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First-Year Applicants

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.

Application

Completed Common Application or Coalition Application
Non-refundable application fee of $75

School counselor and teacher recommendations

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 [email protected] .

Coursework and Grades Form

All first-year applicants will be required to self-report their coursework and grades through the Coursework and Grades Form , which will be made available in Northeastern's Application Status Check. All applicants will receive a communication regarding next steps once the form is available to them, and will have at least two weeks to complete it. Deadlines are provided in student's Application Status Check.

What is the Coursework and Grades Form?

A simple, Northeastern-managed tool that permits students to report their coursework and grades directly to the university. Completing the form will take you less than one hour once you’ve collected copies of your academic records. Please note that we will still require an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent directly to the university by your school(s). We will continue to be flexible with the arrival of school-provided documents to alleviate the burden on the counseling community.

A few things to remember :

The form will automatically include the schools you indicated on your application. If you are missing a school, please contact us.
You are required to report all your High School classes and grades.
If you have attended more than one high school, please know that you are required to report your classes for every school.
If you have taken classes at a college or university, you are not required to report them at this time unless they are listed along with your other classes on your high school transcript.
You may enter, update, and delete courses as you complete the form. All changes are auto-saved. All self-reported courses will be considered final upon form submission.
The requirement will be considered incomplete until you have clicked “Submit” on the Coursework and Grades form.
All applicants are required to submit an official transcript during the application process; students who choose to attend Northeastern will also be required to submit a final official transcript for verification before enrollment.
We strongly recommend having a copy of your transcript(s) on hand when reporting your grades; please enter them exactly as they appear.

If you attempt to self-report your courses and run into an issue, we encourage you to explore our FAQ document before contacting us directly at [email protected] . Please include your Northeastern NUID and the phrase “ Course Reporting Question ” in the subject line.

Transcripts

Your high school should submit the Mid-Year Report if you were deferred to Regular Decision.
You will need to provide an official translation for any transcripts which are not provided in English.
If you are applying from a high school with non-traditional grading policies or narrative evaluations instead of traditional grades, you are required to submit your narrative reports in order for your application to be complete.
If you have been out of high school for more than one year, you are still required to submit your most recent transcript.
If you earned your GED, you must submit an official GED score report, along with your high school transcript through the final year you completed.

Optional Standardized Testing

Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.

All complete applications will be fully considered for admission to Northeastern for all enrollment opportunities, invitation to the John Martinson Honors Program, and any merit scholarships
If you choose to apply without standardized testing, you will not be penalized or disadvantaged.
If you choose to submit standardized testing, you may submit the SAT(CEEB Code 3667), ACT (College Code 1880), or both. Northeastern super-scores and will only consider your best score between the two types of tests.
All applicants from U.S. and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not.
Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check . For additional information, continue reading or visit the International Applicants page for our English Language Proficiency policy.
For additional information, visit our testing policy tab on the Required Materials page or review our test-optional FAQ .

English Proficiency

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:

You are a native English speaker.
C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
Duolingo English Test (DET)
IELTS Academic
PTE Academic
TOEFL Internet-based Test (Northeastern will accept either the in-person iBT completed in a test center, or the online iBT Home Edition. Northeastern’s TOEFL Code is 3667.)
You are a non-native English speaker, and immediately before enrolling at Northeastern, you will complete 4 consecutive, full-time academic years in high schools and universities where native English was the primary instructional language for all courses except foreign language acquisition courses. All waiver requests must be submitted through your Application Status Check . For additional information and to determine whether you are eligible for a waiver, please see the International Students page for more information on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

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.

Additional Required Materials

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.

Declaration and Certification of Finances

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.

Non-traditional grading policies

Students who attend schools where narrative evaluations are used instead of traditional letter grades are required to submit the narratives to complete their applications.

Home-schooled applicants

See requirements for homeschooled applicants on our Required Materials page

Enrollment Checklist

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.

What to expect, and when

Here’s what admitted students can expect, and when.

Offer of Financial Assistance: Available At Time Of Admission Decision
New Student Orientation Information: In April, After Deposit Is Received
Health Report Form: In April
Information On Financial Planning, Billing, And Loans: May–July
Housing Assignment: Beginning In Mid-June
Information About the Mandatory Office of Global Services Sessions Scheduled For International Students With F-1 Visa: Beginning In Mid-June
Move-In Instructions and Campus Information:   Beginning In Mid-August
First Billing Statement: Four To Six Weeks Before Start of Term
Health Insurance and Waiver Information: Four To Six weeks before Start Of Term, along with First Billing Statement
Student Employment Registration Information: During Orientation

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Visiting Northeastern: An Insider's Guide

Visiting a college campus is about so much more than the hour long student-led tours. It’s important to be able to envision yourself actually living wherever you may attend. For Northeastern , that means living right in the heart of Boston. Being an urban campus, there's a lot to see when visiting that you may not think to add to your itinerary. Northeastern is unique in the sense that it has a distinct campus feel while still being in a true urban setting. And so, students often create an extended campus for themselves throughout the surrounding city. Below you’ll find a list of spot frequented by Northeastern students that you may won't want to miss when visiting campus.

