International Application Timeline

As an international applicant, there are important deadlines you must meet in order to begin classes during your desired term. Choose your program, decide which term you want to start your courses, and follow the application process timeline below applicable to your current international status.

Graduate Quarter International Deadlines (US Campuses)

Note: The deadlines below are for international applicants who will be studying in the U.S. on a student visa. For more information on determining your status and requesting an I-20, please read the Visa Information page. 

OUT-OF-COUNTRY DEADLINESWINTER 2026SPRING 2026FALL 2026
Application Complete:
Out-of-Country Deadline
11/3/20252/2/20267/6/2026
Enrollment Confirmation:
Out-of Country Deadline 
11/17/20252/16/20267/20/2026
Initial I-20 Request Deadline11/17/20252/16/20267/20/2026
Graduate Term Start Dates1/5/20264/6/20269/9/2026
IN-COUNTRY DEADLINESWINTER 2026SPRING 2026FALL 2026
Application Complete:
In-Country Deadline
12/8/20253/9/20268/3/2026
Enrollment Confirmation:
In-Country Deadline 
12/15/20253/16/20268/17/2026
Transfer I-20 Request Deadline12/15/20253/16/20268/17/2026
Graduate Term Start Dates1/5/20264/6/20269/9/2026

Canadian International

DEADLINESWINTER 2026FALL 2026
Application Complete Deadline9/4/20254/6/2026
Enrollment Confirmation Deadline 10/1/20255/6/2026
Recommended Study Permit Request*10/1/20256/1/2026
Term Start Dates1/5/20269/9/2026
*Generally, processing time takes about 3 months but can sometimes take as long as 4-5 months.

Graduate Semester International Deadlines (US Campuses)

Note: The deadlines below are for international applicants who will be studying in the U.S. on a student visa. For more information on determining your status and requesting an I-20, please read the Visa Information page. 

OUT-OF-COUNTRY DEADLINESSPRING 2026FALL 2026
Application Complete:
Out-of-Country Deadline
11/10/20257/6/2026
Enrollment Confirmation:
Out-of Country Deadline 
11/17/20257/20/2026
Initial I-20 Request Deadline11/17/20257/20/2026
Graduate Semester Start Dates1/7/20269/9/2026
IN-COUNTRY DEADLINESSPRING 2026FALL 2026
Application Complete:
In-Country Deadline
12/8/20258/3/2026
Enrollment Confirmation:
In-Country Deadline 
12/15/20258/17/2026
Transfer I-20 Request Deadline12/15/20258/17/2026
Graduate Semester Start Dates1/7/20269/9/2026

*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.


Bachelor’s Completion Semester International Deadlines (US Campuses) 

Note: The deadlines below are for international applicants who will be studying in the U.S. on a student visa. For more information on determining your status and requesting an I-20, please read the Visa Information page. 

OUT-OF-COUNTRY DEADLINESSPRING 2026FALL 2026
Application Complete:
Out-of-Country Deadline
11/10/20257/6/2026
Enrollment Confirmation:
Out-of Country Deadline 
11/17/20257/20/2026
Initial I-20 Request Deadline11/17/20257/20/2026
Bachelor’s Completion Term Start Dates1/7/20269/9/2026
IN-COUNTRY DEADLINESSPRING 2026FALL 2026
Application Complete:
In-Country Deadline
12/8/20258/3/2026
Enrollment Confirmation:
In-Country Deadline 
12/15/20258/17/2026
Transfer I-20 Request Deadline12/15/20258/17/2026
Bachelor’s Completion Term Start Dates1/7/20269/9/2026
*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.

*The following programs are the only programs that meet F1 visa requirements for full-time study during the summer term. International students who wish to study full-time on an F1 visa are not eligible to begin classes in other graduate or bachelor’s completion programs during the summer term:

**No I-20 requests can be made prior to being admitted into a degree program. Please do not send I-20 materials with your application materials. All I-20-related documents must be submitted electronically through myOGS, which is only accessible after admitted students have activated their myNortheastern account. More information on the visa process can be found here.

By following the suggested timelines linked below, you should easily meet all requirements to begin classes during the term of your choice.


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