ACADEMICS
Students learn best when they are both challenged and
supported. That’s why our academic programs are rigorous,
guided, and exible. Customize your journey:
northeastern.edu/admissions/areas-of-study.
Explore Your Campus
Northeastern is more than just a university—we are a community.
As a new transfer student, we encourage you to explore all of the
organizations available to you, such as the NU Transfer Student
Organization (NUTSO) and our Student Veteran Organization (SVO).
220+
14:1
130+ 67%
600+
2K+
Majors
Student-to-
faculty ratio
Combined
majors
of classes have
fewer than
20 students
Veterans at
Northeastern
International
transfer students
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At Northeastern, we believe that integrated
learning is the most powerful way to learn. This
immersive educational model fosters innovation
and lifelong learning through experiential learning
opportunities, including professional co-op,
service, research, and global experiences.
TRANSFER @ A GLANCE
Northeastern is a global, experiential research university in the heart of
Boston. Built on a tradition of engagement with the world, we prepare
students for a lifetime of personal and professional success. Our distinct
experiential learning model integrates traditional classroom learning with
real-world experiences, giving students a signicant advantage.
97%
of our graduates are employed full
time or enrolled in graduate school
within 9 months of graduation
of graduates received a job oer
from a previous co-op employer
52%
38k+
undergraduates had a global
learning experience in 2017-2018
Co-op partners worldwide
2,943
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Our admissions process is holistic—we review every application closely, looking at
academic, extracurricular, and personal achievements. We also consider what type of
student will be a good t for Northeastern, as our students are intellectually curious,
innovative, and active leaders. Transfer students have two opportunities to apply for
enrollment at Northeastern—spring 2020(January)and fall 2020(September).
TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATION PROCESS
Transfer credit evaluations are completed ater admission to Northeastern. Faculty
members from each department make evaluations based on the content of the
course and determine if an equivalent is oered at Northeastern. To prepare for your
credit review, follow these steps:
Review the Online Transfer Equivalency Database on the Admissions website
Collect syllabi for courses that do not appear on the database
Submit advanced examination scores (AP, IB, GCE, etc.) and transcript(s) from
dual-enrollment courses
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FINANCIAL AID
More than 75% of new students receive some type of nancial aid, totaling $296M
in institutional nancial aid in the 2019–2020 academic year.
To learn more about nancial aid at Northeastern, the deadlines, and the
Northeastern Promise, visit studentnance.northeastern.edu.
Transfer applications
for 2019
2,900+
Average admitted GPA
3.5
Average admitted
transfer rate
15%
CONNECT
Contact us at transferadmissions@northeastern.edu for further questions.
Visit northeastern.edu/admissions to apply.
Application deadlines
Spring 2020 October 1
Fall 2020 April 1
FAFSA/CSS Prole deadlines
Spring 2020 October 15
Fall 2020 April 15
Decisions released by
Spring 2020 December 1
Fall 2020 June 15
TRANSFER APPLICATION
CHECKLIST*
Completed transfer
Common or Coalition
Application
Ocial college
transcript(s) and Joint
Services Transcript if
applicable*
Ocial nal high school
transcript or GED score
report
College report (available
through the Common and
Coalition Applications)
Academic evaluation
completed by an advisor,
professor, or employer
English prociency exam
scores for students whose
native language is not
English*
SAT/ACT scores for
applicants who have
completed less than one
year of full-time college
coursework
Certied English
translation and evaluation
of international documents
(if applicable)*
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* For more information regarding
application requirements,
please visit northeastern.edu/
admissions.
