Registration opens in mid-April
Enrolled students will register themselves and up to 2 guests.
College-specific dates will be posted in the student’s Application Status Check no earlier than mid-April.
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 also 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 and July 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.
First-Year Students
2-day program with several college-specific sessions running from 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 and July 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 Students
Transfer students will attend a session in early September once they have moved to Boston.
Global Program Students
Northeastern global programs include Oakland First-Year, London Scholars, Global Scholars, NU Immerse, and Foundation Year.
Students completing global programs and entering the Boston campus for the first time in Fall 2025 must attend a final session in late August/early September after move-in.
Abroad Students
International students (non-U.S. citizens) must attend a final session in late August/early September after move-in.
U.S. citizens who reside abroad have the option to attend a summer session or the final session.
Family Orientation
Family Orientation is a separate program that runs concurrent with the student program.
On-campus family housing is not available. Please see our list of area hotels.