Know Your Northeastern Resources When Relocating Beyond Boston

There are many Northeastern resources available to students who are thinking about leaving Massachusetts for co-op or Semester In.  The below resources will vary by program, but this list indicates how Northeastern staff and faculty can support you.

!Housing & Logistics

Network Housing & Relocation

NH&R at Northeastern provides support and education related to housing outside of Massachusetts, relocation services, renter’s rights knowledge as well as provides NU community connections.  NH&R also offers many programs and events which strive to help students find housing outside of Massachusetts and stay connected to campus. These programs also serve as a link to peers, alumni and the community. Call, email, or stop in to see us today!

The Co-op Employer

If participating in a co-op, students should use their employer as much as they can for information on housing, local resources, and general knowledge about the area.  The employees working at the company will be more familiar with the local area and housing opportunities than NH&R. It is recommended that students utilize the co-op employer’s expertise as much as possible.

The Co-op Coordinator (within the student’s college)

If a student is relocating for a semester for co-op, the co-op coordinator within their college will be the main contact throughout the process of securing a co-op.  The co-op coordinator will advise students throughout the process of applying, interviewing, and accepting the position, as well as function as the main contact for the students in terms of ensuring all university requirements are met for the co-op (in conjunction with their academic advisor).

Global Experience Office

The Global Experience Office (GEO) provides student support and logistics for all of Northeastern’s global programs, including a few programs that send students beyond Boston domestically, such as Dialogue of Civilizations and Semester In.  GEO advises students on the logistics and requirements for these programs.

Northeastern Faculty, Staff, and Peers

Northeastern is home to a wide and abundant network of faculty, staff, and students.  Students should network, network, network! And do so with as many people as possible throughout their time at the University. Oftentimes the best, and most reliable, resource for finding housing comes from a connection.  Students should talk to their professors and peers as much as they can if they are from or have traveled to the destination before.

Northeastern Beyond Boston Co-op Yammer Community

If you’re headed beyond Boston for co-op, join our Yammer Community to meet other students relocating beyond Boston for co-op or other academic programs.  The group has helped students find roommates, connections, subleases, and other housing opportunities.

Safety

International Safety Office (ISO)

The International Safety Office (ISO) strives to assist NU travelers prior to travel by providing guidance, logistics assistance, and information in order to enhance traveler safety and security awareness. ISO also aims to monitor global events, assess the potential impact to NU travelers, communicate effectively with the NU community, and respond to emergencies beyond Boston.  Read more in the “Preparedness and Research” section under Question #6 about how ISO can help students and staff prior to departure for a trip beyond Boston.

Northeastern Travel Support Network

Available to all Northeastern University students, staff, and students, the Travel Support Network hosts the university’s new and improved Travel Registry and offers a range of support services, including urgent and emergency medical assistance for travelers outside the US on university travel.  Travelers will find the Travel Support Network to be easy to access and use. It can be accessed in the following ways:    

Via a web browser, visit “My Travel Plans” in the myNortheastern portal or directly via GardaWorld Travel Security portal.  Users should enter their Northeastern email and then will be taken to a Northeastern log in screen to sign in with their myNortheastern username and password. 

Via the mobile App, download the mobile app by searching “GardaWorld Travel Security” in the App Store or Google Play Store. The new app allows you to register travel directly within the application.   

Via Phone/email while traveling for university business, contact the 24/7 international assistance hotline +1.857.214.5332 (international collect calls are accepted). The existing international assistance hotline will remain active during this transition. 

WeCare

The WeCare program is a support system for students during times of difficulty or challenge. WeCare is a network of administrative offices, university faculty, and staff who are dedicated to helping students address and solve problems so they can reach their full potential. WeCare’s partnership with many programs and departments across the Northeastern campus allows them to work together seamlessly to provide support services for a wide variety of challenges, from interpersonal problems and academic concerns to medical or mental health issues and personal tragedies.  Should an issue arise while a student is outside of Boston, WeCare can assist the student address and solve the problem in the best way possible.

Office for University Equity and Compliance (Title IX)

The Office for University Equity and Compliance (OUEC) leads efforts to maintain the University’s compliance with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to anti-discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title IX.  The OUEC is responsible for investigating and resolving all complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at Northeastern, including in the United States or abroad.

Budget

Northeastern’s Center for Financial Independence (Thrive)

Northeastern’s Center for Financial Independence (also known as Thrive) supports all Northeastern students in the pursuit and achievement of financial competency and, ultimately, financial independence. Its programming imparts the knowledge and skills needed to make informed, savvy decisions about personal finances, both short-term and long-term, across the spectrum (investing, debt management, saving, credit cards, student loans, living on a budget, home/car purchases, retirement and more).  Specifically before a student leaves Boston for co-op, NU’s Center for Financial Independence can help students build a budget that will incorporate housing and other living costs.

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Off Campus Engagement and Support (Boston)

151 Speare Hall

(617) 373-8480

offcampus@northeastern.edu

@NUoffcampus

Yammer Community

Network Housing and Relocation

(617) 373-7071

NHR@northeastern.edu

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