International Non-degree Students
Self-sponsored international students (not part of any official exchange program) who wish to attend Northwestern University as Non-Degree Seeking
Students may enter the US in F-1 status provided they have been admitted to a full time program or course of study.
Applications will be reviewed only after the Office of Special
Students has received a completed application, all transcripts,
and the application fee. All materials must be received by
the respective deadline in order to be considered. Applications
received after the deadline will be considered for the following
term, if the applicant so requests. If the applicant is accepted,
a formal letter of acceptance, registration materials, and
visa documents will be mailed via Federal Express within six
to eight weeks. Applications and transcripts should be sent
to:
Office of Special Students
Summer Session and Special Programs
Northwestern University
405 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60208
International Non-degree Student application
requirements:
- a completed International
Non-degree Special Student Application (PDF Format)
- a completed International
Student Visa Document Request (ISVDR) (PDF Format) and
all required documentation
- official university transcripts in the language in which
they were issued, bearing the stamp or seal of the issuing
department or faculty
- certified English translations of transcripts, bearing
the stamp or seal of the issuing department or faculty (applicants
may not certify their own translation)
- a TOEFL score report showing a score of 600 (paper version),
250 (computer version), or 100 (Internet version) or higher.
Scores are valid for two years.
- a statement of purpose stating clearly why you wish to
attend Northwestern as a NDSS (maximum one page typed, double-spaced)
- "International Other" students only: a $70 non-refundable
application fee (Check or money order only, payable to Northwestern
University. Checks must be drawn on a US bank in US funds.
DO NOT SEND CASH.)
International Application Deadlines for
the 2008-2009 Academic Year:
| Quarter |
Application Deadline |
| Fall (classes begin September 23, 2008) |
September 5, 2008 |
| Winter (classes begin January 5, 2009) |
December 12, 2008 |
| Spring (classes begin March 30, 2009) |
March 13, 2009 |
Tuition:
2007-2008 tuition for part-time enrollment (one or two
courses) is $4,160 per course. Full-time enrollment (three
or four
courses) is $11,688 per quarter. Rates are subject to change
without notice, and increases should be expected in subsequent
years.
Registration Procedures:
- Approved NDSS applications are forwarded to the Office
of the Registrar for activation.
- NDSS registration takes place during the Change
of Registration period only. Students register using
a Registration Exception form, which will be included with
their formal acceptance letter. A department permission
number must be obtained for each class in which the NDSS
intends to register.
Useful Resources for International Students
Northwestern University's International Office provides
information about visas, housing, meal plans, health services,
travel, banking and pre-arrival information. All international
students are required to register with the International Office
upon arrival to Northwestern University. Please contact:
International Office
Northwestern University
630 Dartmouth Place
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: 847/491-5613
Fax: 847/467-2147
Email: intoff@northwestern.edu
Web: www.northwestern.edu/international/
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