Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student Travel Policies
Travel Guidelines
Students, faculty and staff planning Northwestern-affiliated travel should review the Travel Guidelines for the latest guidelines on domestic and international travel.
Office of Global Safety and Security
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International Travel Registry (NEW)
All students on university-related travel abroad must register their trip with Northwestern's International Travel Registry so the Office of Global Safety and Security has information about your trip and can respond to a health or safety emergency. Complete the travel registry at least two weeks before your departure. Registration confirmation may be needed to obtain funding. One exception: Undergraduate study abroad students do not need to complete the travel registry; instead go to Application Steps to apply for a credit-bearing study abroad program.
Emergency Contacts
- Find the 911 equivalent for your destination abroad documented by the U.S. Department of State.
- Go to Emergencies Abroad to determine next steps.
International Health Insurance
Northwestern works with GeoBlue to provide access to routine and emergency health care worldwide. In a medical emergency, you should go immediately to the nearest physician or hospital and then call the Medical Assistance phone number for 24/7 care located on the back of your ID card. For more information on how to access GeoBlue, plan benefits and exclusions, go to GeoBlue for Students or GeoBlue for Employees. For a quick summary of COVID-19 benefits and exclusions when traveling abroad, review either the Student COVID-19 flyer or the Employee COVID-19 flyer.
Announcements
COVID VACCINE UPDATE: In accordance with University guidance, Northwestern students, faculty and staff are required to be vaccinated (with limited exceptions) prior to university-affiliated international travel.
UNDERGRADUATE TRAVEL UPDATE: Starting August 1, 2021, undergraduate non-credit travel may occur in the following countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Mexico (Yucatán Peninsula only), Morocco, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom (England & Scotland). A decision on whether or not to open undergraduate non-credit travel to additional destinations will be made by November 1.
