Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Heidi Walsh
Period 5
About Northeastern
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For those of you who are not
familiar with the University,
Northeastern is a private
University in downtown Boston,
Massachusetts and was founded
in 1898. Northeastern is the 5th
Largest Private University in the
United States.
Their signature cooperative
education program, one of the
largest and most innovative in the
world, is ranked among the best in
the nation by U.S. News & World
Report.
Majors
• Eighty majors and
concentrations. More than a
dozen dual majors. Sixteen
interdisciplinary majors and
minors. Northeaster's variety of
programs means you’ll find an
area of study that suits you so
you can get started your
freshman year.
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Applied Physics
Architecture
Behavioral Neuroscience
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
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Cultural Anthropology
Economics
Electrical Engineering
English
Industrial Engineering
Information Science
International Affairs
International Business
Journalism
Law and Justice
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing**
Pharmacy**
Philosophy
Physical Therapy**
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Theatre
Undeclared
Academics
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Study Abroad
Thirty-eight programs. Twenty-three countries. Six continents.
You can experience a diverse range of international programs, from
traditional classroom study to internships and independent research
projects. (Not for co-op route).
– 26% Europe 15% South and Central America, 47% Asia 5% Africa
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Academic Assistance Center
The center provides individual tutoring and workshops in introductory
courses, as well as individual small-group instruction in study skills.
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Honors Program
– Each year, the top 10 percent of the enrolling class is invited to join the Honors
Program
– These students take advantage of smaller classes and get more opportunities
and interaction in co-op having maintained a 3.4 G.P.A
– 1,275 students enrolled in this program
Co-Op Program
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The co-op experience is intertwined
with your studies, starting with your
freshman introduction to Co-op
course.
Then in your sophomore year, you'll
alternate semesters of classroom
study with periods of experiential
learning or professional experience
outside the classroom. (6 months
alternating = 5 years undergrad)
You'll build an impressive resume,
sample careers that match your
interests, meet potential employers,
develop valuable job-search and
interviewing skills, and gain selfconfidence through professional
achievement.
(Northeastern is most known for
this program)
Co-Op Continued
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How long are co-ops? Up to 3 six-month periods during five years at Northeastern,
or fewer co-op periods if you choose an accelerated four-year curriculum available in
most majors. Usually starting in the spring or summer of your sophomore year, co-op
continues through senior year, alternating with classroom study.
Where can I work on co-op? Anywhere in the world. We are in more than 40 states
domestically and in approximately 50 countries internationally.
How can I research getting a co-op position? Northeastern helps you find job sites
and positions with the guidance of co-op coordinators, or you can propose your own job,
again with the help from your co-op coordinator.
Why should I participate in co-op? Because the combination of classroom study
and real-world experience is the best possible way to develop the knowledge,
capability, and leadership skills that lead to a lifetime of achievement.
Do I pay tuition while on co-op? Because you won’t be attending classes, you
don’t pay tuition during co-op periods. However, you’re still considered a full-time
student and continue to pay room and board to live in your residence hall while you’re
working
What are Classes like?
• Northeastern is very much into moving their students into the major
they want to be in and pushing them into co-op opportunities.
However, if your undecided you can take standard classes until your
sophomore year.
• However, similar to most colleges classes start of big and decrease
in size once you have picked your major and field of study.
• The professors at Northeastern give you more of a hands on
experience that only the co-op program can give you.
– Smaller classes better increase your interaction in the classroom and
involvement in areas of study.
• Average class size 26-28
Athletics
• Northeastern has athletic opportunities at all levels including 19
varsity teams in the NCAA Division I and more than 40 intramural
teams and club sports with currently 4,350 participating
– M & W Basketball, M & W Cross Country, Football, Field Hockey,
Volleyball , Swimming, M & W Soccer, M& W Rowing , Baseball, M& W
Track, M&W Hockey
• Club sports include Tennis, Dance, Wrestling, Softball, Field Hockey ect.
Other Student Activities
• Northeastern is home to more than 240 student organizations. You'll
find athletic clubs, performing arts groups, cultural organizations,
and everything in between.
