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 before you arrive. Upload your Husky Card photo via your Applicant Portal! Click the link under Husky Card Preferences to submit, or look for an email from huskycard@northeastern.edu with instructions. 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.
- International Student Check-in: After you arrive in Canada, upload your study permit and proof of GuardMe health insurance to the Office of Global Services for approval via the Canadian Arrival Questionnaire.
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 Pre-Arrival Webinars for incoming international students to Canada:
- Pre-Arrival Orientation #1: Friday, October 17 | 11:00am-12:30pm ET (virtual)
- Pre-Arrival Orientation #2: Tuesday, November 4 | 11:00am-12:30pm ET (virtual)
- Pre-Arrival Orientation #3: Wednesday, December 10 | 11:00am-12:30pm ET (virtual)
January (Winter/Spring) 2026 Orientation Schedule
Continue to watch this page for updates!
All New Toronto Campus Students:
- Toronto Campus Orientation Webinar: Friday, January 2 | 10:00am-12:00pm ET (virtual) | Register
- TORONTO CAMPUS WELCOME DAYS:
- Navigating Canvas (Learning Management System): Wednesday, January 7 | 10:00am-11:15am ET (virtual) | Register
- GuardMe Health Insurance Information Session: Friday, January 9 | 10:00am-11:00am ET (virtual) | Register
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) Workshop for International Students: Friday, January 9 | 12:00pm-1:00pm ET (virtual) | Register
- Starting Your New Journey in Toronto: Monday, January 12 | 3:00pm-4:00pm ET (hybrid) | Register
- Northeastern Library Services Orientation Webinar: Wednesday, January 14 | 10:30am-11:30am ET (virtual) | Register
- OGS Canada Meet & Greet (International Student Orientation): Wednesday, January 14 | 2:00pm-3:00pm ET (virtual) | Register
- Introduction to Academic Writing in North America: Tuesday, January 20 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET (virtual) | Register
- Navigating Healthcare Services in Ontario: Friday, January 23 | 10:30am-11:30am ET (virtual) | Register
- Experience Unleashed: The Benefits of Co-op & Experiential Learning: Monday, January 26 | 3:00pm-5:00pm (on-campus)
- Student Activities Fair: Friday, January 30 | 2:00pm-4:00pm (on campus) | Register
College of Professional Studies (CPS) New Students:
MS Project Management, MS Regulatory Affairs, MPS Analytics, MPS Informatics
- Meet Your Academic Advising Team: Wednesday, December 3 | 10:00am-11:30am ET (virtual)
- Regulatory Affairs Program Orientation Webinar: Wednesday, December 17 | 9:30am-10:45am ET (virtual)
- Analytics Program Orientation Webinar: Wednesday, December 17 | 11:00am-12:15pm ET (virtual)
- Project Management Program Orientation Webinar: Thursday, December 18 | 9:30am-10:45am ET (virtual)
- Informatics Program Orientation Webinar: Thursday, December 18 | 11:00am-12:15pm ET (virtual)
- CPS WELCOME DAY: Friday, January 2 | 2:00pm-4:30pm (on campus) | Register
- Essentials of Academic Success: Thursday, January 15 | 10:00am-11:00am ET (virtual) | Register by program:
- Concentration Selection Webinars:
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- Analytics Concentration Selection: Monday, January 26 | 10:00am-11:15am ET (virtual) | Register
- Project Management Concentration Selection: Monday, January 26 | 1:30pm-2:45pm ET (virtual) | Register
- Regulatory Affairs Concentration Selection: Wednesday, February 4 | 10:00am-11:15am ET (virtual) | Register
- Informatics Concentration Selection: Wednesday, February 4 | 10:00am-11:15am ET (virtual) | Register
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College of Engineering (COE) New Students:
MS Information Systems, MS Cyber-Physical Systems
- MGEN College of Engineering Orientation: Wednesday, December 17 | 9:00am-10:30am ET (virtual) | Click to join on Zoom
- COE & COS WELCOME DAY: Tuesday, January 6 | 2:30pm-4:00pm (on campus) | Register
- MS Information Systems (& Bridge) Toronto Program Orientation: Tuesday, January 6 | 3:00pm-3:45pm ET (hybrid) | Register or join in Classroom 516
- COE Meet & Greet:
College of Science (COS) New Students:
MS Biotechnology, MS Bioinformatics
- New Student Registration Event: Wednesday, December 17 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET (virtual) | Register
- Meet the COS Advisors (select one to register and attend):
- COS & COE WELCOME DAY: Tuesday, January 6 | 2:30pm-4:00pm (on campus) | Register
- Program Orientation (Biotechnology & Bioinformatics): Tuesday, January 6 | 4:00pm-6:00pm ET (hybrid) | Join in Classroom 506 or click to join on Teams
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 2026.
- 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.
Husky Student ID Card
All students will need your Husky (Student ID) Card to access campus and will be required to display your Husky Card while on campus. If you have not received your Husky Card, you can submit a request through your Applicant Portal and pick it up on your first day at the campus.
Husky Cards will be available for pick-up during the scheduled campus Orientation Welcome Day(s). You may be asked to 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
