Programs and Offices for Northeastern’s International Community.

International Student Hub

Welcome to the International Student Hub — a place to learn about and connect with Northeastern's International community!

  • Office of Global Services
  • International Tutoring Center
  • Global Pathways
  • NU Immerse
  • NU Bound
  • Graduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • Bachelor’s Completion
  • Pre-College
OGS - Canadian Campuses OGS - Canadian Campuses
  • New Students
    • After Admission
      • POA, PAL, and Deposit Process
      • Applying for a Study Permit
      • Upcoming Events for Incoming International Students
    • Before Arrival
      • Late Arrival and Deferral Policies
      • Travelling to Canada as a New International Student
    • Living and Settling in Canada
      • Housing in Canada
      • Living in Canada
      • Health Insurance
      • Social Insurance Number (SIN)
      • Driving in Canada > Getting a Driver's License in Canada
    • After Arrival
      • Next Steps for New International Students
  • Current Students
    • Student Status & Compliance
      • Maintaining Student Status in Canada
      • Breaks in Studies and Full-Time Definitions
      • Academic Dismissal and Immigration Policies
      • myOGS Portal
      • E-Forms (Canada)
    • Academic Changes & Immigration
      • Campus Transfer
      • Credit Transfer and Immigration Implications
      • Immigration Policy Updates
    • Work In Canada
      • Working While Studying
      • Co-Op Work Permit
      • Post-Graduation Work Permit
      • Volunteering in Canada
  • Student Support
    • Resources
      • Letters of Invitation
      • Inviting Family and Friends to Canada
      • Scams and Safety – Canada
      • Foreign Consultants and Embassies
      • Retaining Legal Services and Advice
      • OGS Canada Services and Contact
  • U.S. Campuses

Off-Campus Employment

Eligible F-1 and J-1 students can learn how to obtain the necessary employment authorization from the Office of Global Services or USCIS in order to engage in employment and experiential learning opportunities.

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F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
F-1 Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-OPT)
J-1 Academic Training

Additional Information

Economic Hardship Work Authorization

Special Student Relief (SSR) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Unauthorized Experiential Activity

Social Security Number

Contact OGS

354 Richards Hall
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
+1-617-373-2310
OGS Service Portal

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
(Note: We are closed on Tuesdays from 3:00pm – 4:00pm for all staff training and meeting).

Phone Hours:

Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m. ET


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