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Internal Transfers

(from other majors at Northeastern University)

What is the College looking for in a prospective internal transfer student?

The College of Criminal Justice is happy to welcome transfer students who would like to major in Criminal Justice. Our internal transfer requirements are quite simple: students need to have a minimum 2.000 QPA and need to be able to articulate their interest in the Criminal Justice discipline.

How do I apply to transfer into the College of Criminal Justice?

The first step in applying to transfer into the College of Criminal Justice is to make an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Criminal Justice Dean’s Office. During the appointment you will discuss your interest in Criminal Justice, review your academic transcript, and select appropriate coursework. Your Advisor will discuss opportunities in the Criminal Justice field and outline the requirements for the major. Please call the CJ office at (617) 373-3327 to schedule your appointment

What is the timeline for applying to transfer into Criminal Justice?

Students may transfer into Criminal Justice at any time during the calendar year. There are no deadlines or application forms to be completed. Students who meet the basic entrance requirements are welcome to complete the transfer paperwork during their initial meeting with the Academic Advisor. Some students who have never taken a Criminal Justice class may be encouraged to ‘try out’ a few CJ courses and transfer at a later date. Your Academic Advisor will help you weigh the pros and cons of each option during your initial meeting.

What if I don’t meet the minimum QPA requirement?

If your QPA is currently under 2.000, you are not immediately eligible to transfer into Criminal Justice. You are welcome to schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to share your ideas, gather information about the discipline, and learn about our curriculum requirements. After the meeting you will be referred to Susan Kolls, who is Northeastern University’s Internal Transfer Advisor. Susan will work with you to create an academic plan that satisfies the Criminal Justice entrance requirements and brings you into good academic standing with the University. Upon the satisfactory completion of your Internal Transfer Contract, you will automatically be transferred into the College of Criminal Justice.

Will all of my credits transfer?

All of the course credits that were earned at Northeastern University will be preserved as you transfer into the College of Criminal Justice. Those students who transferred into Northeastern from another institution will also have their external transfer credits accepted by the College of Criminal Justice. These students should review their transcripts with an Academic Advisor to determine whether any of the credits from other institutions should be reassigned to better match the CJ degree requirements.

Will I be able to graduate from Northeastern on time?

Students who transfer during their freshman or sophomore year often discover that much of their previous coursework fulfills specific Criminal Justice degree requirements (i.e, College Writing, math requirement, social sciences requirement). As a result, these early internal transfer students usually can load up on Criminal Justice classes, quickly get on track with the major, and graduate from Northeastern on the expected date. Students who transfer into Criminal Justice after their sophomore year have spent a great deal of time and coursework pursuing another major. Not all of the classes they have taken will fulfill Criminal Justice requirements. Therefore, these later internal transfer students usually need to overload classes, skip a co-op, or enroll for an extra semester to be able to graduate with their entering class.

When can I go on my first Criminal Justice co-op?

Internal transfer students may be eligible to participate in Criminal Justice co-ops upon the completion of two full semesters as a CJ major, or during their sophomore spring, whichever comes later.