January 2025: Notable dates and events
Kick off the new year by encouraging your students to dive into campus life with these exciting events at Northeastern. From sports matchups and workshops to volunteer fairs and artistic showcases, there’s something for everyone.
Notable Dates
Thursday, Jan. 2: First day of “I Am Here” for spring classes
Monday, Jan. 6: First day of spring classes
Tuesday, Jan. 7: Last day of “I Am Here” for spring classes
Wednesday, Jan. 8: Spring classes will be dropped for students who do not complete “I Am Here”
Tuesday, Jan. 14: Last day of online class add for spring classes
Monday, Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes
Monday, Jan. 27: Last day to drop a spring class without a W grade and summer class offerings are posted online
Wednesday, Jan. 29: Last day to file a Final Exam Conflict Form for spring classes
Upcoming events
Winter Fest 2025
Monday, Jan. 6; Wednesday, Jan. 8; Tuesday, Jan. 16
12–2 p.m., 5:30–8 p.m. (Jan. 6); 6–8 p.m. (Jan. 8 and 16)
Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston
Winter Fest 2025, featuring multiple sessions, including a showcase of over 300 student organizations, is a great chance to get involved and connect with the campus community.
Global Co-op Information Session
Wednesday, Jan. 15
5:30 p.m. EST
Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, Room 102, 805 Columbus Ave., Boston
Students can attend this in-person session hosted by the College of Engineering Global Co-op Team. They’ll learn about searching for co-ops abroad, logistics and resources for fall 2025 and beyond.
Academic Integrity and APA Citations
Thursday, Jan. 16
1 p.m. EST
Virtual
Students will learn about academic integrity, how to create accurate APA in-text citations and the importance of an APA reference page. This session provides essential tools for ensuring academic integrity and conducting future research effectively.
Playframes: Book Launch with Celia Pearce
Tuesday, Jan. 21
5 p.m. EST
350 Snell Library, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston
Northeastern professor Celia Pearce will discuss her new book, “Playframes”, which explores the concept of play and its social implications.
NYE Kick Off
Wednesday, Jan. 22
6:30 p.m. GMT
Devon House, 58 St Katharine’s Way, London
With inspiring speeches, interactive discussions and networking sessions, this event is a perfect opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, spark collaboration and build momentum for future milestones.
Welcome Back Open House at Gallery 360
Wednesday, Jan. 22
4:30 p.m. EST
Gallery 360, 346 Huntington Ave., Boston
Gallery 360 is kicking off the semester with an open house event featuring artist Cat Mazza. Students can explore her exhibition Network, enjoy complimentary refreshments and connect with Boston’s art community.
Cup Presents: Rally Towels
Tuesday, Jan. 28
6 p.m. EST
Curry Indoor Quad and Pit, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston
Students can get creative and show their Husky pride by decorating rally towels for the Beanpot tournament.
Spring Volunteer Fair 2025
Wednesday, Jan. 29
11 a.m. EST
Curry Student Center, 346 Huntington Ave., Boston
Students can explore volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits in the Greater Boston area. Whether their passion lies in education, social justice, health or the environment, this event perfectly connects their unique skills with impactful service opportunities.
Writing Professional Emails
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Noon EST
Virtual
Students can enhance their email communication skills in this free virtual workshop. They’ll learn the role of email in professional contexts, explore tools for effective written communication and practice crafting polished, professional emails.
Sports
Women’s Hockey vs. Yale
Tuesday, Jan. 7
7 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238–262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Support the Huskies and cheer on Northeastern’s women’s hockey team as they take on Yale at Matthews Arena.
Men’s Hockey vs. UMass
Friday, Jan. 10
7 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238–262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Show your Husky pride and cheer on Northeastern’s men’s hockey team as they face off against UMass at Matthews Arena.
Women’s Basketball vs. UNCW
Sunday, Jan. 12
1 p.m. EST
Solomon Court, 400 Huntington Ave., Boston
Cheer on Northeastern’s women’s basketball team as they take on UNCW at Solomon Court. Show your support and Husky pride.
Women’s Hockey vs. Providence
Saturday, Jan. 18
3 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238–262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Support Northeastern’s women’s hockey team as they take on Providence at Matthews Arena. Bring your Husky spirit and cheer them on to victory.
Women’s Basketball vs. William & Mary
Sunday, Jan. 19
1 p.m. EST
Solomon Court, 400 Huntington Ave., Boston
Show your Husky pride and cheer on Northeastern’s women’s basketball team as they face William & Mary at Solomon Court.
Men’s Basketball vs. Drexel
Thursday, Jan. 23
7 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238–262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Join the excitement and cheer on Northeastern’s men’s basketball team as they take on Drexel at Matthews Arena.
Women’s Hockey vs. Merrimack
Friday, Jan. 24
7 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238–262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Bring your Husky spirit and cheer on Northeastern’s women’s hockey team as they take on Merrimack at Matthews Arena.
Men’s Hockey vs. Merrimack
Saturday, Jan. 25
7 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238–262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Join the excitement and cheer on Northeastern’s men’s hockey team as they take on Merrimack at Matthews Arena.
Men’s Basketball vs. Towson
Monday, Jan. 27
9 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238–262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Cheer on Northeastern’s men’s basketball team as they face Towson at Matthews Arena. Don’t miss the chance to show your Husky pride and support the team.
Women’s Basketball vs. Drexel
Friday, Jan. 31
3 p.m. EST
Solomon Court, 400 Huntington Ave., Boston
Show your Husky pride and cheer on Northeastern’s women’s basketball team as they take on Drexel at Solomon Court.
Women’s Hockey vs. Vermont
Friday, Jan. 31
6 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238–262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Support Northeastern’s women’s hockey team as they face Vermont at Matthews Arena. Bring your Husky pride and cheer them on to victory.
