations have group advising requirements. Please register for group advising using the links above.