Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis, however we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term. If you are an international student, please consult the international admissions deadlines.
Graduate Domestic Deadlines
| TERM | START OF CLASSES | DEADLINE FOR ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS |
| Fall 2022 | September 19, 2022 | September 6, 2022 |
| Second Half Fall 2022 | October 31, 2022 | October 17, 2022 |
| Winter 2023 | January 9, 2023 | December 19, 2022 |
| Second Half Winter 2023 | February 21, 2023 | February 7, 2023 |
| Spring 2023 | April 10, 2023 | March 27, 2023 |
| Second Half Spring 2023 | May 22, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | July 10, 2023 | June 26, 2023 |
| Second Half Summer 2023 | August 7, 2023 | July 24, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | September 18, 2023 | September 5, 2023 |
| Second Half Fall 2023 | October 30, 2023 | October 16, 2023 |
International students requiring F1 student visas should consult the following website for their specific deadlines: https://cps.northeastern.edu/admissions-aid/international-admissions/applications/international-application-timeline/.
Doctoral Applicants
| PROGRAM | DEADLINE |
| Doctor of Education | Fall 2022: Priority Deadline: 8/15/22 Final Deadline: 8/22/22 Start Date: 9/19/22 Winter 2023: Priority Deadline: 11/30/22 Final Deadline: 12/14/22 Start Date: 1/9/23 Fall 2023: Priority Deadline: 8/14/23 Final Deadline: 8/21/23 Start Date: 9/18/23 |
| Doctorate in Law & Policy | Fall 2022: Final Deadline: 8/22/22 Start Date: 9/19/22 Winter 2023: Final Deadline: 12/14/22 Start Date: 1/9/23 Summer 2023: Final Deadline: 6/12/23 Start Date: 7/10/23 Fall 2023: Final Deadline: 8/21/23 Start Date: 9/18/23 |
| Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy | Reference graduate domestic deadlines in chart above |