We’re excited to have you join the Northeastern community. If you’re looking to apply, you can see all the information you’ll need to provide. If you’ve been accepted, you can see your next steps and requirements.
We require one teacher recommendation and one school counselor recommendation. If someone else has written on your behalf and offers a different viewpoint, you may submit 1-2 additional recommendations if you would like, but please know that due to the number of applications we receive we may not be able to consider all of them as part of our evaluation. Please ask your recommender to send their letter as a PDF to admissions@northeastern.edu.
All first-year applicants will be required to self-report their coursework and grades. The platform to submit will be available this fall. All applicants will receive an updated communication on next steps.
Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.
All first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern. You can complete the requirement in the following ways:
Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.
Students applying to the College of Arts, Media and Design can submit a portfolio under their Application Status Check after applying to Northeastern. Applicants are encouraged to complete all forms, including Academic Profile, Media Uploads, and Personal Statement (500-word limit). Please only submit one portfolio. Additional submissions will not be reviewed. Click here for more information and deadlines.
Non-U.S. citizen applicants are required to submit the Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF) form for their application to be considered complete. The Certification of Finances is designed to assist colleges and universities in obtaining complete and accurate information about the funds available to international applicants. As Northeastern is unable to offer state or federally-funded financial support to international applicants, the process of verifying the financial resources of students is essential.
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) recipients should provide their official GED score reports and their most complete high school transcript.
Students who attend schools where narrative evaluations are used instead of traditional letter grades are required to submit the narratives to complete their applications.
See requirements for homeschooled applicants on our Required Materials page
Please view your Application Status Check to view your enrollment checklist and next steps/important dates to note in order to enroll at Northeastern.
You will receive a number of communications in the coming months, including information on financial planning, registering for spring admitted student events, registering for New Student Orientation, housing and roommate assignments, and moving in, among other items. Please be sure to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if your email address changes. In addition, make sure to check your Application Status Check for the most up-to-date information.
Here’s what admitted students can expect, and when.
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