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Complete Handbook
91 pages (1.63 mb)
Note: The handbook also is divided into sections below for easier downloading.
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Section 1: Introduction
5 pages (537 kb)

Contents (PDF page number)
Cover (1)
Table of Contents (2)
President's Message (4)
Handbook Overview (5)
Mission (5)

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Section 2: Academic Resources
10 pages (187 kb)

Contents (PDF page number)
Center for Effective University Teaching (1)
Cooperative Education Division (1)
English Language Center (1)
Graduate Schools and Colleges (2)
Libraries (4)
Registrar’s Office (5)
Research (5)
Research and Education Centers (5)
Research Integrity and Environmental Safety (7)
University Administration (8)

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Section 3: Financial Services
2 pages (125 kb)

Contents (PDF page number)
Customer Service Center (1)
Graduate Student Financial Services (2)
Student Emergency Loan Fund (2)

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Section 4: Information Services
4 pages (167 kb)

Contents (PDF page number)
Information Services Customer Service (1)
Campus Media Services (1)
Information Services Help Line (1)
Computer Help Desk (2)
Computer Labs (2)
myNEU Portal (3)
ResNet (3)
Safety, Security, and Appropriate Use (3)
Training Services (4)

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Section 5: Campus Resources
19 pages (271 kb)

Contents (PDF page number)
Affirmative Action and Diversity (1)
African-American Institute (2)
Alumni Association (2)
Arts on Campus (4)
Athletics and Recreation (4)
Bookstores (6)
Career Services (6)
Child Care Center (7)
Community Service and Service-Learning (7)
Copy and Printing Centers (8)
Counseling and Student Development (8)
Dining Services (8)
Disability Resource Center (10)
Graduate and Professional Student Association (11)
Graduate Recruitment (11)
Health and Wellness (11)
Housing Services (12)
International Student and Scholar Institute (12)
Latino/a Student Cultural Center (13)
Lost and Found (13)
Off-Campus Resources (14)
Parking (14)
Public Safety (15)
Publications and Media (16)
Residence Life (17)
Speech-Language and Hearing Center (17)
Spiritual Life (18)
Student Center (18)
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (19)
Venues for Conferences and Retreats (19)
Visitor Information (19)

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Section 6: Graduate School/College Definitions and Policies
3 pages (135 kb)

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Section 7: University Regulations
33 pages (419 kb)

Contents (PDF page number)
Academic Policies and Procedures (1)
Appeals Policies and Procedures (4)
Code of Student Conduct (6)
Financial Aid and General Financial Policies and Procedures (15)
General Regulations (17)
Students’ Bill of Academic Rights and Responsibilities (28)
Graduate Students’ Rights and Responsibilities (33)

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Section 8: Additional Information
4 pages (199 kb)

Contents (PDF page number)
Accreditation (1)
Delivery of Services (1)
Emergency Closing of the University (1)
Equal Opportunity Policy (2)
Alma Mater (2)
All Hail, Northeastern (2)
Graduate Schools 2004–2005 Registration Calendar (3)

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Section 9: Northeastern's Neighborhood
11 pages (678 kb)

Contents (PDF page number)
Welcome to Boston (1)
Neighborhood Venues and Vendors Listing (1)
Campus Map (7)
Boston Neighborhood Map (9)
Burlington Area Map (10)
Dedham Area Map (10)
Downtown Area Map (11)

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