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


In observance of Juneteenth, OGS U.S. campuses will be closed on Friday, June 19th. Regular campus services will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

We truly appreciate your patience. Please note that e-form processing may take up to 15 business days.

U.S.-based Students & Scholars: Please review OGS' Current Travel Recommendations prior to traveling outside of the United States.

Office of Global Services OGS
  • Current Travel Recommendations
  • E-Forms
  • New Students
    • I-20/DS-2019 Application
      • Requesting Your I-20 (F-1)
      • Requesting Your Transfer-In I-20 (F-1)
      • Requesting Your NU.in I-20 (F-1)
      • Deferring Your Program Start
      • Applying as a J-1 Student
      • Dependents
      • Financial Requirements
      • Estimate of Expenses for I-20 Requests (2026-2027)
      • Webinars – Incoming Students
    • Visa Application
      • F-1 Student Visa Process
      • J-1 Student Visa Process
      • Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee
    • Arrival
      • Arriving in the U.S.
      • Online Immigration Clearance
      • Obtaining I-94
      • Settling in at NU
      • International Student Orientation
  • Current Students
    • Understanding Visa Requirements
      • Guidelines on Maintaining Status
      • Reduced Course Load
      • Summer Term
      • Change of Degree Level
      • Final Term
      • Program Extension
      • Leaving Northeastern
      • Transferring Out
      • Violating and Correcting Status
      • U.S. Immigration Legal Resources
    • Traveling
      • Study Abroad, Research Abroad, and Global Co-op
      • International Travel
      • Domestic Travel
      • Renewing your F-1/J-1 Visa
      • Required Documents for Non-Citizens to Carry in the U.S.
    • Leaves of Absence
      • Medical Leave Of Absence
      • Non-Medical Leave of Absence
      • Returning From a Leave of Absence
    • Important Updates
      • DHS Proposed Rule on F and J “Duration of Status”
      • Summer 2026 Calendar Changes for International Students
      • USCIS Policy Changes – Updated January 2026
      • Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries
      • Current Travel Recommendations
      • DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions for Certain Applicants
      • Visa Interview Appointments Should Be Scheduled in Country of Residence or Nationality
      • Changes to Visa Interview Waiver Policy for F/J Visa Renewal Applicants
      • New U.S. Visa Screening Procedures
      • Federal Policy Changes: Transition from Gender to Binary Sex Designations
      • SEVIS Termination Reversals and Ongoing SEVIS Monitoring
      • New DHS Alien Registration Requirement for Non-U.S. Citizens
      • Semester Conversion for CPS Graduate Programs
  • Employment
    • On-Campus Employment
      • On-Campus Employment
      • Stipended Graduate Assistantships
    • Off-Campus Employment
      • F-1 Curricular Practical Training
      • F-1 Pre-Completion OPT
      • J-1 Academic Training
      • Economic Hardship and Special Student Relief (SSR)
      • Unauthorized Employment
    • Working After Graduation
      • Applying For F-1 Post-Completion OPT
      • Reporting Post-Completion OPT
      • 24-Month STEM OPT Extension
      • Reporting STEM OPT Extension
      • H-1B and the Cap-Gap Extension
      • J-1 Academic Training
    • Other Topics
      • DED and TPS
      • Social Security Number
      • Volunteering and Unpaid Co-op/Internships
      • Employment for Dependents (J-2)
      • U.S. Immigration Legal Resources
  • Exchange Visitor Program
    • J-1 Scholars
      • Information for Prospective J-1 Scholars
      • Visa Process for J-1 Scholars
      • Arrival for J-1 Scholars
      • Traveling as a J-1 Scholar
      • Guidelines for Maintaining J-1 Scholar Status
      • Completing Your J-1 Scholar Program
      • Financial Requirements for J-1 Scholars
      • Services for J-1 Scholars
      • U.S. Immigration Legal Resources
  • Student Support
    • Events & Cultural Support
      • Global Student Mentor Program
      • Academic Tools & Tips
      • Events
      • OGS Funding for Student Clubs and Organizations
    • Helpful Information
      • Campus Resources
      • Tax Information
      • Safety & Scams
      • Health
      • Housing
      • Driving and State IDs
      • Family Matters
      • Government Resources
      • Global Student Success
      • U.S. Immigration Legal Resources
    • About OGS
      • Contact OGS
      • Troubleshooting myOGS
      • E-Forms
      • OGS Service Portal
  • Canadian Campuses

Notification to OGS of Non-Medical Leave of Absence

Notification to OGS of Non-Medical Leave of Absence »

This is to submit a request for a non-medical leave of absence.

    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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