How to apply
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Submit the required materials
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Check the status of the application
All prospective undergraduate students should visit Northeastern's Undergraduate Admissions website for application requirements, procedural steps, and policies.
- Application
- Application Fee ($100)
- A personal statement (<=500 words) and many programs also require a short report (<=300 words)
- resume
- Two professional letters of recommendation (graduate certificate programs require only one letter)
- Academic transfers from all undergraduate and graduate schools were attended
- Kira Online Interview (by invitation for some programs, access is granted after application)
- Optional GMAT/GRE test scores (for more information, see our admissions policies)
- TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE Academic (for international students only, see more information and exemption eligibility in our admissions policies)
- Passport or permanent residence card (if applicable)
If you are applying to the LLM/MBA or JD/MBA programs, you must apply and be admitted independently to both Northeastern Law and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. You must be accepted by Northeastern Law before applying to D'Amore-McKim. Many applicants complete their MBA application during their first or second year of law school.
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is essential for success in D'Amore-McKim classes. If you are not a native English speaker, we require a standardized English proficiency test unless you have completed a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction or have worked full-time for two years in the United States or another native English speaker environment.
Demonstrate proficiency with test scores
We accept the following English language proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT®, IELTS, Duolingo and PTE Academic. Enter your scores and upload a scanned copy of your results as a document in your online application. Exam results are valid for two years.
Global Itinerary Program
If your English language proficiency does not meet the minimum requirement, you can apply to the university Global Pathways Program. This program will help you improve your English language skills and academic knowledge before enrolling in the program of your choice.
Additional requirements
In addition to the standard application requirements, we also require a passport and English translations of academic transcripts.
If you are neither a citizen nor a permanent resident of the United States, you must submit a scanned copy of your passport in the Supplemental section of your online application.
Any scanned academic transcripts you submit through our application must include an English translation. Include all postsecondary institutions you've attended—as well as any technical or vocational schools—and your diploma or degree. Do not include transfers from your middle or high school.
More information
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to a wide range of questions about optional GMAT or GRE tests, program codes for test score submissions, second-time applications, and more.
Admission policies
- Each applicant can only be considered for one graduate business degree program per academic year.
- All applications (including supporting documents) must be submitted online.
- Each applicant is responsible for completing their own application and ensuring that the information and materials submitted are true. Northeastern reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission made to any applicant whose work or any part of the application is found to be false or inaccurate.
- All submitted applications (along with supporting materials) become the property of Northeastern University and are not returned.
- Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not offered entry.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to bear the costs of verifying and/or validating any documents related to the application.
- Each application is kept on file for one year after submission. When working with new applicants, the Admissions Committee may, at its discretion, use certain materials from an application submitted up to one year earlier. After one year, the re-applicant must submit a new application and supporting documents.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is essential for success in D'Amore-McKim classes. If you are not a native English speaker, we require a standardized English proficiency test unless you have completed a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction or have worked full-time for two years in the United States or another native English speaker environment.
Equal opportunities policy
Northeastern University is committed to providing equal opportunity to its students and employees and to eliminating discrimination where it occurs. The University does not condone discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or disability status. In addition, the University will not condone any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, of any member of the Northeastern community. Nor will Northeastern condone any form of retaliatory activity against any individual who files a complaint of discrimination or harassment or who cooperates in a complaint investigation.
Disability services
Support services are available to students with disabilities through Disability Resource Center. You can ask questions by calling 617.373.2675 (voice) or 617.373.2730 (TTY).
