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Orientation

Welcome! Your Northeastern journey starts here.

Congratulations on your admission to Northeastern University! Your next step is to start your orientation and enroll in courses. Here you’ll find easy access to all the information you’ll need to hit the ground running so you can get the most from your CPS experience.

Now that you’re official, the first thing you’ll want to do is activate your Northeastern account.

Your Northeastern account unlocks the way to university resources, including the Student Hub and email accounts. Your username and password will be set up when you claim your account. To claim a Northeastern student account, click the unique link in the account claim email you receive. The link will remain valid for 60 days after receipt. If it has been more than 60 days since you’ve received the email and your link has expired, contact the IT Service Desk.

Orientation is offered differently according to your campus designation. All Boston and Online learners are encouraged to complete the pre-orientation module. The module will explain essential resources, programs, and platforms that will help you chart your Northeastern path to global, research, and experiential opportunities and programs.

START YOUR PRE-ORIENTATION HERE

Regional Orientation

Regional students are encouraged to attend the General Student Orientation and their campus-specific orientation. New Student Orientation consists of multiple components, and as a regional student, you are invited to a variety of key orientation sessions.

College of Professional Studies West Coast New Student Orientation (online Canvas modules)

NU Seattle Campus Orientation (online Canvas modules)

International Student Orientation (for F-1 visa holders only)

College of Professional Studies Seattle Campus Orientation

Ongoing information sessions, events, and workshops

College of Professional Studies West Coast New Student Orientation (online Canvas modules)

NU Silicon Valley Campus Orientation (online Canvas modules)

International Student Orientation (for F-1 visa holders only)

College of Professional Studies Silicon Valley Campus Orientation

Ongoing information sessions, events, and workshops

NU Toronto New Student Orientation (online Canvas modules)

NU Toronto Campus OrientationInternational Student Orientation (for Study Permit holders only)

Program-specific Orientation (e.g., MS Project Management)

College-specific Orientation (e.g., College of Professional Studies)

Ongoing information sessions, events, and workshops

Please check your Northeastern email for further communication on your orientation.

Upcoming orientation dates

General Graduate New Student Winter Orientation Date: January 6, 2022 Time: 5:00p – 9:00p ET Register Here	General Undergraduate New Student Spring Orientation Date: January 13, 2022 Time: 5:00p – 9:00p ET Register Here
Toronto New Student Orientation Date: January 5, 2022 Time: 9:00a – 2:00p ET Learn More	Seattle New Student Orientation Date: January 7, 2022 Time: 12:30 – 4:30pm PT Register Here
Silicon Valley New Student Orientation Date: January 6, 2022 Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm PT Register Here