Students receiving a grade of W or NE in any course are responsible for the costs associated with that course. Students must drop courses using processes described below: In Fall and Spring Semesters Through the third week of the semester, students may withdraw without any grade being posted to the transcript.
Please click here for instructions on how to submit the course drop request via the Student Hub. Contact Information. Office of the University Registrar. registrar@northeastern.edu. 617.373.2300. 617.373.5351 (fax) Mailing Address. Northeastern University. ATTN: Office of the Registrar, 230-271.
The primary standard for establishing course credit at Northeastern is the semester/quarter hour, or Carnegie Unit, the standard used by the federal government. One hour of credit is awarded for a lecture/seminar class meeting 50 minutes each week during a 15-week semester or 12-week quarter and also requiring a minimum of two hours of outside preparation each week by the …
Master’s- and doctoral-level courses; includes master’s thesis. 8000–8999. Clinical/research/readings. Includes comprehensive exam preparation. 9000–9999. Doctoral research and dissertation. Contact Information. Office of the University Registrar. registrar@northeastern.edu.
How hard is it to get into Northeastern and can I get accepted? The school has a 20% acceptance rate ranking it #8 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance.Last year, 13,199 out of 64,459 applicants were admitted making Northeastern a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Academically, it has exceptionally high …
Letter Grade | Numerical Equivalent | Explanation |
---|---|---|
B+ | 3.333 | |
B | 3.000 | Good achievement |
B– | 2.667 | |
C+ | 2.333 |
% number | Letter | 4.0 Scale |
---|---|---|
93 to 100 | A | 4.0 |
90 to 92 | A- | 3.7 |
87 to 89 | B+ | 3.3 |
83 to 86 | B | 3.0 |
39% of students submit their SAT scores to Northeastern. 45% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
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If a student drops a class by this deadline, the class will be removed completely from their schedule and transcript.
A grade of W does not count towards full-time status for international students.
Students cannot drop a class after the last day to drop a class with a W grade for the term. If a student is registered for a class past this date, they will remain in the class and receive a grade for it on their transcript.
18% of those who apply are granted admission to Northeastern. Admission competition is very high and the college has elite admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
Northeastern University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 5 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1390 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1310.
Northeastern University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northeastern University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students . Only 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class .
Northeastern offers more than 200 online, in-class, and hybrid graduate degree and certificate programs across 20 different areas of study, meaning there are countless ways for prospective students to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Ready to apply? Application requirements vary by college and program. To review these details, visit any program page and reference the section titled “Admissions.” You can also visit the college websites below for more detailed information about the application process. Not sure what program you’re interested in? Explore all our graduate programs.
Students for whom English is not their native language must complete the steps above, but also:
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NEU Behaviour Statement. Everyone attending a National Education Union (NEU) event has the right to expect a space free from bullying, intimidation and harassment; to be treated with dignity, respect and courtesy and not to be discriminated against. The NEU will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
The event coordinator will outline how members can report inappropriate behaviour, and the event coordinator has complete discretion to ask individuals to leave the event.
Reports of inappropriate behaviour, including behaviour which brings injury or discredit to the union, will be treated seriously and acted upon promptly. Any such behaviour may ultimately result in attendees being asked to leave and/or action being taken against members under the Union’s Code of Professional Conduct.
Everyone attending a National Education Union (NEU) event has the right to expect a space free from bullying, intimidation and harassment; to be treated with dignity, respect and courtesy and not to be discriminated against.
The National Education Union has its members' learning and development at the core of its work. We remain committed to supporting you throughout your career whether you are a teacher, member of support staff, lecturer or hold a leadership role.
The NEU will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. Members attending an NEU event are responsible for their own behaviour and must ensure they behave appropriately showing respect to others during NEU events and social activities.
This form is required for students who wish to waive a core course, take an elective outside core curriculum, change in status or substitute a course
Below please find links to some of the most common Registrar forms that graduate engineering students use. Be sure to read instructions thoroughly.
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