Northeastern University

Northeastern University requires a minimum of 128 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Northeastern University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Northeastern University does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 91% of students who start college at Northeastern University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	–	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Northeastern University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Northeastern University?

Northeastern University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Northeastern University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Northeastern University

When choosing a major, Northeastern University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Northeastern University.Northeastern University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Northeastern University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northeastern University

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Does Northeastern University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Northeastern University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Northeastern University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Northeastern University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Northeastern University Give Credit for AP Classes?

🟨 Northeastern University may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Northeastern University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Northeastern University true for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Northeastern University.

Does Northeastern University Require Internships?

❌ Northeastern University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Northeastern University does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Northeastern University

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Northeastern University Library

The main library on campus is the Snell Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Northeastern University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Northeastern University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Northeastern University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Northeastern University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Northeastern University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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