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What are the implications of the U.S. Department of State issuing a Global Level 4 Advisory - Do Not Travel?
The U.S. Department of State issued a on March 19, advising all U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. According to the Undergraduate International Travel Policy, undergraduate travel to countries under a Level 4 Do Not Travel designation is prohibited.
How does the Global Learning Office determine if my study abroad program will be canceled?
澳门六合彩开奖记录 has policies and procedures that govern whether undergraduate students are permitted to participate in programs in certain locations. These policies are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of students, the broader 澳门六合彩开奖记录 community, and our host communities.
澳门六合彩开奖记录 continues to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has convened a group of senior administrators to manage and lead the University’s response to this outbreak.
Whom will 澳门六合彩开奖记录 contact with updates?
澳门六合彩开奖记录 will contact students preparing to study abroad directly with updates.
All members of the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 community can also find travel-related updates through emergency messages from 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Office of Global Safety and Security and 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s latest coronavirus/ COVID-19 updates.
Outbound Students for Fall 2022 and Full Year 2022-2023 Study Abroad
What is the status of Fall 2022, Fall Winter 2022-2023, and Full Year 2022-2023 study abroad programs?
澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office (GLO) continues to support students in their plans to participate in study abroad programs slated to begin in Fall 2022. Study abroad programs and locations that were approved during the 2021-2022 academic year are also approved for the 2022-2023 academic year unless COVID-19 conditions or other country conditions change materially. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will review any programs that were not approved during the 2021-2022 academic year during Spring 2022 and communicate decisions to students as they are made.
As of March 20, 2022, all programs slated to begin in Fall 2022 to which 澳门六合彩开奖记录 students have applied are proceeding as planned.
GLO and the Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) will continue to monitor COVID conditions in the countries to which undergraduates apply to travel for Fall 2022 study abroad programs.
We are also following the Russia-Ukraine conflict carefully and regularly assessing risks to 澳门六合彩开奖记录 travelers. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is reviewing guidance from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its evaluation of programs, as well as taking into consideration a variety of other factors, including local public health, security, and program information. As part of this holistic review process, we are working with 澳门六合彩开奖记录 leadership and program partners to collect and review information pertaining to program-specific risk mitigation strategies.
GLO advisers will communicate all updates and next steps as they are determined.
Outbound Students for Summer 2022 Study Abroad
What is the status of Summer 2022 study abroad programs?
澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office (GLO) opened applications to select 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Summer Programs in December 2021. As of March 20, 2022, all 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Summer Programs that accepted applications are proceeding as planned.
Students interested in independent summer programs for Summer 2022 must follow all steps outlined on the GLO website. In accordance with 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Undergraduate Policies, students will only be permitted study in locations that have been pre-approved by 澳门六合彩开奖记录 and/or are under a U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 1 or Level 2 at the time of application.
GLO and the Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) will continue to monitor COVID conditions in the locations where 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Summer Programs are offered, as well as locations available for independent summer programs. We are also following the Russia-Ukraine conflict carefully and regularly assessing risks to 澳门六合彩开奖记录 travelers. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is reviewing guidance from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its evaluation of programs, as well as taking into consideration a variety of other factors, including local public health, security, and program information. As part of this holistic review process, we are working with 澳门六合彩开奖记录 leadership and program partners to collect and review information pertaining to program-specific risk mitigation strategies.
GLO advisers will communicate all updates and next steps as they are determined.
What happens if I pay a program deposit or incur other costs and then my Summer 2022 study abroad program is canceled before I leave?
For 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Summer Programs, students are not required to pay deposits. If a 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Program is canceled, students confirmed to participate in these programs will not be required to pay any study abroad program or cancellation fees that are billed by 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
For unaffiliated summer programs, it is up to the program provider to refund any deposits made. Many study abroad program providers are offering flexibility with program confirmation and financial policies in light of uncertain world events. Since different programs have different policies and plans related to COVID-19, students will need to contact their study abroad program provider directly to inquire about the program’s refund and other financial policies.
