OGS is open for in-person services by appointment only. For more information about scheduling an appointment and remote services, please visit our Contact page.

Programs and Resources
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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
  • Global Student Success
  • Global Pathways
  • NU Immerse
  • NU Bound
  • Graduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • Bachelor’s Completion
  • Pre-College
Office of Global Services OGS
  • E-Forms
  • New Students
    • I-20/DS-2019 Application
      • Requesting Your I-20 (F-1)
      • Applying for Your N.U.in I-20 (F-1)
      • Applying as a J-1 Student
      • Applying as a J-1 Student Intern
      • Dependents
      • Financial Requirements
    • Visa Application
      • F-1 Visa Process
      • J-1 Student Visa Process
      • J-1 Student Intern Visa Process
      • Paying SEVIS Fee
    • Arrival
      • Jumpstart
      • 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
      • Correcting Status
      • J-1 Student Intern Requirements
      • Reduced Course Load
      • Final Term
      • Program Extension
      • Withdrawal from the University
      • Transferring Out
      • Dismissals
      • Unlawful Presence
    • Traveling
      • International Travel
      • Domestic Travel
      • Renewing your Visa
      • Graduate Research Abroad
      • Study Abroad
      • Executive Order
    • Leaves of Absence
      • Non-Medical Leave of Absence
      • Returning From a Non-Medical Leave of Absence
      • Medical Leave Of Absence
    • Important Updates
      • SEVP updates for Academic Year 2021-22
      • SEVP Guidance for Fall 2020 (Updated)
      • Recent Executive Order
      • FAQ: Presidential Proclamation 10052
      • New Proposed DHS Rule to Replace Duration of Status (D/S)
  • Employment
    • On-Campus Employment
      • Stipended Graduate Assistantships
      • F-1 On Campus Employment
      • J-1 On Campus Employment
    • Off-Campus Employment
      • F-1 Curricular Practical Training
      • F-1 Pre-Completion OPT
      • Unauthorized Experiential Activity
      • J-1 Academic Training
      • Economic Hardship
      • Working outside of the U.S.
    • Working After Graduation
      • Applying for Post-Completion OPT (F-1)
      • Reporting Post-Completion OPT
      • 24-Month STEM OPT Extension
      • Reporting STEM OPT Extension
      • CAP Gap Extension
    • Other Topics
      • Social Security Number
      • Volunteering
      • Employment for Dependents (J-2)
  • 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
      • How to Submit an E-form for J-1 Scholars
      • Financial Requirements for J-1 Scholars
    • J-1 Visiting Students
      • Information for Prospective J-1 Visiting Students
      • Visa Process for J-1 Visiting Students
      • Arrival for J-1 Visiting Students
      • Traveling as a J-1 Visiting Student
      • Guidelines for Maintaining J-1 Visiting Student Status
      • Completing Your J-1 Visiting Student Program
      • How to Submit an E-form for J-1 Visiting Students
      • Financial Requirements for J-1 Visiting Students
  • Student Support
    • Academic & Cultural Support
      • Academic Skills Advising
      • Academic Tools & Tips
      • Events
      • Global Student Mentor Program
      • Global Reach
      • Translations
    • Helpful Information
      • Campus Resources
      • Tax Information
      • Safety & Scams
      • Health
      • Housing
      • MA State Issued IDs
      • Family Matters
      • Government Resources
      • Immigration Attorneys and Pro-bono Legal Services
      • Global Student Success
    • About OGS
      • Contact OGS
      • Troubleshooting myOGS
      • Forms & Guides
  • Canadian Campuses
    • New Students
      • Applying for a Study Permit
      • Student Direct Stream
      • Arrival and Living in Canada
      • Arrival and Quarantine
      • POA and Deposit Process
    • Student Support
      • Living Expenses
      • Health Insurance
      • Driving in Canada
      • FAQ about COVID-19
      • Canadian Tax Information
      • Special Events
      • International Student Advising in Canada
    • Employment
      • Social Insurance Number
      • Working While Studying
      • Co-Op Work Permit
      • Post-Graduation Work Permit

Submit a Medical Leave of Absence Request E-Form

Submit a Medical Leave of Absence Request E-Form »

This request is for an international student that requires a medical leave of absence.

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Job Search Tracker

Estimate of Expenses for All Colleges

24-Hour Time Management Grid

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Contact OGS

    405 Ell Hall
    360 Huntington Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
    +1-617-373-2310
    +1-617-373-8788 (Fax)
    Email: [email protected]

    OGS staff continue to offer remote advising during the pandemic. If you need to pick up documents in person, please review how to schedule an appointment here.

    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.–5:00p.m.
    PLEASE NOTE: Phone lines are closed on Tuesdays from 3pm–4pm and Fridays from 8:30am-10:30am.

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