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University News

From finding friends to finding a major, Northeastern students share advice for first-year students to ease their transition

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by Cyrus Moulton
A parent hugs their daughter during move-in week at Northeastern University.
University News

Parents embrace a rite of passage as they drop off students with linens, posters and hopes for a great academic year

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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University News

Back to School 2025

by Xristopher Anderton
A crowd of students on the Boston campus at Fall Fest.

Fall Fest is back and bigger than ever, offering students a chance to explore Northeastern clubs and activities

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by Erin Kayata
Students with their hands in the air as confetti falls around them at Convocation.
University News

Photos: Convocation ceremonies, Welcome Week and Fall Fest

by Matthew Modoono
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University News

Northeastern welcomes first-year students with smooth move-in and excitement for the year ahead

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by Cesareo Contreras
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Back to School 2024: Students’ guide to essential move-in resources, Welcome Week activities and more

by Xristopher Anderton
09/26/23 - BOSTON, MA. - Students are seen walking through campus on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
University News

What I wish I’d known: Northeastern students offer advice to incoming freshmen

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by Sam Fortier
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University News

How Northeastern students can make the most of Welcome Week 2024

by Alena Kuzub
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Society & Culture

Worried about making friends in college? Psychology experts share strategies for easing the transition

by Alena Kuzub
Students working on a robot in robotics club.
University News

With nearly 600 student organizations, Northeastern has more ways to get involved than ever before 

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by Erin Kayata
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University News

Everything you need to know about Northeastern convocation ceremonies in Boston, London and Oakland

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert