Campus Resources
As a Northeastern University student, you have access to a wide range of resources that can help you make the most of your graduate studies. Each heading below contains links and contact information that will connect you with the support you need.
Current Students - student hub, campus communities, support for learners
Your one-stop for all student resources, hubs, campus communities, and support.
- The Student Hub: a one-stop-shop to check class schedules, view financial information, pay bills, and access other Northeastern resources.
- Graduate Programs: General information about all graduate level programs across Northeastern’s global network.
- Canvas: The learning management system and home base for all of your Northeastern courses.
- Viva Engage: Join the NU Toronto student social networking community, this is the place to learn about events, campus activities, and important announcements.
- Global Learner Support (GLS): Provides language tutoring, cultural events, and academic support for all Northeastern students. Book an appointment or email: globallearnersupport@northeastern.edu.
- Global Student Success (GSS): Tutoring, workshops and webinars to help international and non-native, English-speaking students. To book an appointment, email: GSS@northeastern.edu.
- Husky Card Request Form: All students are required to fill out this form to get their Northeastern identification card.
- New Student Handbook & Resource Guide: Everything new students need to know, including services, campus information, and university resources.
- Toronto Policy Page: Key policies including the Student Complaint Procedure.
Co-op and Jobs - career advising, co-op and job searching
- Employer Engagement & Career Design: Find jobs and co-op opportunities, network with employers, access career and coaching workshops.
- NUworks: Use your Northeastern ID to log-in and find out about career and co-op opportunities.
- Student Support Services: Connect with advisors and book appointments to support your academic success.
- Career Funnel: Check out the student journey to career readiness and look out for upcoming events and workshops.
Emergency - important contacts
- Toronto Emergency: Call 911
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 988
- NUPD Emergency: 1-617-373-3333 (emergency assistance from Boston-based campus police)
- Non-emergency NUPD Dispatch: 1-617-373-2121
- Consular Offices’ Addresses: Global Affairs Canada database for international students to search for local diplomatic/consular offices by city.
- NU Global Safety & Support Office: Advice, resources for students, staff and faculty travelling abroad.
Financial Services & Funding - manage your student finances
- Student Accounts Canada website: Find information for students at Canadian campuses about billing, payments, scholarships, loans, and more.
- Any questions related to your account can be directed to the Student Financial Services (SFS) Inquiry Form.
- Student Financial Services: Tuition and Fees for Students Studying at Canadian Campuses.
- OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program): Provincial financial assistance program for domestic students.
- NU Fund Me Toronto application form: Apply for limited funding to cover approved local or online professional development opportunities.
Housing - find a home
- Renting in Ontario: Your rights – Read about the laws that protect residential tenants and landlords in Ontario, Canada
- Ontario Settlement Services: Housing – Learn about your options and how to find a home that’s right for you
- Office of Global Services Canada: Living in Canada – Cost of living estimates for Toronto and Vancouver
- NU Toronto Housing Connect – Viva Engage community for Toronto campus students and alumni to share accommodations and housing resources
- Airbnb – Short terms rentals for vacation or travel
- Condos.ca– Condo listings
- Facebook: Marketplace – A good place to find second-hand furniture and other items for the home
- Facebook: Toronto Home Zone – Facebook group for listing/finding homes
- Kijiji – Search for private rentals
- PadMapper – Find apartments to rent in Toronto
- Realtor.ca – Rental property listings
- Rentals.ca – Rental property listings
- RentFaster.ca – Rental property listings
- RentSeeker.ca – Rental property listings
- TorontoRentals.com – Rental property listings
- Viewit – Rental property listings
- Walk Score – Search for apartments based on walkability
- Zumper – Rental property listings
- Off-Campus Housing: Canada – Global relocation resources by country
- Off-Campus Housing: Global Relocation Guide – General Northeastern guide to relocating around the globe
- Off-Campus Housing: Get Started – Boston-based office but provides some helpful tips and strategies for housing across North America
Information Technology Services - find help for network and computer issues
- If you are experiencing problems with any University system, please contact: help@northeastern.edu
- Tech Service Portal/Knowledge Base: Find technology services and answers to common IT questions.
Mental Health & Wellness - support and resources
We offer many supports and services for our students throughout the year. If you are in crisis, please connect with our emergency services or Student Services.
- Wellness Program Specialist: Hilda Firempong provides confidential, 1:1 wellness consultations and helps students access the university’s wellness resources. Get in touch with Hilda at h.firempong@northeastern.edu.
- Find@Northeastern: Provides mental health support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call the toll-free number 1-781-457-7777.
- WeCare: Support for students experiencing unexpected challenges in their personal or academic life. For more information or to connect one-on-one, contact: wecare@northeastern.edu or 1-617-373-7591.
- Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services: Connect with mental health and counselling professionals.
- Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern: Prevention and education services on the topics of alcohol and other drugs, sexual violence, and sexual health.
- Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service: Workshops, events, and sessions that support the spiritual life of Northeastern.
- Disability Resource Center: Accessibility supports for students.
- guard.me Health Insurance & Mobile Doctor: Mandatory health insurance for international students at the Toronto Campus.
- Community Resources: Access crisis or ongoing mental health support resources across the Greater Toronto Area.
Library Services
Immigration and International Advising - information for international students
- New Student Information: Learn about the process for International Students arriving in Canada to study.
- For questions from admitted/incoming students about immigration or the International Student experience in Canada, contact the Office of Global Services (OGS) Canada via their Inquiry Form.
- For questions from current students about the International Student experience, contact ogscanadaadvising@northeastern.edu.
- The Arrival Support Team provides help to students as they arrive in Canada, settle in, and visit campus for the first time; contact arrivecanada@northeastern.edu
- International Student Connect Program – includes both online and in-person support for international students in Ontario
- Students arriving with family members who intend on enrolling their child(ren) in public school in Ontario are strongly advised to check with the school board regarding admissions and registration requirements for minor children and any associated fees. This is a list of all public school boards in Ontario, including Catholic school boards, which are separate but publicly funded: https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-your-school