Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis, however, we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term. If you are an international student, please consult the international admissions deadlines.
Graduate Domestic Deadlines (US Campuses)
| TERM | START OF CLASSES | DEADLINE FOR ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS | ENROLLMENT DEADLINE |
| Spring 2024 | April 8, 2024 | March 4, 2024 | March 18, 2024 |
| Second Half Spring 2024 | May 20, 2024 | ||
| Summer 2024 | July 8, 2024 | June 3, 2024 | June 17, 2024 |
| Second Half Summer 2024 | August 5, 2024 | ||
| Fall 2024 | September 16, 2024 | August 12, 2024 | August 26, 2024 |
| Second Half Fall 2024 | October 28, 2024 | ||
| Winter 2025 | January 6, 2025 | November 25, 2024 | December 9, 2024 |
| Second Half Winter 2025 | February 17, 2025 |
International students requiring F1 student visas should consult the following website for their specific deadlines: https://cps.northeastern.edu/admissions-aid/international-admissions/applications/international-application-timeline/.
Canadian Campus Deadlines (Domestic)
| TERM | START OF CLASSES | DEADLINES FOR ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS |
| Fall 2024 (Toronto) | 9/16/24 | 8/19/24 |
| Fall 2024 (Vancouver) | 9/16/24 | 8/19/24 |
| Winter 2025 (Toronto) | 1/6/2025 | 11/4/2024 |
| Winter 2025 (Vancouver) | 1/6/2025 | 11/4/2024 |
International students requiring study permits should consult the following website for their specific deadlines: https://cps.northeastern.edu/admissions-aid/international-admissions/applications/international-application-timeline/.
Doctoral Applicants (US Campuses)
| PROGRAM | DEADLINE |
| Doctor of Education | Summer 2024: Priority Deadline: 6/7/2024 Final Deadline: 7/1/2024 Start Date: 7/8/2024 Fall 2024: Priority Deadline: 8/12/2024 Final Deadline: 8/19/2024 Start Date: 9/16/2024 Winter 2025: Priority Deadline: 12/2/2024 Final Deadline: 12/16/2024 Start Date: 1/6/2025 |
| Doctorate in Law & Policy | Summer 2024: Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 5/20/2024 Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 6/10/2024 Start Date: 7/8/2024 Fall 2024: Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 8/12/2024 Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 8/26/2024 Start Date: 9/16/2024 Winter 2025: Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 11/25/2024 Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 12/9/2024 Start Date: 1/6/2025 |