Tuesday, September 4
7:30am
MANDATORY EVENT
University “I AM Here” registration. This is your last day to complete “I AM HERE” Registration. Available on-line through myNEU until 4:00PM.
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bouvé Office of Student Services Walk-in Advising
120 Behrakis Health Sciences Center
Walk-in advising and/or questions for firstyear and transfer students. No appointment necessary. More information @ 617-373-3320
9:00am - 9:45am
MANDATORY FOR BOUVÉ STUDENTS
Dean’s Welcome
Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall
9:40am
MANDATORY FOR BOUVÉ STUDENTS
Bouvé First-year Class Photo
Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall
9:45am
MANDATORY EVENT
President’s Convocation
Matthews Arena
Join us for President Aoun’s official University welcome and induction ceremony for all new students, followed by a Welcome Barbecue on Centennial Common. Please report promptly to Matthews Arena at 9:45AM. Don’t forget to wear your college t-shirt!
Sponsor: President’s Office; for more information call New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
Immediately following Convocation
New Student Welcome Barbecue
Centennial Common (Rain Location: Cabot Physical Education Center)
Get ready for a day of fun and campus spirit! Be part of the “Mascot March” and follow King Husky from Matthews Arena to Centennial Common where you’ll join your new fellow classmates for food, fun, music, and friendship. You will enjoy the sounds of the Joshua Tree band. This is an event not to be missed!
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
1:00pm - 1:45pm
MANDATORY FOR CAMD STUDENTS
College of Arts, Media, and Design Welcome
200 Richards
College Welcome for first year and transfer students in CAMD.
1:00pm - 1:45pm
MANDATORY FOR COS STUDENTS
College of Science Welcome
Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall
College Welcome for first year and transfer students in COS.
1:00pm - 1:45pm
MANDATORY FOR CSSH STUDENTS
College of Social Sciences and Humanities Welcome
Ballroom, Curry Student Center
College Welcome for first year and transfer students.
1:00pm – 5:00pm
MANDATORY FOR CBA STUDENTS
Introduction to CBA for FRESHMEN
Dodge Hall, see Team Schedule
All CBA FRESHMEN will meet their team’s Corporate Coach and attend three mandatory sessions introducing them to CBA. The program includes discussion topics such as Career Services, how to approach faculty for additional help, and how CBA uses Facebook, myNEU, and Blackboard. The winner of the Team Competition will be announced at 4:30PM in Blackman Auditorium. NU t-shirts and sweatshirts will be raffled off to a few lucky winners!
1:15pm - 3:15pm
MANDATORY FOR UJIMA STUDENTS
African-American Institute, Cabral Center
Mandatory session for Ujima Scholars that introduces students to freshmen and upper-class peers, faculty, and staff. College success tips and activities for the academic year will be reviewed.
Sponsor: Ujima Scholars Program @ 617.373.4912
2:00pm
MANDATORY FOR COE STUDENTS
Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall
College Welcome for all students in COE. All students are required to attend. It is imperative that you bring your fall course schedules to this meeting.
2:00pm
MANDATORY FOR GSP STUDENTS
General Studies Welcome
20 West Village F
All General Study Students are required to attend this welcome session to meet their peer mentors and academic advisors.
2:00pm
MANDATORY FOR CAMD STUDENTS
College of Arts, Media and Design Departmental Gatherings
Mandatory departmental gatherings for all freshmen and transfer students. Please see list below for your major and location.
| Architecture | 135 Shillman |
| Art + Design and Graphic Design | 155 Ryder Hall |
| Communication Studies | 458 Richards Hall |
| Creative Industries | 157 Ryder Hall |
| Journalism | 310 Behrakis |
| Music | 354 Ryder Hall |
| Theatre | 334 Ryder Hall |
2:00pm
MANDATORY FOR COS STUDENTS
College of Science Departmental Gatherings
Mandatory department gatherings for all freshmen and transfer students. Please see list below for your major and location.
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 333 Curry Student Center |
| Biochemistry | 200 Richards |
| Biology | 318-322 Curry Student Center |
| Chemistry | 115 Hurtig Hall |
| Environmental Sciences | 14 Holmes Hall |
| Environmental Studies | 14 Holmes Hall |
| Linguistics | 545 Nightingale Hall |
| Math | 509 Lake Hall |
| Marine Biology | 14 Holmes Hall |
| Physics | Frost Lounge, Ell Hall |
| Psychology | 130 Hurtig Hall |
2:00pm
MANDATORY FOR CSSH STUDENTS
College of Social Sciences and Humanities Departmental Gatherings
Mandatory departmental gatherings for all freshmen and transfer students. Please see list below for you major and location.
| American Sign Language and Spanish | 400 Meserve Hall |
| Asian Studies | 207 Holmes |
| Criminal Justice | 101 Churchill Hall |
| Economics | Special Event, call 617.373.2872 for information |
| English | 472 Holmes Hall |
| History | 210 Shillman Hall |
| Human Services | 126 Ryder Hall |
| International Affairs | 305 Shilllman Hall |
| Philosophy and Religion | 371 Holmes Hall |
| Political Science | 335 Shillman |
| Sociology and Cultural Anthropology | 325 Shillman Hall |
2:15pm - 4:15pm
MANDATORY FOR ALL UNDECLARED STUDENTS
Undeclared Student Welcome Session
Ballroom, Curry Student Center
All undeclared students are required to attend this welcome session to meet their peer mentors and academic advisors.
2:30pm - 4:30pm
MANDATORY FOR COLLEGE OF COMPUTER AND INFORMAT ION SCIENCE STUDENTS
College of Computer and Information Science Welcome
10 Behrakis Health Sciences Center
4:00pm
Ice Cream Social – College of Computer and Information Science
West Village H Quad
Sponsor: College of Computer and Information Science (CCIS)
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ice Cream Social
Library Quad
Stop by and learn more about NU Bands.
Sponsor: NU Bands; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Leave Your Mark
Krentzman Quad
Express yourself artistically as we encourage you to paint what you feel represents yourself - this can be through flags, symbols, words, etc!
Sponsor: Haitian Student Unity; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Crafting for Justice
Centennial Common
Stop by to learn more about the Progressive Student Alliance.
Sponsor: Progressive Student Alliance; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
5:00pm - 7:00pm
CCNU Spaghetti Dinner
Catholic Center, 68 St. Stephen Street
Join us for dinner and get to know your fellow classmates.
Sponsor: The Catholic Center @ 617.373.8964
5:30pm - 6:30pm
States of Writing
412 Holmes Hall
Come visit NEU’s Writing Center for our fall open house. Students will be able to meet our staff, learn about our services, participate in a discussion of Ann Patchett’s State of Wonder, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and enter for a chance to win prizes. Do you have a question you’d like to ask Ann Patchett during Q&A, but would like to run it by someone first? Bring it to our open house for a mini session with one of our writing consultants! For more information, visit us at www.northeastern.edu/english/writing-center/.
Sponsor: The Writing Center @ 617.373.4540
7:00pm
MANDATORY EVENT
First Pages
Matthews Arena
Ann Patchett will discuss her book State of Wonder. Join Patchett as she addresses the incoming class and discusses her riveting book. Patchett was recently named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine.
Sponsor: Office of the Provost, The University Honors Program, and New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
9:00pm - 10:30pm
Trivia Night
afterHOURS, Curry Student Center
Form your teams, sharpen your trivia skills and join us for a night of fun!
Sponsor: Resident Student Association; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Bhangra Con Salsa
Ballroom, Curry Student Center
We will teach you all the moves you need to have an amazing and unforgettable night of Salsa dancing.
Sponsor: Kaliente Dance Group; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642