N.U.in and Northeastern’s Curriculum

Courses taken with The N.U.in Program align with the first-semester freshman curriculum taught at Northeastern, as well as integrating cultural learning opportunities. In addition to fulfilling major requirements, N.U.in courses also count toward NUpath, our institution-wide general education requirements for students in all majors.

The 2023 N.U.in Program Course Description Guide provides a detailed list of all the courses offered as a part of The N.U.in Program across each of our locations. The 2023 N.U.in Program Curriculum outlines the academic program of study per college and major for each location. Please note that all courses may be subject to change.

N.U.in Program Academic Handbooks

Click the link below to download your N.U.in Program location’s 2023 Academic Handbook.

Preparing for Academics While Participating in the N.U.in Program

Course Registration 

You will make your initial course selections in early June via your Application Status Check. In June and July, you will have the opportunity to discuss, review, and confirm your fall classes with your Northeastern University academic advising office. Please note that each College will communicate their advising process in May. If you have or anticipate having a passing score on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, International Baccalaureate (IB) credit or other college-level transferable courses, you must report this during the N.U.in registration process, both in your Application Status Check and when you meet with academic advising. You will receive your actual class schedule when you arrive on-location.  

What to expect over the next several months:

  • May: Northeastern Colleges and academic advising offices will reach out to outline their advising process. They will explain what you can expect, when, and how, you will connect with them.  
  • June: Make your initial course selections in the Application Status Check.  
  • June & July: Review your course selections with your Northeastern academic advising office and confirm your fall courses. You should discuss any AP, IB, or other transfer credits you have or anticipate.  
  • August: Summer advising for N.U.in fall semester closes. Your courses are finalized and confirmed with partner host institutions. No course changes can be made until you arrive on site (more on this below). 
  • August & September: Programs launch and classes begin. Course changes during your host institution’s add/drop period are possible. However, while you can request a change, you are strongly discouraged from doing so. Your courses were carefully reviewed and confirmed with your Northeastern academic advising office over the summer. Any changes once you arrive on site may impact your academic progress. Please also keep in mind that requests are not guaranteed. Factors such as capacity, timetabling, and add/drop deadlines may not allow for a change to be made.  

Academic Advisor Contact Information 

Contact the academic advising office of your college. 

AP/IB Credit  

To ensure you receive transfer credit at Northeastern for AP/IB coursework, please verify that AP grade reports were sent to Northeastern by calling College Board AP Services at +1.609.771.7300 or toll-free at +1.888.225.5427. 

Transfer Credit from other College/University  

Send final transcripts for any college-level transferable courses to the admissions processing center. 

Northeastern University Application Processing Center
P.O. Box 8210
Portsmouth, NH 03802
USA 

Course Selection and Registration FAQ’s 

Q. How do I know which courses I should select?
A. Location-specific curriculum course maps and a course description guide will be available on the N.U.in Program website in the coming weeks to help guide your selection. If you are still not sure which class(es) to select after reviewing these documents, you should go ahead and pick the courses that you feel best align with your academic needs and interests. Remember that you will have the chance to consult with your Northeastern University academic advising office to finalize your course selections before your program launches.

Q. Why are some or most of my classes already selected for me?
A. Many first-year programs of study have a fairly prescribed curriculum. The N.U.in Program works closely with the colleges and academic departments at Northeastern to ensure that first year requirements can be met. The classes you see that have been pre-selected for you are based on academic requirements for your major.

Q. What do I do if I have AP, IB, or other advanced or transfer credit for any courses I was pre-selected into?
A. Don’t worry! It is not uncommon for students to come in with advanced credits and pass out of certain academic program requirements. You should review your curriculum course map on our website to start thinking about alternative courses that you will need or want in lieu of those that you placed out of. You do not need to email your home college advising office now. Your home college advising office will be contacting you soon! You will discuss course alternatives and finalize these selections with your home college advising office this summer (mid-June through July).

Q. Once I choose my courses in the system, are my selections final?
A. No. You will have the opportunity to work with your home college academic advising office to make adjustments to your course selections over the summer (mid-June through July). You will be able to discuss your classes with an academic advisor, and any necessary adjustments will be made at that time.

Q. What is NUpath? How do I know which ones to pick in my N.U.in fall semester?
A. Here is more information on the NU Core Curriculum. You should choose an elective course that carries any NUPath attributes that are not otherwise fulfilled by major course requirements in their major. You will speak with your home college advising office this summer to provide guidance on your fall N.U.in courses.

Q. Will I be able to make any changes to my course selections and schedule once I arrive to my N.U.in Program location?
A. Yes. Course changes during your host institution’s add/drop period are possible. Students can make changes to their schedules during their host institutions add/drop period, which typically runs the first week of class.  However, while students can request a change, they are strongly discouraged from doing so. Your courses were carefully reviewed and confirmed with your NU academic advising office over the summer. Any changes once you arrive on site may impact your academic progress. Please also keep in mind that requests are not guaranteed. Factors such as capacity, timetabling, and add/drop deadlines may not allow for a change to be made.

Q. What’s my schedule going to be? When do I get my schedule? What time will my classes be?
A. Your final schedule will be shared by the N.U.in Program partner institutions during on-site orientation. Dates, times, locations of classes, etc. will be shared by your N.U.in program institution once you arrive for the fall semester.

Q. When will I get to select my Spring 2024 courses?
A. There will be an Academic Advising Week for all N.U.in students this Fall. This typically takes place in late October, through the middle of November. You will again have the opportunity to work with your home college advising office to work through the course registration process for spring. Additionally, many NU academic advising offices will be sending representatives to the N.U.in program locations this fall to meet with their students to discuss their academic plans for the spring semester. Finally, there will also be a spring orientation in January where you may have another chance to review your courses with your home college advising office and confirm your classes.

Q. When will I receive my final transcript from my fall N.U.in semester?
A. You may request an e-version of your transcript from your fall N.U.in semester during the Spring 2024 semester. For an official sealed copy, students can contact the partner host institution directly.  As a reminder, you must earn the equivalent of a D- grade or better in order for your coursework and credits to transfer to your Northeastern undergraduate record.

N.U.in Program Academic Credit

Grade Requirement 

Some partner institutions may have a grading system that does not reflect U.S. institution’s grading scale (A, B, C). Please see the grade conversion chart on location-specific academic pages at the bottom of the page, if applicable. To receive credit for a course, you must attain a grade of D- or better, using the U.S. grading system.

Transcripts 

Beginning in fall 2023, all N.U.in participants earn a full semester of credits on their Northeastern transcript, provided that you achieve a grade of “D-” or better in the U.S. grading system. In accordance with Northeastern policy, your final letter grades will appear on your Northeastern transcript. Letter grades will also appear on the official transcripts from The N.U.in Program partner institution. Both transcripts may be required when you apply to graduate programs and other post-undergraduate opportunities. Your N.U.in program courses and letter grades will appear on your Northeastern University transcript and will be included in your Northeastern GPA.