Graduation with honors is reserved for bachelors degree candidates who have completed 60 semester hours in residence and who meet the following GPA requirements to graduate with honors: Note:The university reserves the right to change these standards. Residential halls vary in size from as few as 50 students to as many as 1,000 per building. [171] It regularly competes in the Baseball Beanpot, a tournament contested annually between Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University, Northeastern University and University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Students doing other types of scholarly work, such as beginning a non-profit organization, doing service work abroad, or other creative projects, will need to provide evidence of research conducted to prepare for the project, the main objectives, and the end results. Looking for guidance on your application? [111] Additionally, the Princeton Review rated Northeastern as one of the top 15 "Green Colleges" in the nation in 2010. One is for the most valuable player and one is to the best goalie (determined by best save percentage). [86], The program is used by some Northeastern students to gain extra credits for a minor or concentration and can also be used by students trying to graduate in 4 years while also participating in one or more co-ops. Once we receive confirmation from the Student Financial Services Office, we can arrange for your diploma to be mailed to you. A mix of Beaux-Arts and Bauhaus architectural styles defined by stripped-down classicism and open courtyards that resembled that of Massachusetts Institute of Technology across the Charles River. 120 Behrakis Health Science Center Students may live in the university residence halls on campus during co-op employment, and the university currently leases housing for students co-oping in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. and assists elsewhere. 2020 acceptance rate was 18.1%. [162][163] Under the plans, the liberal arts college, which had financial troubles, was renamed Mills College at Northeastern University when the merger became effective on July 1, 2022. From 1953 until Snell Library opened in 1990, Dodge Hall's basement served as the university's main library. Faculty members who are available to work with students on Honors research projects are listed in the Bouv College Research Compendium. [53], In the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report rankings, Northeastern was tied for 44th in the National Universities category.[58]. Is there another ceremony? The move was seen as unorthodox as most U.S. colleges have typically chosen to build new campus branches abroad, rather than purchasing existing ones. [118][119] The university affiliated LightView apartment building is targeting a LEED Platinum certification, the first in student housing in the City of Boston. The architects Office dA (Nader Tehrani & Monica Ponce de Leon) received the 2002 Harleston Parker Medal from the Boston Society of Architects for the design. residentialmail@northeastern.edu, Email: housing@northeastern.edu The site is commemorated in front of Churchill Hall by a statue of Cy Young. During these classes, students work with advisers inside and outside of class to pursue potential co-ops as well as work on strategies to make themselves more competitive against other candidates. Construction began in late February 2007. (Outdoor Adventure) This is your ideal LLC if you want to meet the challenge of exploring the outdoors while living in a city. Students may also select films to watch and critique, create original works, or explore the city en route to film events such as the Boston Independent Film Festival. Many companies continually pass down their co-op opportunities to Northeastern students so these new partnerships are documented in Northeastern's co-op database, known as NUCareers, to be given to future Northeastern students. The faculty member who agrees to be a students Research Project Advisor will offer expertise and direction in (1) developing a research question and building upon the students knowledge of research methodology, (2) completing a literature review and developing a bibliography, (3) narrowing the topic, (4) developing an outline and timeline, and (5) preparing the final draft by reading the project carefully, critically, and in time for the student to make final revisions. Northeastern students can be found interning in the United States Congress, the White House, United Nations, and at NASA. Honors designationsare recognized for undergraduate degrees only. [32] In the early 1990s, the university began a $485 million construction program that included residence halls, academic and research facilities, and athletic centers. The Ujima Global Leaders Program is a program focused ondeveloping leaders for an increasingly diverse and complex world. [99] Since the late 1990s, Northeastern has been considered a model of design for urban universities and has twice won the American Institute of Architects's "Most Beautiful New or Renovated Exterior Space" award in 2001 and 2004. [32] Throughout the transformation, his oft-repeated goal was to crack the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report's rankings of America's best universities. Faculty was originally to be bolstered by 100 new tenured and tenure-track professors, later expanded to include 300 additional tenure and tenure-track faculty in interdisciplinary fields. [98], Northeastern had 1,352 full-time faculty, 95% of whom possess a doctorate or the terminal degree in their field, and 479 part-time faculty in Fall 2018. [citation needed], Ice hockey has been one of Northeastern's most prominent athletic programs. Honors designation will be listed in the digital Commencement programs and honor cords will be provided at cap and gown pick up based on information available as of April 1. [147], Lightview was launched in 2019, which was Boston's first developer-led, equity-financed student housing project built and financed by American Campus Communities exclusively for Northeastern students. (Explr Bos: Art Theatre) | Boston has so much to offer to lovers of art, theatre, and film. More than 100,000 individuals and over 3,800 organizations donated to Empower, from 110 countries. 