FILE A REPORT WITH OUEC (open in new window)

Global Campus Resources

Visit the GEO Webpage Here

International Support

In an emergency, contact local authorities for assistance. If you’re unsure of your local emergency number, check the 911 abroad list for local ambulance, fire, and police by country. Please note, the information in this list is subject to change at any time, so confirm emergency contact information with local government websites.

Government Resources

While traveling internationally, the resources, level of medical care, customs/attitudes, and laws related towards discrimination and sexual violence vary greatly. Prior to traveling, it is important to understand the resources available to you; however, if you find yourself in need of assistance and do not know if it is safe to report or seek assistance via local emergency services, reach out to the resources below for further guidance and assistance.

Please note that while on university travel, all Northeastern community members can contact the 24/7 Travel Assistance hotline sponsored by Northeastern’s Global Safety and Support Network at +1-857-214-5332 to receive medical or security assistance and guidance.

U.S. Citizens
  • You can search for the location and contact information of your embassy/consulate on the USembassy.gov website which lists out Embassies, Consulates, Diplomatic Missions, and Offices Providing Consular Services. Embassies/consulates have emergency contact information and have American Citizen Services offices that can provide guidance to U.S. citizens abroad in a crisis.
  • You can also call the International Assistance Hotline at 888-407-4747 from within Canada and the U.S. or +1-202-501-4444 if you are overseas.
  • Visit the U.S. Department of State website for further information.
Canadian Citizens
U.K. Citizens
Citizens of other Nationalities
  • Before traveling, ensure that you have the contact information for your country of citizenship/s embassy/consulates. Review their webpage to understand what assistance they may be able to provide in the event of an emergency.
  • If you require assistance locating this information, contact the NU Global Safety Office at mytravelplans@northeastern.edu

University Resources

Boston Based Resources

All Northeastern University offices are available to Northeastern students, no matter where in the world you are!

Check out our Resources page to find out more about how these offices can support you.

Disability-Related Accommodations

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is dedicated to partnering with the diverse population of students, staff, and faculty who we serve at Northeastern and in the surrounding community.

To contact the DRC, email DRC@northeastern.edu or call 617-373-2675.

If you are an incoming student or a current student that is not registered at the DRC, visit the Incoming and Unregistered Students page. This will give you access to the student disclosure form and your DRC portal.

If you are already registered with the DRC, visit the Registered Students page for access to accommodation guidelines and supports as well as your DRC portal.

Religious Accommodations

The Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service (CSDS) explains the university policies on Accommodations for Religious Observance. This includes notes on support for religious groups and programming, the purpose of religious activity on campus, accommodation guidelines, and more. For more information or questions, you can contact CSDS at 617-373-2728 or fill out the CSDS online form.

For more location specific information, find your program below:

Global First-Year Programs

N.U.in

The N.U.in program is an international first-year program where students spend their first semester of college abroad. While abroad, you will have support in person from Northeastern on-site staff and host institution staff as well as virtual support from Boston based Northeastern offices. If you find yourself needing to talk to someone about discrimination or sexual violence, you have options.

If you wish to report directly to OUEC, you can file a Reporting Form (open in new window)here. If you’re not ready to report yet, you can visit our Reporting Options page to learn more about your options. Our Support for Students page can also give you options to connect virtually with confidential resources.

Click on your N.U.in campus below to learn more about resources your host institution and city can offer.

N.U.in Czech Republic – University of New York in Prague

On Campus Supports

Community Supports

  • Emergency Number: 112
  • proFem: non-government, non-profit organization helping victims of domestic and sexual violence. There is a center located in Prague at Břevnovská 1692/6, Prague 6 that is open from 9am-3pm Mon-Fri by appointment. Call +420 608-222-277 or email poradna@profem.cz to schedule.
  • University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady
  • Motol University Hospital
N.U.in France – The American University of Paris

On Campus Supports

Community Supports

N.U.in Germany – CIEE Berlin

Community Supports

N.U.in Greece – American College of Thessaloniki

On Campus Supports

Community Supports

N.U.in Ireland – University College Dublin

On Campus Supports

Community Supports

N.U.in Italy – John Cabot University

On Campus Supports

  • JCU Health Services is available to help arrange medical care appointments with English-speaking doctors and specialists. If you want evidence collected, it is important to share that information with the medical specialists so that the correct procedures are followed.
  • JCU Counseling Services

