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How do I request a Northeastern Portal account for a family member?

Student must request a Northeastern account for their family member using this form . For more information about your portal account, please visit the Family Programs website . Student should fill out this form to provide access to family members to view student records.

How do I get started at Northeastern University?

Your inauguration to Northeastern begins at Husky 101 Orientation and Welcome Week. Get familiar with all of the opportunities, benefits, and experiences available to Northeastern students and families. Family Programs connects families with university resources, helping you navigate and build networks within Northeastern’s global community.

Are there any loans available for parents of Northeastern students?

All supplemental loans, including the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan, are available to students and parents beginning in the spring semester as well. Financial Aid at Northeastern University The Office of Student Financial Services prides itself on offering expert advice, friendly service, and personalized support.

What is the parent/family portal and how does it work?

Parents and guardians can create a Parent/Family Portal where they may be granted access to certain content and services related to their student’s experience at the university such as reviewing online bills. Instructions to set up a portal can be found here.

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When will Northeastern University be open?

Northeastern community members said they look forward to in-person classes and other activities following Northeastern Provost David Madigan’s announcement that campus will be fully open in the fall of 2021.

Is Northeastern University offering in person tours?

In-person campus tours have been ‘hard to find.’. But not at Northeastern. Northeastern has been giving in-person tours of its Boston campus since early August 2020. Health and safety protocols have resulted in smaller groups and personalized visits—an experience few U.S. universities have been offering.

Welcome Families

Student Orientation and Family Programs connects families with university resources, helping you navigate and build networks within Northeastern’s global community. We support families throughout their Northeastern experience — including academic, administrative, and personal matters.

Family Portal

The myNortheastern Family/Other Account provides families with the ability to:

Understanding FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) limits universities and colleges on what can be shared with families in regard to your student, without the student’s clear knowledge and expressed permission to share with others.

The Parent Channel

Stay in the know! The Parent Channel is your primary source of information. For information about university decisions and resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine requirements, visit ​ news.northeastern.edu/coronavirus

Husky 101 Family Orientation

Husky 101 Orientation connects newly enrolled undergraduate students and families with essential resources, programs, and platforms to chart their Northeastern path with global, research, and experiential opportunities and programs.

Save the Date: Family & Friends Weekend 2022

Join us for a campus experience sprinkled with Boston attractions, mid-day Friday, October 14 through mid-day Sunday, October 16. Subject to change. Fall is a beautiful time to visit campus and most importantly, spend time and reconnect with your student.

Touch of Home Specialty Orders

Surprise your student! The Office of Student Orientation and Family Programs, in partnership with the campus grocery store Wollaston’s, offers specialty cakes and fruit baskets for all occasions. Learn more and place your order today!

Welcome to Northeastern!

Your inauguration to Northeastern begins at Husky 101 Orientation and Welcome Week. Get familiar with all of the opportunities, benefits, and experiences available to Northeastern students and families.

Family Programs

Family Programs connects families with university resources, helping you navigate and build networks within Northeastern’s global community.

Cost

The cost for all N.U.in Program locations for the Fall 2022 semester is $37, 750 (USD). This cost includes $28,000 for tuition and a $9,750 program fee. The program fee inclusions are detailed in the chart below.

Program Fee Inclusions

The N.U.in Program fee inclusions are subject to change for Fall 2022:

Enrollment Deposits

The first step you must take to reserve a place in The N.U.in Program is to submit your nonrefundable enrollment deposits. These nonrefundable deposits:

Financial Aid Eligibility

While enrolled in the fall semester of The N.U.in Program, students who apply for financial aid are considered for need-based funding and merit funding.

Financial Aid at Northeastern University

The Office of Student Financial Services prides itself on offering expert advice, friendly service, and personalized support. Regardless of a family’s income, all students should consider applying for financial aid.

Payment Methods & Plans

The Office of Student Financial Services offers various payment methods by which students’ tuition bills can be paid. Additionally, several payment plans exist for families who would like to explore this option to finance their student’s time at Northeastern.

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Mental Health Resources

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Find@Northeastern is a 24/7 support service to help offer guidance and connect students with a local or video counselor for unlimited free counseling sessions. The Find@Northeastern team can also help with referrals and act as an e-coach through ICare. Services are also offered for international numbers. Learn More Al…
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Student Life

  1. The immersive and field-intensive program in marine biology allows students to live and work in three distinct environments. You’re invited to swim along. Read Full Story
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  3. Northeastern’s busy library has expanded its seating this semester, making room for 3,000 students to study on their own or collaborate with colleagues. It has also returned to pre-pan…
  1. The immersive and field-intensive program in marine biology allows students to live and work in three distinct environments. You’re invited to swim along. Read Full Story
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  3. Northeastern’s busy library has expanded its seating this semester, making room for 3,000 students to study on their own or collaborate with colleagues. It has also returned to pre-pandemic hours s...
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  5. Discover a new student group each Wednesday on Northeastern’s Instagram.
  6. Home to nearly 400 student organizations, Northeastern offers endless opportunities for your student to get involved. Explore Opportunities

Covid-19 Guidance

  • As the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has evolved, so too has Northeastern University’s management of it. Most recently, the university has moved to phase out its wellness housing for most students who test positive for COVID-19. Read Full Story In step with the CDC’s revised public health guidelines, the university will remove indoor mask requirements on its Boston cam…
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Northeastern University and Mills College Finalize Historic Merger

  • The merger will bring Mills College and its distinctive mission focused on access, equity, social justice, and women’s leadership into Northeastern’s global network, which includes campuses across North America and in London, England. Read Full Story Message from President Joseph E. Aoun: "We aspire to build a comprehensive, bicoastal university that leverages the complementa…
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Additional Resources

  1. The NUPD Advisory Board’s mission is to guide, inform, and strengthen NUPD’s relationship with the community—both within and outside Northeastern. Learn More
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  3. Students can use this tool to find a safe space to study, participate in remote classes, and collaborate. Find Study Space
  1. The NUPD Advisory Board’s mission is to guide, inform, and strengthen NUPD’s relationship with the community—both within and outside Northeastern. Learn More
  2. May 30 Jun 20 Jun 23 View Full Academic Calendar
  3. Students can use this tool to find a safe space to study, participate in remote classes, and collaborate. Find Study Space
  4. Your student can access confidential, 24/7 mental health support through Find@Northeastern.
  5. Northeastern’s PlusOne programsallow undergraduates to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years—and still take advantage of Northeastern’s signature experiential opportunities.
  6. Is your student new to the United States? The Office of Global Services is here to help with vi…