Welcome to Northeastern University—Toronto!
We hope you find this initial information helpful as you prepare to embark on your graduate studies journey at Northeastern.
New Student Orientation
As a Northeastern University student at our Toronto campus, we want you to get off to the right start! To help, we have virtual and on-campus events planned to connect you with peers, faculty, and staff.
These events are an important part of the experience and will help you to discover campus resources and information to set you up for success. We can’t wait to meet the next group of Huskies from all over the world!
Before you start
- Complete your New Student Orientation Course: Check your Northeastern email and accept the invitation to enroll in this important virtual course on Northeastern’s learning platform Canvas. Please review and complete the modules and quizzes prior to your first day of class.
- Request your Husky Card: This is your student ID card and gives you access to campus. If you have not already done so, please submit the request now. You will receive your Husky Card when you pick up your orientation welcome kit or we will notify you when it is available.
- Review the Orientation Schedule: Make sure to attend all relevant welcome days, orientation sessions, and workshops over your first month.
Please visit the Important Information section for the following: Academic advising, Activate your Northeastern Account, Log-in to your Northeastern email, and set-up your Health Insurance.
Pre-Arrival Webinars for International Students
The Office of Global Services (OGS) Canada team will host the following sessions for incoming international students:
OGS Canada Pre-Arrival Orientation #1: Thursday, October 24 | 11:00am-12:30pm ET (virtual) | Completed
OGS Canada Pre-Arrival Orientation #2: Friday, November 22 | 11:00am-12:30pm ET (virtual) | Completed
OGS Canada Pre-Arrival Orientation #3: Friday, December 13 | 11:00am-12:30pm ET (virtual) | Completed
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Workshop: Tuesday, December 17 | 12:00pm-1:00pm ET (virtual) | Completed
Winter/Spring 2025 Orientation Schedule
Continue to watch this page for updates!
All New Toronto Campus Students:
- Toronto Campus Orientation Webinar: Thursday, January 2 | 10:00am – 12:15pm ET (virtual) | Completed
- TORONTO CAMPUS WELCOME DAY: Friday, January 3 (see below for registration links by college)
- Navigating Canvas (Learning Management System): Wednesday, January 8 | 10:00am – 11:15am ET (virtual) | Completed
- GuardMe Health Insurance Information Session: Friday, January 10 | 11:00am – 12:00pm ET (virtual) | Completed
- Starting Your New Journey in Toronto: Tuesday, January 14 | 10:00am – 11:00am ET (virtual) | Completed
- Academic Integrity & APA Citations: Thursday, January 16 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET (virtual) | Completed
- Navigating Healthcare Services in Ontario: Friday, January 17 | 11:00am – 12:00pm ET (virtual) | Completed
- Discover Career Services at Northeastern: Friday, January 17 | 1:00pm – 1:45pm ET (virtual) | Completed
- Northeastern Library Services Orientation: Tuesday, January 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am ET (virtual) | Register
- International Student Orientation: Thursday, January 23 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET (virtual) | Register
- Student Activities Fair: Friday, January 31 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm (in-person: First Canadian Place) | Register
College of Professional Studies (CPS) New Students:
MS Project Management, MS Regulatory Affairs, MPS Analytics, MPS Informatics
- Meet Your Toronto Team Webinar: Wednesday, December 11 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET (virtual) | Completed
- Group Academic Advising Session: Thursday, December 12 | 9:30am – 10:30am ET (virtual) | Completed
- Project Management Program Orientation Webinar: Tuesday, December 17 | 10:00am – 11:15am ET (virtual) | Completed
- Analytics Program Orientation Webinar: Tuesday, December 17 | 10:00am – 11:15am ET (virtual) | Completed
- Informatics Program Orientation Webinar: Wednesday, December 18 | 10:00am – 11:15am ET (virtual) | Completed
- Regulatory Affairs Program Orientation Webinar: Thursday, December 19 | 10:00am – 11:15am ET (virtual) | Completed
- WELCOME DAY (CPS): Friday, January 3 | 10:00am – 1:00pm (in-person: First Canadian Place) | Completed
- Essentials of Academic Success: Wednesday, January 15 | 10:00am – 11:00am ET (virtual) | Completed
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College of Engineering (COE) New Students:
MS Information Systems, MS Cyber-Physical Systems
- WELCOME DAY (COE): Friday, January 3 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm (in-person: First Canadian Place) | Completed
- MS Information Systems Program Orientation: Friday, January 3 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm (hybrid: join in classroom 003 or online) | Completed