3.500-3.699. If you need a new diploma due to a name change, please have your name updated prior to placing an order. Students interested in completing a Bouv Junior/Senior Honors Project must complete the Bouv Honors Project Proposal and Approval Form. For more information regarding the Junior/Senior Honors Project, students should contact the Bouv Honors Faculty Coordinator specific to their majors to explore possibilities for their projects. Students in this LLC have a passion for travel, global engagement and learning about different cultures and languages. The field hockey team, along with the Huskies' track and field teams, compete at a sports complex about 10 miles (16km) away from campus in Dedham. [110], The 2011 Sustainable Endowments Institute's College Sustainability Report Card issued Northeastern a grade of "A" for its environmental sustainability efforts and programs. [159], More recently, the university has continued to focus on global expansion. A sort of "mini" study abroad, each program has an area of focus for example, the Geneva program focuses on small arms and multilateral negotiations, while the South Africa program is based in non-governmental organizations, and the Seattle program focuses on design thinking. Students can come together to jam, create and share original works, and experience all that the music scene of Boston has to offer. The business school's undergraduate office is on the second floor and the graduate office is on the third floor. We strongly advise attending the graduation ceremony held at your primary campus. [141][142] Honors freshman live in its suite-style rooms whereas upperclassmen can choose full apartments with kitchen facilities. First-year students are usually divided into groups called Living Learning Communities (LLCs) which place students with certain majors, interests or hobbies together. Our honors and scholars programs reward students who share our commitment to excellence. A Northeastern education is interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial. "[178], In addition to intercollegiate athletics, Northeastern offers 40 club sports, including sailing, judo, rugby, lacrosse, Olympic-Style taekwondo, alpine skiing, squash, cycling, and ultimate Frisbee. Included among roughly 30 courses offered were algebra, bookkeeping, literature, French, German, Latin, geography, electricity, music, penmanship and physiology. [74], Launched in 1909, Northeastern has one of the largest and oldest cooperative education (co-op) programs in the world. Bouv College of Health Sciences [126], Ell Hall, completed in 1947, is one of the oldest buildings on campus and is centered on Krentzman Quadrangle. Building H (opened 2004): Residence Hall. Graduate Student Awards. Did you know? Building A (opened 1999): Residence Hall (two sections, West Village A North and South). In 2005 the women's rugby team finished third in the nation in Division II, while in the same year the men's rugby team won the largest annual tournament in the United States. If you have questions regarding how Honors will affect your curriculum plan, please visit your Academic Advisor in Bouvs Office of Student Services. The third floor has a state-of-the-art resistance training area and a fully equipped free weight room. "[10], Northeastern features a cooperative education program, more commonly known as "co-op," that integrates classroom study with professional experience and includes over 3,100 partners across all seven continents. East Village is Northeastern's newest dorm building and only houses freshmen and upperclassmen who are in the University Honors Program. [7] Northeastern faculty and alumni include Nobel Prize laureates,[8] Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, and Churchill scholars. On March 4, 1927, King Husky I arrived at Northeastern in a campus celebration for which classes were canceled. Whether you consider yourself a foodie, like to try new things, or think that the keys to a great time are good friends and delicious food, this LLC is for you. Call: (617) 373-2814, Sunday: Closed [154] The Sacred Space opened in 1998. [32], Between 1995 and 2007, average SAT exam scores increased more than 200 points, retention rates rose dramatically, and applications doubled. During the last few years, major developments include Northeastern becoming recognized as an arboretum, opening a $225 million research and laboratory complex known as the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC), launching the Institute for Experiential Artificial Intelligence with a $50 million donation, as well as renaming the College of Computer and Information Science to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences with another $50 million donation from Amin Khoury. [72] In addition, students in the Honors Program exclusively can live in a Living-Learning Community housed in West Villages C[73] and F. In Fall 2009, the university began housing first-year Honors students in the lower nine floors of the newly constructed International Village residence hall. Theres a fee of $50, and the process will take six to eight weeks. [51][52][50], When it comes to both undergraduate and graduate students, the number of international students totals over 12,000 representing 138 different nations and over half of the student body. Friday: 8:30am 5:00pm In 2008, West Village Building F was recognized in American Institute of Architects New England 2008 Merit Awards for Design Excellence. It contains administrative offices, classrooms, art display space, a 992-seat auditorium and the Northeastern Bookstore. 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Residential halls at Northeastern vary quite significantly from low-rise former Boston apartment buildings to purpose built high-rise dormitories. The Honors Programestablishes connections built on a set of shared values: interdisciplinary thinking, a willingness to accept challenges both inside and outside of the classroom, the development of a global mindset, and the commitment to community. and B.S.) At Northeastern, University Honors students embark on an educational journey along with a talented group of peers who share a boundless imagination , and the aspiration to meet the most significant challenges confronting our world. Click here to view the ceremony events to check if you are eligible to attend. The Registrars Office can provide a transcript or degree verification athttps://registrar.northeastern.edu/group/academic-records/. We dont receive automatic notifications when students complete holds, so its your responsibility