NEW STUDENTINFORMATION PACKET

CLASS OF 2020

Congratulations and welcome to

Northeastern University School of Law

(NUSL)! Your achievements, both in and out

of the classroom, made you stand out among

thousands of applicants. We are so pleased

you are joining us this fall.

Now, we can happily turn our attention to

your transition to NUSL. This packet contains

materials from university offices that require

your immediate attention.

Please be sure to read each section carefully

and submit required documentation by the

deadlines. We must have certain documents

(e.g., an official undergraduate transcript) to

register you for courses.

If you have any questions, please feel free

to make use of the “Important Contact

Information” list on page 2 of this document.

Additionally, you may reach the Office of

Admissions at (617) 373-2395.

From all of us at the School of Law, best

wishes for a pleasant and productive summer.

See you in August!

WELCOME, CLASS OF 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTSWhat to Know First

Important Contact Information 2

Looking Ahead: Summer Communication 3

myNEU, Email and NU ID 4

Orientation 4

Time-Sensitive Documents

Health Report (Return by 7/28/17) 5

Health Insurance 6

Official Academic Transcript (If applicable, send to LSAC by 7/1/2017) 6

Academic Life and Financial Aid

Registration 7

Tuition, Fees and Deposit Information 7

Financial Aid 7

Academic Success Program 8

Disability Resource Center 8

Student Life

Housing 9

Russell J. Call Children’s Center 10

Public Transportation and MBTA Passes 11

Parking 11

Computer Resources 12

Concluding Thoughts 12

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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATIONYou can find important contact information on myNEU, a university-supported, password-protected web portal. Information about how to access your myNEU account is on page 4.

Here’s a handy list of some of the most common campus contacts.

OFFICE LOCATION TELEPHONE NUMBER

Law School Information

Academic and Student Affairs/Registrar 59 Cargill (617) 373-5147

Admissions Office 101 Knowles (617) 373-2395

Alumni/ae and Development 202 Knowles (617) 373-8268

Center for Co-op and Professional Advancement 125 Knowles (617) 373-3002

Clinics 140 Dockser (617) 373-4000

Computer Services 324/325 Knowles (617) 373-8919

Dean’s Office 120 Knowles (617) 373-3307

Financial Aid 51 Cargill (617) 373-4620

Law Library 140 Knowles (617) 373-3332

Northeastern University Information

Campus Recreation 140 Marino Center (617) 373-4433

Disability Resource Center 20 Dodge (617) 373-2675

Housing Services (on campus) 4 Speare Commons (617) 373-2814

Husky Card Service 4 Speare Commons (617) 373-8740

Information Services Help Desk 184 Snell Library (617) 373-4357

Office of Global Services 405 Ell (617) 373-2310

Northeastern University Main Library Snell Library (617) 373-2350

Office of Student Accounts 354 Richards (617) 373-2270

Off-Campus Student Services 226 Curry (617) 373-8480

Parking Information 354 Richards (617) 373-7010

Public Safety (non-emergency) 100 Columbus Pl. (617) 373-2121

Russell J. Call Children’s Center 1 Fencourt (617) 373-3929

University Bookstore 4 Ell (617) 373-2286

University Health and Counseling Services 135 Forsyth (617) 373-2772

University Information Line (617) 373-2000

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WHAT TO KNOW FIRST

LOOKING AHEAD: SUMMER COMMUNICATION

Throughout the coming months, we will email you newsletters to keep you informed about the School of Law and the program you will begin this fall. You can look forward to hearing from us on a wide range of topics.

In August, the Office of Academic and Student Affairs will provide you with additional information regarding Orientation, schedules and your courses, including any assignments you may have to complete prior to your first class sessions. We will be sure to post this information on our Facebook group page as soon as it is made available.

It is important you keep us updated if your contact information changes during the summer. In particular, please let us know if your email address changes prior to Orientation. You can send us your updated information at lawadmissions@northeastern.edu.

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WHAT TO KNOW FIRST

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MYNEU, EMAIL AND NU ID

MYNEUYou can find important information and forms on myNEU, as well as access your Northeastern email account. To access the site, you will need to register by following these steps:

1. Go to https://myNEU.neu.edu.2. Click on the “How do I get a myNEU

username and password?” link.3. On the new page, click on the “Activate

Account” link under “Students.”4. Read and accept the Terms of Use.5. Enter your information.6. You’re set and ready to use myNEU!