To start, grabbing something from Tatte is a must. From coffee and pastries to breakfast served all day, you’ll be sure to have a nice treat here. Located right on Huntington Ave in the center of campus, this café is busy 24/7. This stop also gives you an inside look at students hanging out or doing work. You’ll only find Tatte in Massachusetts and Metro DC, so be sure not to miss it!

2. Wollaston’s

Right next door to Tatte you’ll find Wollaston ’s, our local campus grocery store. Conveniently located right by a majority of the Freshman dorms, it's a super convenient stop– especially if it's raining or snowing–which could be often in Boston! While not a full-size grocery, they have all of the basics you could need as far as food, school supplies, household items and health and beauty. They also have a really good deli which students frequent for lunch. And the best part, they accept NEU dining dollars!

3. Huntington Ave

Be sure to walk down Huntington Ave towards Massachusetts Ave, which is the main road Northeastern ’s campus is on. This is definitely a great street to check out and takes you straight to the shops and restaurants in the Prudential Center, as well as many local hotels, stores and restaurants, most of which accept dining dollars as well.

4. Christian Science Plaza

If you keep walking in that direction, you’ll come across the beautiful building of the Christian Science Plaza and a big reflecting pool. This is such an unexpected scene on a main city street and is so peaceful. There are always people walking their dogs or hanging out around the water. This path is where I personally walk most frequently, as it takes you right outside the Prudential Center.

5. The Prudential Center

Home away from home! One of my very regular destinations near campus. In the Prudential Center , you’ll find great shopping and even more restaurants. Some of my favorite shopping spots are Aritzia , Oak + Fort , and the newly opening Alo. There is also an Apple store in case you need any new technology or the genius bar. There is a variety of dining - from faster food and coffee shops to sit-down restaurants. My go-tos are Pressed Cafe or Sweetgreen for lunch, or Eataly for delicious pizza, pasta and any Italian grocery item you can imagine. Being only a 10 minute walk from campus, The Prudential becomes a common hangout spot both during the week and on the weekends.

6. Newbury Street

The infamous Newbury Street is also a must see for your visit. From shops to restaurants and cafes, Newbury Street is a go to spot for Northeastern students, especially on the weekends, however I especially love to shop here when my parents are visiting. You won’t find mass department stores, but smaller shops, local boutiques mixed with stores like Lululemon, Zara, Brandy Melville… and for clothes to match the weather - North Face and Patagonia also are located here. One Sunday each month the streets are closed to all cars so the whole road is taken over by people. There’s always lots of people out and it’s a super fun way to spend the day.

7. Fenway Park

If time permits, I highly recommend going to a Red Sox game if they’re in season or doing a tour of the iconic Fenway Park . Students frequent the games with $9 student pricing and the field is walking distance from campus as well. A fun fact about Fenway is that graduation is actually held there for Northeastern Students!

7. Hockey Game

Another sporting recommendation - catch a Northeastern hockey game if you can! If you love football, you will have to try a hockey game - super fast paced and lots of action. You’ll get to see our student section, The Doghouse, in action too.

I hope this guide provides some insight to maximize your time spent visiting Northeastern and helps you better envision yourself as a student there!

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Delaney is a first-year student at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts where she is majoring in Business Administration with her concentration still to be determined. She is originally from Phoenix, Arizona but spent some time as a child living overseas in both Shanghai, China and Taipei, Taiwan. Delaney is super excited to explore all the opportunities available to her at Northeastern and is eager to help other students navigate college admissions in general.

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Campus Tours

On campus? Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Below is a collection of audio tours recorded just for you from our Husky Ambassadors. Choose a tour guide and follow along as they walk you through campus, point out important buildings, and tell you about their Northeastern experience.

If you haven’t already, be sure to stop by the Visitor’s Center to pick up a self-guided tour packet and our Husky Handbook. You can also chat with one of our on-site admissions counselors to learn more about Northeastern.

Can’t make it to campus? No worries! You can follow along virtually with our interactive visit experience .

Below you can find a link to our newly updated self-guided walking tour audio, including a Spanish tour!

Tour with Teresa here !

Teresa is a third-year Mechanical Engineering major with a Biology minor, originally from New Jersey. She has completed one co-op, working as a mechanical design engineer at a small product development and consulting company outside of Boston. Outside of classes, Teresa is a member of No Limits Dance Club and the Society of Women Engineers.

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