Congratulations on your acceptance!

The Graduate Admissions team welcomes you to our Graduate Certificate Program. Congratulations on moving forward toward your career goals. Confirm your enrollment and follow the next steps below, so your transition to graduate school will go smoothly. You can also explore helpful resources to get your time at D'Amore-McKim off to a great start.


Confirm your enrollment today!

You must confirm your enrollment and pay your tuition deposit to reserve your place in the program. Your tuition deposit due date is posted in the application portal.


What are my next steps?

If you applied to D'Amore-McKim with unofficial or scanned copies of your transcripts, remember to request your official documents be sent to us. We accept official transcripts from the National Student Clearinghouse (www.studentclearinghouse.org), Parchment (www.parchment.com), and eSCRIP-SAFE (www.escrip-safe.com). You can request to have your transcript emailed to us at gradbusiness@northeastern.edu, or select your program name through each service.

  • Parchment program name: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
  • National Student Clearinghouse program name: Northeastern University-D'Amore-McKim Grad Programs

If you earned a degree outside the United States, you must request a course-by-course international credential evaluation. The Admissions Committee will accept an evaluation by any organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Many of our applicants use the services of World Education Services (www.wes.org).

If you applied to D'Amore-McKim with unofficial or scanned copies of your English language proficiency test score, remember to request that your official documents be sent to us. We accept English language proficiency test scores from TOEFL iBT® (www.toefl.org), IELTS (www.ielts.org), Duolingo (englishtest.duolingo.com), and PTE Academic (www.pearsonpte.com).

ProgramTOEFL CodePTE CodeIELTS CodeDuolingo Code
Graduate Certificates3671W9H-K8-65Select program: Northeastern University – D'Amore-McKimSelect program: Northeastern University D'Amore-McKim School of Business

Remember to “Claim Your Northeastern University Online Account” if you have not done it already. You should have received an email with instructions and a unique personalized link for you to use. Claiming your Northeastern account is an important step that will set up your Northeastern email and ensure you have access to the many university services, systems, and resources you'll use daily as a student.

If you need assistance or have questions about your online account, contact Northeastern's IT Service Desk by phone at 617.373.4357 or email help@northeastern.edu.

If you're an international student pursuing an F-1 visa, you'll need an I-20 form to proceed with the visa process. To file your I-20, please visit your application portal for instructions. You can begin this process once you have claimed your Northeastern account.


Helpful resources

Northeastern's graduate certificates offer a flexible, yet focused learning experience in a key area of business related to your goals. As a certificate student, the time you spend with us at D'Amore-McKim is completely up to you– you can complete your 12-15 credits in as little as eight months or spread out your studies as long as three years.

When you are ready to pursue a full graduate degree at Northeastern University, the credits you earn during your graduate certificate program may be applied to an eligible D'Amore-McKim master's program, including our Online or Part-Time MBA. This is a great opportunity to turn your career-enhancing certificate into a more advanced professional credential. 

Typical Program Timelines

Part-Time Graduate Certificate

Part-time Graduate Certificate
*Starts in September or January.
Course offerings vary per semester. May be completed at a flexible pace up to three years, but is typically completed in three semesters.

Full-Time Graduate Certificate for International Students

International Students Full-time graduate certificate
*Starts in September or January.
Course offerings vary per semester. Must be completed in eight months (two semesters) to be F-1 visa compliant.

Orientation will be held on-campus and details will be shared directly with you closer to the Fall start date. There will be several sessions including a get-to-know you breakout session with your classmates and a class assimilation. Faculty and staff will be in attendance to help get all of your questions answered.

Determining where you will live is an important step in preparing to make Boston your home while you are a student. Most students live within a three-mile radius of the campus in the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Fenway, Mission Hill, and South End; however, some of our students choose to commute from other areas of Boston. If you are relocating to Boston or exploring new housing options, Northeastern offers resources to support you.

We know that many future students have questions about how best to finance their Graduate Certificate. We believe that financing your education doesn't need to be complicated and have collected the following resources to help you.

Northeastern University's Student Financial Services website is your best resource for the most current and comprehensive information to help prepare you financially.

Your financial aid advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions, point you to resources and provide valuable insight as you navigate the financial commitments of your program. Your advisor will be your partner in understanding the forms, terminology, numbers, and deadlines. Together, you'll create a financial plan that makes sense for you and your family's unique financial circumstances.

You can set up an appointment through the Student Financial Services Inquiry Form, or if you have activated your Northeastern Account, you can book a virtual appointment via the student hub.

Northeastern University and the Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS) in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are honored to offer the Yellow Ribbon program.

Your Student Services team will support you in achieving your academic and professional goals, and improving your graduate school experience. Your dedicated advisor is with you throughout graduate student life–they provide academic advising, connect you with resources, and organize student social clubs and events.

All of us in the Graduate Career Center look forward to preparing you to become a business leader in a world that is rapidly changing.

As you deepen your ability to analyze data and learn to apply it to strategic business decisions, your Graduate Career Center will help you leverage your new experiences for career success. You'll be invited to partake in coaching, skill-building, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and alumni who are committed to helping you on your professional path. A robust calendar of events is planned to help you meet fellow students, staff, and faculty in informal ways to broaden your community of support.

A breadth of resources is available to help support and guide you as a student within the D'Amore-McKim community. Get all of the tools and information you need to help make your experience the best it can be.

As an international student studying at Northeastern, there are vast resources available to guide you as you settle into an American education environment. Our community is made up of over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world—bringing unique and diverse perspectives to the classroom and campus life. Here are some of the tools available to you during your time at D'Amore-McKim:

All admitted students who will be studying with an F-1 visa need to complete an I-20 form in order to move forward with the visa process to come to the United States to study.

Global Student Success (GSS) is dedicated to helping international and non-native English speaking students, as well as scholars, staff, and faculty, at Northeastern through a variety of services and resources.

The Office of Global Services provides the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community.

Your Estimate of Expenses is determined by number of months for which you must show expenses on your I-20 request. The “number of months” in parentheses may differ from actual program length.

Opportunities to connect

Apr 4

Join us for a virtual mock class curated specifically for D'Amore-McKim admitted graduate students and get a feel for your academic experience.

Apr 4

Experience Northeastern's Boston campus with your fellow incoming students.

Apr 4

Join us to celebrate your acceptance and network with current students and members of the admissions, career services, and student services teams.

Apr 11

Join Associate Dean Kate Klepper and your advising and career team to learn how you will be supported throughout your time at D'Amore-McKim.

One-on-one appointments

Make an appointment with your admissions representative to answer questions about the program, next steps, and student life.

Stephanie Adams

Academic Advisor, Graduate Certificate Programs & MS in Management (MS x)

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