Study Abroad

Some students choose to participate in non-NU-Q study abroad programs. Except under extraordinary circumstances, students may only do so during the summer. NU-Q’s curriculum and course availability is carefully constructed around a commitment to fostering and benefiting from a community in which students and faculty work together to meet the school’s high levels of academic expectations.

Before enrolling in any summer program, it is the student’s responsibility to work with her or his academic adviser to identify possible implications for financial support, time to graduation, and the applicability of courses for transfer and/or fulfillment of NU-Q requirements.

All students approved by Northwestern to participate in an unaffiliated program are withdrawn from NU-Q while abroad. Because study abroad often requires special language or other preparation, interested students should consult with Academic Affairs early in their NU-Q careers.