Northeast College of Health Sciences partners with Fairleigh Dickinson University

Northeast College of Health Sciences has announced a new educational partnership with Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, creating streamlined 3+3 and 4+3 pathways for students majoring in biology.

Through the agreement, Fairleigh Dickinson students can begin their journey toward a Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Northeast College while completing undergraduate studies efficiently and cost-effectively.

The 3+3 pathway allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree at Fairleigh Dickinson in three years and transition directly into Northeast’s three-year Doctor of Chiropractic program. Students who maintain the required GPA are automatically accepted into Northeast, saving one year of tuition and reducing overall time to degree completion.

The 4+3 pathway enables students to complete their undergraduate degree at Fairleigh Dickinson and enter Northeast’s chiropractic program in a streamlined sequence, offering a faster route to earning both degrees while maintaining a strong academic foundation.

“Collaborations like this with Fairleigh Dickinson University are central to Northeast College’s mission to expand access to graduate healthcare education,” said Michael Mestan, DC, EdD, president of Northeast College of Health Sciences. “We’re thrilled to create new pathways for students eager to pursue careers in chiropractic and look forward to welcoming them into our #NortheastBlue community.”

With support from both institutions, students avoid unnecessary coursework and begin their path to Northeast by submitting a letter of intent signed by their undergraduate advisor.

Northeast College has recently forged similar partnerships with a number of area colleges and universities, including Stockton University, Canisius University, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, York College, SUNY Oswego, UNF Canada and several others.

About Northeast College of Health Sciences

For more than a century, Northeast College of Health Sciences has been dedicated to training healthcare’s future leaders. At Northeast, health and wellness are our central focus, driving everything we do. The College’s graduate and undergraduate academic programs in areas such as chiropractic, physician assistant studies, nutrition, human anatomy instruction, massage therapy, and the imaging sciences are rooted in Northeast’s mission and commitment to academic excellence, leadership and professional best practices. From our 286-acre main campus in New York’s Finger Lakes region and our state-of-the-art branch campus on Long Island to our renowned faculty of expert practitioners, Northeast College provides a transformative educational experience, 100% dedicated to health sciences.

About Fairleigh Dickinson University

The largest private university in New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University is a not-for-profit, nonsectarian, multicampus institution. Founded in 1942, FDU four-year status in 1948 and approval as a university in 1956. The University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including doctoral programs in pharmacy, nursing practice, clinical psychology and school psychology; and an AACSB-accredited business school. Degree programs are offered on two New Jersey campuses and at two FDU locations outside the US: Wroxton College, in Oxfordshire in England, and the Vancouver Campus, in British Columbia, Canada. FDU’s 12,000+ full- and part-time students pursue quality career-oriented programs on schedules tailored to their needs—days, evenings and weekends. The curriculum reflects a mission of global education and a foundation of a nationally-renowned Core.