Northeastern University is dedicated to providing access for working professionals, adults, and non-traditional populations to high-quality educational experiences and degree programs. To this end, the College of Professional Studies is an open admissions school and takes an adult-friendly approach to admissions where experience counts. We also strive to make it easy for you to obtain information and assistance throughout the application and registration process.
Applications for admissions are accepted on a rolling basis, offering the opportunity to begin studies at the College of Professional Studies at any term during the year. However, priority application dates are two weeks prior to the start of every quarter (fall, winter, spring, and summer). Students who have application files completed and reviewed after the priority application dates will not be guaranteed full acceptance and may not be eligible for financial aid for the upcoming term.
Application Requirements-Undergraduate Study (Some undergraduate programs have additional application requirements. Please review the information below to find any additional requirements for your specific program.)
All applicants must submit the following:
1. An application for admission (online application is strongly preferred) 2. Academic Transcripts -Submit one of the following: official high school transcript, Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED), or associate degree (with conferral and date). Also submit any official transcripts from colleges or universities you have attended or are currently attending (for transfer credit evaluation)
Transcripts may be sent directly from the institution to:
Office of Admissions-Undergraduate Programs 41 BV - College of Professional Studies Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115-9959
The following undergraduate programs have additional requirements which can be viewed by clicking on the links below:
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing In addition to the general undergraduate admission requirements, applications for the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing also require:
Nursing license number
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program In addition to the general undergraduate admission requirements, applications for the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program also require:
Additional Post-Baccalaurate Pre-Medical Application, which can be downloaded here
Certificate in Paramedic Technology In addition to the general undergraduate admission requirements, applications for the Certificate in Paramedic Technology also require:
At least 6 months of full time (or 12 months of part-time) experience as an EMT-B
Two letters of recommendation (one of which is from a physician)
Copy of an EMT-B certificate
Statement of purpose: Write a 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose that identifies your educational goals and expectations from the program
Earned associate degree or equivalent credit (80 quarter hours or 60 semester hours)
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities (principals and teachers preferred)
Statement of Purpose: Write a 500- 1,000-word statement of purpose that identifies your educational goals and expectations from the program
Applicants may be invited in for an interview as part of the admissions process
Information for International Students
The College of Professional Studies is made up of students from across the United States and the world. Students residing outside the U.S. who do not have legal residency status in the U.S. are required to provide immigration documentation. Exception is made for students enrolling in online College of Professional Studies course(s) not residing in the U.S. Please contact the Admissions Office for assistance in submitting the appropriate documents. Educational documents, such as academic transcripts, from outside the U.S. will need to be submitted in English or in official English translation. If a document evaluation has been completed by an approved credentials evaluator, please submit the evaluation as part of the application. The College of Professional Studies reserves the right to require such an evaluation as part of the application review process.
Information on English Language Proficiency
TOEFL, IELTS and/or ESL test scores from Northeastern Universitys English Language Center will be required if a students native language is not English. Any requests for TOEFL reports to be sent to the College of Professional Studies should be assigned to school code 4999.
To learn more about International admissions requirements please click here.
If you have additional questions, please contact the College of Professional Studies, Office of Admissions at 877.668.7727 or cpsadmissions@neu.edu.
