A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit obtained at another institution may be accepted toward the degree, provided the credits meet the following criteria:

  • Work is completed at the graduate level for graduate credit
  • Student received a grade of 3.000 or better
  • Credits were earned at an accredited institution
  • Credits have not been used toward any other degree
  • Credits must not be more than seven years old at the time of transfer

Transfer credit will be offered only for courses that are equivalent to a course offered at Northeastern University and that have been approved by the graduate committee.

Students can submit a request for transfer of credit after they have begun taking courses in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Students are advised to contact their academic advisor to submit a request.