Explore Student Life
Meet new people, find a new hobby, and be a part of something on campus. Northeastern is home to 500+ student organizations. Explore all Northeastern has to offer.
Life at NU
Living at Northeastern means being a part of a dynamic community that enriches the college experience. No matter where you live, there are so many opportunities for personal growth as you forge lifelong connections with your peers.
New Student Orientation
Husky 101 Student and Family Orientation on the Boston campus is a mandatory program for undergraduate first-year and transfer students. Through Orientation, students and families will be provided the tools and resources that supports a smooth transition into the Northeastern community.
Off Campus Engagement and Support
Off Campus Engagement and Support is dedicated to supporting the needs of off campus students, offering many resources, special programs and events to help students find off campus housing, stay connected to campus, and serve as a link to the neighborhood.
Housing and Residential Life
Housing and Residential Life serves students on our Boston campus through available university housing options and within the residential community. Staff provide guidance, support, and promote a sense of community and belonging through the residential experience.
Husky Card Services
Husky Card Services manages all services and accounts associated with the Husky Card, as well as the semester MBTA passes. The Husky Card is the official identification card at Northeastern University, and contains access to campus facilities, housing, meals, services, and more.
Dining
Find all about what Northeastern University offers in terms of dining options and where to eat; Student Meal Plans; wellness & dietary accommodations; sustainability initiatives and more all aimed at serving the needs of our students.
Curry Student Center
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is your one-stop-shop for innovative leadership programs, fraternity and sorority life, student clubs and activities, and major campus events! Learn more about Northeastern’s 500+ student organizations and 35+ fraternities and sororities. Take part in a leadership development workshop, or explore numerous student employment opportunities! CSI is your portal to engagement outside of the classroom.
Cultural & Spiritual Life
Cultural and Spiritual Life builds community, creates a sense of belonging, educates across differences, and promotes inclusion across the global network.
Asian American Center
The Asian American Center is a resource for the Northeastern community to provide space and to support the experiences of our Asian American students.
Center for Intercultural Engagement
The CIE is a justice-oriented space on campus that works to build socially conscious communities across difference. We host engaging programs, dialogues, and affinity groups to promote opportunities for intersectional identity development through a lens of social justice.
Center for Spirituality, Dialogue & Service
The Center for Spirituality, Dialogue and Service/Spiritual Life offers transformative experiences of spiritual exploration, interreligious dialogue, and service learning across Northeastern’s global university system. With 50 student groups, Northeastern supports people of every global spiritual, religious, and secular humanist tradition. Through sacred seasons and holiday observances, daily mindfulness and spiritual practices, interfaith dialogues, global citizenship pilgrimages, civic engagement, and artistic expression, CSDS cultivates a culture of belonging, wellness, and mutual understanding.
John D. O'Bryant African American Institute
The John D. O’Bryant African American Institute plays a significant role in supporting students of the African Diaspora at Northeastern University and is a global and thought leader in advancing diversity and inclusion. Committed to student development, the Institute seeks to instill a sense of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, and service to the Northeastern community, African Diaspora, and the world.
LGBTQA Center
The LGBTQA Resource Center strives to empower and holistically support queer and trans students, providing information, support, community space, programming and resources to LGBTQIA2S+ and questioning students.
LatinX Student Cultural Center
The Latinx Student Cultural Center (LSCC) provides student support and leadership and identity development through a social justice lens. Our values of orgullo, cultura y familia (pride, culture and family/community), are the core of the center’s foundation as we collectively explore, develop and celebrate the vibrant and diverse intersectional identities of our community in a manner that ultimately becomes an unshakeable foundation for students
Social Justice Resource Center
The SJRC is a hub of innovative, justice-minded leadership and social action on campus. This work is done through coalition building, developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, and creating a space where collective student power is elevated.
Involvement
Involvement in a student organization or through community service is a great way to broaden your college experience by meeting new people, enhancing leadership skills, engaging in volunteer opportunities, honing talents, and building your resume.
Athletics
Looking for Northeastern Huskies’ athletic teams’ scores, schedules, news and more? You have come to the right place.
Center for Student Involvement
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is your one-stop-shop for innovative leadership programs, fraternity and sorority life, student clubs and activities, and major campus events! Learn more about Northeastern’s 500+ student organizations and 35+ fraternities and sororities. Take part in a leadership development workshop, or explore numerous student employment opportunities! CSI is your portal to engagement outside of the classroom.