Students participating in 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Summer Programs should not make any non-refundable financial commitments related to study abroad until advised to do so by the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Global Learning Office. Do not pay non-refundable program costs, make personal travel plans, or pay any program-related, out-of-pocket costs (such as airfare, visa fees, vaccinations, or housing payments, if applicable) until notified to do so by GLO. In the event of a program cancellation, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 assumes no liability for costs assumed by students in advance of GLO’s notification.
When should I book my flight?
As mentioned above, should not make any non-refundable financial commitments related to study abroad, including booking flights, until advised to do so by the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Global Learning Office (GLO).
GLO will contact students confirmed to participate in 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Summer Programs to notify them when they may move forward with travel plans and other next steps. During Spring Quarter, students will receive regular Pre-Departure Roadmap emails as well as program-specific information about what they need to know and what they need to do to prepare for study abroad.
Students are responsible for securing the necessary entry documents and making appropriate travel arrangements, in accordance with their program’s requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to follow the guidelines and COVID-19 booking tips provided on the GLO website. GLO will not be able to reimburse students for any flight costs, should their program be suspended at a later date. Therefore, it is in students' best interest to purchase the most flexible ticket they can.
How might my study abroad experience be impacted by COVID-19?
Students have adjusted to many changes on campus due to COVID-19. Similarly, the study abroad experience may look and feel different from what students expect. Below are important tips and considerations for students as they set their expectations and make their study abroad plans:
- Be flexible. Each program has a variety of contingency plans in place for a broad range of health, safety and security situations, including changes in COVID conditions. This means that program plans may have to change with little notice. It is important that students pay attention to communications from their program about any changes and be prepared to adjust and adapt.
- Follow rules and policies. Students will need to comply with all regulations and protocols enforced by the U.S. government, their host country government, airlines and your program, which could include COVID testing and/or vaccination requirements, curfews and/or mobility restrictions, mask-wearing policies and more. These are also subject to change before students' arrival in their host country as well as while they're abroad. Any rules or policies in place are designed to protect student health and safety, as well as the health and safety of other students, faculty, staff and host communities. It is essential that students respect these rules and policies.
- Expect restrictions on program and/or personal travel. Programs may limit travel opportunities for students outside of their program city or country, including for independent, personal travel. These policies are in place due to the complicated and ever-changing nature of border restrictions and COVID policies by city, region and country. Students should familiarize themselves with their program’s travel plans and policies and prepare themselves to spend most of their free time in their program city.
What are the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for study abroad?
Outbound Students for Winter 2022, Winter-Spring 2022, and Spring 2022 What is the status of Winter 2022, Winter-Spring 2022, and Spring 2022 study abroad programs?
What is the status of Winter 2022, Winter-Spring 2022, and Spring 2022 study abroad programs?
澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office (GLO) continues to support students in their plans to participate in study abroad programs slated to begin in Winter or Spring 2022. Many study abroad programs beginning in Fall 2021 were approved by 澳门六合彩开奖记录, and these programs are also approved for Winter and Spring 2022. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has reviewed any programs that were not approved for Fall 2021 and communicated approval decisions to committed students during fall quarter 2021.
GLO and the Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) continue to monitor COVID conditions in the countries to which undergraduates have applied to travel for Winter 2022, Winter-Spring 2022, and Spring 2022 study abroad programs. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is reviewing guidance from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its evaluation of programs, as well as taking into consideration a variety of other factors, including local public health and program information. As part of this holistic review process, we are working with 澳门六合彩开奖记录 leadership and program partners to collect and review information pertaining to program-specific COVID mitigation strategies.
GLO advisers will communicate all updates and next steps as they are determined.
What happens if I pay a program deposit or incur other costs and then my Winter 2022, Winter-Spring 2022, and Spring 2022 study abroad program is canceled before I leave?
For 澳门六合彩开奖记录 study abroad programs and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Exchanges, students are not required to pay deposits. If a 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Program or 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Exchange is canceled, students confirmed to participate in these programs will not be required to pay any study abroad program or cancellation fees that are billed by 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
For partner and independent programs, it is up to the program provider to refund any deposits made. Many study abroad program providers are offering flexibility with program confirmation and financial policies in light of COVID-19. Since different programs have different policies and plans related to COVID-19, students will need to contact their study abroad program provider directly to inquire about the program’s refund and other financial policies.
