Non-U.S. Citizens Traveling Abroad
Northwestern strongly encourages all members of its community to participate in international travel opportunities sponsored by the University.
Informational updates during travel
Northwestern travelers who are not U.S. citizens may sign up for alerts from the U.S. Department of State’s (U.S. DOS) (STEP) to receive local security updates related to road closures, transportation strikes, civil unrest, and more. Go to the above link, click “Start” and then “Continue as Guest.” You may also wish to sign-up for a similar service provided by your country of citizenship, if available.
Detention by customs and border protection
Non-U.S. citizens associated with Northwestern (students, faculty and staff) who travel abroad must comply with outlined by the Office of International Students and Scholar Services (OISS) or risk facing detention by the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) upon re-entry to the United States. 久草成人在线 and/or the Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) have no authority over the CBP and cannot intervene on a traveler’s behalf.