Top 10 Reasons the GSP Program Is Right for You
- Admission Link
The Office of Admissions has an in-depth knowledge of the GSP, and that helps it select the best applicants for admission to the Program. - "Intended Major" Link
GSP administrators and advisors work closely with advisors in your "intended major" to help you outline your curriculum and strategize your transition to sophomore status. - Administrative Offices in one Building
Your GSP advisor's office, peer tutoring, and the Program's administrative office are all located in Meserve Hall. - Small Program in Large University
The General Studies Program's annual class size is approximately 180 students. In a university with more than 2,800 first-year learners, you belong to the best of both environments: An intimate freshman year in the GSP and a large university in the heart of Boston. - Peer Tutoring
Finding academic support is easy through the nationally-certified General Studies Peer Tutoring Program. Former GSP students are intensively trained and nationally certified to offer assistance in your academic subject areas; they know where you are and where you want to go! - Learning Communities: Foundations for Success
The GSP "Learning Community" model enables you to integrate your academic experiences across disciplines. GSP faculty and advisors meet regularly to discuss your progress, your strengths (and weaknesses) and work with you to maximize your academic progression. - Learning Communities: Paths to Sophomore Status in your "Intended Major"
Four Learning Communities are available to GSP students and lead to sophomore status in one of NU's six undergraduate colleges. GSP Learning Communities are similar to the first-year curriculum in your "intended majors," and also include unique GSP courses. - Strategic Thinking an Learning (STL)
STL are General Studies seminars that develop critical thinking and learning strategies necessary for a successful college career. Through GSP you can develop new skills and raise your achievements to a more competitive level. - GSP Class Size
Northeastern University is a large, urban institution and some classes are big. However, some of your classes in your GSP year may not exceed 20 students; and the GSP Advisor-Student ratio is intentionally low. - NU Faculty and your Fellow GSP Classmates
You will be in the company of the finest academic minds. Faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your academic best and are masters in their disciplines. Additionally, you will be in the company of students from around the world. Each student will bring to the classroom, and NU community, great ideas, incredible vision and fantastic perspectives ready to be shared and explored throughout the year.
