We serve full-time undergraduate students and their families enrolled on the Boston campus for the first time in Fall 2024.
MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS. Family participation is optional and highly encouraged.
Experience Husky Life. Meet new students and families, connect with campus resources and student leaders, explore campus and Boston, and engage in student involvement and resource fairs.
Registration
- Registration opens in mid April.
- Enrolled students will register themselves and up to 2 guests in the student’s Application Status Check.
- Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are capped and will close once full.
- If there is a concern with available session dates, please contact us for assistance.
Fees
- Parking, meals, and social activities are complimentary at no cost for both the student and up to 2 guests.
- Mandatory First-Year Student housing is also included at no additional cost.
Travel
Travel should not be arranged until the student is registered for a session.
Housing and Hotels
- First-Year Students are required to stay overnight in an on-campus residence hall with new classmates.
- An Early Arrival option is available for students to stay on campus the night before Orientation (June/July only).
- On-campus accommodations include bed linens, pillow, and towels. Pack essential toiletries, weather appropriate clothing, walking shoes, and athletic wear for evening activities.
- On-campus family housing is not available. Please see our list of area hotels.
Parking and Transportation
Program
First-Year Students
- 2-day program with several college-specific sessions running from late June through late August.
- Required to stay overnight in an on-campus residence hall with new classmates.
- An Early Arrival option is available to stay on campus the night before Orientation (June/July only).
- On-campus accommodations include bed linens, pillow, and towels. Pack essential toiletries, weather appropriate clothing, walking shoes, and athletic wear for evening activities.
Transfer Students
- 1-day program with sessions in July and early September.
- An Early Arrival option is available to stay on campus the night before Orientation (July only).
- On-campus accommodations include bed linens, pillow, and towels. Pack essential toiletries, weather appropriate clothing, walking shoes, and athletic wear for evening activities.
Global Network and Pathway Program Students
Students who participated in Northeastern’s Global Network (Oakland and/or London) or Pathway Programs (NU Immerse or Foundation Year) from Fall 2023 – Spring 2024, and are enrolled on the Boston campus for the first time in Fall 2024.
- 1-day program with sessions in July and early September.
- An Early Arrival option is available to stay on campus the night before Orientation (July only).
- On-campus accommodations include bed linens, pillow, and towels. Pack essential toiletries, weather appropriate clothing, walking shoes, and athletic wear for evening activities.
N.U.in Program students, please review your 3-part Orientation experience.
Abroad Students
- International students (non-U.S. citizens) must attend the final session in late August/early September after move-in.
- U.S. citizens who reside abroad have the option to attend a summer session or the final session.
Families
- Family Orientation is a separate program that runs concurrent with the student program.
- On-campus family housing is not available. Please see our list of area hotels.
- For families unable to join us in Boston, presentations will be emailed in late summer.
FAQS
View frequently asked questions for additional information.
