Winter / Spring 2026 Events

All OGS events are open to all current Northeastern students unless otherwise noted. Continue to check back for additional events!

Paws and Play: String Art

March 23 from 1:00-3:00 pm, Egan 440

Join the Office of Global Services and NUPD for a Paws and Play: DIY String Art event. Cooper will be there too!

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GSM End-of-Program Celebration & Award Ceremony

April 2nd - time and location provided seperately to mentees currently in the program

Join us for our end-of-program meetup where you will enjoy free boba tea, play games, and celebrate each other for completing the program! This event is only open to mentees who are enrolled in the Global Student Mentor Program this semester.

Travel Signature Session

April 8th from 1:30-3:30pm, Curry 2nd floor suites.

Traveling over Spring break or over the summer? Make sure you have a valid travel signature! All students are required to have a valid travel signature on their most recent I-20/DS-2019 when returning to the U.S. Travel signatures are valid for 1 year from the date your I-20/DS-2019 was signed for current students and scholars, or 6 months for students on OPT, STEM Extension, or Academic Training. A complete list of required travel documents can be found on the OGS website. Signatures will be given on the spot after successful screening.

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Paws and Play: Coloring

April 9th from 1:00-3:00pm, Egan Research Center room 440

Join the Office of Global Services and NUPD for a Paws and Play: coloring event. Cooper will be there too! International Students and Scholars can come and color! It is a great way to connect with other students, and relax! You can say hi to Cooper, the NUPD therapy dog, have snacks, and make life long friends!

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Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Webinar

April 16th from 2:00-3:00 PM ET, virtual on GoToWebinar

Are you an F-1 student who is thinking about applying for a Co-op or internship soon? It’s important to make sure that you understand what it means for F-1 students to engage in off-campus experiential activities. Come learn everything you will need to know about obtaining the necessary work authorization so that you will be all set to head out and get that practical work experience!

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Optional Practical Training (OPT) Webinar

April 16th from 3:00-4:00 PM ET, virtual on GoToWebinar

This event is open to current Northeastern students graduating in April, May or during summer. Are you an F-1 international student and thinking about applying for post-completion OPT? If so, then this is the event for you! It’s important to make sure that you fully understand what post-completion OPT is and how to maintain your F-1 status after you graduate. Come learn everything you need to know about the OPT application process and obtaining the necessary work authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Museum of Ice Cream

April 22nd from 2:00-4:00pm, Museum of Ice Cream, Boston

Explore the Museum of Ice Cream with a group of your fellow NU international students. Go with friends or build new connections as we journey through 14+ interactive playscapes, and enjoy exclusive sweet treats. Make sure your camera is fully charged so that you can take photos to your heart's content. Discounted tickets will be available on the OGS cashnet page two weeks before the event date.

Events from Last Semester

Annual Traditions

Every year you can look forward to special programming from OGS that celebrates annual traditions.

International Education Week

Every November, the Office of Global Services promotes a robust calendar of event programming across Northeastern University in celebration of International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, which promotes global education and exchange experiences.

With over 20,000 international students and scholars and hundreds of intercultural opportunities across the globe, Northeastern recognizes the interdependence among nations and values the diversity of our collective experiences, perspectives, and thoughts. This rich institution truly is greater than the sum of its parts.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the U.S. and Canada, similar to other harvest festivals celebrated in countries all over the world. We at OGS want to make sure that you are included in this national tradition and that you feel at home on campus. Check this page to see what events will be offered in late November!

OGS Programming Pillars

Building Community   

The Office of Global Services serves the international student and scholar community throughout their journey at the university and beyond. Often, OGS is one of the first interactions students and scholars have with a department on campus. It is our goal to provide a home-away-from-home for our students and scholars and a welcoming community where students can be their authentic selves, as well as celebrate and embrace our students and scholars. Some examples include: 

  1. Global Student Mentor Program (GSM) 
  2. Events and programs for students to come together to explore and learn about their campus/surrounding areas, such as kayaking in the Charles River, and providing opportunities to learn about and celebrate holidays in their campus country, such as Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, etc. 
  3. Providing support to students and scholars during their transition to their campus country to create connections with campus resources, faculty, staff, and their peers 

  

Professional Skill Development      

The Office of Global Services aims to provide leadership development for the international student and scholar population to encourage skill building opportunities for their future. International students and scholars often have different cultural norms which can pose challenges in adjusting to the education or working system in their campus country. Through OGS programming, students and scholars can increase their skills needed to be successful in their program, the workplace, and more. Some examples include: 

  1. Serving as a Global Student Mentor (GSM) 
  2. Taking advantage of the International Education Series or student-led programming opportunities to develop and lead programming for peers 
  3. Participating in workplace preparation workshops

Intercultural Awareness/International Education  

The Office of Global Services programming aims to promote intercultural awareness and international education to the Northeastern community. Through student-led programming, OGS provides avenues for students to provide introductions to new cultures, allow opportunities for students to engage and learn about other cultures, promote global citizenship, and provide a sense of belonging for our international students and scholars. Some examples of this include: 

  1. OGS grant funded student programming. Events and programs for students to come together such as the Lunar New Year Carnival, Instant Noodle Night, Ultimate Chopstick Warrior, Nowruz, cultural shows, etc., creating entertaining ways to learn about and celebrate new countries or holidays.     
  2. International Education Series programming 
  3. Collaborations with campus partners such as Global Learner Support, Global Experience Office, Student Affairs, etc.    

  

Transition Programs 

Transition programming aims to support international students throughout their time at NU and in their host country. This programming will support students through the transition to their host country., a new education system, maintenance of status, mentorship, and more.  Some examples of transition programs include: 

  1. International Student Orientation 
  2. Pre-arrival and arrival webinars 
  3. The Global Student Mentor (GSM) program 
  4. Compliance and preparation workshops such as employment benefits, workplace preparation, etc. 
  5. Hosting International Student Townhalls where new international students can learn about student experiences at NU    

Photos from Past Events