How to Register
Registration opens in mid-April
Registration for both enrolled students and up to 2 guests takes place in the student’s Application Status Check.
All students and guests must be registered to attend. Travel cannot be arranged until the student is registered for a session.
Parking, meals, and social activities are complimentary at no cost for both the student and up to 2 guests. Mandatory first-year student housing is included at no additional cost.
Housing and Hotels
First-year students are required to stay overnight in an on-campus residence hall with new classmates.
An Early Arrival option is available for students to stay on campus the night before Orientation (June, July, and early August only).
On-campus accommodations include bed linens, pillow, and towels. Pack essential toiletries, weather appropriate clothing, walking shoes, and athletic wear for evening activities.
On-campus family housing is not available. Please see our list of area hotels. Please note: Boston Stadium will host seven matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ from June 13 – July 9, 2026. Hotel availability during these dates will be extremely limited. Boston Orientation family presentations will be recorded and emailed to all newly enrolled families by July 31, 2026, for those who wish to view remotely.
First-Year Students
Review arrival and program details for first-year students and guests registered for Sessions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I. Arrival details for Session K will be forthcoming in a future volume of Husky Happenings.
First-Year students will attend a mandatory 2-day Orientation program with several college-specific dates to choose from starting in late June through late August.
Required to stay overnight in an on-campus residence hall with new classmates.
An Early Arrival option is available to stay on campus the night before Orientation (June, July, and early August only).
On-campus accommodations include bed linens, pillow, and towels. Pack essential toiletries, weather appropriate clothing, walking shoes, and athletic wear for evening activities.
Transfer and Veteran Students
Arrival details will be forthcoming in a future volume of Husky Happenings.
Transfer and Veteran students will attend a mandatory 1-day Orientation program after they have moved into their fall residence and before classes begin.
Global Program Students
Arrival details will be forthcoming in a future volume of Husky Happenings.
Students transitioning from a Northeastern program and enrolled on the Boston campus for the first time including New York City Scholars, London Scholars, and Oakland students, along with those completing the NU Immerse and Foundation Year programs, are invited to participate in an optional half-day Orientation program that takes place prior to the start of fall classes.
Abroad Students
Arrival details will be forthcoming in a future volume of Husky Happenings.
Students who live abroad will attend a late-summer session after fall move-in. This option is only available to those who reside outside of the United States.
Family Orientation
Review arrival and program details for first-year students and guests registered for Sessions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I. Arrival details for Sessions J, K, and L will be forthcoming in a future volume of Husky Happenings.
Family Orientation is optional and runs concurrent with the student program.
On-campus family housing is not available. Please see our list of area hotels. Please note: Boston Stadium will host seven matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ from June 13 – July 9, 2026. Hotel availability during these dates will be extremely limited. Boston Orientation family presentations will be recorded and emailed to all newly enrolled families by July 31, 2026, for those who wish to view remotely.