Events and Activities
We are committed to making your student experience the best it can be—after all, you are students today, but alumni forever.
We offer a variety of events and activities to help round out your academics and extracurriculars. Whether you join us for an alumni networking night or an intimate dinner with area alumni, we hope you will take advantage.
College Connections
College Connections is a series of networking events designed to connect students and young alumni in an engaging and meaningful way. Each event is geared toward a specific college and features young alumni from various industries. The events attract alumni and current students from across the university together to build new connections, reconnect with classmates, and share experiences.
Etiquette Luncheon
Northeastern students know the importance of being prepared for interviews, but have you taken the time to learn how to conduct a business lunch? Learn the ins and outs of business etiquette as you are guided through a three-course meal.
Welcome Back @ Fall Fest
Join the Alumni Relations Office to celebrate the beginning of the academic year! Whether you are a first year or transfer student taking part in the Letter to my Senior Self tradition, or coming back to campus after a co-op abroad, we can’t wait to welcome you. Stop by our booth to say “hello” during Fall Fest and don’t forget to check out our student leadership groups: Student Alumni Ambassadors and Senior Year Experience Board.
Dinner with 12 Huskies
Dinner with 12 Huskies is your opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal on us while socializing and networking with Huskies outside your daily routine. Northeastern University alumni will host students and distinguished guests for an evening of stories, laughter, and Husky camaraderie. There is nothing to prepare, simply pull a chair to make valuable connections and turn strangers into friends.
Skilling Up Series
Join Alumni Relations for a range of programs designed to meet you where you are. We have hosted improv nights designed to improve your interviewing skills, opportunities to take part in informational interviews with alumni, and more. We are always looking for new ways to help you!
Traditions
Founder’s Day
Join students, faculty, and staff as we celebrate the founding of our beloved alma mater. Northeastern was founded on October 3, 1898—while the school has been through many changes over the past 120+ years, the essence of the Northeastern education remains the same. Happy Birthday Northeastern University!
Legacy Pinning Ceremony
At Northeastern, we value legacy. We know that as a family member of a student, you’ve passed on extra husky spirit to your student—and we want to celebrate that special bond. We cordially invite parents and grandparents of current students for a special ceremony and reception to celebrate your family’s generational ties to Northeastern. The pinning ceremony signifies the “passing on” of Northeastern’s legacy of knowledge, experiential learning, and problem-solving that defines who we are.
Mayor of Huntington Avenue
The Mayor of Huntington Avenue, or MoHA, is a school tradition dating back to the mid-1950s, where the Northeastern Student Alumni Ambassadors, or SAA, organize voting for an undergraduate student to work alongside administration and other student groups to plan events and introduce new school resources.
Northeastern University Ring
Celebrate your academic achievements by ordering your official Northeastern University ring! Your ring symbolizes the rigor of your degree and the unique memories that will last a lifetime. Shop traditional rings or the unique Kendra Scott and Liz James collections. It’s your turn to be part of the tradition and take a piece of Northeastern with you on your journey.
Check out this brochure for more information about the ring, or visit the bookstore to see the entire ring collection.
Senior Year Experience
Soon you will be one of Northeastern’s newest alumni. Our team is committed to enhancing your Senior Year Experience, preparing you to join the alumni community, and advancing the university’s mission. As the end of your undergraduate career approaches, there will be many opportunities for you to celebrate your achievements, connect with alumni, give back, and gain valuable knowledge about life after graduation.
Awards Programs
Financial need, academic achievement, and community service are used as criteria for these scholarships. A full year of study must be completed at Northeastern University prior to applying for this scholarship. Seniors will be given preference. Awards begin at $1,000 for a full academic year.
For more information, visit the Northeastern Student Financial Services website or contact them at 617.373.3190 or sfs@northeastern.edu.
The Alumni Engagement Award
The Alumni Engagement Award was conceived to acknowledge and support student organizations that actively engage alumni and encourage them to participate in or lead dynamic programming as part of our overall student engagement strategy. The award includes a monetary gift to support further engagement next academic year.
Compass Awards
The Compass Awards Program, our signature student awards program, recognizes exemplary students from the senior class who, during their time on campus, have demonstrated a true dedication to a core set of a core set of: values, leadership, volunteerism, academic integrity, and commitment to Northeastern. Students who display strength in these values demonstrate to us that they are on a path to alumni leadership.
Huntington 100
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life, the Huntington 100 honors outstanding students for achievements which are commensurate with the university’s mission, ideals, values, and academic plan. These students represent what Northeastern is today – a selective institution with rigorous academic programs and a sharp focus on the global experience.
More Opportunities
Co-op Mentor Program
The Northeastern Co-op Mentor Program allows alumni and co-op students in New York City, Washington DC, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and London to engage and expand their personal network. This program, developed by Alumni Relations and Off Campus Housing and Support Services, makes it easy for you to make a strong connection with a co-op student in your city. This year the program has a newly offered hybrid model so that participants can be matched in different cities and participate in-person and/or virtually.
Eugene M. Reppucci Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1994 by the Northeastern University Alumni Association. It is named in honor of Eugene M. Reppucci Jr., E’60, MEd’65, H’95 on the occasion of his retirement as senior vice president for development after 34 years of service to the university.
NUsource
What makes the Northeastern experience unique is your strong, deep-rooted, global network. Whether it’s contacts you made during your co-op, personal connections you built during your coursework, or peers you engaged with as alumni – the Northeastern network is your catalyst for success. And we’re making it even more accessible with our newly launched platform: NUsource.