Northeast College and Keystone College Announce Partnership, Guarantee Student Admission

Northeast College of Health Sciences and Keystone College have announced a new academic partnership, creating articulation agreements that save students time and money while securing their admission to Northeast College.

The partnership allows Keystone students majoring in biology or a Program of Emphasis to pursue a graduate degree through either a 4+3 or 3+3 track with Northeast College’s Doctor of Chiropractic program.

“Collaborations like this are central to Northeast College’s mission to expand access to graduate healthcare education,” said Dr. Michael Mestan, president of Northeast College of Health Sciences. “We’re thrilled to partner with Keystone College and create new opportunities for students eager to pursue careers in chiropractic and the health sciences.”

Pathways to a Graduate Degree

The 3+3 articulation option allows eligible Keystone students to complete three years of undergraduate study before transitioning to Northeast College to begin doctoral coursework. Upon successful completion of their first year at Northeast while maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA, those credits transfer back to Keystone to fulfill bachelor’s degree requirements, saving one full year of tuition.

The 4+3 articulation option enables students to complete their bachelor’s degree at Keystone and then continue directly to Northeast College’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, earning both degrees in less time than pursuing them separately.

With guided support from both institutions, students can avoid unnecessary coursework and clearly chart their path from Keystone to Northeast. Students begin the process by submitting a Letter of Intent, signed by their undergraduate advisor, ensuring a seamless transition to graduate-level chiropractic studies.

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.

As part of the Northeastern Pennsylvania community, Keystone College is part of a vibrant and diverse area. Nearly 800 students come to our beautiful campus from nearby states such as New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, as well as nationally and internationally.

In a relatively short period of time, Keystone College has advanced from being an excellent junior college that granted associate degrees to a fully accredited and highly respected institution, offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.