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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. 
  2. Submit a copy of your passport with the registration form. Forms will not be accepted unless completed accurately and include the passport copy.

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.

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

Summer 2025 course schedule is available at:

  • https://enr-apps.as.cmu.edu/open/SOC/SOCServlet/search (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 Summer 2025 until Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
  • CMUQ will start its Summer term on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
  • Summer offerings include Information Systems Courses, History, Mathematics, etc. 

Fall 2025 course schedule is available at:

  • https://enr-apps.as.cmu.edu/open/SOC/SOCServlet/search(Teaching Location: Doha, Qatar).
  • Students must email the completed cross registration application form with a copy of the passport to qatareducationform@andrew.cmu.edu
  • CMUQ will start accepting cross-registration forms for Fall 2025 from Sunday, April 27, 2025, until Thursday, July 31, 2025.
  • CMUQ will start its Fall 2025 term on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE IN QATAR

  • Click here for the Summer 2025 Course schedule.
  • Students wishing to take an ARABxxx in summer MUST have been registered for the previous level language course in the preceding Spring 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 has begun receiving the cross-registration forms for Summer 2025 via email to the Associate Registrar at GU-Q. 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.CMUQ to GUQ.Summer25)
  • 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 Summer 2025 will be 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
  • Classes start on Sunday, May 18, 2025.  
  • 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 Library. This must be returned by the end of the semester, in order for your transcript to be issued. Students must complete the clearance form that can be found here.
  • Click here for the Fall 2025 Course schedule.
  • Students wishing to take an ARABxxx or FRENxxx course in Fall 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 before the closing date for applications.
  • GUQ will begin receiving the cross-registration forms for Fall 2025 via email to the Associate Registrar at GU-Q on Sunday, May 12, 2025. The forms should be completed with a clear, legible copy of the passport and sent with the attachment 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; CMUQ to GUQ; Fall25)
  • 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 Fall 2025 will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
  • Classes start on Sunday, August 24, 2025.  
  • Registration depends on available seats in the required course (including language courses but excluding joint programs).
  • Students will be given a GUQ student ID card for access to the building and Library. This must be returned by the end of the semester, in order for your transcript to be issued. Students must complete the clearance form that can be found here.

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY IN QATAR

  • There are no classes open to Cross Registration during Summer 2025.
  • VCUQ Fall 2025 Course Schedule
    • 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.
    • For “Regular” Cross Registration:
      • 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 that are not completed in full, missing requisite signatures, or missing the passport copy will not be accepted or processed.
      • Cross-Registration Forms are accepted starting Sunday, June 29, 2025, until Wednesday, July 30, 3:00 pm.
      • Registration for Cross Registration will commence on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
      • Registration for courses is conditional on the availability of seats. 
      • Fall 2025 classes start on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
      • Course instruction mode is expected to be in-person/in-classroom unless otherwise noted on the Course Schedule.
      • 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.
      • For “Special” Cross Registration (Film and Design Minor)
        • Completed Cross Registration forms are submitted to VCUarts Qatar by NU-Q Student Records. Please check with your Academic Adviser for more information..

WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE - QATAR

  • There are no classes open to Cross Registration during Summer 2025.
  • WCM-Q’s Fall 2025 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, July 31, 2025.
  • If you are interested in cross-registering at WCMQ, please contact Dr. James Roach at jar2038@qatar-med.cornell.edu. .
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