Decisions regarding whether 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will allow or suspend international travel to program locations that were not approved in Fall 2021 are expected to be made and communicated to students in early Fall Quarter. Although students should follow any mandatory acceptance steps required by their program, they should not make any non-refundable financial commitments related to study abroad until Northwestern has communicated whether your program location is approved for travel. Do not pay non-refundable program costs, make personal travel plans, or pay any program-related, out-of-pocket costs (such as airfare, visa fees, vaccinations, or housing payments, if applicable) until notified to do so by the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Global Learning Office. In the event of a program cancellation, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 assumes no liability for costs assumed by students in advance of GLO’s notification.
Should I plan and/or register for Winter 2022 or Spring 2022 classes on campus in Evanston, in case my study abroad or exchange program is canceled?
We plan to have updated information about the status of all Winter 2022, Winter-Spring 2022, and Spring 2022 study abroad programs before winter course registration opens for returning students. More information will be provided in the coming months.
In the meantime, please reach out to your academic adviser to develop a backup plan if you have any concerns related to your ability to enroll in required courses should your study abroad plans fall through.
Fall 2021 and Full Year 2021-2022 Study Abroad
What is the status of Fall 2021, Fall Winter 2021-2022, and Full Year 2021-2022 study abroad programs?
澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office (GLO) continues to support students in their plans to participate in study abroad programs beginning in Fall 2021. While 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has prohibited international travel for undergraduates through summer, many programs beginning in Fall 2021 were approved by 澳门六合彩开奖记录, and confirmed participants in these programs have been notified. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will continue to review on a program-by-program basis and communicate decisions to students through early July.
GLO and the Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) continue to monitor COVID conditions in the countries to which undergraduates have applied to travel for Fall 2021 study abroad programs. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is reviewing guidance from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its evaluation of programs, as well as taking into consideration a variety of other factors, including local public health and program information. As part of this holistic review process, we are working with 澳门六合彩开奖记录 leadership and program partners to collect and review information pertaining to program-specific COVID mitigation strategies.
GLO advisers will communicate all updates and next steps as they are determined.
What happens if I pay a program deposit or incur other costs and then my Fall 2021 study abroad program is canceled before I leave?
For 澳门六合彩开奖记录 study abroad programs and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Exchanges, students are not required to pay deposits. If a 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Program or 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Exchange is canceled, students confirmed to participate in these programs will not be required to pay any study abroad program or cancellation fees that are billed by 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
For affiliated and unaffiliated programs, it is up to the program provider to refund any deposits made. Many study abroad program providers are offering flexibility with program confirmation and financial policies in light of COVID-19. Since different programs have different policies and plans related to COVID-19, students will need to contact their study abroad program provider directly to inquire about the program’s refund and other financial policies.
Decisions regarding whether 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will allow or suspend international travel to program locations in Fall 2021 are expected to be made and communicated to students by early July. Although students should follow any mandatory acceptance steps required by their program, they should not make any non-refundable financial commitments related to study abroad until Northwestern has communicated a final decision regarding whether it will allow travel to fall study abroad locations. Do not pay non-refundable program costs, make personal travel plans, or pay any program-related, out-of-pocket costs (such as airfare, visa fees, vaccinations, or housing payments, if applicable) until notified to do so by the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Global Learning Office. In the event of a program cancellation, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 assumes no liability for costs assumed by students in advance of GLO’s notification.
Should I plan and/or register for Fall 2021 classes on campus in Evanston, in case my study abroad or exchange program is canceled?
We plan to have updated information about the status of Fall 2021 study abroad programs before fall course registration opens for returning students in August. More information will be provided in the coming months.
In the meantime, please reach out to your academic adviser to develop a backup plan if you have any concerns related to your ability to enroll in required courses should your study abroad plans fall through.
Should I plan and/or register for fall housing on campus, in case my study abroad or exchange program is canceled?
Summer 2021 Study Abroad
What is the current status of Summer 2021 study abroad programs?
After many discussions and a thorough review of guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of State (DOS), the World Health Organization, and other sources, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has made the difficult decision to cancel all international travel associated with undergraduate, credit-bearing study abroad programs during the Summer 2021 quarter due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
This means that 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will not permit undergraduates to travel internationally to participate in any credit-bearing programs that run during the Summer 2021 term (June-August, 2021). All 澳门六合彩开奖记录 summer study abroad programs offered by the Global Learning Office are canceled, and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will not approve student participation in Partner or Independent in-person programs offered by non-澳门六合彩开奖记录 study abroad program providers in Summer 2021.
