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Students and their families understandably have questions as they prepare for the move — from what to pack, where to go and who will help. Northeastern Global News has got you covered.
In less than a week, thousands of students will be moving into residence halls on Northeastern University’s Boston campus — many for the first time.
Students and their families may understandably have questions about the process as they prepare for the big move.
Northeastern Global News has got you covered. Here are some frequently asked questions, with answers, to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
NGN will also be providing answers to FAQs for students moving onto the university’s London and Oakland campuses.
The move-in period on the Boston campus is Aug. 25 to Sept. 2.
The university staggers the move over multiple days to better support each individual student as they make the transition onto campus. This helps reduce traffic congestion and minimize disruptions for neighboring communities.
Students can log on to the university’s online portal to see their specific building.
They also should have received emails and other correspondence from Northeastern’s Housing and Residential Life team letting them know their specific move-in day and where they should park once the day arrives.
Students will receive more detailed instructions as their move-in day gets closer via email and on the university’s Housing and Residential Life website.
Students (and their parents) who move in on official move-in days will have plenty of support, with signage directing them where they need to go. The university will post maps around campus to let people know how to locate moving carts and other important details.
Volunteers and staff will also be on hand to assist in carrying items and answer any questions.
Resident assistants will be in each of the residence halls doing check-ins. They will be available to help students find their rooms and get their Husky cards.
Students are encouraged to pack light to minimize the number of trips they need to take between their car and residence hall.
Each student will be provided with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and window shade. It’s suggested they only bring the essentials such as fall clothing, a backpack, toiletries and any electronic devices they’ll need like laptops, cables and headphones.
For a more comprehensive list of suggested items to bring (and not to bring), check out the university’s housing website.
Parents are encouraged to help their students move in. Like students, parents will be required to show their IDs and sign in at the building’s front desk before they visit their student’s room.
The university is accustomed to parents sticking around for as little as an hour after dropping their child off or for up to two weeks.
The university has a list of suggested hotels that parents can stay in within proximity to campus.
Once students have unpacked their belongings, there will be plenty of activities to partake in, both inside and outside their residence hall.
Resident assistants will host meetings to help break the ice and meet other students. Students will also have meetings with their building’s residential director, another valuable resource for any questions or concerns.
First-year students will be placed in Living Learning Communities, which are specific groups within residence halls that host classes, community events and excursions around a specific theme or topic.
Outside of their dorms, students will be able to partake in the plethora of activities that will take place during Northeastern’s Welcome Week, including a DIY Arts and Games Festival, trips to the North End and Chinatown, and cycling and kickboxing classes.