Bouvé Graduate Admissions

Admissions requirements vary by program. Please click on the program name below to learn about program-specific admissions requirement.

International Students, please note that your transcripts MUST be verified by WES or ECE credential agencies. Please see individual program page for which is accepted. (NOTE: If you are applying to a program through the “NU Application Portal” as listed below, you can also use Scholaro for credential verification. Students applying through a central application service, or CAS, are not currently eligible to use Scholaro.)

Please check out our PlusOne Program section for information on pursuing an accelerated Master’s as a Northeastern undergraduate student.

Please Note: PhD students in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences may not request enrollment deferrals. If you are admitted for a given term but wish to be considered for a future term instead, you must re-apply to the program in order to be considered for admission and funding. 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION

Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States must submit a credential evaluation from one of the agencies listed below.  We require the iCAP WES package that evaluates your transcripts course by course. Transcript evaluations will allow our reviewers to better understand the educational system in which you studied, which may be beneficial for your application review.

Credentialing Agencies for Transcript Verification

Educational Credential Evaluators – www.ece.org

World Education Services, Inc. – www.wes.org

SpanTran: The Evaluation Company – spantran.com

Scholaro (Note: Available only to students applying for programs that do not use a central application service or “CAS” – see list in “Apply to Our Programs” menu above): Scholaro.com

Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants and for all programs in one of the following forms:
(Please Note: The requirements below do not apply to students interested in our Speech-Language Pathology MS Program. For those program requirements, please visit the program page.)

• Degree earned or in progress at an U.S. institution
• Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only language of instruction (this must be listed on the institution’s transcript)
• Official exam scores from either TOEFL or IELTS Academic. School codes listed in chart below.
  • A minimum score of 100 in the iBT TOEFL is preferred.
  • A minimum score of 7.5 in the IELTS ​Academic is preferred.
  • NOTE: Some program requirements may vary; check your program’s page to confirm minimum scores required.

Once a student has been accepted and enrollment has been confirmed, international students are required to submit an I-20 request. The I-20 request is a form that is required to obtain an F-1 nonimmigrant student or J-1 exchange visitor visa to study in a US academic institution.

If you are applying as a special student, please see our FAQs and fill out the form carefully.

Can I take courses without matriculating into a specific graduate program?

Yes you can take up to 12 semester hours (sh) as a non-matriculated student. After the 12 sh you will have to apply to the specific program and be accepted to continue your studies.

*Students interested in the DNP program can only take up to 9 sh before applying.

How do I find the course I want?

Please go to the Registrar’s website for the listings of courses being offered in the appropriate semester. Select “Class Schedule” under Graduate Schools on the site (in the far right column).

How do I register for the class once I have permission to take the course?

Please fill out a special student application by clicking here to begin your application, and select “Special Student Bouvé” or “Special Student Bouvé Nursing” (if you are applying to take a nursing course), and submit all required documentation to our office. Your information will be entered in the University system and you will be notified when your account is ready for registration. The last day to submit a complete application to take courses as a special student are:

• August 1 for fall courses
• November 1 for spring courses
• April 1 for summer courses (Full Summer, Summer 1/2)

Is there an application fee?

Yes, a one time non-refundable application fee is required. If you decide to apply to a program, you will not be charged again unless the program is part of the Common Application System.

Is proof of my undergraduate degree necessary?

Yes. We must receive an official transcript indicating you have received a BS/BA. A copy of your diploma may also be used to verify your degree.

Is proof of my nursing license necessary?

Yes. We must receive a copy of your up to date nursing license.

Can I be refused the course I want to take?

Yes. Matriculated students have first choice on the classes being offered. This may stop you from gaining entrance or being removed from the class if a matriculated student needs to be enrolled.

If I successfully complete these courses as a special student, am I granted admission?

Admission is not guaranteed after successfully completing the courses. Admission is based on your status in the application pool for the program of interest.

If I apply and am accepted to the program of choice, will these credits transfer into the program?

Yes, they will automatically be applied to your program. Since we offer core courses for special student status, these courses can also be transferred to another college.

As an international student, can I enroll as a special student?

International students can take online courses from their home country. They may also take on-ground courses as long as their visa allows them to study in the US.

When do courses start?

Please check the Registrar’s site for the calendar, tuition, and policy on dropping courses.