Welcome to the Online Graduate Certificate in AI Applications program
Designed for learners with little to no programming experience seeking to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) within their discipline.
Congratulations on confirming your enrollment for the Performance-Based Admissions pathway for the Online Graduate Certificate in AI Applications. We are excited to welcome you to the Northeastern community.
What are my next steps?
Claim your NU account & email
- Northeastern will be sending you an email titled "Claim Your Northeastern University Online Account" with instructions and a unique personalized link for you to use.
- If you need assistance, contact the IT Service Desk by phone at 617.373.HELP (4357) or email at [email protected].
Set up 2 factor authentication
Please note that you must wait 2-4 hours after claiming your NU ID before you can enroll in 2FA. Follow this link to complete the enrollment process: 2FA Enrollment.
Login and bookmark your Student Hub
This is one of the most important resources you will have as a Northeastern student. The Hub is designed to help students navigate and keep track of everything from academics to their daily activities.
Submit your official transcript
- To be eligible for graduate study at Northeastern as a degree-seeking student, you must have completed a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or first professional degree (e.g. JD, MD).
- You will need to provide official transcripts prior to matriculation into the OGCAA program. Official transcripts are verified documents that come directly from your institution through a transcript service. Official transcripts must include degree conferral date, so transcripts should be requested after graduation.
- FOR DOMESTIC (U.S.) DEGREES:
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- We accept official transcripts from the National Student Clearinghouse (www.studentclearinghouse.org), Parchment (www.parchment.com), and eSCRIP-SAFE (www.escrip-safe.com). Please note, transcripts can take 2-4 weeks to process.
- You can request to have your transcript emailed to us at [email protected]
- FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREES:
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- If you have earned a degree outside the U.S., you must provide a course-by-course international credential evaluation, which must be written in or translated into English. The credential evaluation will serve as your official transcript. The Admissions Committee will accept an evaluation by any organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Many of our applicants use SpanTran, World Education Services (WES), or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
- What documents are required for a credential evaluation?
Tuition & SFRA
- Northeastern University Student Financial Services (SFS) will be an important resource for all students in the program. This department can assist you with information on applying for aid, billing and payments, policies, and filling out documentation. For more information, we encourage you to also review their FAQ Page.
- All students must complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)
Complete our Performance-Based Admissions Welcome Survey
Prepare for your PBA coursework
When does my course start?
- For term start dates, please follow the Graduate (GR) Academic Calendar.
- Note that "first-half" means a 'Term 1' during any semester, and "second half" means a 'Term 2' during any semester.
- Spring 1, 2025 courses start Monday, January 6
- Spring 2, 2025 courses start Monday, February 24
Meet your instructors
- Prashant Mittal, MS in applied statistics & M.Sc in mathematics
- Teaching CS 5047 Exploring AI Trends and Tools
- Vance Ricks, Ph.D.
- Teaching PHIL 5110 Responsible AI
- Stephen Geofrey, M.S., Molecular biophysics and biochemistry
- Teaching ARTG 6460 Human Centered AI
- Kwong Chan, Ph.D.
- Teaching MISM 6250 Strategic AI for Business
How to be a successful online student
- While online allows you to learn from anywhere, there are unique challenges students can face with that additional flexibility. We’ve collected the following resources to help prepare you to be a successful online student:
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- Tips for Taking Online Classes: 8 Strategies for Success
- 7 Time Management Tips for Online Students
- Note that you will need to complete the short registration form in order to watch.
- Multitasking in Project Management
Canvas as a Learning Platform
- Canvas is the home base for all Northeastern courses. Log-in to Canvas here: https://canvas.northeastern.edu/
- More resources to explore:
Matriculating into the OGCAA program
To ensure an uninterrupted transition, please have the following submitted three weeks prior to the end of your last pathway course.
Complete the Matriculation Form
- Information on how to access and submit your matriculation form is emailed to you in the first few weeks of your pathway courses.
Submit the official transcript from your bachelor's degree
- You will need to provide official transcripts prior to matriculation into the OGCAA program. Official transcripts are verified documents that come directly from your institution through a transcript service. Official transcripts must include degree conferral date, so transcripts should be requested after graduation.
- FOR DOMESTIC (U.S.) DEGREES:
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- We accept official transcripts from the National Student Clearinghouse (www.studentclearinghouse.org), Parchment (www.parchment.com), and eSCRIP-SAFE (www.escrip-safe.com). Please note, transcripts can take 2-4 weeks to process.
- You can request to have your transcript emailed to us at [email protected]
- FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREES:
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- If you have earned a degree outside the U.S., you must provide a course-by-course international credential evaluation, which must be written in or translated into English. The credential evaluation will serve as your official transcript. The Admissions Committee will accept an evaluation by any organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Many of our applicants use SpanTran, World Education Services (WES), or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
Earn a B or better in both pathway courses
Successfully complete both pathway courses with a grade of 'B' or better.
You'll need to submit your unofficial NU transcripts as a part of the matriculation process. Your NU Unofficial Transcripts can be accessed through the Student Hub.
Helpful Resources
Northeastern University Library
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Northeastern Employee Tuition Benefit
Northeastern Employees looking to utilize their tuition benefit for the Online Graduate Certificate in AI Application coursework will need to submit a tuition waiver form.
Form more information about the guidelines, tracking your tuition waiver form, or FAQs, please visit the HR Service Center.
* You can find the CRN needed for the tuition waiver for your course through logging into your Student Hub under registered courses.
Questions?
Contact the OGCAA team at [email protected]
To matriculate into full program:
- Send in your official transcripts
- Submit the Matriculation Form
- Receive a B or better in both pathway courses