Northeast College partners with PennWest University

Northeast College of Health Sciences and Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest), including its Clarion, California and Edinboro campuses, established a new academic partnership that includes articulation agreements designed to save students time and money while securing their admission to Northeast College.

Through this partnership, noted a university press release, PennWest students majoring in eligible science programs may pursue either the 4+3 or 3+3 accelerated tracks toward Northeast College’s doctor of chiropractic degree.

“At Northeast College, we are dedicated to creating opportunities that support students’ long-term success,” said President Michael Mestan, DC, EdD. “Our new partnership with Pennsylvania Western University provides a clear, streamlined route for PennWest students who are ready to pursue a future in chiropractic and the health sciences.”

“This partnership reflects PennWest’s commitment to expanding opportunities for our students and strengthening pathways into high-demand health professions,” said Jon Anderson, PhD, president of PennWest University. “By aligning our programs with respected graduate institutions like Northeast College, we’re helping students accelerate their goals and enter the workforce sooner.”

The 3+3 option allows students to complete three years of undergraduate study at PennWest and, upon meeting GPA requirements, automatically matriculate into Northeast College’s DC program. This pathway reduces overall cost by enabling students to earn their bachelor’s and DC degrees in a shorter timeframe. The 3+3 track is open to students majoring in:

• Biology, Pre-Medical Science concentration
• Chemistry, Biochemistry concentration
• Any program of emphasis that includes coursework required to satisfy all entrance requirements of Northeast

The 4+3 option enables PennWest students to complete their undergraduate degree and transition directly into Northeast’s DC program once eligibility criteria are met. This pathway is open to students majoring in:

• Biology (any concentration)
• Chemistry (any concentration)
• Any program of emphasis that includes coursework required to satisfy all entrance requirements of Northeast

With coordinated academic advising from both institutions, students can avoid unnecessary coursework and streamline their path to a doctoral degree. PennWest’s Pre-Health Committee further supports students by offering individualized guidance, monitoring EAP standing and assisting their transition into professional school. To begin the process, students submit a letter of intent signed by their undergraduate advisor.

More university partnerships

The PennWest partnership is the latest of Northeast College’s partnerships with area higher education institutions, including those with Felician University, Mercy University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, SUNY Oswego, York College, UNF Canada, University of Pittsburgh – Bradford and many more.

For more information, visit northeastcollege.edu.

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 N.Y.’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 Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) is a public university serving students across three campuses in Pennsylvania—California, Clarion and Edinboro—as well as a Global Online campus. A proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, PennWest is committed to academic excellence, career-focused learning and inclusive community engagement, preparing students to become lifelong learners and leaders who make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond. For more information, visit pennwest.edu.