Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants are students who:

• have completed at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework (after high school graduation), or
• have attempted at least one semester of full-time coursework and maintained enrollment through the add/drop period, or
• have already received a bachelor’s degree from another college or university and are choosing to apply for a second bachelor’s degree.

Programs not currently accepting transfer applications

• Bouvé College of Health Science, School of Nursing - We are not accepting applications for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, but are now offering a transfer track into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. Learn more.
• D’Amore-Mckim School of Business - Business Administration and Law (major only)
• Explore Program for undeclared students
• College of Engineering- Undeclared (major only)

Required Application Materials

The courses below outline recommended and required courses for transfer admission Northeastern University. Required and strongly recommended courses are noted as such; all other courses are recommended. Courses noted as required must be completed or in progress to be considered for admission. All other courses are recommended. You may visit our Transfer Equivalency Database to find out if the courses you have taken have been previously evaluated for transfer credit.

For those applying to one of our combined majors, please review the course information for each individual college or program involved in the combined major. For example, if you choose to apply to the combined major of Biology and English, please review the transfer requirements for both the College of Science and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. To learn more about our combined majors, please click here.

Enrollment Checklist

Please view your Application Status Check to view your enrollment checklist and next steps/important dates to enroll at Northeastern.

Housing

University housing is available and guaranteed for Spring 2026 start transfers for the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. Students will be provided with action steps and timelines that must be met to secure university housing for those semesters at the time of admission. The option to live in university housing for Fall 2026 and beyond is limited and on a space available basis; however, you will be provided information on how to apply for housing for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, as well.

For transfer students beginning in the Fall semester, university housing is not available. All transfer students may choose to live in LightView, an apartment building exclusively for university students located adjacent to Northeastern's campus. We also encourage students to engage with the resources offered by Off Campus Engagement and Support when securing off-campus housing in Boston.

Transfer Credit/MyPaws

• Your transfer credit evaluation will be made available to you following your enrollment.
• To ensure we have the most up to date information, you should forward an updated college transcript with final semester grades
• If you have completed AP, IB or GCE examinations, request that the results be sent to Northeastern.
• Participation in dual enrollment programs while in high school may also be considered for transfer credit. You must submit the official college transcript from the institution that hosted courses.

Veterans

We honor and value your service to the country and look forward to welcoming you to the Northeastern community. Northeastern participates in the Yellow Ribbon and Post 9/11 GI Bill. Members of the Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS) are able to assist you through the eligibility process. You may contact them at [email protected].

NU Transfer Organization (NUTSO)

NUTSO provides transfer students with an opportunity to meet one another and participate in social activities while transitioning to Northeastern. If you have questions about transfer and the Northeastern community, you can reach out to NUTSO via email at [email protected].

New Student Orientation

Husky 101 Boston Orientation is mandatory for full-time undergraduate students enrolled on Northeastern’s Boston campus for the first time in Spring 2026. Family participation is optional and highly encouraged. Check your Northeastern email for communications with Husky 101 Boston Orientation information and next steps.

When does Northeastern accept transfer students.
Northeastern accepts applications to transfer to Northeastern in the Fall semester (September) and the Spring semester (January). Please refer to our Deadlines and Decisions page for information on application due dates.

Am I considered a freshman or a transfer student?
Transfer applicants are students who have completed at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework (after high school graduation) OR have attempted at least one semester of full-time coursework and maintained enrollment through the add/drop period (after high school graduation).

I am receiving an Associate’s degree and high school diploma at the same time. Why can’t I be considered a transfer student?
Northeastern’s definition of a transfer student is anyone who will have completed at least one full-time semester of college-level coursework after high school graduation. Students who do not have their high school diploma by the application deadline are not considered transfer applicants. Dual-enrollment courses can be considered for transfer credit.

Do I need to submit all official college transcripts even if my transfer credit appears on a transcript?
Yes, we require students to submit all official college transcripts.

How does Northeastern review transfer applications?
We review all applications holistically and are looking for students who are the best fit for Northeastern. We look closely at the student’s academic coursework and grades, along with extracurricular involvement, including work, clubs, community service, and internships. We value all information, and students should show how they are the best fit for NU and how they will take advantage of the opportunities here.

Are there GPA requirements in order to transfer?
While the most successful transfer applicants have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher, all applications are reviewed holistically. Our reviews take into account every aspect of an application, including academic performance, academic evaluations and recommendations, a personal statement, and performance on standardized tests (if applicable).

Does the Office of Admission review applications differently for specific majors?
Each program has recommended and required coursework that we take into account in the review process. Students can view this information in the ‘Program Requirements’ section on the Transfer Credit website.

My application is complete. When will I receive my admission decision?
Decisions are released on a rolling basis; the latest notification date is June 30.

I applied as a transfer student for previous term and was not offered admission/didn’t attend. Do I need to submit a new application for the next Spring/Fall term?
Students must submit a new transfer application through the Common Application for each academic term.

When will I receive my degree audit?
Students will receive their official degree audit within one week of admission. To learn more about transfer credit at Northeastern, visit the Transferring Credit website.

I studied in a British-patterned education system but did not complete A-level exams, can I apply as a transfer student to Northeastern?
All enrolling students from British-patterned education systems are expected to present three passing results on full GCE A-Levels (or if exceptional circumstances, 2 passing A-Levels, and 2 passing AS-Levels, taken across four different subjects). In cases where a student is unable to provide either, we will be unable to consider them for transfer until they have successfully completed an Associate’s degree or equivalent number of courses in a Bachelor’s degree-seeking program (64 credit hours). An application can be submitted during the final term in an Associate’s degree program, or typically in the third semester out of four total semesters in a Bachelor’s degree seeking program. A complete college or university transcript will be required, in addition to the Mid-Term Report.

I am a veteran/activity duty. Should I apply as a freshman or a transfer student?
Transfer applicants are students who have completed at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework (after high school graduation) OR have attempted at least one semester of full-time coursework and maintained enrollment through the add/drop period. Veterans who have not completed any college coursework can apply as freshmen, but they should submit an application based on how they identify. Please reach out to an admissions for more information or email [email protected].

Do I still need to submit my SAT/ACT scores?
Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission. You can learn more about our testing policy here.

Do I need to submit my Mid-term report?
We highly recommend that students submit the Mid-Term Report if they are currently enrolled in classes, but it is not required.

Who should I contact if I have questions?
Transfer students can email [email protected].

If you have more questions about Northeastern, please visit our Frequently Asked Admissions Questions page.