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Asian Student Union
Ballroom Dance Club
Black Student Association
Council for University Programs (CUP)
Criminal Justice Student Advisory Council
Dance Company
Females' Center of Excellence and Leadership-Xcel
Silver Masque (theater)
Hip-Hop Culture Club
Modern Languages Club
Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association
Northeastern News (student newspaper)
NUBiLAGA (bisexual, lesbian, gay, straight, and transgendered student alliance)
Spectrum (literary arts magazine)
Student Government Association
Northeastern also has many “prom like” occasions and dances that students
can take part in planning
Boston in Your Backyard
• Northeastern is located in
downtown Boston, and is
home to a city made up of
100,000 college students.
• There are 4 “T” stops for easy
transportation on campus to
explore popular destinations to
hang out with friends on and
off campus. Ex:
– Fenway park
– Museum of Fine Arts
– Boston Common
• Community ties that extend
beyond campus
Dorm Life
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As a freshman, your home will likely be one of 10 coed residence halls or living
learning communities with other students who share similar academic interests. While
the university is located in a city the dorms are surrounded by grassy quads. The link
below is a virtual picture of what a typical freshman dorm looks like:
• http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/virtualtour.html#
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Most new students will share a room with one or two other students in
traditional, coed residence halls that house between 75 and 500 students.
Two of the larger halls each offer a dining hall and common study areas.
– Apartment houses are also available as an option.
• More housing options are expecting to open for the class of 2013 West Village
– Various options are available, including plans offering 19, 15 or 10 meals per week.
Northeastern by the Numbers
• U.S Distribution of Freshmen
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33% Massachusetts
20% Other N.E
32% Mid Atlantic
2% Midwest
5% South
6% West
Campus Stats
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73 Acres in size
36 Residence Halls
25 Dinning Halls, café’s
986,231 Library volumes
1,000+ Student computer work
stations
– 20,000+ Live Network access
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967 Full Time Faculty
Student –faculty ratio 15:1
26 is the average class size
84% of classes with fewer
than 40 students
Northeastern is a diverse college
of all different types of students
because of all its different majors
and co-op opportunities . Although
most graduate in the co-op
program it is possible to graduate
in the standard 4 year range.
Northeastern University
Background/Pop
Full Time Undergraduate – 15,339
Total Undergraduate – 16,897
Full Time Graduate – 5,732
Total Students – 22,880
2,923 Freshman enrolled, Fall 2008 (30,000 applied)
3,564 – Total Faculty (1,726) and Staff (1,838)
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Freshman Costs and
Requirements
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Must have completed 4 years of
English, Math and Science in
addition to foreign language,
history and arts.
Common Ap and Northeastern
Supplement and fee and declaration of
finances
Guidance counselor and teacher
recommendations
Transcripts from any college level
course work along with transcripts up
to midyear of senior semesters.
Freshman Costs 2008-09
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Tuition:$33,320
Fees: $751
Room + Board: $11,940
Books: $900
Travel + personal: $1,800
• Profile of Admitted Freshman
Applicants High-school gradepoint average 3.5-4.0
– 50% had a G.P.A between 3.5 and
4.0 while 25% got in who had less
than that of a 3.5 and less than
the desired SAT score
• SATscore1700,1990
Critical Reading 580-660
Math 610-690
Writing 580-670
• ACT score26-30
Financial Aid and Scholarships
• About 80% of freshman receive some form of financial
aid. Financial aid packages may include any of the
following:
– Federal State or University grants
– University Scholarships
• http://www.neu.edu/admissions/costs/scholarships.html
– Loans for particular programs
• * note that Co-op is great to help pay for tuition fees*
• Northeastern offers more than $118 million in grant and scholarship
assistance, participates in all federal aid programs and offers an
information on alternative financing and the Northeastern Payment
Plan.
Why I would want to go here?
• It has the major I want and since there's eighty different ones its not
that big a deal if I change my mind
• Its close to home and with the university being in a city there's a lot
more to do while the neighborhood is familiar so I can see myself
being there
• The Co-op program is awesome because they’re helping you for life
after college and your almost guaranteed a job, helping you pay off
your tuition fees quickly
• Although It has a city feel the school still has a college feel to it