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Northeastern will provide more than $350M in financial aid. Millions more will support COVID-19 efforts.

The record investment is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to make a Northeastern education available to talented students from all circumstances and backgrounds.

by Peter Ramjug July 17, 2020

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President Aoun’s advice to new students: Become robot-proof, explore the world

At the President’s Convocation on Tuesday, Aoun urged new students to explore the world and make themselves “robot-proof.” “You are the generation that is going to live with all the impact of AI,” he said, “and frankly you are going to shape it.”

by Greg St. Martin September 4, 2018

Take that! Advice to incoming freshmen

As they enter the final lap of their undergraduate education, we asked four students what advice they would give to freshmen who are about to begin the race. What do they wish they knew when they were at the starting line that would have helped them pace themselves better during that important first lap?

by Sophia Fox-Sowell and Bill Ibelle July 23, 2018

Incoming freshmen represent Northeastern's 119th incoming class. <i>Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University</i>

Northeastern welcomes 119th entering class

At the President’s Convocation on Tuesday morning, President Aoun, along with other university and student leaders, underscored the diversity of the incoming freshman class and pointed to the myriad opportunities—from global co-op, to cutting-edge research, to student organizations—that lie ahead.

by Greg St. Martin September 7, 2016

Students, families share the emotions of move-in weekend

Residence halls teemed with activity this weekend, as students moved into their rooms and families said their goodbyes. There was much laughter, some tears, and a whole lot of smiling. Here, we share those stories and photos.

by Matthew Modoono September 6, 2016

Northeastern, city of Boston team up to tackle off-campus move-in

It takes months of planning and coordination—and involves a dedicated team of university staff, city officials, and volunteers—to make sure off-campus move-in runs smoothly. Here are some of the people who help make it happen.

by Joe O'Connell September 2, 2016

08/30/16 - BOSTON, MA. - International students move in to International Village on Aug. 30, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Campus move-in by the numbers

How many students are moving into university housing this fall? How many hampers and ramps are deployed for move-in? Here are the answers, and other fun facts about campus move-in.

by Greg St. Martin September 1, 2016

08/25/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Emily Elliott Production Specialist in the Sign Shop goes over the schedule for the start of the school year on Aug. 25, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Northeastern community comes together to prepare campus for move-in

Ever wonder what it takes to get the campus ready for fall move-in? We did, and we learned just how much of a massive university-wide effort it takes. Here's how the dedicated people here make it happen.

by Greg St. Martin September 1, 2016

The Start of Something Great

Tips for moving-in. A comprehensive guide to upcoming events. Welcome Week hashtags and social media handles. Whether you’re a first-year student or an upperclassman, here’s…

by YoungHee Jang September 1, 2016

Northeastern welcomes university’s new students

Campus leaders formally greeted Northeastern’s incoming freshmen and transfer students at the President’s Convocation on Tuesday morning, urging them to chart their own paths.

by Greg St. Martin September 9, 2015