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Freshman Requirements and Deadlines
Transfer Requirements and Deadlines
* Applicants to the visual arts and music technology programs must submit a completed application and portfolio by February 1. * This applies to students applying to the graphic design, photography, animation, art, and music technology concentrations. * Consideration for most merit scholarships is not dependent on submitting the FAFSA or CSS PROFILE. * Transfer applicants only need to submit SAT I or ACT results if they have completed fewer than twenty-seven semester hours of college-level course work. Application Instructions Northeastern University offers an education that combines academic excellence with real-world work experiences. Set in a lively urban campus noted for its beauty and a vibrant city noted for its culture, Northeastern takes higher learning to a richer level. We are delighted that you are considering Northeastern University. Admission to Northeastern is selective and competitive. Each year, we receive more than 16,000 applications for 2,800 places in the freshman class. In building a diverse and talented incoming class, the Admissions Committee seeks to enroll students who have been successful academically and who have been involved in high-school activities and their communities. Students who have earned strong grades in a rigorous college preparatory program, are innovative, and possess leadership abilities are most successful in our admission process. We encourage you to visit our campus and meet the people who are at the core of this University. We look forward to your joining our academic community. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if you have any questions about the application process. Admission decision process Interested freshman and transfer applicants may apply for entrance to either the fall or spring term. Please note that there is limited space for spring entrance. Deadlines We strongly encourage prospective freshmen to submit their completed applications as early as possible because many of the most popular programs are competitive and fill quickly. Although February 15 is our general deadline, it is in your interest to apply well before this deadline for best consideration for admission to your first- or second-choice major. Students who would like to be considered for merit scholarships and for admission to the Honors Program should submit a completed application by January 1. Those applying to the visual arts and music technology programs should submit their completed applications and portfolios no later than February 1. For priority consideration, transfer students should submit a completed application by May 1. Due to the competitive nature of the applicant pool, it is in the transfer applicant's best interest to apply well before this deadline. Decisions The Admissions Committee reviews, evaluates, and releases decisions on a modified rolling admission basis. The freshman review process begins in December and our first admission decisions may be released as early as January. The committee will continue to evaluate and release decisions on an ongoing basis. Please note that some admission decisions may take longer if the committee requests additional information such as mid-year grades. All final decisions will be mailed no later than April 1 to students who submit their completed applications by February 15. Transfer students may expect an admission decision within four to six weeks after submitting their complete applications. Required materials The committee will evaluate your candidacy for admission only when it has received a complete application package. Please ensure that your name and Social Security number are on every piece of your application package. Freshman applicants In addition to the application for admission, prospective freshmen must submit ...
In addition to the application for admission, prospective transfer students must submit ...
Requirements for applicants whose primary language is not English Freshman applicants and transfer students whose primary language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Advanced Placement International English Language Proficiency Test (APIEL), or the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Freshman applicants whose primary language is not English must also submit test results from either the SAT I or the ACT. It is your responsibility to ensure that your test scores are either submitted directly to Northeastern by the testing service or are included on your official high-school transcript. In certain cases, students whose primary language is not English may be exempt from the above testing requirements. The following are the conditions under which such students do not need to submit English proficiency test results:
International applicants Please call the undergraduate admissions office at 617.373.2200 to request an international application package. Early admission Students interested in accelerating their education may enroll at Northeastern, where they may simultaneously complete the credits for their final year of high school and first year of college. Endorsements by the student's guidance counselor and parents are required for early admission. The applicant must also provide a two-hundred-word personal statement outlining his or her educational and/or career aspirations. Note: If you are in an accelerated program and will graduate from high school in three years, you are considered a candidate for regular admission, not early admission. Advanced credit You may enter the University with advanced credit on the basis of your test scores on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or on successful completion of accredited college-level courses that you took before you enrolled at Northeastern. Portfolio requirements Admission to the visual arts (including art, animation, photography, and graphic design) and music technology programs requires a portfolio review by a committee of faculty. The portfolio may include work in a variety of media; no particular subject matter or style is required. Rather, you should select work that best shows your personal style, skills, creativity, and commitment to innovation. Visual arts portfolio
