Yes, Husky 101 Boston Orientation is mandatory for students. Family participation is optional and highly encouraged.
In mid-April, enrolled students and their families will receive bi-monthly emails with Orientation information and next steps. View a timeline of your transition experience.
Please move forward in making your vacation plans. Once registration is available in mid-April, please contact us if there is a concern with available session dates.
This summer, students will receive housing assignments, roommate information, and move-in dates from Housing and Residential Life. Students cannot make fall travel arrangements until they have an assigned move-in date.
Fall 2025 undergraduate classes begin Wednesday, September 3, 2025. View the Academic Calendar.
N.U.in students participate in a 3-part Orientation experience:
1. Pre-departure Orientation (Summer 2025)
Optional program hosted by the N.U.in Program
N.U.in Pre-departure Orientation is designed to introduce you to N.U.in policies and procedures, increase your familiarity with N.U.in locations, and meet your classmates and N.U.in staff. Information will include culture acclimation, safety and security while studying abroad, N.U.in policies, and academic advising. An online curriculum will also be provided.
Contact: nuin@northeastern.edu
2. N.U.in On-site/Abroad Orientation (Fall 2025)
Mandatory program hosted by the N.U.in Program
Once you have arrived at your host location, N.U.in On-site/Abroad Orientation will acclimate you to your destination university/college and city.
Contact: nuin@northeastern.edu
3. Husky 101 Boston Orientation (Spring 2026)
Mandatory program hosted by the Office of Student Orientation and Family Programs.
This final Orientation experience will acclimate you to Boston campus resources and services, as well as student involvement and engagement opportunities.
Contact: orientation@northeastern.edu
