Admissions Requirements
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Wednesday, November 13 at 12:00 PM (ET)
There are four opportunities to start the Master of Public Administration program and the MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice program each year: fall, spring, summer 1, and summer 2.
There are three opportunities to start the Master of Public Policy program each year: fall, spring, and summer.
Program | Next Start Date |
International Student Deadline |
U.S. Student Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Master of Public Administration | September 4, 2024 | June 15, 2024 | August 15, 2024 |
Master of Public Policy | September 4, 2024 | June 15, 2024 | August 15, 2024 |
MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice | September 4, 2024 | June 15, 2024 | August 15, 2024 |
Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any subject area from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA.
Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores.
If admitted, students must provide an official copy of all degree-bearing transcripts within 30 days after classes start.
Send official transcripts to:
Graduate OfficeThe Graduate Office also accepts official electronic transcripts, and these can be sent to gradcssh@northeastern.edu.
Note that materials submitted for admission consideration are university property and will not be returned to the applicant.
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