Northeast College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania Announce Pathways to Graduate Studies

Northeast College of Health Sciences and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) have announced a new educational articulation agreement creating seamless 3+3 and 4+3 pathways for students pursuing a degree in chiropractic.

Under the agreement, IUP students majoring in Natural Science or Pre-Chiropractic programs who meet specific academic requirements will be automatically accepted into the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Northeast College.

“We’re proud to expand opportunities for students ready to make a difference in healthcare,” said Dr. Michael Mestan, president of Northeast College of Health Sciences. “This partnership with Indiana University of Pennsylvania creates a streamlined, supportive pathway for students eager to pursue careers in chiropractic and the health sciences.”

The formal articulation agreement is open to current and future IUP undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science or Pre-Chiropractic. Interested students can begin the pathway by contacting their academic advisor for details about coursework and eligibility requirements.

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.

For more information about Northeast College of Health Sciences and our degree programs, visit www.northeastcollege.edu.

Since its founding in 1875, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has evolved from a teacher-training institution into a doctoral research university recognized for its commitment to student success and achievement. As IUP celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025 and through the Impact 150 comprehensive campaign, the university honors a legacy of educational excellence while looking to its next 150 years of student success, innovation, leadership in healthcare education, and public service.