Campus visit programs To learn more about Northeastern, prospective students may visit the University for an informational interview, information session, or campus tour. Each of these programs begins at the Visitor Center in the Behrakis building at 30 Leon Street (the Visitor Center is at 150 Richards Hall until mid-September 2002). To schedule a campus visit, call 617.373.2211. With advance notice, interpreter services are available. Please go to www.neu.edu/admission/tourint.html for more information about campus visits. A map and directions are available at www.admissions.neu.edu/maps.html. General information questions and all mailings should be directed to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions 150 Richards Hall Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 617.373.2200 (voice) 617.373.8780 (fax) 617.373.3100 (TTY, for the hearing impaired) admissions@neu.edu (e-mail) www.Northeastern.edu (Web site) AOL Keyword: Northeastern University College, Major, And Program Options Applicants to Northeastern University apply to one of our six undergraduate colleges or the School of Engineering Technology. You should select a major when you apply (see questions 13a and 13c). Although an “undecided” or “open option” category has been made available in most colleges, it is preferable that you select a major that reflects your current academic interests and aspirations. Length of program We expect that most students will follow the five-year model to maximize Northeastern's co-op opportunities. However, four-year options are available in most of our programs. The four-year program with co-op may require you to enter Northeastern with advanced placement or college credit and/or a more demanding course load. We may examine your academic record to determine your readiness for the four-year option. You are not required to make a decision on the four-year option upon entry, but are requested to indicate your preference on your application for admission.
Selecting a major On your application for admission, please check the circle that corresponds with one of the colleges or schools, then write in the major code and title, and check the length of program you would prefer. Note: Because admission to some programs is more selective than others, you are asked to identify both a first- and second-choice major or concentration. For best consideration, you are strongly encouraged to select a second-choice major. Note: Concentrations appear in italics in the list below. College of Arts and Sciences Note: Students in Education (preparation for early childhood, elementary, and secondary school teaching certification) must select a primary major in the College of Arts and Sciences. 325 African-American Studies, including Cultural Studies, Historical Studies, and Social/Behavioral Studies 353 American Sign Language—English Interpreting 650 Animation (Visual Arts) (portfolio required) 320 Anthropology 315 Applied Physics 395 Architecture 327 Art (Visual Arts) (portfolio required) 303 Behavioral Neuroscience 302 Biochemistry 318 Biology, including Marine Biology 386 Biomedical Physics 312 Chemistry 348 Communication Studies, including Organizational Communication, Radio and Television, and Speech and Rhetoric 339 Economics 330 English 306 Environmental Geology 387 Environmental Studies 316 Geology 388 Graphic Design (Visual Arts) (portfolio required) 323 History 393 Human Services 368 International Affairs 338 Journalism 392 Linguistics 310 Mathematics 331 Modern Languages, including Spanish and French N/A Multimedia Studies, including Animation, Graphic Design, Photography, and Music Technology (You must apply for admission to this program during your sophomore year at Northeastern; interested entering freshmen should apply to a Visual Arts concentration or Music Technology.) 328 Music 652 Music Industry (Music) 653 Music Literature (Music) 654 Music Literature and Performance (Music) 655 Music Technology (Music) (portfolio required) 326 Philosophy 656 Photography (Visual Arts) (portfolio required) 311 Physics 322 Political Science, including International Relations and Comparative Politics, Law and Legal Issues, and Public Administration 319 Psychology 321 Sociology 369 Theatre, including Performance, Production, and Theatre Generalist 390 Ujima Scholars (Freshman-year academic program sponsored by the John D. O'Bryant African-American Institute) 300 Undecided (This is available for freshmen not yet certain about their choice of major. Advisers help freshmen select courses and plan an academic program. Freshmen who may be interested in business, computer science, engineering, or the health sciences should choose the Undecided/Open Option tracks in those colleges.) Bouvé College of Health Sciences 667 Athletic Training 715 Cardiopulmonary and Exercise Sciences, including Respiratory Therapy and Exercise Physiology 730 Medical Laboratory Science 800 Nursing (Freshman) 847 Nursing (Transfer) 707 Open Option (This is available for freshmen who are interested in the health professions but have not yet decided on a specific major. Following freshman year, you may select from Athletic Training, Cardiopulmonary and Exercise Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, or Toxicology.) 