Fall 2026 Events

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

Welcome Week: Pressed Flower Lantern Workshop

September 10 from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Egan Research Center, room 440

First semester undergraduate students, welcome to Northeastern! Join the Office of Global Services for a Welcome Week event! Using pressed flowers, leaves, and other supplies, join the Office of Global Services for an afternoon where you can create a Pressed Flower Lantern. This is a great opportunity to tap into your creative energy, release stress, and connect with others. There will be snacks available!

Undergrads register here

Red Sox Game Northeastern Night

September 11 from 6:00-9:00pm, Fenway Park

Join us to catch a game of baseball at historic Fenway Park.

Tickets on Cashnet

OGS Meet and Greet for New Students

September 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

New students, welcome to the Northeastern community! We invite you to join the Office of Global Services (OGS) for an OGS Meet and Greet event. This is a great opportunity to get support from the OGS team as you are adjusting to your studies in the United States and meet your fellow classmates. We recommend submitting your online immigration clearance e-form before the event.

New students register here

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Webinar

September 21 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., 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

Paws and Play: Puzzles with Cooper

September 21 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. EDT, Egan Research Center, room 440

Join the Office of Global Services and NUPD for a Paws and Play: Puzzles with Cooper event. Come by and work on a puzzle, relax, and say hi to Cooper- the NUPD therapy dog, and make some new friends! Snacks will be provided.

Register on Eventbrite

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Webinar

September 21 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EDT, Virtual on GoToWebinar

This event is open to current Northeastern students graduating in December. 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

Global Student Mentor Mentee Meetup

Time and location will be provided to those who sign-up for the program and for the event

Join us for our first GSM (Global Student Mentor) Meetup of Fall 2026! During this event, you will meet your mentees and other mentors and mentees within the program, learn more about the GSM Program, resources and campus programs available to you, and engage in fun activities to help you build community! We can't wait to meet you! Light lunch is provided. Please note that this event is only open to Global Student Mentors (GSMs) and Mentees.

Learn more here

Bagels, Belonging, and Tea

September 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT, Raytheon Amphitheater, Egan Research Center

Looking to connect with others on campus? Do you like arts and crafts? Join us for an event where you can create a vision board! Join the Office of Global Services, Off Campus Housing, and the University Health and Counseling Services for a fun event where you can meet other new international students, learn about campus resources, and participate in a fun vision board activity!

Register on Eventbrite

Past OGS Events

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