Orientation
Welcome! Your Journey Starts Here.
Congratulations on your admission to Northeastern University! The next step is to enroll. This website provides easy access to all the information you’ll need to help you get there and hit the ground running—so you can get the most from your experience here.
First, activate your Northeastern account, which opens the way to university resources, including the Student Hub and email accounts. The username and password are set up at the time of account claim. To claim a Northeastern student account, click the unique link in the email (valid for 60 days after receipt) to begin the process of claiming the Northeastern online account. If it has been more than 60 days, contact the IT Service Desk.
Orientation is different according to your campus designation.
All Boston and Online learners are encouraged to complete the pre-orientation module to help navigate essential resources, programs, and platforms to chart their Northeastern path to global, research, and experiential opportunities and programs.
Regional students are encouraged to attend their campus-specific orientation and the General Student Orientation.
New Student Orientation Dates
Graduate Orientation
We will be holding a virtual orientation for new graduate students across two days:
Thursday, April 3, 2025
3:30pm ET: Welcome to the College of Professional Studies
Hear from Dean Jared Auclair, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Chris Bolick, and your academic advisors on how to start the new term off on the right foot!
4:30pm ET : Program Breakout Sessions
Your faculty and advisors are excited to welcome you to your program!
Links to add your session to your calendar have been sent to your Northeastern email address. Additional program breakout sessions will be held on Friday, April 4, see below.
| Applied Logistics | Human Resources Management |
| MPS Informatics | Insurance Analytics Management |
| MS Project Management | MS Regulatory Affairs |
| Non-Profit Management | Security and Intelligence Studies |
| MS Commerce and Economic Development | MA Security and Intelligence |
| MS Global Studies International Relations | MS Organizational Leadership |
| MSLD Sports Leadership |
Friday, April 4, 2025
1:00pm ET: Leveraging Your Education with Experiential Learning and Career Design
Learn about how real world experience through Northeastern University can advance your goals from Experiential Learning & Career Advisor Julia Brewer and Northeastern University Career Services’ office Associate Director of Career Development Ellen Goldman
2:00pm ET: Program breakout sessions
| Analytics | Applied Machine Intelligence |
| MS Corporate and Organizational Communication |
Undergraduate Orientation
Our virtual May 2025 undergraduate orientation will include the following sessions:
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:00 am ET: Welcome to the College of Professional Studies
Hear from Dean Jared Auclair, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs Erin Clair, as well as your academic advisors on how to start your first term at CPS on the right foot!
11:00am ET: Program breakout sessions
Each undergraduate program will have its own breakout session. Your faculty and advisors are excited to welcome you to your program! Be sure to check your Northeastern email address with the links to join these sessions.
The following program breakout sessions will be held at this time:
| Information Technology | Analytics |
| Post Bacc-Pre Med | Biotech and Bioscience |
| Psychology | Digital Communications and Media |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Advanced Manufacturing |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Electrical Engineering Technology |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Mechatronics |
| Project Management | Management |
| Finance & Accounting Management |
Graduate Orientation
Undergraduate Orientation
Contact Us
If you have questions or need assistance, please email [email protected] and we’ll happily assist you.
Academic Support and Student Resources
From the academic calendar, to the bookstore, to the support you need to get enrolled in your classes— and everything else you need to navigate being a student at Northeastern.
Career Development, Experiential Network, Co-op and Internships
Connect with your Co-op advisor to get prepared for classes, explore possible co-ops, and discuss options and opportunities for your career.
Online Learning
The technology, tips, and tricks to help you get the most out of learning online.
International Student Resources
If you’re an international student, there are a few important things you’ll need to know to make your move go as smoothly as possible.
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