Deadlines
Northeastern Online offers programs in two formats: half-term and full semester.
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Half-term programs run on six accelerated sessions each year: Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall 1, and Fall 2.
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Semester programs follow the traditional academic calendar: Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Note: Individual colleges may promote alternate deadlines. The dates listed here are specific to Northeastern Online programs and are designed to ensure sufficient time for application review and course enrollment.
Current half-term deadlines
| Term | Submit app by | Enroll by | Start courses |
| Spring 2 | February 17, 2026 | March 2, 2026 | March 9, 2026 |
| Summer 1 | April 1, 2026 | April 27, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
Future half-term deadlines
Note: if you're joining a program using the Fast App not all future terms will be offered.
| Term | Submit app by | Enroll by | Start Courses |
| Summer 2 | June 8, 2026 | June 22, 2026 | June 29, 2026 |
| Fall 1 | August 3, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | September 9, 2026 |
| Fall 2 | October 13, 2026 | October 26, 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
Half-term degree programs
Current semester deadlines
| Term | Submit app by | Enroll by | Start courses |
| Summer 2026 | April 1, 2026 | April 27, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
Future semester deadlines
Note: if you're joining a program using the Fast App not all future terms will be offered.
| Term | Submit app by | Enroll by | Start Courses |
| Fall 2026 | August 3, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | September 9, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | December 1, 2026 | December 21, 2026 | January 13, 2027 |