08-09 New Student Information
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Welcome New Graduate Students
We are excited to begin another academic year and we would like to welcome the new Ph.D., MA, and MPA students. As you begin your graduate coursework here at Northeastern, we hope that you find the following information helpful. Graduate courses begin on Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
Registration
Registration will begin on Monday, July 14, 2008. You can register online using your MyNEU account or by phone at 617.373.8000. Full-time students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences register for 3 courses per semester, part-time students register for 1-2 courses per semester.
Questions often arise regarding which graduate courses a student should take. Practice in the Department is to offer courses that are required for the degree once every year. Other course are usually offered on a "rolling basis" every two to three years. Thus, if there is a course being scheduled that you think you would like to take, it may be best to take it now when it is available rather than expect it will be offered again next year.
Department advisors will be assigned in August. If you have questions about planning your schedule, please contact Professor John Portz and he can assist you.
New Student Orientation
New student orientation will be held the first week of classes.
MA Students: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 4:00pm in 306 Meserve Hall.
PhD Students: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 3:00pm in 306 Meserve Hall.
MPA Students: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 4:00pm in 306 Meserve Hall.
New Student Welcome: Friday, September 12, 2008 from 4:00-6:00pm at Our House East
Department Contacts
Administrative ContactMs. Brynn Thompson
Graduate Administrative Assistant
617.373.4404
b.thompson@neu.edu
Summer Faculty Contact
Professor John Portz
Chair, Department of Political Science
617.373.3391
j.portz@neu.edu
Fall Faculty Contacts
Professor Ronald Hedlund
Graduate Coordinator
617.373.5957
r.hedlund@neu.edu
International Student Information
If you are an international student and have questions regarding your visa status, please contact: Sheila Magee in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. You should also contact the International Student & Scholar Institute for information on OASIS Orientation, Boston, and Cultural Programs.
Additional Northeastern Resources
Graduate School of Arts and SciencesOffice of the University Registrar
University Health & Counseling Services
Northeastern University Bookstore
Housing Information
On-Campus HousingOff-Campus Housing
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