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Cross-Register at EC

You are: a current NU-Q student and you want to cross-register at another Education City university.

Eligibility

Northwestern students may cross-register for courses at other Education City universities beginning in their sophomore year; this opportunity is not available to freshman students. Permission to cross-register is granted by Academic Affairs, which assists in the cross-registration process. Students should meet with their academic adviser to discuss cross-registration policies.

To apply for a cross-registration course:

  1. Complete the Education City Cross Registration Request Form. Forms must be typed – handwritten forms will not be processed.
  2. Students should ensure that their passport is valid for the semester they intend to cross-register. A copy of the valid passport must be attached to the registration form before submission.

Policies

By enrolling at another university in Education City, you are agreeing to follow their university rules and policies. Not all universities follow the same academic calendar and you must adhere to the requirements of the host institution.

NU-Q students should be aware that cross-registered courses may count towards graduation but in keeping with Northwestern University policy, do not count in the determination of the overall GPA. Students who need a record of grades received in cross-registered courses should contact the host campus for an official transcript.  Upon receiving cross-registration confirmation from the host university (CMU-Q, GU-Q, TAMU-Q, VCU-Q or WCM-Q), NU-Q students are responsible for reviewing and finalizing their schedules to ensure that cross-registered courses do not conflict or overlap with their home campus (NU-Q) course schedule.

Course Listings

Below, you will find information on the courses available for cross-registration by other universities in Education City for a term. Cross-registration for courses in Education City campuses each term is subject to seat availability and prerequisites being met. The schedule of classes and course descriptions are posted on the links below if they are published and available. If they are not posted, you may check the university’s website. 

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY IN QATAR

  • Click here for the Spring 2026 Course schedule.
  • Please select the Teaching Location: Doha, Qatar.
  • The student is to email the completed cross-registration application form with a copy of the passport to qatareducationform@andrew.cmu.edu
  • CMUQ will accept cross-registration forms for Spring 2026 until Sunday, November 30, 2025.
  • CMUQ will start its Spring 2026 term on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE IN QATAR

  • Click here for the Spring 2026 Course schedule.
  • Students wishing to take an ARABxxx in Spring MUST have been registered for the previous level language course in the preceding semester or take a placement test. The placement test is online and must be completed at least one week prior to the first day of classes.
  • GUQ will begin receiving the cross-registration forms for Spring 2026 via email to the Associate Registrar at GU-Q from Monday, November 24, 2025. The forms should be completed with a clear, legible copy of the passport and sent with the attachments in a single email. Please name the file with the following convention:
    • Last Name_First Name; Home Univ to Host University; Semester
    • (e.g. Brown_Robert.NUQ to GUQ.Spring26)
  • Incomplete forms will be returned to the student.
  • Forms must be typed – handwritten forms will not be processed.
  • The last day to receive cross-registration forms for Spring 2026 will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
  • Classes start on Sunday, January 4, 2026.  
  • Registration depends on available seats in the required course (including language courses but excluding joint programs).
  • Students will be given a GU-Q student ID card for access to the building and the Library. This must be returned by the end of the semester for your transcript to be issued. Students must complete the clearance form that can be found here.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR

  • To view TAMUQ courses, please follow the instructions on the TAMUQ cross-registration website as applicable. Click here for the TAMUQ cross-registration details.
  •  Spring 2026 classes begin Sunday, January 4, 2026, and end Sunday, April 26, 2026, with Finals scheduled from Wednesday, April 29 to Monday, May 4, 2026.
  • TAMUQ’s online application for cross-registration will open on Sunday, November 23, 2025, for Education City students.
  • The deadline for submitting cross-registration applications is Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
  • To apply for cross-registration, you must:
  • Note that US federal law requires TAMUQ, as an engineering school, to comply with export control policies related to information and technology. Therefore, students from certain countries may be required to submit additional documentation before being permitted to register for TAMUQ courses.
  • Any questions about cross-registration should be directed to records@qatar.tamu.edu.

 

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY IN QATAR

  • VCUQ Spring 2026 Course Schedule
  • Cross-Registration Forms are accepted starting Monday, November 24, 2025 until Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
  • A Math Placement Test is required for registration in MATH or STAT courses (other than MATH 001). The test is usually held only for the Fall semester, generally in early August.
  • An Arabic Placement Test is required for registration in ARBC courses. The test is usually held only for the Fall semester, generally in early August.
  • Registration for Cross Registration will commence as follows.
    • Registration for “Regular” Cross Registration will commence on Thursday, December 4, 2025:
      • Completed Cross Registration forms - including requisite approval signatures, must be submitted to the VCUarts Qatar’s Department of Enrollment & Registration Services by email to Sylvia D’Souza, Senior Specialist, at sdsouza@vcu.edu.
      • Cross Registration forms, which are not completed in full, missing requisite signatures, or missing the passport copy, will not be accepted or processed.
      • Spring 2026 classes start on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
      • Course instruction mode is expected to be in-person/in-classroom unless otherwise noted on the Course Schedule.
      • Registration for courses is conditional on the availability of seats. 
      • Students who can be cross-registered in their preferred courses at VCUarts Qatar will be provided with a VCU-ID number as well as a VCU email address. Students must activate their VCU email. The VCU email is used for all official communications by the university, including by instructors. 
      • VCUarts Qatar’s Department of Enrollment & Registration Services will notify students as to whether or not a student has been granted a seat in cross-registration status in the course(s) of interest.
      • Note that VCUarts Qatar complies with FERPA (US federal law) and the Virginia Code (Virginia state law) as it regards students' right to privacy of their educational records and contact information.
      • Registration For Film Design Minor with VCUQ:
        • Completed Cross Registration forms are submitted administratively to VCU Qatar by NUQ Student Records office. 
        • Please see your adviser for the deadlines and related details.

WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE - QATAR

  • WCM-Q’s Spring 2026 Course Schedule is available here.
  • Forms must be submitted to the office of the Registrar at registrar@qatar-med.cornell.eduby 3:00 pm, Thursday, December 17, 2025.
  • If you are interested in cross-registering at WCMQ, please contact Dr. James Roach, who will be happy to answer any questions regarding scheduling.
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