Advising
Northeastern is dedicated to providing students with the resources necessary for succesful and productive study abroad opportunities. You are never alone in this process, as advisors are trained to be reliable sources of contact and information in all stages of international experiences. Speaking with multiple advisors will provide the most encompassing help to students, and updating all your advisors on international travel and study plans will create the most successful transitions to and from study abroad. This page will provide discussion topics to assist both students and advisors alike to prepare for study abroad.
Study Abroad Advisors
- Application process
- Eligibility requirements (minimum GPA of 2.5)
- Program cost
- Program-specific details
- Course equivalents process
- Number of required courses
- How to keep in contact with advisors while traveling
Academic Advisors
- Review course equivalencies database and host insitution's course offerings for desired term abroad
- Review of degree audit
- Which courses are needed and which of these can be taken internationally
- Major specific policies regarding course equivalencies
- Non-transferable 1 and 2 credit courses (student must contact OISP)
Financial Aid Advisors
- Your current financial aid package and how much of this will apply during time abroad
- Non-transferable work study funds
- If you are receiving non-Northeastern aid you must discuss whether this is applicable to Northeastern study abroad
- International students must be aware of how Northeastern study abroad will affect international financial assistance
Co-Op Advisor
- Update on travel plans
- Process of finding or preparing for a co-op while abroad
International Co-Op Advisor
- Process of finding or preparing for an international co-op while abroad
- Process of Experiential Year Abroad