2021-2022 Student Catalog | Admissions

International Students

Northeastern Seminary is certified to enroll F-1 students who do not hold United States citizenship and who comply with all appropriate U.S. immigration regulations. Following acceptance into either the Master of Arts, Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry degree program, students must present a Certificate of Finance and I-20 documentation before they will be permitted to begin class. Non-US citizens who are taking fully online master's programs are ineligible for I-20 documentation. To be eligible, master's students must take at least 2/3 of their classes onsite throughout each semester and D.Min. students must come into the U.S. at least once every five months for research, residency or continuing education. Those persons found to be in non-compliance may be reported to immigration authorities. Additional information pertaining to F-1 student visas is available in the Registration Office. 

International students are responsible for keeping immigration documents current with a Designated School Official (DSO). International students have certain restrictions for employment and off-campus internships; approval by a DSO is required before starting employment. International students are also required to be enrolled in a health insurance program and to purchase supplemental repatriation and medical evacuation benefits. Contact the Admissions Office (585.594.6802) for assistance.