Friday, August 31
8:00am - 5:00pm
Poster Sale
West Village Quad
Need to decorate your room? Come see the selections of posters for sale.
Sponsor: Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
7:30am
HONORS STUDENTS ONLY
Team Building Day @ Warren Conference Center
Meet at Forsyth Circle
A day-long retreat and ropes course for all first year Honors Program Students.
Sponsor: University Honors Program @ 617.373.2333
8:00am - 5:00pm
Resident Students Move into Residence Halls
Designated Locations
10:00am - 4:00pm
Welcome Week Information Booth
Krentzman Quad
Do you know what is happening on campus and in the city? Visit our table for information on fun events, tickets, and answers to general questions. We’re here to help!
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
10:00-2:00pm
Bookstore Fair
Bullfinch Pathway Alongide Ell Hall
Northeastern's Barnes and Noble Bookstore welcomes you to their annual move-in bookstore fair. Check out our book buys and must-have items for your residence hall.
Sponsor: NU Bookstore @ 617.373.2286
10:00am
Morning Fitness Walk
Meet in front of Richards Hall
Start your morning off right with fresh air and exercise, and meet some new friends.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
11:00am
Boston 5K Run
Meet in front of Ell Hall
There’s no better way to see Boston than by meandering your way from the historic North End to the modern Back Bay.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
12:00pm
Fenway Park Tour
Tours leaving from the Ell Hall lobby, in front of Blackman Auditorium
Visit the park where the Babe pitched, the Kid hit, Yaz dazzled and Ortiz still thrills fans today! Tickets are limited and can be picked up at the Welcome Week booth in front of Ell Hall.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
12:00pm
New England Aquarium
Meet in front of Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall
Right on the water, with the salty smell of the ocean all around it, the New England Aquarium is a spectacular place. The main attraction is the enormous ocean tank that you can look at up close as you walk around it, making your way to the top. There you’ll see sharks, eels, and every kind of fish and ocean life (including humanoids diving in to clean the tank or feed the fish). Tickets can be picked up at the Welcome Week booth. Please bring fare for the subway.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
1:00pm
Afternoon Walk and Ice Cream
Meet in front of Ell Hall
Enjoy a leisurely walk to the Prudential Center and stop for ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bed Bath and Beyond
Buses will leave from Forsyth Street in front of Shillman Hall
Buses will shuttle students to Bed, Bath and Beyond from campus throughout the duration of this event. The last bus will leave campus at 4:00PM.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
6:00pm
Women’s Soccer vs. UNH
Parsons Field, Brookline, MA
Get involved in the action! Bring your Husky ID for admission. Shuttles to the game depart from Chicken Lou’s on Forsyth Street starting at 5:00PM.
Sponsor: Athletics @ 617.373.2515
6:30pm
Skywalk Observatory – Prudential Center
Tours will leave from the stairs of Ell Hall
The Skywalk Observatory is Boston’s only sky-high vantage point for sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond. Tickets are limited and can be picked up at the Welcome Week Booth.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Open Mic Night
afterHOURS, Curry Student Center
Want to perform? Speak? Sing? Dance? Freestyle. The mic is all yours!
Sponsor: afterHOURS @ 617.373.2642
7:00pm
Trip to Boston’s Little Italy
Meet in Front of Richards Hall
Meet up with your fellow classmates and head to Boston’s North End to enjoy the neighborhood’s rich history and colorful personalities. The final stop will be Mike’ Pastry known for its world renowned pastries.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
9:00pm
Game Night
Game Room, Curry Student Center
Come meet new friends and play Wii, billiards, table tennis, ping-pong, air hockey and board games.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868