If you have problems registering for, or using, myNEU, contact the Information Services Help Desk at (617) 373-4357.

EMAILOnce you have set up your myNEU account, you will be provided with an @husky.neu.edu email address, called HuskyMail. Although the Office of Admissions will continue to communicate with you via the email address we have on file, HuskyMail is used as the university’s official means of communicating with you, so check it frequently for important updates and correspondence.

Northeastern has collaborated with Google to provide G-apps, which includes:• HuskyMail• Calendar• Access to Northeastern’s directory with contact

information for students, faculty and staff• Google Drive (cloud storage, file sharing and

collaborative editing with Google Docs)• Desktop and mobile access• Easy accessibility through the myNEU portal• Over 30GB of storage• Support for email forwarding• IMAP/POP support for mobile devices

For more information about HuskyMail and G-apps, please visit the Information Technology Services website.

NU IDYour NU ID is the key identifier for most university records and systems assigned to you when you become a part of the Northeastern community. If you have additional questions about your NU ID number, contact the Office of Admissions at (617) 373-2395 or lawadmissions@northeastern.edu.

WHAT TO KNOW FIRST

ORIENTATION

Orientation will begin on Monday, August 28, and is mandatory for all incoming students. There are informational, educational and social sessions, in addition to classes, planned for your first week. These sessions are a great way to get to know your classmates, upper-level students, faculty and staff. You should be prepared to hit the ground running when you arrive. Personal arrangements

should be in place prior to August 28. You should also be aware that there are no classes scheduled for Monday, September 4 (Labor Day); Thursday, September 21 (Rosh Hashanah); or Monday, October 9 (Columbus Day). You can find the full 2017–2018 academic calendar on our website.

HEALTH REPORT

As a condition of your matriculation to Northeastern, it is mandatory that you turn in your health report.

You must submit the completed Health Report by July 28, 2017. We will not be able to register you for classes until your Health Report has been received. This is a state regulation and no exceptions will be made. The Health Report requires proof of immunity (Massachusetts law mandates proof of immunity for certain communicable diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, tetanus and meningitis).

Please note:

• We anticipate the Fall 2017 Health Report will be available for download in May and we will send you an email notification at that time.

• All documentation must be signed by a health care provider.

• Documentation of immunizations can be obtained from your health care provider, schools that you have attended or military service records.

• Your name and NU ID number must be on all documents.

• Your birthdate must be on all documents.

Send the completed Health Report to:University Health and Counseling Services Northeastern University360 Huntington Avenue135 Forsyth Boston, MA 02115

You may also submit it via fax to (617) 373-2601 or email to uhcs@northeastern.edu.

If you have questions about completing the Health Report, contact University Health and Counseling Services at (617) 373-2772.

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TIME-SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS

TIME-SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS

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Massachusetts state law requires that all full-time and three-quarter-time matriculated graduate or professional students be enrolled in a health plan that meets state requirements. The Northeastern University Student Health Plan (NUSHP) meets and exceeds state requirements. This plan is administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield and is required for students who do not have comparable coverage with another health insurance plan.

If you have comparable health insurance coverage, you may waive NUSHP by completing a waiver form and providing proof of domestic coverage by the waiver deadline for law students

(TBA). The waiver form can be found on myNEU. Please note that this form is available once you have been billed — which is usually in August.

For more information on health insurance and university and state policies:

• Massachusetts Health Insurance Regulations

• Northeastern University Student Health Plan (NUSHP)

• Northeastern University Health Insurance Waiver Deadlines

• University Health and Counseling Services

• Keep a copy of all the documents for your records.

HEALTH INSURANCE

An official, final undergraduate transcript showing all course work and a date of graduation is required to complete your file. We will not be able to register you for classes if an official academic transcript is not part of your NUSL record. Transcripts that meet these requirements must be processed by LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS). If you received your undergraduate degree prior to the 2016–2017 application cycle, your final undergraduate transcript should already be processed as part of the LSAC CAS service. In June we will notify you if for some reason your existing CAS transcript does not meet this requirement. If your transcript does not meet this requirement, you must submit a final undergraduate transcript, showing a date of degree conferral, to LSAC. Your transcript should be received by LSAC no later than July 1, 2017. Information on how to submit your transcript to LSAC is available here.

