Application Process
The step-by-step guide to applying to Pathways at Northeastern University.
- Learn about the Northeastern Global
Pathways Program.
Talk with one of the Pathways representatives in your country. Send an email to
pathways@kaplan.com and we'll make an introduction
for you.
- Send in your completed application.
Request an application form from your local Global Pathways representative, or
download the Undergraduate pathways
application form. Be sure your application is complete by the application
deadline and has all required documents including your English test score and secondary
school and/or college transcripts. Our representative in your country will guide
you through the entire process.
- Receive confirmation of receipt.
After we receive your completed application, we'll send you confirmation of receipt
by email. Upon acceptance, a visa eligibility document (Form I-20) will subsequently
be issued by the ISSI to eligible applicants.
- Begin your visa application process.
Allow approximately six weeks for your U.S visa to be processed once the U.S.
embassy or consulate has received your completed visa application and payment. You
can get help with the visa process from one of our local representatives in your
country.
- Accept offer within 30 days
To secure your place in the Global Pathways program, you will need to accept your
offer by paying a deposit of US $1,000 within 30 days of receiving your offer details.
Payment can be made by bank draft, electronic transfer or credit card. If you do
not receive a visa, your deposit will be refunded..
- Remit full tuition and fees.
Once you have secured your visa, you must remit (by bank draft, bank transfer,
or credit card) tuition and fees for the Global Pathways Program prior to your arrival
in the U.S.
- Receive Student Arrival Guide.
We will send you all the information you need such as where you will be staying
and what to pack so you can prepare for your trip. Your Student Arrival Guide will
also outline important dates such as when you can move in to housing, the orientation
schedule, and when classes start so you can plan your flight accordingly.
- Arrive in Boston and attend orientation.
The orientation program will help you with the transition from your home culture
to the Northeastern University environment. You get to meet your fellow Global Pathways
students, and be introduced to the University and the city of Boston!!
- Start classes!
Pathways Timeline
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Application received by Northeastern
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July 15,
2009
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November 15,
2009
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March 15,
2010
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Arrive Boston
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August 30,
2009
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January 3,
2010
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May 2,
2010
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Pathways Orientation
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September 2,
2009
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January 4,
2010
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May 3,
2010
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End of Semester
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December 19,
2009
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May 1,
2010
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August 21,
2010
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The Date of Graduation and when you would begin your degree program depends upon
your proficiency.
Housing options
You have many choices of where to live during your Undergraduate Pathways Program.
When you receive your official Offer Letter to Pathways you will also receive information
about your housing and preferences. For example, do you want to live alone or with
roommates? Do you prefer to cook or buy your food at the many dining facilities
on campus and in the Boston area?
As an Undergraduate Global Pathways student, you'll have three housing options:
an apartment either on your own or with other students, a "homestay" involves living
with an American host family, or a Guest House in the Boston area. Of course, if
you have family in the area, you can choose to stay with them. Whichever you choose,
the Global Pathways staff will make sure that you're safe and happy in your new
home. Once you matriculate to a degree program you'll have one more choice of where
to live on campus in one of Northeastern's many dormitories.
As for food, this is Boston which means you have lots and lots of choice both on
campus and surrounding the campus. If you have religious or dietary concerns you
won't have any problem finding good food at reasonable prices. If you want to eat
on campus you can buy meals a la carte or sign up for one of the meal plans, which
is very economical.
Download our Housing options PDF for more
information
Costs for the Undergraduate Pathways Program
These are the estimated costs (in USD) for the Undergraduate Global Pathways program.
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$10,920
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$18,720
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$25,480
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Room and Board1
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$6,000
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$12,000
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$18,000
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$600
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$1,200
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$1,800
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University Fees2
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$2,572
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$2,695
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$2,816
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$1,350
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$2,700
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$4,050
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Total Cost
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$21,442
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$37,315
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$52,146
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1. Will vary based on chosen housing and meal plan; several options available.
2. Includes Northeastern health insurance and health center, use of recreation facilities,
and the cost of international student activities and student center.
3. Clothing, personal expensis, etc.
University Fees
As a Pathways student, you receive all the same services that every Northeastern
University student receives. University fees cover
health insurance, the
healthcare center,
athletic facilities,
International Student services and activities, use of the
Student Center and
Northeastern libraries.