Requirements

Students must apply internally on Northeastern’s program page by the dates listed above. They will receive an application decision 1-2 weeks after they apply. Once students have been approved for Semester in the City, Northeastern will send the application instructions. 

Students must have a 2.5 GPA and must have completed a minimum of 2 completed semesters as a matriculated Northeastern student at the time of program application.

Internal Application

Students must apply internally on Northeastern’s program page by the dates listed above. Applicants will receive an application decision 1-2 weeks after they apply. Once a student has been approved for Semester in the City, Northeastern will send them the application instructions.

Credit 

Students should complete an internal academic planning form with their academic advisor to ensure they receive appropriate credit that factors into their degree audit. Northeastern will accept direct credit from the SITC transcript.

The current breakdown is 4 credits for the Social Innovator’s Toolbox (SITB) class, 4 credits for the Becoming a Problem Solver (BAPS) and 8 credits for the internship.