Applicants for admission will receive their admission decision by the deadlines below. Students applying as a freshmen for the fall semester may receive one of four admission decisions: admitted for the fall semester, admitted for the spring semester, waitlisted or denied. Northeastern enrolls more than 500 new students in the Spring semester (which begins in January). Spring admitted students may choose from a variety of options for the fall, including working, volunteering, attending classes at another institution or participating in NUin, a study abroad program.

Fall Admission (September )

Freshman

November 1
Early Action deadline for freshman;decision released online by December 31
January 15
Regular Decision deadline for freshman; decision released online by April 1

Transfer
May 1
Please note the following majors do not accept transfer applications:

• Health Sciences
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy

Spring Admission (January)

October 15
Deadline for international freshmen and transfer students for Spring.

November 1
Deadline for freshman and transfer students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.