700 Pharmacy 634 Physical Therapy 765 Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 760 Toxicology College of Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (CBA/BSBA) 410 Accounting 470 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 440 Finance and Insurance 420 Human Resources Management 450 Management 499 Management Information Systems 430 Marketing 480 Supply Chain Management 490 Undecided Bachelor of Science in International Business (CBA/BSIB) The Bachelor of Science in International Business requires a term of study abroad, conducted in the host country's language. Please indicate your program preference. 422 International Business–France 429 International Business–Germany 451 International Business–Ireland 540 International Business–Italy 444 International Business–Spain College of Computer and Information Science 260 Computer Science 270 Information Science 265 Open Option College of Criminal Justice 900a Criminology and Corrections 900b Legal Studies 900c Policing and Security College of Engineering 040 Chemical Engineering 010 Civil and Environmental Engineering 032 Computer Engineering 030 Electrical Engineering 000 General/Undecided (Freshman) 050 Industrial Engineering 020 Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering Technology 080 Computer Technology 083 Electrical Engineering Technology 082 Mechanical Engineering Technology School of General Studies Freshmen may not apply directly to this program. The Admissions Committee refers appropriate applicants to this program. Financial Aid We are committed to making a Northeastern education affordable to every student. Regardless of your family income, consider applying for financial aid. Northeastern offers more than $70 million in grant and scholarship assistance, participates in all federal aid programs, and offers an array of alternative financing and payment plans designed to meet your needs. We take many factors into consideration, including financial need and academic promise, in determining our awards. It is the intent of the University to meet as much of a student's financial need as available funds will allow. Who should apply Qualifying for financial aid depends on a number of factors. The only way to know if you will be eligible for grants, federal work-study, loans, and scholarships is to apply for aid. Regardless of income and assets, many options are available to help pay educational expenses and we recom-mend that you apply. Applying for financial aid Northeastern University requires that students submit two forms in order to be considered for financial aid: the College Scholarship Service's CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To apply online, visit Northeastern's Web site or the following processors' sites: CSS PROFILE (www.collegeboard.com) FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) You may also pick up the CSS PROFILE and the FAFSA application from your high-school counselor or college financial aid office. You should indicate Northeastern University, CSS code number 3667, as a recipient of your information on the PROFILE registration form. There is a fee for processing this form. The FAFSA is required in order to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial assistance. You should indicate Northeastern University, Title IV Institution Code Number 002199, Boston, MA, in the College Release and Certification section. Freshman applicants Complete the CSS PROFILE and the FAFSA forms, and mail them to the processors by February 8 to ensure receipt before Northeastern's priority filing date of February 15. If you apply online, be sure to submit the application forms no later than February 14. We recommend that you submit your forms as early as possible after January 1. If you miss the February 15 filing date, you should still submit your forms. We continue to review applications on a rolling basis and award aid from our remaining funds. Please note, however, that the filing deadlines are not postmark dates; the forms should be received by the processors by February 15. Transfer applicants Submit your completed forms to CSS PROFILE and FAFSA by March 15 to ensure that they are received by the processors before Northeastern's transfer priority filing date of May 1. Costs to attend Northeastern Tuition and other costs depend on your pattern of matricultion. Northeastern's five-year program usually includes three terms of co-op, during which you do not pay tuition. If you choose to live in campus housing while on co-op, you will be responsible for room and board charges. Here is a breakdown of the costs for the 2002–2003 academic year:
The costs for 2003–2004 will be available in March 2003. The one-semester estimate for books and supplies is $900 and for personal expenses and transportation is $1,800. All costs are subject to change in subsequent years. Types of financial aid available Your financial award comes from federal, state, and University funds and may consist of scholarships, grants, student loans, and work-study. Most likely, your award would contain funds from one or more of the following: Northeastern University grant Northeastern University merit programs Northeastern University endowed funds Boston grant Federal Pell grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Federal Stafford loan Federal Perkins loan Federal work-study program MassGrants Flexible payment plans The Northeastern Plan allows you to pay on a semester or monthly basis. In addition, if you do not qualify for financial aid or you need to supplement your financial aid award, you and your family may pay with alternative loans. Co-op can help pay for your Northeastern education. Earnings from co-op jobs can help some students offset educational expenses. Average yearly earnings range from $6,000 to $9,000. Co-op earnings for some majors are higher than for others. ROTC For information on Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs, scholarships, and eligibility requirements, contact the ROTC office at 617.373.2372. Scholarships Scholarships reward academic excellence. Northeastern has established several competitive scholarship programs to reward and recognize outstanding academic achievement. To be considered for one or more of these prestigious awards, you must apply for undergraduate admission to Northeastern by January 1. Only fall freshman applicants may apply for these scholarships. Carl S. Ell Scholarships Award: Full tuition, campus room and board (double occupancy). Recipients who maintain normal progress toward a degree, with a minimum grade point average of 3.00, may renew the award for the full four- or five-year program. Eligibility: The top 1 percent of freshman applicants may be considered for this award. Last year, the enrolled students who received this award had an average GPA of 4.2* and the middle 50 percent scored between 1420 and 1480 on the SAT. Each year, we enroll twenty-five Ell scholars. Ralph J. Bunche Scholarships Award: Full tuition, campus room and board (double occupancy). Recipients who maintain normal progress toward a degree, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, may renew the award for the full four- or five-year program. Eligibility: The top 2 percent of freshman applicants may be considered for this award. Last year, the enrolled students who received this award had an average GPA of 3.9* and the middle 50 percent scored between 1240 and 1330 on the SAT. In awarding this scholarship, the University will consider the extent to which the applicant furthers the University's commitment to a diverse student body. Reggie Lewis Memorial Scholarships Award: Full-tuition. Recipients who maintain normal progress toward a degree, with a minimum grade point average of 3.00, may renew the award for the full four- or five-year program. Eligibility: The top 2 percent of freshman applicants may be considered for this award. Last year, the enrolled students who received this award had an average GPA of 3.8* and the middle 50 percent scored between 1220 and 1380 on the SAT. In awarding this scholarship, the University will consider the extent to which the applicant furthers the University's commitment to a diverse student body. Factors such as family income, family history of higher education, race, ethnicity, and geographic location will be incorporated into the selection process. Boston Achievement Awards Award: Full tuition. Recipients who maintain normal progress toward a degree, with a minimum grade point average of 3.00, may renew the award for the full four- or five-year program. Applicants must submit their complete application by February 15 to be considered for this award. Eligibility: Applicants for fall freshman admission who are residents of Boston and who graduated from high school in the top 25 percent of their class. * GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale and reflect our recalculated figures. Deans' Awards, Excellence and Achievement Awards Awards: $5,000 to $16,000 tuition scholarships. Recipients who maintain normal progress toward a degree, with a min-imum grade point average of 3.00, may renew these awards. Eligibility: The top 25 percent of freshman applicants may be considered for these awards. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships (transfer students only) Award: $5,000 grant. Recipients who maintain normal progress toward a degree, with a minimum grade point average of 3.00, may renew the award. Eligibility: Applicants for fall transfer admission who have earned a 3.50 grade point average in 48 quarter hours or 36 semester hours, or who have earned an AA, AS, or AAS degree. A letter of recommendation from a Phi Theta Kappa adviser is required. The application deadline for this award is April 1. For more information about financial aid, contact: Office of Student Financial Services 356 Richards Hall Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 617.373.3190 (voice) 617.373.8735 (fax) 617.373.5714 (TTY, for the hearing impaired) customerservice@neu.edu (e-mail) www.neu.edu/financial_aid (Web site) AOL Keyword: Northeastern University Tuition rates, all fees, scholarship criteria, rules and regulations, and courses and course content are subject to revision by the president and the Board of Trustees at any time. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educational institution and employer. Northeastern University is committed to assisting all members of the University community in providing for their own safety and security. Information regarding campus security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention,University police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, crime statistics for the most recent three-year period, and disciplinary procedures, is available upon request from the Northeastern University Director of Public Safety, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, or by calling 617.373.2696. Back to Application Menu |
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