to contact the Office of the Registrar regarding the release of your diploma. [164], Northeastern University offers students the opportunity to join various ethnic, cultural and political organizations, along with numerous honor societies, special interest groups, fraternities, and sororities. Building G (opened 2004): Residence Hall and several classrooms. [158] The decision came after Northeastern was selected for a $100 million donation by David Roux, in hopes of turning the city into a new tech hub and in an attempt to spark economic growth in the region. [29][30], The period between 1959 and 1975, is also often described generally as "The Age of Student Unrest" or "The Student Revolution," when campuses across the United States were rocked with dissension against institutional discrimination and the Vietnam War. Once inside, students are able to eat as much food as they please before leaving. The CAA proved to be a competitive conference in the 2006 NCAA basketball tournament, as George Mason University advanced to the Final Four. The merger with Boston-Bouv, a women's college dedicated to physical health, and the creation of the College of Nursing, traditionally a female profession, also contributed to the increase. If you need to change your legal name, please fill out thisName Change Form. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Integrates Honors into the broader undergraduate experience. Students usually take anywhere between one and three with 96% participating in one and 78% participating in two or more. [45], For the Class of 2022 (enrolling fall 2018), Northeastern received 62,272 applications, accepted 12,042 (19%), and enrolled 2,746. [172] Matthews Arena, which opened 1910, is home to the hockey and basketball programs. Explore Boston Arts & Theatre + Film Critics + Creative Expression. Students take classes and these credits transfer over to Northeastern when they arrive on campus in the spring. The field's baseball diamond was named Friedman Diamond in 1988. [43], For undergraduate students, Northeastern's 2022 acceptance rate was 6.7%. While the specific format and requirements for the projects vary by major, all share the goal of reflecting the challenges, opportunities, and measures of excellence most centrally associated with that discipline. Boston is a global hub, attracting students and community members from all over the world. [100] In 2019, the campus was officially designated as an arboretum by ArbNet, making it the only campus in Boston to receive the designation. Some larger exhibits also include the adjacent hallways for additional space. Honors & Scholars Programs Faculty & Research Academic Resources Pre-Professional and Graduate Programs Apply . Your legal name will appear on your diploma. [81] This has also led Northeastern to consistently rank within the top 5 in the Princeton Review's list for "Best Career Services/Internships" within the last decade, mainly taking the top spot. The men's lacrosse team began the 2008 season ranked in the Top 10 nationally. The arena also served as the original home to the annual Beanpot tournament between Boston's four major college hockey programs. [101][107][108][109], Upcoming projects include plans to build EXP, another research facility created to support Northeastern's work in autonomous vehicles, drones, and humanoid robots. Two years later the Northeastern University Corporation was established, with a board of trustees composed of 31 university members and 8 from the YMCA. Students will come together with peers to learn from one another, introduce each other to new games, and use the world of gaming to become proficient problem solvers and/or game designers -- the possibilities are endless! In late 2018, Northeastern announced the acquisition of the New College of the Humanities, a small private London-based college founded by the philosopher A. C. Grayling. Richards Hall was named for Boston industrialist James Lorin Richards, a former board trustee. Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Leadership. To ensure that your diploma will be printed correctly, your request must be processed by the Registrars Office no fewer than six weeks prior to the ceremony. GPA. Throughout their time at Northeastern, faculty and advisors encourage and challenge Bouv Honors students to develop their scholarly interests and to evolve as independent thinkers. Building B (opened 2001): Residence Hall. [76], Co-op placements range from small start-up companies to large multinational companies, including many Fortune 500 corporations. UHP graduates are routinely accepted to their preferred medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, and law programs. Honor Conferred. The second award is named the Eberly award after Glen and Dan Eberly who were goalies at Northeastern and Boston University. [85], Northeastern also has the notable Dialogues of Civilizations program, which features dozens of one-month-long programs (usually taking place in the summer) where a faculty member will teach a group of students in a region related to the curriculum of a specific class. Northeastern is the world leader in experiential learning. If you graduate within the 2023 school year (Fall 2022 to Summer 2023) then you are eligible to attend the Spring ceremony held in May 2023. This decision allows us to focus on our existing athletic programs. During the 200708 season, the men's team ranked as high at #7 in the country and held the top spot in the conference before finishing the season in sixth place in Hockey East. All applicants are considered for the Honors Program and those invited into the Honors Program are among our mosthighly accomplished and motivated applicants. The women's basketball program began in 1966. If you are changing your name six weeks or more after youve received your diploma, you must fill out the Replacement Diploma Form instead. [138], The Marino Recreation Center, named after 1961 alumnus Roger Marino, co-founder of EMC Corporation, is an indoor fitness center that opened in the Fall of 1996. Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Research. The School of Professional Accounting office is on the fourth floor. Each campus in our global system will be hosting its own ceremony for graduates from that campus. The goal of the Bouv Junior/Senior Honors Project is to foster creativity and exceptional scholarly work and assimilate students educational experiences.