This decision does not currently extend to Fall 2021 study abroad programs, including programs slated to begin in July or August, 2021. At this time, undergraduate, credit-bearing study abroad beginning in Fall 2021 is proceeding as planned.
Will I be responsible for any Summer 2021 study abroad program fees?
Can I study abroad in future terms?
Study abroad programs slated to begin in Fall 2021 and beyond are currently proceeding as planned. However, please keep in mind that 澳门六合彩开奖记录 may decide, based on U.S. DOS and CDC guidelines as well as other considerations, to extend its limitations on international travel associated with study abroad programs.
Please ccontact a GLO adviser to discuss options for study abroad in future terms.
What should I do if I was counting on a Summer 2021 study abroad experience to complete a specific academic requirement?
What is the status of other summer international activities?
What if I want to take remote courses in Summer 2021 offered by a study abroad program partner?
What if I want to participate in a remote international internship in Summer 2021?
The Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI) plans to offer a virtual rendition of its program in Summer 2021 in lieu of canceled study abroad programs due to COVID-19. This is a unique hybrid opportunity to explore complex questions through coursework while simultaneously engaging in a meaningful internship with an NGO based in one of seven countries—all in a completely virtual online setting. Please refer to the GLO website or contact a GLO adviser for information and updates.
We also recommend you consult with 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Career Advancement or to learn more about other remote international internship opportunities.
Spring 2021 Study Abroad
What is the current status of Spring 2021 study abroad programs?
After many discussions and a thorough review of guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of State, the World Health Organization, and other sources, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has made the difficult decision to cancel all international travel associated with undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad programs slated to begin during the Spring 2021 quarter due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Partner or Independent Programs
We encourage students currently confirmed to participate in partner or independent programs in Spring 2021 to consider reapplying to those programs for Spring 2022 or consider study abroad in other terms. Please refer to application deadlines.
澳门六合彩开奖记录 Study Abroad Programs
The following 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs, which were scheduled for or postponed to Spring 2021, have been cancelled:
- Art, Literature, and Contemporary European Thought (Paris, France)
- European Union Studies (Paris, France)
- Global Healthcare Technologies (Stellenbosch, South Africa)
- Public Health in Europe (Paris, France)
- Public Health & Development in South Africa (Stellenbosch, South Africa)
Students are encouraged to reapply to the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 in Paris programs for Fall 2021, the Global Healthcare Technologies program for Winter 2022, and the Public Health & Development in South Africa program for Spring 2022.
Will I be responsible for any Spring 2021 study abroad program fees?
Students who applied to participate in 澳门六合彩开奖记录 study abroad programs that were slated for Spring 2021 will not be charged any study abroad program, withdrawal, or cancellation fees.
Students who applied to participate in Partner or Independent programs for Spring 2021 will need to contact their study abroad program provider directly to determine whether they will be charged any study abroad program, withdrawal, or cancellation fees and to inquire about their refund policies. Many study abroad program providers are offering flexibility with program confirmation and financial policies in light of COVID-19. Hhowever, different programs will have different policies and plans.
In accordance with prior communications from the Global Learning Office (GLO), students should not have made any individual travel plans related to their spring study abroad programs and therefore should not incur costs such as airfare, visa processing payments, and so forth.
What is the withdrawal process for Spring 2021 study abroad programs?
澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office (GLO) will automatically withdraw students’ applications from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Study Abroad Application system and update student study abroad records to reflect this decision. Students do not need to take any action to withdraw their 澳门六合彩开奖记录 application directly.
For the students who applied to participate in Partner or Independent programs for Spring 2021, GLO will also notify your study abroad program provider that your program application must be withdrawn due to 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s decision to cancel all undergraduate study abroad for Spring 2021.
Can I study abroad in future terms?