If you received your undergraduate degree during the 2016–2017 application cycle, you must send a final undergraduate transcript, showing a date of degree conferral, to LSAC for processing. You must submit a final undergraduate transcript to LSAC no later than July 1, 2017. Information on how to submit your transcript to LSAC is available here. As a reminder, you must have received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the time of law school matriculation (August 28, 2017). Some students have attended more than one undergraduate institution. We only need an official transcript from the institution that awarded your bachelor’s degree. Additionally, we do not need official copies of graduate degree transcripts. If you have questions about whether you have met the transcript requirement, please contact us at lawadmissions@northeastern.edu.

OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT

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FINANCIAL AID

Eligible students (US citizens and permanent residents) who have completed the financial aid application process will receive an Offer of Financial Assistance. If you have not yet applied for financial assistance but wish to do so, you should visit the Office of Financial Aid website for more information. If you have any questions, please call (617) 373-4620. Over the next few months, the Office of Financial Aid will send out information to students about how to accept loans and apply for the federal graduate PLUS loan.

REGISTRATION

All first-year students will be automatically registered for classes by the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. In August, you will receive communications detailing information about the first-year curriculum, course assignments and orientation schedule.

TUITION, FEES AND DEPOSIT INFORMATION

Tuition at the School of Law for the 2017–2018 academic year is $49,224. The tuition is billed over two semesters and is due in August and December. Your $500 tuition deposit will be applied to your first tuition bill.

Students who are unable to provide proof of health insurance coverage are required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be covered

under the university’s health insurance. The 2017–2018 rate for the university’s health insurance has not been set. You will be billed for insurance in the fall once you receive your first tuition bill; this fee may be waived upon proof of coverage through the waiver available on the myNEU portal under the self-service tab.

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DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

The goal of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is to meet the needs of all members of the university community. You may contact Kendra Millay, Assistant Director of Academic and Student Affairs, at k.millay@northeastern.edu, or contact the DRC directly:

Disability Resource Center Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue20 Dodge HallBoston, MA 02115 (617) 373-2675 (voice)(617) 373-2730 (TTY)

ACADEMIC LIFE

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Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Affairs Michelle Harper oversees the Academic Success Program at the law school. Any student can choose from a broad range of academic support services, including weekly Analytical Skills Workshops and single topic workshops such as case reading, case briefing and course outlining. In addition, third-year student teaching assistants offer mentoring and assistance in study and exam-taking techniques to first-year students. Participation in any first-year, first semester academic success program is voluntary. Participation during the second semester of the first year may be required

for students whose first semester exams indicate additional academic support is necessary.

If you believe that you might require additional academic support for any reason, including a disability, or if you just want to make sure you are on the right track academically, we encourage you to contact Dean Harper at (617) 373-5147 or m.harper@northeastern.edu.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM

HOUSING

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FOR LAW STUDENTS There are on-campus housing options available for law students and the Office of Housing and Residential Life looks forward to working with you. As space is limited, on-campus housing is not guaranteed. However, all attempts are made to accommodate all who are interested. Law students are housed in two apartment buildings located near the law school, at 335 Huntington Avenue and 768 Columbus Avenue.

The deadline to apply for on-campus housing is May 31, 2017. Notification of housing status is typically complete by the end of June.

Each apartment contains:• Bed for each student• Bureau for each student• Desk and chair for each student• Kitchen table with 2-3 chairs• Stove• Refrigerator• One telephone hookup• One cable/internet hookup (per unit)

All utilities are included except telephone and cable/internet. Housing styles include single efficiencies, two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom apartments. There are no living rooms or common areas in these apartments.

The law school housing information and application for the 2017–2018 academic year is available here.

If you have additional questions, please contact Housing and Residential Life at housing@northeastern.edu or (617) 373-2814. You may also contact:

Sheryl BunnellAssistant Director for Housing ServicesHousing and Residential Life4 Speare CommonsBoston, MA 02115(617) 373-2095

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STUDENT LIFE

HOUSING

OFF CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES Off Campus Student Services is a university resource for all students who do not reside in university housing. Off Campus Student Services staff are available to help students find housing, read leases, understand renter’s rights and navigate living in the Boston-area. The Off Campus Student Services website contains information about local neighborhoods, helpful suggestions on how to search for an apartment, and web links to city resources. The Off Campus Student Services’ housing database is a free tool for all students, faculty and staff with a valid Northeastern email address to search for apartments and housing in the Boston area. If you’re looking for a roommate, be sure to check out the “Roommates” tab in the database. Off Campus Student Services is also available to assist students with temporary housing and lease review.

