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

Checklist for Letter of Explanation

Checklist for Letter of Explanation »

Letter of Explanation (LOE) is recommended to submit as a part of the Study Permit application for international students in Canada.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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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