Programs and Offices for Northeastern’s International Community.

International Student Hub

Welcome to the International Student Hub — a place to learn about and connect with Northeastern's International community!

  • Office of Global Services
  • International Tutoring Center
  • Global Pathways
  • NU Immerse
  • NU Bound
  • Graduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • Bachelor’s Completion
  • Pre-College
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  • New Students
    • After Admission
      • POA, PAL, and Deposit Process
      • Applying for a Study Permit
      • Upcoming Events for Incoming International Students
    • Before Arrival
      • Late Arrival and Deferral Policies
      • Travelling to Canada as a New International Student
    • Living and Settling in Canada
      • Housing in Canada
      • Living in Canada
      • Health Insurance
      • Social Insurance Number (SIN)
      • Driving in Canada > Getting a Driver's License in Canada
    • After Arrival
      • Next Steps for New International Students
  • Current Students
    • Student Status & Compliance
      • Maintaining Student Status in Canada
      • Breaks in Studies and Full-Time Definitions
      • Academic Dismissal and Immigration Policies
      • myOGS Portal
      • E-Forms (Canada)
    • Academic Changes & Immigration
      • Campus Transfer
      • Credit Transfer and Immigration Implications
      • Immigration Policy Updates
    • Work In Canada
      • Working While Studying
      • Co-Op Work Permit
      • Post-Graduation Work Permit
      • Volunteering in Canada
  • Student Support
    • Resources
      • Letters of Invitation
      • Inviting Family and Friends to Canada
      • Scams and Safety – Canada
      • Foreign Consultants and Embassies
      • Retaining Legal Services and Advice
      • OGS Canada Services and Contact

Academic Recommendation for Program Extension

Academic Recommendation for Program Extension »

This document is for an international student that requires recommendation from their academic department to justify they need additional time to complete their program of study. Part II and III must be completed by the academic department. Please refer to the Program Extension guidance page before proceeding with completing this PDF form.

Related Forms and Guides:

Academic Training (AT) Authorization Request Form

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Contact OGS

    354 Richards Hall
    360 Huntington Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
    +1-617-373-2310
    OGS Service Portal

    Office Hours

    Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
    (Note: We are closed on Tuesdays from 3:00pm – 4:00pm for all staff training and meeting).

    Phone Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m. ET


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