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.
doctoral Applicants
| PROGRAM | DEADLINE |
| Doctor of Education | Fall 2021: Priority Deadline: 8/1/21 Final Deadline: 8/15/21 Start Date: 9/20/21 Winter 2022: Priority Deadline: 12/1/21 Final Deadline: 12/15/21 Start Date: 1/10/22 Summer 2022: Priority Deadline: 6/1/22 Final Deadline: 6/15/22 Start Date: 7/11/22 Fall 2022: Priority Deadline: 8/15/22 Final Deadline: 8/22/22 Start date: 9/19/2022 |
| Doctorate in Law & Policy | Fall 2021: Priority Deadline: 8/1/21 Final Deadline: 8/15/21 Start Date: 9/20/21 Winter 2022: Priority Deadline: 12/1/21 Final Deadline: 12/15/21 Start Date: 1/10/22 Summer 2022: Priority Deadline: 6/1/22 Final Deadline: 6/15/22 Start Date: 7/11/22 Fall 2022: Priority Deadline: 8/15/22 Final Deadline: 8/22/22 Start Date: 9/19/2022 |
| Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy | Reference graduate domestic deadlines in chart below |
Graduate domestic deadlines
| TERM | START OF CLASSES | DEADLINE FOR ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS |
| Fall 2021 | September 20, 2021 | September 7, 2021 |
| Second Half Fall 2021 | November 1, 2021 | October 18, 2021 |
| Winter 2022 | January 10, 2022 | December 20, 2021 |
| Second Half Winter 2022 | February 22, 2022 | February 8, 2022 |
| Spring 2022 | April 11, 2022 | March 28, 2022 |
| Second Half Spring 2022 | May 23, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
| Summer 2022 | July 11, 2022 | June 27, 2022 |
| Second Half Summer 2022 | August 8, 2022 | July 25, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | September 19, 2022 | September 6, 2022 |
| Second Half Fall 2022 | October 31, 2022 | October 17, 2022 |
International students requiring F1 student visas should consult the following website for their specific deadlines: https://cps.northeastern.edu/admissions/international/application-timeline.