To be eligible to be awarded a degree, graduating seniors must meet all academic requirements, specific program of study requirements, residency requirements, and be in good standing. In addition, before receiving their diploma, students must also clear all financial, experiential education, and disciplinary deficiencies. Specific program of study requirements are specified for each program under the various schools and colleges in this catalog.
Once matriculated, students are expected to complete all coursework for their degree at Northeastern University; at an entity in a formal contractual, consortial, or partnership relationship with Northeastern; or at an approved Northeastern study-abroad program. In some cases, to clear a deficiency, to permit students access to courses deemed by their respective advisors and colleges to be important for their educations but unavailable to them at Northeastern, or to remain on track for graduation, a student may petition their college for permission to take a course at another accredited institution. See also “Residency Requirement,” below.
Prior to completion of their program, students are expected to complete a graduation degree audit at their college’s academic advising office.
Universitywide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath requirements.
Residency Requirement
In addition to meeting all degree and major requirements, students must earn a minimum of 64 Northeastern semester hours to receive a bachelor’s degree. Established exchange programs, where students are earning two degrees, one from Northeastern and one from another institution, require students to earn a minimum number of Northeastern semester hours as specified by the exchange program. Specialized programs for students with preexisting credentials have specific residency requirements.
Commencement
Attendance at Commencement is optional. Information concerning Commencement is provided to all graduating seniors during the spring semester. Seniors who have been removed from the graduation list are notified if they fail to qualify for their degrees. No special notice is sent to students who do qualify.