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If you Â鶹Éç started or submitted an application to a Â鶹Éç and would like to switch to a different Â鶹Éç, email the GLO adviser for the Â鶹Éç and they will be able to do it for you.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM CST on the date listed.

1.  in ConnectNU to alert your School Adviser of your intention to study abroad. 
2.  in ConnectNU with your School Adviser.
3. Meet with your School Adviser to discuss your study abroad course plans, policies for earning distribution/foundational discipline, theme, and major and/or minor credit, possible course substitutions, and remaining degree requirements.

You are required to meet with your School Adviser as part of the application process. If you Â鶹Éç already met with them and they Â鶹Éçn't yet submitted their approval in ConnectNU, follow up with your School Adviser.

You will not be able to submit your application without confirmation of their approval. If the deadline is approaching, you should continue to follow up with your School Adviser and also proactively request an extension from the GLO adviser who manages your Â鶹Éç. Note: When asking for an extension from your GLO adviser, please mention which Â鶹Éç you are applying to in the email.

Affiliated Â鶹Éç applications often require home school adviser approval, which will be provided by your GLO adviser after reviewing and approving your GLO application. You should not request this approval from your academic adviser. 

In most cases, your GLO adviser will automatically complete this electronically shortly after you Â鶹Éç begun your Â鶹Éç application, and your Â鶹Éç application is approved. You will not need to request approval from your GLO adviser, nor should you contact your academic adviser(s) to supply this.

If your Â鶹Éç requires an interview, it will be clearly indicated on your ,  both in the Quick Facts box at the top and in the Next Steps section near the bottom. 

It will also be a requirement in your Â鶹Éç application. 

The answer depends on the type of Â鶹Éç for which you are applying. 

If you are applying to GESI or an exchange Â鶹Éç that requires an interview, you must schedule the interview with the appropriate GLO adviser via

If you are applying to an affiliated Â鶹Éç that requires an interview, the Â鶹Éç will contact you directly through email to Â鶹Éç you set up your interview.

Complete the rest of your application and submit by the deadline. Schedule the first available interview appointment, even it occurs after the deadline.

Please review the interview requirements page

No, you only need to submit one Â鶹Éç study abroad application

Yes, if you are a or a student transferring between schools, then you must obtain signatures from both School Advisers. You will not be able to submit your application without both signatures.

If you Â鶹Éç issues with the GLObal Gateway, contact GLO at global@northwestern.edu or the GLO adviser for your Â鶹Éç.

No, you must in order to be seen by a GLO adviser. If the matter is urgent, send an email to the GLO adviser for your Â鶹Éç.

If you Â鶹Éç general questions about study abroad, attend a Study Abroad 101. 

A Â鶹Éç’s competitiveness will be indicated in the Â鶹Éç brochure and in the application itself, and can vary widely year to year, depending on the number and strength of applicants. For Â鶹Éçs marked competitive, you are encouraged to indicate a backup in your application. Learn more about the application review process.

Maybe. Certain Â鶹Éçs will allow students to apply even if their GPA is lower than the recommended GPA on the Â鶹Éç's website. Please contact the GLO adviser for the Â鶹Éç in which you are interested.

Please review the grades and transcripts webpage. If you still Â鶹Éç questions, please email the GLO adviser for the Â鶹Éç in which you are interested.

One of the reasons you are required to meet with your School Adviser as part of the application process is to encourage you to Â鶹Éç conversations about how credit from study abroad might transfer back for major, minor, or distro credit. We recommend speaking with your academic advisers about major, minor, or distro credit prior to going abroad to guide you in course selection while abroad. You can also learn more in the Academic Advising Guide.

It is possible to do an unaffiliated Â鶹Éç, but certain restrictions may apply. Review our webpages for Unaffiliated Academic Year Â鶹Éçs and Unaffiliated Summer Â鶹Éçs to learn more about finances, approvals, and finding a Â鶹Éç.