We recognize you may have questions about when you may be able to study abroad in the future. You are encouraged to reapply to your study abroad program for Spring 2022 or consider study abroad in other terms. 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office (GLO) will have a new application system and process for study abroad during the 2021-2022 academic year, so all students will have to reapply to study abroad in these future terms. You will have access to your previous application materials as you are working on new applications and more information about the new application system and process will be communicated in the coming weeks.
We recognize how much preparation you have put into your study abroad plans and we hope that we can support you in studying abroad in the future.
What should I do if I was counting on a Spring 2021 study abroad experience to complete a specific academic requirement?
What is the status of other spring international activities?
What if I want to take remote courses in Spring 2021 offered by my study abroad program?
I am a continuing international student and I have concerns about returning to 澳门六合彩开奖记录鈥檚 campus for the Spring 2021 term. I would prefer to study closer to home. What are my options?
Continuing international students on J1/F1 visas as well as dual citizens not on J1/F1 visas may be able to earn transfer credit for courses taken independently at foreign institutions in their countries of permanent residence/citizenship as long as are met. Please refer to the website for information about transfer credit processes after enrolling and to the Global Learning Office website for additional guidelines and considerations for international students. For specific questions about this option, please contact Karey Fuhs at k-fuhs@northwestern.edu.
Please note that very few universities offer courses that align with 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Spring Quarter and students are not permitted to enroll concurrently in courses at 澳门六合彩开奖记录 and another institution.
International students on J1/F1 visas who study independently at institutions outside of 澳门六合彩开奖记录 or their home countries, either in person or remotely, will not be eligible to earn transfer credit.
Winter 2021 and Winter-Spring 2021 Study Abroad
What is the current status of Winter 2021 and Winter-Spring 2021 study abroad programs?
After many discussions and a thorough review of guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of State, the World Health Organization, and other sources, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has made the difficult decision to cancel all international travel associated with undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad and exchange programs slated to begin during the Winter 2021 quarter, including all Winter 2021 and Winter-Spring 2021 partner, independent, exchange, and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- Partner or Independent Programs
We encourage students currently confirmed to participate in partner or independent programs in Winter 2021 or Winter-Spring 2021 to reapply for Fall 2021, Winter 2022, or Winter-Spring 2022 study abroad or exchange programs. If you are interested in this option, please contact your GLO adviser for more information about next steps. - Exchange Programs
Students currently confirmed to participate in exchange programs in Winter-Spring 2021 are encouraged to reapply for Fall 2021 or Winter-Spring 2022.
Some exchange programs are available for remote study in Winter-Spring 2021. This means that students would enroll in a full-time load of courses offered remotely by the exchange partner. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will allow students to participate in remote exchange programs in Winter-Spring 2021, if this is offered by the exchange partner.
If you are interested in either of these options, please contact your GLO adviser for more information about next steps.
- 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Study Abroad Programs
The Global Healthcare Technologies program typically offered in Winter 2021 has been postponed to Spring 2021. Students confirmed to participate in this program may defer their applications to Spring 2021 by submitting a new by the December 1 confirmation deadline for Spring programs. Please email GLO adviser Sara McGuinn (sara.mcguinn@northwestern.edu) if you have any questions or concerns about this option.
The Journalism Residency Argentina and Journalism Residency Qatar programs will not be offered in Winter 2021.
Will I be responsible for any Winter 2021 or Winter-Spring 2021 study abroad program fees?
Students who applied to participate in 澳门六合彩开奖记录 study abroad programs or 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Exchanges that were slated to begin in Winter 2021 will not be charged any study abroad program, withdrawal, or cancellation fees.
Students who applied to participate in Partner or Independent programs for Winter 2021 or Winter-Spring 2021 will need to contact their study abroad program provider directly to determine whether they will be charged any study abroad program, withdrawal, or cancellation fees and to inquire about their refund policies. Many study abroad program providers are offering flexibility with program confirmation and financial policies in light of COVID-19, however, different programs will have different policies and plans.
In accordance with prior communications from the Global Learning Office (GLO), students should not have made any individual travel plans and incurred costs related to their winter or winter-spring study abroad programs. This includes airfare, visa processing payments, and so forth.
What is the withdrawal process for Winter 2021 and Winter-Spring 2021 study abroad programs?
澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office will automatically withdraw students’ applications from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Study Abroad Application system and update student study abroad records to reflect this decision. Students do not need to take any action to withdraw their 澳门六合彩开奖记录 application directly.
Students who applied to participate in Partner or Independent programs will also need to contact their study abroad program provider and notify them in writing that they will withdraw from the program due to 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s decision to cancel all undergraduate study abroad programs slated to begin in Winter 2021. Students may wish to include their cancellation email notification from GLO as documentation of 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s decision.
Can I study abroad in future terms?
We recognize you may have questions about when you may be able to study abroad in the future. You are encouraged to reapply to your study abroad program for Fall 2021, Winter 2022, or Winter-Spring 2022. GLO will have a new application system and process for study abroad during the 2021-2022 academic year, so all students will have to reapply to study abroad in these future terms. You can be given access to your previous application materials as you are working on any new applications.
We recognize how much preparation you have put into your study abroad plans and we hope that we can support you in studying abroad in the future.
What should I do if I was counting on a Winter 2021 or Winter-Spring 2021 study abroad experience to complete a specific academic requirement?
Please consult with your academic advisers to discuss your options in light of the cancellation of international travel associated with Winter 2021 and Winter-Spring 2021 study abroad programs.
What is the status of other winter international activities?
The decision to cancel international travel associated with undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad programs that were slated to begin in Winter 2021 is limited to those activities that fall under the Global Learning Office’s purview. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will continue to monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and communicate further information separately in relation to other types of undergraduate international activity, such as non-credit research, internships, athletics, arts and student organization activities.
What if I want to take remote courses in Winter 2021 or Winter-Spring 2021 offered by my study abroad program?
- Partner or Independent Programs: While some providers of Partner and Independent study abroad programs are offering remote versions of their programs as substitutes for in-person study, these are not approved as an option for 澳门六合彩开奖记录 students at this time.
- 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Exchange Programs: 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will allow students to participate in remote exchange programs in Winter-Spring 2021, if this is offered by the exchange partner. This means that students would enroll in a full-time load of courses offered remotely by the exchange partner. If you would be interested in this option, please let your GLO adviser know.
I am a continuing international student and I have concerns about returning to 澳门六合彩开奖记录鈥檚 campus for the Winter 2021 term. I would prefer to study closer to home. What are my options?
Continuing international students on J1/F1 visas as well as dual citizens not on J1/F1 visas may be able to earn transfer credit for courses taken independently at foreign institutions in their countries of permanent residence/citizenship as long as are met. Please refer to the website for information about transfer credit processes after enrolling and to the Global Learning Office website for additional guidelines and considerations for international students. For specific questions about this option, please contact Karey Fuhs at k-fuhs@northwestern.edu.
International students who applied for and confirmed their participation in 澳门六合彩开奖记录 exchange programs in Winter-Spring 2021 may take remote courses at these institutions if this option is offered by the exchange partner. International students who applied to study abroad on any other programs beginning during Winter 2021 may consider reapplying to study abroad in a future term.
International students on J1/F1 visas who study independently at institutions outside of 澳门六合彩开奖记录 or their home countries, either in person or remotely, or who are not approved for remote study via 澳门六合彩开奖记录 exchange programs in Winter 2021, will not be eligible to earn transfer credit.
Fall 2020 Study Abroad
What is the current status of Fall 2020 study abroad programs?
After many discussions, and in consultation with senior university leaders, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has made the difficult decision to cancel all international travel associated with undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad programs slated to begin during the Fall 2020 quarter, including all Fall 2020, Fall-Winter 2020-21 and Full Year 2020-21 partner, independent, exchange, and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Partner, Independent, or Exchange Programs
Students currently confirmed to participate in partner, independent, or exchange Fall 2020, Fall-Winter 2020-21, or Full Year 2020-21 programs may defer their applications to Winter-Spring 2021. Also note the potential for continued uncertainty around travel and public health safety. If you are interested in this option, please contact your GLO adviser for more information about next steps.
