Winter / Spring 2026 Events

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

Wellness Week Tabling: Open and Card Spread the Joy

March 12 from 12:00-2:00 pm, Campus Crossroads, Curry Student Center

Join us for Wellness Week at Curry Student Center Crossroads! Brighten your day with a small moment of positivity. Stop by our table to pick a mini pop‑open card filled with an uplifting message - perfect for a quick boost or to share with someone who needs it. Open a card, spread the joy! ❤️ We can’t wait to see you there!

OGS Spring Equinox: Puzzle Challenge

March 16 from 2:00-4:00 pm, Egan 440

Puzzled with how much work you have to do for your classes? Stop by Egan 440 room to rest and relax with friends while working together to complete a puzzle. OGS will have 200 piece puzzles that you and other students can work on. If you complete the puzzle in the 2-hour timeline, you will get a prize!

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Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Webinar

March 18th 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

March 18th 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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Sprintax Nonresident Webinar

March 19th from 2:00-3:00pm ET, virtual on GoToWebinar

Sprintax webinar for non-residents. In these tax webinars, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about non-resident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, state returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant tax return. Sprintax will also give basic steps for them to utilize their discount codes to file federal taxes.

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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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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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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!

Register on GoToWebinar

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).

Register on GoToWebinar

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