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We are here to help! To ensure the best assistance, please follow these guidelines:

Families

  1. Review the GLO Website. Getting Started and FAQs are a great place to begin.
  2. Email our general account for general questions about study abroad.
  3. GLO must abide by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Please include written consent from your student in your email message and copy your student on that email.
Family Resources

 

General Contact Info

contact us graphicPhone: +1-847-467-6400
Fax: +1-847-467-6410
Emergency (University Police): +1-847-491-3456
Email: global@northwestern.edu

Our Office

GLO Advisers specialize by region. To receive the best advice, please schedule an appointment with the appropriate adviser. If you walk in to the office without an appointment, we will do our best to assist you, but an adviser/your preferred adviser may not be available. 

Address pinGlobal Learning Office (GLO)
1800 Sherman Avenue, Suite 4-400
Evanston, IL 60201 | View campus map

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Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
*GLO Team works remotely on Fridays

In Case of Emergency

  1. Take necessary action to ensure your immediate safety.
  2. Contact your on-site emergency contact.
  3. Call the local emergency number.
  4. Contact your International Health Insurance provider if you need medical assistance.
  5. Call the Northwestern Police: +1-847-491-3456
Emergencies Abroad

Advising

Study Abroad Advising

After exploring programs and narrowing your interest, talk specifics with a GLO Adviser! Appointments are available for general advising, location*/program or group advising. 

*If interested in programs in multiple countries or regions, please only schedule an initial appointment for one program/region.  

Before your appointment:

Location & Program Specific Advising

  • Meet in person or online via Zoom
  •  1:1 advising 

Schedule an appointment

Group Advising 

Group advising is recommended for the programs/locations below. Learn about academics, program eligibility, housing, passports & visas, the application process, and more.

IES Abroad Madrid STEM

IES Abroad Madrid  Business, Economics & Social Sciences              

Yonsei University (includes summer)                                           

Financial Aid Advising

We encourage all financial aid recipients to schedule an appointment for Study Abroad Financial Aid advising or by emailing undergradaid@u.northwestern.edu. Carmen Zapata or Yesmany Rangel in the financial aid office can advise study abroad students about financial aid, scholarships, budgeting, and billing.

You can request a financial aid estimate for your study abroad program by emailing undergradaid@u.northwestern.edu. Be sure to include your desired program, term, and student ID.        

Schedule a financial aid appointment