- MS Cyber-Physical Systems Program Orientation: Friday, January 3 | 3:45pm – 4:45pm (hybrid: join in classroom 001 or online) | Completed
- MGEN College of Engineering Orientation: Monday, January 6 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET (virtual) | Completed
College of Science (COS) New Students:
MS Biotechnology, MS Bioinformatics
- Meet the COS Advisor: Monday, December 2 | 10:00am – 11:00am ET (virtual) | Completed
- COS College Orientation: Friday, January 3 | 10:00am – 11:00am ET (virtual) | Completed
- WELCOME DAY (COS): Friday, January 3 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm (in-person: First Canadian Place) | Completed
- Program Orientation (Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Cell & Gene Therapies): Friday, January 3 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm (hybrid: join in classroom 003 or online) | Completed
Important Information
Before you begin your program at Northeastern, please review this information carefully and follow any instructions that apply to you. We look forward to meeting you soon on the Toronto campus.
Academic Advising & Course Registration
If you require assistance to discuss course registration, academic planning, and program requirements please contact:
For the College of Professional Studies: CPSTorontoAdvising@northeastern.edu
- Review the College of Professional Studies Course Registration Guides for Winter 2025.
- For all other inquiries or urgent assistance through the College of Professional Studies, contact Learner Services: learnerservices@northeastern.edu or call 1-833-685-3276.
For the College of Engineering: coe-toronto-gradadvising@northeastern.edu
For the College of Science: COSGradStudents@northeastern.edu
Activate Your Northeastern Account
You will find most functions and services related to your academic experience at Northeastern (e.g. course registration, your course schedule, student accounts, etc.) in the Student Hub. You can also use your Northeastern account to access your student email account, powered by Office 365. We encourage you to check your Northeastern email regularly.
Admitted students should receive information on activating their Northeastern account by email. If you have not received this information, or if your activation token has expired, please contact our Office of Information Technology Services.
If you are a newly admitted student looking for information or support for your study permit application, please visit the Office of Global Services Canada website.
Managing Your Email to Receive Important Communications
It is important that you get into the habit of logging into your Northeastern account to check your new Northeastern email inbox. Official communications from the university will always be delivered to your Northeastern email address. In addition to the Outlook platform, your Northeastern email is connected to Office 365 which provides you a whole host of powerful collaboration tools including Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and many more.
Health Insurance
International students in Canada are required to obtain a comprehensive health insurance plan for the duration of their stay in Canada. Before you plan your trip, please enroll yourself for health insurance from guard.me.
After successfully enrolled in a health insurance plan, please print a copy of your insurance card and bring it with you on your trip to Toronto.
- To mail a claims submission: 80 Allstate Parkway, Markham, ON, L3R 6H3; Fax to 1-866-329-6948
- Submit your claims online by logging in to https://www.guard.me/myaccount/
- Connect with Canadian doctors on your phone or laptop anytime, anywhere, please register at https://app.getmaple.ca/register
- For general inquiries, please contact guard.me at 1-877-873-8447 (24 hours per day, 7 days per week)
Husky Student ID Card
All students will be required to display their Husky Student ID card while on campus. You will need your card to access campus as well as an elevator card. If you have not received your Husky Student ID card, you can submit a request for the card to be produced.
Husky Cards will be available for pick-up during the scheduled campus Orientation Week. You must present a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) upon pick-up.
The first Husky Card is issued free of charge. Replacement cards are $25.00 (CAD).
Information for International Students
We are committed to ensuring that our students have the most up-to-date, easily accessible information. Please visit the Office of Global Services Canada website dedicated to supporting international students at the Toronto and Vancouver campuses. On this page, you will find answers to questions related to travel, study permits, health insurance, deferral, housing, and other topics.
Things To Do in Toronto
