Frequently Asked Questions
• Policies
• Academics
• Housing
Is orientation required?
Yes. It is mandatory for all incoming students to attend an orientation program, where they will meet with their academic advisers, and register for classes.
How do I register for orientation?
Students should register online through the Admitted Student Portal, at www.myNEU.neu.edu. Parents can register with their student on the admitted student portal, or by calling 800.696.6516.
What are the fees, what do they cover, and how do I pay them?
A non-refundable $350 New Student Fee will be posted to your first semester bill. This fee includes student orientation costs (including the opportunity to have two complimentary guests participate in the Parent Program which runs simultaneously to the Student Program), the automatic membership of your parents into the Parents Association; receiving regular communication on the University throughout the year, and fall Welcome Week activities.
Why am I charged a new student fee in addition to the required tuition deposit?
The new student fee covers the cost of expenses related to the orientation program, including but not limited to, materials, staffing, meals, parking, and Welcome Week activities. Many colleges and universities that do not assess a separate fee usually fund their orientation program through additional fees attached to the student tuition.
What if I want to change my major?
Students requesting major changes must do so through the Admitted Student Portal, at www.myNEU.neu.edu. Major change requests must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the orientation session. If your major change is approved, you must attend an orientation session that aligns with your new major.
How do I request a deferment to another year?
Official requests for deferring your enrollment to another year must be made through the Admitted Student Portal, at www.myNEU.neu.edu.
What if I don’t attend orientation?
Please know that orientation is mandatory. Should you not attend, you will need to make arrangements for enrollment on your own, and you risk being placed in courses not suited to your academic needs. Also, in addition to the new student fee ($350), an additional $50 will be added to your student account.
Will I meet my advisor at orientation?
This depends on your program of study. In some cases you will meet the advisor with whom you will work in the fall. In other cases, you will meet with a different advisor who is assisting with the orientation process, and you will meet your official academic advisor during the first week of the semester. In either case, you will have the opportunity to work with an advisor from your college during the academic portion of the orientation program.
If I attend a later orientation session, will I get the classes I want?
Students are automatically registered or "seeded" into some classes, determined by your major department, before you arrive on campus for orientation. Depending on your program of study, you may have to choose one or more electives to complete your fall schedule. Regardless of the orientation sessino you attend, your advisor will help you choose from the list of available courses and register for an appropriate schedule.
When will I get my housing assignment along with move-in information?
Both room assignmments and initial move-in information will be sent to new students in mid-June. More detailed move-in information will follow in August.
When will I receive roommate information?
Roommate information is sent at the same time as room assignments in mid-June. If your roommate has not shared his or her contact information, you can e-mail housing@neu.edu and ask that we forward your e-mail address to your roommate so that you can connect before the semester begins.
When do classes begin?
Fall semester 2012 begins Wednesday, September 5.
