Graduate Application Timeline

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 QUARTER DOMESTIC DEADLINES (US CAMPUSES)

TERMSTART OF CLASSESDEADLINE FOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSENROLLMENT DEADLINE
Winter 2025 – Second HalfFebruary 17, 2025November 25, 2024December 16, 2024
Spring 2025April 7, 2025March 3, 2025March 17, 2025
Spring 2025 – Second HalfMay 19, 2025March 3, 2025March 17, 2025
Summer 2025 July 7, 2025June 2, 2025June 16, 2025
Summer 2025 – Second HalfAugust 4, 2025June 2, 2025June 16, 2025
Fall 2025 September 15, 2025August 18, 2025August 25, 2025
Fall 2025 – Second HalfOctober 27, 2025August 18, 2025August 25, 2025
Winter 2026January 5, 2026December 1, 2025December 15, 2025
Winter 2026 – Second HalfFebruary 17, 2026December 1, 2025December 15, 2025

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/.

GRADUATE SEMESTER DOMESTIC DEADLINES (US CAMPUSES)

TERMSTART OF CLASSESDEADLINE FOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSENROLLMENT DEADLINE
Fall 2025*September 3, 2025August 1, 2025August 15, 2025

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/.

*For the 2025–2026 academic year, Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI and Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI Connect are being offered as a collaboration between the College of Professional Studies (CPS) and the Office of the Provost. CPS will continue to provide each student with full academic and student support services. Students will follow Northeastern University’s Graduate (GR) Academic Calendar and be governed by the academic policies and procedures documented in the university’s Graduate Catalog.

CANADIAN CAMPUS DEADLINES (DOMESTIC)

TERMSTART OF CLASSESDEADLINES FOR ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSENROLLMENT DEADLINE
Fall 2025 (Toronto)9/15/20258/18/20258/25/2025
Fall 2025 (Vancouver)9/15/20258/18/20258/25/2025
Winter 2026 (Toronto)1/5/202612/1/202512/15/2025
Winter 2026 (Vancouver)1/5/202612/1/202512/15/2025

International students requiring study permits should consult the following website for their specific deadlines: https://cps.northeastern.edu/admissions-aid/international-admissions/applications/international-application-timeline/.

DOCTORAL APPLICANTS (US CAMPUSES)

PROGRAMDEADLINE
Doctor of EducationSummer 2025:
Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 6/9/2025
Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 6/30/2025
Start Date: 7/7/2025

Fall 2025:
Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 8/11/2025
Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 8/25/2025
Start Date: 9/15/2025

Winter 2026:
Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 12/1/2025
Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 12/15/2025
Start Date: 1/5/2026
Doctorate in Law & PolicySummer 2025:
Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 5/15/2025
Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 6/1/2025
Start Date: 7/7/2025

Fall 2025:
Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 8/11/2025
Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 8/25/2025
Start Date: 9/15/2025

Winter 2026:
Deadline for Admissions Requirements: 12/1/2025
Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 12/15/2025
Start Date: 1/5/2026
Doctor of Professional StudiesFall 2025:
Admissions Requirements Deadline: 8/1/2025
Enrollment Deposit Deadline: 8/15/2025
Start Date: 9/3/2025

*Please note that future terms of entry may be available on the graduate application but related deadlines are not yet available. Regardless, prospective students are encouraged to apply to their preferred term of entry. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available.