City and Community Engagement
The Northeastern University Center of Community Service facilitates diverse service opportunities for students, staff and faculty to collaborate with local and global communities to learn from and address societal needs. The Center supports Northeastern University’s long-standing commitment to civic and community engagement.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Fraternity and Sorority Life is a community dedicated to academic excellence, ethical leadership development, personal wellness and lifelong friendships. Organized under the four governing councils Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Panhellenic Council (PC), the fraternity & sorority experiences focus on leadership, member development, philanthropy, service, scholarship, and social opportunities for students.
Intramurals
Everything you need to know about getting involved with Northeastern University Intramural sports, our offerings and calendar and more.
Parent & Family Programs
The Office of Parent/Family Programs assists families in making connections with the university and its resources. They help with a broad spectrum of issues— academic, administrative, and personal.
Student Activities Business Office
The Student Activities Business Office (SABO) is the financial center for all student groups officially recognized by the Center for Student Involvement. They provide an array of financial services to help student groups better manage their accounts.
Health & Well-being
Find information about the many ways that Northeastern supports student health and well-being.
Campus Recreation Program
Learn more about the Campus Recreation Program, intramural sports, membership, fitness and personal training and the Marino Recreation Center and SquashBusters Center.
Health & Counseling Services
University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) offers 24/7 mental health services to students across the global university system through Find@Northeastern. In Boston, UHCS’ multidisciplinary team of clinicians provide integrated medical and mental health care and connection to ongoing resources in the community.
Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine Department is committed to providing Northeastern University student-athletes with the highest level of health care through partnerships with Northeastern University’s Health and Counseling Services and leading hospitals in Boston.
Student Health Plan
Northeastern University’s student health plan (NUSHP), administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, provides comprehensive health benefits at a very affordable rate. Mandatory health insurance for students may be the law, but at Northeastern, it’s more than that. It is a commitment to the health and well-being of each of our students. Good health and holistic wellness are critical for students to achieve academic success.
Student Athlete Support Services
The Office of Student Athlete Support Services (SASS) supports student-athletes in developing the skills necessary for academic, athletic, and personal growth and success. The staff guide student-athletes to effectively navigate the resources of the university community. and to anticipate and resolve any challenges to success.
Office of Prevention & Education at Northeastern
The Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern (OPEN) seeks to promote a safer, healthier Northeastern community by providing evidence-based education, prevention, and resources on the topics of alcohol and other drugs, sexual violence, sexual health, and other wellness-related topics.
Support & Resources
At Northeastern, our staff is committed to student success and offers a variety of support systems in place to help you along the way.
Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center’s (DRC) purpose is to ensure that those students with disabilities have equal access to the educational experience at Northeastern University. The DRC provides students with appropriate services and advocacy, while promoting student independence and self-determination.
Graduate Ombuds Office
Northeastern University’s Ombuds for Graduate Students offers confidential, impartial, and informal assistance to graduate students who have concerns related to their university experience.
Office of Global Services
The Office of Global Services (OGS) is an active resource to over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world. We provide the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community.
Learning Disabilities Program
The Learning Disabilities Program (LDP) provides personalized and professional academic support services to undergraduate students with learning disabilities and ADHD. The LDP is a fee-based program that offers admission to a limited number of students each term.
Office for University Equity & Compliance
The Office for University Equity and Compliance (OUEC) is responsible for leading efforts to maintain the University’s compliance with federal and state laws related to discrimination or harassment based on a protected category. We offer the Northeastern community a place to discuss and report issues and concerns regarding discrimination and harassment and provide multiple pathways towards a resolution, including investigations through a formal resolution process.
Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution
The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution is committed to cultivating and instilling the values of civility and good citizenship to all community members through the promotion of positive decision-making both inside and outside of the classroom.
Veterans Services
The Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS) is a resource hub for those with a past/present U.S. Military affiliation. CAVS assists with VA education benefits, community engagement, career preparation, professional networking, and a variety of student life support services.
We Care
We Care assists students who are experiencing unexpected challenges to maintain their academic progress. The staff works with students to coordinate among university offices, to offer appropriate referrals, and to help develop viable options to support their continued success at the university. We Care also provides guidance to faculty and staff in identifying Northeastern resources and policies to help students succeed.