How to Apply
Determining where to spend the next few years of your life is no easy task. Now that you have added Northeastern to your college list, we’re here to help make the next step of applying easier. Below are the necessary steps to ensure that your application is ready for review and in the right hands. We’re excited you’ve chosen Northeastern. This is higher education not just for a career, but for your life.
Application Steps
Follow these simple steps to ensure that your application is received and reviewed on time.
1
Create your application
Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver*
*Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.
2
Choose your application type and major
Select if you would like to apply through a Signature Program, including Boston, Oakland, London Scholars, New York City Scholars, and The N.U.in Program or through a Campus Exclusive Offering at one of Northeastern's undergraduate campuses.
3
Submit all required materials
After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. Use your Application Status Check to confirm that all required materials have been received and to view updates about your application. While your application may be submitted, we cannot begin reviewing it until all required materials have been received. Northeastern University is test-optional, and standardized test scores are not required to complete an application for admission.