If you have additional questions, please contact:

Off Campus Student Services226 Curry Student Center(617) 373-8480offcampus@northeastern.edu

FINDING A ROOMMATEThe Class of 2020 Facebook group is a great resource to help you find a roommate. Feel free to reach out to classmates who might be interested in searching for housing.

If you have trouble joining the group, please contact the Office of Admissions at (617) 373-2395 or lawadmissions@northeastern.edu.

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RUSSELL J . CALL CHILDREN’S CENTER

This on-campus pre-school is open to children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 5 years, with at least one parent affiliated with the university as a faculty member, staff member or student. For further information regarding space, fees and/or schedules, contact:

Russell J. Call Children’s CenterRegina Nazarro, Director1 FencourtBoston, MA 02115(617) 373-3929

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND MBTA PASSES

The easiest and most efficient way to access campus is via public transportation. The law school is convenient to a number of different transportation modes, including bus, subway and commuter rail. Other students walk or ride their bicycles to campus. The subway in Boston is known as the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority), or the “T” for short. The MBTA website features extensive maps, schedules and even a trip planner that can determine the best route for you. For reference, the closest subway stops to campus are the Northeastern University stop on the Green “E” (Heath Street) line and the Ruggles stop on the Orange line. Bus stops within a few blocks (on both Huntington and Massachusetts Avenues) also provide easy access to a number of bus lines.

If you will be commuting via subway, bus or commuter rail, Northeastern offers an MBTA Semester Pass program that allows you to save about 10 percent off of the normal rate for a semester-long pass. The deadline to buy a fall semester pass is typically the last week in July;

the deadline for the spring semester pass is typically very early in December. If you miss either deadline, you can purchase regular, monthly passes directly from the MBTA. The semester passes will be on sale through the NUPay tab on your myNEU portal during July and December. For more information about the MBTA pass program and/or to purchase a pass, visit myNEU or the Off Campus Student Services website transportation page.

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PARKING

There is a limited amount of university-managed parking near the law school; a parking permit (decal) is required to use these lots. You can purchase a parking permit on a semester/quarter basis via myNEU self-service. More information on purchasing a parking permit is available here. In 2016–2017 (the 2017–2018 fee has not yet been set), a parking permit for a first-year law student (enabling parking from 7 am to 11 pm) cost $500 per semester; overnight parking cost $1,155 per semester. If you are interested, you should purchase your permit before the beginning of the school year. Permits are typically available for purchase on myNEU in mid-August.

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COMPUTER RESOURCES

The School of Law maintains a network of Windows-based computers for student, faculty and staff use. Details about software, training opportunities and other technology information are available on the Information Technology Services’ website.

DISCOUNTSNortheastern has partnered with Dell and Apple computers to offer discounts on computers. These discounts and special offers are available through the myNEU portal.

VIRUS/SPYWARE PROTECTIONNortheastern University provides Symantec Norton Antivirus for free to all students. Please ensure your computer has up-to-date antivirus software when using the community network.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYThe assistive technology room is located in the law library, and houses a dedicated computer and a Kurzweil Reading Edge scanner. The computer has been installed with assistive technology software: Read&Write Gold (text/book scanning/reading) and Dragon Naturally Speaking (voice recognition).

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We hope this packet is helpful as you prepare this summer. We encourage you to be in touch with the Office of Admissions or other Northeastern University offices if you have any questions or need assistance. Please be sure to update us if there are any changes to your contact information.

By enrolling at Northeastern, you’re joining a rich tradition of legal education, one that fuses theory and practice with ethical and social justice ideals. We are committed to engaging with the world outside the university, to harnessing our individual and institutional energy to address societal challenges and to expanding knowledge that advances our ideals through research and scholarship.

Whichever field of law interests you, and wherever you hope to practice, you already have a place in our warm and welcoming community.

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

WELCOME TO NUSL!