澳门六合彩开奖记录 Programs
The three 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs offered in Fall 2020 in Paris, France—Art, Literature, and Contemporary European Thought; European Union Studies; and Public Health in Europe—will be postponed to Spring 2021. Because these programs will be adjusted from a semester-length to a quarter-length along with this term change, updated information about the Spring 2021 programs is available on the GLO website:
Students currently confirmed to participate in one of the three 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs offered in Fall 2020 in Paris, France may defer their applications to Spring 2021 by submitting a new , preferably by July 20. We recognize that it is not always an option for students to shift Fall plans to another term, and you may need more time to consider this option in consultation with your academic advisers and your family. Also note the potential for continued uncertainty around travel and public health safety. Please email GLO adviser Carmen Hernandez if you have any questions or concerns about this option.
Will I be responsible for any Fall 2020, Fall-Winter 2020-21 or Full Year 2020-21 study abroad program fees?
Students who applied to participate in or that were slated to begin in Fall 2020 will not be charged any study abroad program, withdrawal, or cancellation fees.
Students who applied to participate in Partner or Independent Fall 2020, Fall-Winter 2020-21 or Full Year 2020-21 programs will need to contact their study abroad program provider directly to determine whether they will be charged any study abroad program, withdrawal, or cancellation fees and to inquire about their refund policies. Many study abroad program providers are offering flexibility with program confirmation and financial policies in light of COVID-19, however different programs will have different policies and plans related to COVID-19.
In accordance with prior communications from the Global Learning Office (GLO), students should not have made any individual travel plans incurring costs related to their fall study abroad. This includes airfare, visa processing payments, and so forth.
What is the withdrawal process for Fall 2020, Fall-Winter 2020-21 and Full Year 2020-21 study abroad programs?
澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office will automatically withdraw students’ applications from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Study Abroad Application system and update student study abroad records to reflect this decision. Students do not need to take any action to withdraw their 澳门六合彩开奖记录 application directly.
Students who applied to participate in Partner or Independent programs will also need to contact their study abroad program provider and notify them in writing that they will withdraw from the program due to 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s decision to cancel all undergraduate study abroad programs slated to begin in Fall 2020. Students may wish to include their cancellation email notification from GLO as documentation of 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s decision.
Can I study abroad in future terms?
We recognize you may have questions about when you may be able to study abroad in the future:
- Winter-Spring 2021: 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has made the difficult decision to cancel all international travel associated with undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad and exchange programs slated to begin during the Winter 2021 quarter, including all Winter 2021 and Winter-Spring 2021 partner, independent, exchange, and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- Future Terms: We recognize that many students might consider deferring travel to Summer 2021 or beyond. We are discussing a modified application process for students who choose to reapply to study abroad in Fall 2021 and will be in touch with more information during the Fall 2020 quarter.
We recognize how much preparation you have put into your study abroad plans, and we hope that we can support you in studying abroad in the future.
What should I do if I was counting on a Fall 2020, Fall-Winter 2020-21 or Full-Year 2020-21 study abroad to complete a specific academic requirement?
Have I missed course registration for Fall 2020 澳门六合彩开奖记录 classes?
What is the status of other fall international activities?
What if I want to take remote courses being offered through my Fall 2020 study abroad program provider?
Partner or Independent Programs: While some study abroad providers of Partner and Independent programs are offering remote versions of programs as substitutes for in-person study, these are not an option for 澳门六合彩开奖记录 students at this time.
澳门六合彩开奖记录 Exchange Programs: 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will allow students to participate in remote exchange programs in Fall 2020, if this is offered by the exchange partner. This means that students would enroll in a full-time load of courses offered remotely by the exchange partner. We are awaiting guidance from most exchange partners regarding whether they will offer remote exchange opportunities for Fall 2020. If you would be interested in this option, please let your GLO adviser know.
I am an international student, and I have concerns about returning to campus for Fall 2020. I would prefer to study closer to home. What are my options?
International students on J1/F1 visas, as well as dual citizens not on J1/F1 visas, may be able to earn transfer credit for courses taken independently at foreign institutions in their countries of permanent residence/citizenship as long as are met. Please refer to the website for information about transfer credit processes after enrolling and to the Global Learning Office website for additional guidelines and considerations for international students. For specific questions about this option, contact Karey Fuhs at k-fuhs@northwestern.edu.
