Got questions? Check our our FAQs below.
Yes you can take up to 12 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.
Please go to the Registrar’s web site for the listings of courses being offered in the appropriate semester. Select “Class Schedule” under Gradaute Schools on the site (in the far right column). www.neu.edu/registrar
E-mail the following faculty requesting permission to take the chosen course. Please remember to state the course number and name.
Subject |
Faculty Member |
Contact Email |
---|---|---|
College Student Development | Vanessa Johnson | v.johnson@northeastern.edu |
Counseling Psychology MS, CAGS | William Sanchez | w.sanchez@northeastern.edu |
Counseling Psychology PhD | Jessica Edwards-George | j.george@northeastern.edu |
Exercise Science | Rui Li | r.li@northeastern.edu |
Health Informatics | Jay Spitulnik | j.spitulnik@northeastern.edu |
Health Data Analytics | Clark Freifeld | c.freifeld@northeastern.edu |
Nursing MS & CAGS | Janet Rico | j.rico@northeastern.edu |
Nursing DNP | Michelle Beauchesne | M.Beauchesne@northeastern.edu |
Nursing PhD | Pamela Burke | PJ.Burke@northeastern.edu |
Occupational Ergonomics and Health | Lauren Murphy | l.murphy@northeastern.edu |
Pharmaceutical Sciences | Diomedes Logothetis | d.logothetis@northeastern.edu |
Population Health | Beth Molnar | b.molnar@northeastern.edu |
Public Health | mph@northeastern.edu | |
School Psychology MS/CAGS | Amy Briesch | a.briesch@northeastern.edu |
School Psychology PhD | Jessica Hoffman | j.hoffman@northeastern.edu |
Speech Language Pathology | Lori Book | l.book@northeastern.edu |
Please fill out special student application above, 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: 8/1 for fall courses, 11/1 for spring courses and 4/1 for summer courses (Full Summer, Summer 1/2)
Yes, a one time non-refundable $75 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. Programs that are part of the Common Application System include; Master of Public Health in Urban Health, Doctor of Pharmacy Direct Entry, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and the Post Baccalaureate Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
The application fee can be paid by check or money order. The payment should be made out to Northeastern University and sent to: Northeastern University, 123BK, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
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.
Yes. We must receive a copy of your up to date nursing license.
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.
Admission is not guaranteed after successfully completing the courses. Admission is based on your status in the application pool for the program of interest.
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.
F-1, F2 and J-1 visas cannot enroll as a special student because the courses would not provide full time status. H visas can become special students as long as they bring copies of their visas and proof of sponsorship.
Please check the Registrar’s site for the calendar, tuition, and policy on dropping courses. www.neu.edu/registrar