new students

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.”

Admitted students share excitement on social media

Academic plan discussions turn to research, doctoral programs

At two academic plan town hall meetings on Monday, members of the Northeastern community examined strategic themes—doctoral education, and research and scholarship—of the academic plan, which will guide the university’s course over the next 10 years.

Undergraduate applications to Northeastern show consistent rise in quality and quantity

Geographic diversity and academic achievement continue to highlight Northeastern’s undergraduate applicant pool. The consistent rise in both the quantity and quality of applicants is reflective of the university’s momentum, strategic investments in education and research, and global leadership in experiential learning through co-op.

Northeastern’s resident assistants bring maturity, compassion to the job

The university’s resident assistants monitor the safety and well-being of approximately 9,000 students living on campus. In recognition of National Resident Assistant Appreciation Day, held this week, we share some of their stories.

nuSERVES kicks off fall semester with community service

Last week, dozens of new students participated in Northeastern’s annual nuSERVES program, which gave students the chance to volunteer in the community even before taking their first class.

We’re here!

First-year students and returning undergraduates made their way to campus last week for the start of the new academic year. More than 8,000 students are expected to move into the residence halls before classes start on Wednesday.

Advice for Northeastern’s newest Huskies

We know there’s a lot for first-year students to take in when arriving on campus and starting their first semester. So we asked upperclassmen to offer some tips on settling in and making the most of their Northeastern experience.

New Huskies sample Northeastern life

Incoming freshmen visited campus for orientation earlier this week, when they got a flavor for Northeastern life during an activities fair held at the Curry Student Center. There, representatives from a wide array of student groups shared their experiences with the incoming freshmen, who were eager to discover how they can get involved on campus this fall.