Northeast College expands into Midwest through partnership with University of Saint Francis

Northeast College of Health Sciences is expanding its reach into the Midwest through a new articulation agreement with the University of Saint Francis, creating a streamlined pathway for students to pursue Northeast's Doctor of Chiropractic degree and marking the College's first academic partnership in the region.

The 4+3 agreement provides University of Saint Francis students who earn Bachelor of Science degrees in biology, health and exercise science or other approved programs of emphasis with entry into Northeast College's Doctor of Chiropractic program. Students can complete the doctoral degree in three years at Northeast College's campuses in Seneca Falls, located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, and Levittown on Long Island, part of the New York City metropolitan area.

“Our partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences is directly streamlining the path for our students to achieve their dreams of becoming chiropractors,” said Valerie Powers, assistant dean of the Allied Health Pathway at the University of Saint Francis. “By aligning our curricula, we are removing unnecessary academic hurdles and ensuring our graduates transition seamlessly into advanced clinical training, fully equipped to excel as healthcare leaders.”

“Partnerships like this one with the University of Saint Francis reflect Northeast College’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality health sciences education and preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders,” said Dr. Michael Mestan, president of Northeast College of Health Sciences. “This agreement creates a clear and efficient pathway for Saint Francis students to pursue careers in chiropractic care while benefiting from the rigorous academic and clinical training that defines the Northeast experience. We look forward to welcoming these students to our community.”

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, nutrition, human anatomy instruction, sonography, radiographic technology and massage therapy 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.

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at Saint Francis offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Business and Leadership: Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, Saint Francis has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.