Community Supports

  • Emergency Number: 112

A Note on Hospitals:

  • Victims of sexual assault are immediately assessed by a nurse and given a ‘triage code’, most commonly ‘yellow.’ The expected waiting time to be seen by a doctor for a yellow-coded patient is 10-20 minutes. Be sure to alert the hospital staff of your reason for seeking medical attention so that you can be given care as soon as possible.
  • It is important to note that within the country of Italy, you may be barred from having forensic evidence collected if you are choosing not to report the crime. You will still receive medical assistance.
N.U.in Northern Ireland – Queens University Belfast

On Campus Supports

Community Supports

N.U.in Portugal – CIEE Lisbon

Community Supports

N.U.in Scotland – University of Glasgow

On Campus Supports

Community Supports

N.U.in Spain – Saint Louis University – Madrid

On Campus Supports

Community Supports

  • Emergency Number: 112

Police Offices for Investigating Sexual Assault Cases

  • Unidad de la Familia y Mujer (UFAM) — Phone: +34 91 322 35 5
  • Federación de Asociaciones de Asistencia a Víctimas de Violencia Sexual y de Genero (FAMUVI) — Phone: +34 636 858 923
  • Centro de Crisis Contra la Violencia Sexual Pilar Estébanez (Women only) — Phone: +34 900 869 947

A Note on Hospitals:

Only public hospitals will collect forensic samples regardless of your choice to report the incident or not. Find a list of local public hospitals below. If you change your mind later on, the collected samples can be used. Private hospitals can collect evidence if a police report is filed.

  • H.U. 12 de Octubre (Urgencias de Maternidad) – Avda. de Córdoba s/n. Metro: Hospital 12 de octubre.
  • H. Centro de la Defensa Gómez Ulla – Glorieta Ejército, 1. Metro: Carabanchel
  • H.U. Clínico San Carlos – Calle Profesor Martín Lagos s/n. Metro: Islas Filipinas
  • H. Fundación Jiménez Díaz – Avda. de los Reyes Católicos, 2. Metro: Islas Filipinas
  • H.G.U. Gregorio Marañón (Urgencias de Maternidad) – Calle O’Donnell, 48. Metro: O´Donnell
  • H.U. Infanta Leonor – Avda. Gran Vía del Este, 80. Metro: Santa Eugenia
  • H.U. La Paz (Urgencias de Maternidad) – Paseo de la Castellana, 261. Metro: Begoña
  • H.U. Ramón y Cajal – Calle San Modesto s/n. Train station: Ramón y Cajal
Global Scholars

Global Scholars is a global first-year program that spans the duration of your first year of college. You will spend your first two semesters on different Northeastern campuses. You will either be placed in Oakland, California, London, England, or Boston, Massachusetts. For additional campus specific resources, visit our Oakland Campus, London Campus, and Boston Campus pages.

London Scholars

London Scholars is a global first-year program where you spend your first two semesters in London. While abroad, you will have support in person from London site staff as well as virtual support from Boston based Northeastern offices. If you find yourself needing to talk to someone about discrimination or sexual violence, you have options.

Visit the London Campus page to learn more about your options for support.

Abroad Programs

Study Abroad

Study Abroad is an opportunity to spend a semester or more abroad earning Northeastern credit.

If you find yourself needing to talk to someone about discrimination or sexual violence while you are abroad, know that you have options. Each Northeastern study abroad partner has different support systems in place. Reach out to your local institution for additional information about institution-specific resources. Your study abroad advisor may also be able to assist you in identifying support that your host institution offers.

OUEC can also help you in identifying local support resources. You can share information about your experience on the OUEC online form(open in new window). If you’re not ready to report yet, you can visit our Reporting Options page to learn more about your options. Our Support for Students page can also give you options to connect virtually with Northeastern-based confidential resources.

Dialogue of Civilizations

Dialogue of Civilizations are faulty-led summer abroad programs. If you are looking for support while abroad, talk to your faculty leader or program assistants to learn about local support.

OUEC can also help you in identifying local support resources. You can share information about your experience on the OUEC online form(open in new window). If you’re not ready to report yet, you can visit our Reporting Options page to learn more about your options. Our Support for Students page can also give you options to connect virtually with Northeastern-based confidential resources.