International students who applied and were confirmed to participate in 澳门六合彩开奖记录 exchange programs in Fall 2020 may take remote courses at these institutions if this option is offered by the exchange partner. International students who applied to study abroad on any other programs beginning during Fall 2020 may consider deferring their application to Winter-Spring 2021 or reapplying to study abroad in a future term.
International students on J1/F1 visas who study independently at institutions outside of 澳门六合彩开奖记录 or their home countries, either in person or remotely, or who are not approved for remote study via 澳门六合彩开奖记录 exchange programs in Fall 2020 will not be eligible to earn transfer credit.
If the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories and/or CDC Travel Health Notices are lifted or downgraded, can I study abroad in Fall 2020?
No, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 made the difficult decision in early summer 2020 to cancel all international travel associated with undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad programs slated to begin during the Fall 2020 quarter, including all Fall 2020, Fall-Winter 2020-21 and Full Year 2020-21 partner, independent, exchange, and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
While 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is closely following information and guidance from the U.S. Department of State and CDC at the worldwide and country-specific levels, study abroad that begins in Fall 2020 will not be allowed, even if there are changes to U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories or CDC Travel Health Notices. This decision is based on consideration of a variety of factors, including the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and host communities.
Summer 2020 Study Abroad
What is the current status of Summer study abroad programs?
After many discussions, and in consultation with senior university leaders, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has made the difficult decision to cancel all undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad for Summer 2020 (June-August) due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs are canceled, and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will not approve student participation in Partner or Independent programs offered by non-澳门六合彩开奖记录 study abroad program providers in Summer 2020.
This decision was not made lightly. We are prioritizing the mitigation of potential health and safety risks for 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s students, as well as our host communities and program partners.
We are deeply saddened to make this decision and look forward to the time when we can send students abroad again. In the meantime, we will be challenged to participate in new forms of intercultural exchange.
Will I be responsible for any Summer 2020 study abroad program fees?
Students who applied to participate in 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Summer study abroad programs will not be charged any study abroad program, withdrawal, or cancellation fees.
Students who applied to participate in Partner or Independent programs will need to contact their study abroad program provider directly to determine whether they will be charged any study abroad program, withdrawal, or cancellation fees and to inquire about their refund policies. Many study abroad program providers are offering flexibility with program confirmation and financial policies in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19), however, different programs will have different policies and plans related to COVID-19.
In accordance with prior communications from the Global Learning Office (GLO), students should not have made any individual travel plans incurring costs related to their summer study abroad. This includes airfare, visa processing payments, and so forth.
What is the withdrawal process for Summer 2020 study abroad?
澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Global Learning Office (GLO) will automatically withdraw students’ applications from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Study Abroad Application system and update student study abroad records to reflect this decision. Students do not need to take any action to withdraw their 澳门六合彩开奖记录 application directly.
Students who applied to participate in Partner or Independent programs will also need to contact their study abroad program provider and notify them in writing that they will withdraw from the program due to 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s decision to cancel all undergraduate study abroad for Summer 2020. Students may wish to include their cancellation email notification from GLO as documentation of 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s decision.
Can I study abroad in future terms?
We recognize you may have questions about when you may be able to study abroad in the future:
- Fall 2020: 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has made the difficult decision to cancel all international travel associated with undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad programs slated to begin in Fall 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This includes Fall 2020, Fall-Winter 2020-21, and Full Year 2020-21 programs. Please see Fall 2020 Study Abroad FAQs below.
- Winter-Spring 2021: 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has made the difficult decision to cancel all international travel associated with undergraduate credit-bearing study abroad and exchange programs slated to begin during the Winter 2021 quarter, including all Winter 2021 and Winter-Spring 2021 partner, independent, exchange, and 澳门六合彩开奖记录 programs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- Future Terms: We recognize that many students might consider deferring travel to Summer 2021 or beyond. We are discussing a modified application process for students who choose to reapply to study abroad in Summer 2021 and will be in touch with more information during the Fall 2020 quarter.
We recognize how much preparation you have put into your study abroad plans, and we hope that we can support you in studying abroad in the future.
What do I do if I was counting on Summer 2020 study abroad to complete a specific academic requirement?
What is the status of other summer international activities?
What if I want to take remote courses being offered through my Summer 2020 study abroad program provider?
This page was last updated September 1, 2022.