Graduate Forms

• Standard Petition Form
  • This form is required for students who wish to waive a core course, take an elective outside core curriculum, change in status or substitute a course
  • Petition Form Instructions
  • Sample Standard Petition Form
• Registration Override Request Form
  • This form is required for students who wish to register for a section that is restricted or has prerequisites
  • Override Request Instructions
  • Sample Override Request Form
• Registration Override Request Form for Non-COE students
  • This form is required for Northeastern students in programs outside of the College of Engineering (COE) who wish to take a graduate level (5000 or above) COE course.
  • Override Request Instructions for Non-COE students
  • Sample Override Request Form for Non-COE students

• Academic Probation Action Plan
  • This form is required for students whose cumulative GPA has fallen below 3.00; completed by the student and academic advisor when a student is notified of first-term academic probationary status, or when a dismissal appeal has been approved
  • Academic Probation Action Plan Instructions
  • Sample Academic Probation Action Plan Form
• Academic Dismissal Appeal Form
  • This form is required for students who have two consecutive semesters with a cumulative GPA below 3.00; completed by the student and submitted to the Graduate School when appealing a dismissal after two terms on academic probation
  • Academic Dismissal Appeal Form Instructions
  • Sample Academic Dismissal Appeal Form
• GPA Calculator
  • How to use the calculator

• Change of Degree Program/Concentration
  • This form is required for students who wish to change to a new PhD program, MS program or MS concentration
  • Change of Degree Program/Concentration Instructions
  • Sample Change of Degree Program/Concentration Form
• Change of Degree Level
  • This form is required for students who wish to change degree level
  • Sample Change of Degree Level Form
• Change of Degree Status
  • This form is required for students who change from non-degree to degree-seeking status in the Graduate School of Engineering
• MS along the way to PhD
  • This form is required for students enrolled in a PhD program
  • Sample MS along the way to PhD Form

• PlusOne Plan of Study Form
  • This form is required for undergraduate Northeastern students to complete as part of their application process to a PlusOne pathway. To apply to the PlusOne program, please view the PlusOne Details and Policies page for eligibility, how to apply, and more information.
  • PlusOne Plan of Study Instructions
  • PlusOne Plan of Study Sample

• Conditional Acceptance Form
  • This form is required for students with have been conditionally accepted into their program
• PhD Internship Request
  • This form is required for PhD students who wish to pursue CPT Internship
  • PhD Internship Request Policy and Procedures
  • Sample PhD Internship Request Form
• Interdisciplinary PhD Program Plan
  • This form is required for all Interdisciplinary PhD students
• Supplemental SGA Approval Form
  • This form is required for students who have previously confirmed approval to request supplemental SGA hours

Below please find links to some of the most common Registrar forms that graduate engineering students use. Be sure to read instructions thoroughly.

• Graduate Registration Instructions
  • For individual instruction courses (Independent Study and Theses courses) not listed in Banner.
• Incomplete Grade Contract
  • This form is to be completed together by a student and their instructor when an Incomplete grade is given for a course
  • Incomplete Grade Policy
• Audit a Course
  • Full-time graduate students (registered for 8 credits before the audit request) may, with permission, audit one class in the Fall and Spring terms
• Graduate Petition to Transfer Credit (non-CPS)
  • Use this form to request transfer credit. You must read the Transfer Credit policy before submitting your form and include an original translated transcript
  • Sample Graduate Petition to Transfer Credit form
• Leave of Absence
  • To apply for a Leave of Absence, complete the request via the myNortheastern portal by clicking on the Self-Service tab, and then by clicking on Registrar Forms.

Below please find links to some of the most common OGS forms that graduate engineering students use. Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly.

• Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training
  • This request is for the employment authorization benefit for F-1 students for the purpose of gaining practical experience directly related to their major field of study. Please view the OGS webpage for details and eligibility criteria.
• Recommendation for Program Extension Request
  • This request is for an international student who requires additional time for the completion of his/her program of study
  • ATTENTION Please note that once your academic department has completed this form, you will need to submit the OGS Program Extension e-form request as explained on the first page of the document. The e-form will require students to upload this completed and signed form as well as financial documents. The financial documents are required to verify that students have access to funds that will cover the expenses they will incur during the additional term needed to complete their program.
  • ATTENTION Please note that most programs allow students to consider the Summer term as a vacation term, and course offerings are not always comprehensive. Please consult with your academic advisor to ensure that It Is possible to graduate during the Summer term, develop a new study plan, and complete course registration planning prior to submitting this request. Fully online enrollment in the Summer term Is also not permitted. If only online courses are offered In your program during this term, please consult with your academic advisor to revise your course plan to graduate In the following term if possible. Submitting multiple program extensions due to personal Interests, after submitting the initial request, will not be permitted and the request will be denied.
• Recommendation for Reduced Course Load
  • This form should be completed if you need to drop a course due to academic difficulties
• Certificate of Program Completion
  • This form certifies the student’s anticipated date of completion of a program of study