Northeast College Announces Pathways for Students at Shippensburg University

Northeast College of Health Sciences has announced a new educational partnership with Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, creating streamlined 3+3 and 4+3 pathways for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in biology, chemistry, exercise science, health sciences and physics.

Through the agreement, Shippensburg students can begin their journey toward a Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Northeast while completing their undergraduate studies efficiently and cost-effectively.

The 3+3 pathway allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years at Shippensburg and transition directly into Northeast’s three-year Doctor of Chiropractic program. Students who meet the required GPA are automatically accepted into Northeast, saving one year of tuition and reducing total time to degree completion.

The 4+3 pathway enables students to finish their undergraduate degree at Shippensburg and then enter Northeast’s chiropractic program in a streamlined sequence, accelerating the process of earning both degrees while maintaining a solid academic foundation.

“Partnerships like this are key 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 proud to provide Shippensburg University students with clear pathways to careers in chiropractic and look forward to welcoming them to our #NortheastBlue community.”

With support from both institutions, students avoid unnecessary coursework and begin their path to Northeast by submitting a Letter of Intent signed by their undergraduate advisor.

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.

Shippensburg University is a public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts, sciences, business, education and health sciences. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement, Shippensburg emphasizes accessible, high-quality education and preparing students for careers and leadership.