Northeastern University Library
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617.373.8778
The Northeastern University Library serves the entire Northeastern community—in Boston, Oakland, across the global university system, and online. The Library provides collections and services supporting research and teaching across disciplines. Its collections are extensive, with a large proportion available digitally. The Library's collections include nearly 1.5 million e-books; almost 500,000 print titles; more than 180,000 licensed e-journals; and more than 270,000 streaming audio and visual titles. Access to print and electronic materials is provided through Scholar OneSearch, the Library's discovery platform. The Library's Archives and Special Collections hold historical records and publications of Northeastern and unique materials preserving the history of Boston's social movements, public infrastructure, neighborhoods, and natural environments.
Services provided by the Library include both on-site (in Boston and in Oakland) and online research help, the latter including 24/7 live chat with a reference librarian; subject-specialist librarians who provide in-depth consultation and research support for each academic program at the university; and an interlibrary loan system for providing materials not readily available at Northeastern. The Library actively supports the unique needs of graduate students in research and publishing through services such as citation management workshops, research data support, and digital scholarship services.
The Snell Library building in Boston is open to all Northeastern students, faculty, and staff. Spaces in the building include areas for group work and quiet individual study, with more than 50 group study rooms with whiteboards and plug-in displays for collaborative group work. Individual study rooms are also available for graduate students. The Library supports a range of creative activities and includes studios for audio recording and video production.
F. W. Olin Library in Oakland is open to all Northeastern students, faculty, and staff, as well as Mills College and Northeastern University alumni and community members. The Library offers a collection of 200,000 volumes and other media supporting the curricular needs of the programs on the Oakland campus. Spaces in the building include areas for quiet study and group work, including reservable study rooms, a seminar room, and the student lounge. F. W. Olin Library houses special collections in the Elinor Raas Heller Rare Book Room. Oakland special collections include early printed books, contemporary fine press and artists' books, the Mills College Archive, and other archives and manuscripts.
School of Law Library
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617.373.3332
The School of Law Library, located on four floors in the Knowles Law Center, includes a comprehensive collection of U.S. legal materials in print and in electronic format. Of particular note is the library’s collection in the areas of public interest law; international human rights law; and public health, death penalty issues, and progressive lawyering. More information can be found at the School of Law Library webpage.
Office of Academic Advising
617.373.2400
617.373.5545 (fax)N
cps-adviser@northeastern.edu
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The mission of the Office of Academic Advising is to provide comprehensive services to enable students to take ownership of their education and to make sound decisions and judgments that further their individual academic and professional success.
Each student accepted in a degree or certificate program has a designated career and academic coach who serves as the student’s primary contact and partner at Northeastern University to work together toward the student’s success by:
- Navigating curriculum/program requirements
- Planning a course load
- Choosing a major
- Determining the best path for degree completion
- Petitioning for transfer credit, course substitution, and course overloads
- Researching and locating resources that are important to the student
The Office of Academic Advising offers student enrichment opportunities throughout the year to satisfy educational, social, and networking desires/needs. For more information about the Office of Academic Advising, visit the College of Professional Studies website.
Students are encouraged to communicate regularly with their academic advisors.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring can benefit skilled professionals and beginning students alike. Whether you’re struggling with organic chemistry, working on a long paper, or putting the finishing touches on a presentation, Northeastern University offers many opportunities for you to enhance your academic work and professional skills through free one-on-one academic support on and off campus.
The Writing Center
617.373.4549
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The Northeastern University Writing Center is open to any member of the Northeastern community and exists to help writers of any level, from any academic discipline, become better writers.
Career Services
617.373.2430
617.373.4231 (fax)
huskycareers@northeastern.edu
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The Office of Employer Engagement and Career Design provides resources, guidance, and opportunities that help students and alumni with the following:
- Choose a major and explore career options that fit their unique attributes
- Make career decisions that will engage them in productive and fulfilling work
- Prepare for and conduct successful job searches
- Create meaningful and effective engagement with employers
- Contribute to meeting global and societal needs
Northeastern University's career resources do not guarantee employment nor do they refer students to prospective employers regarding job openings.
Disability Access Services
617.373.2675
617.373.7800 (fax)
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Northeastern University and Disability Access Services (DAS) are committed to providing disability services that enable students who qualify under applicable laws such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act to participate fully in the activities of the university. To receive accommodations through DAS, students must provide appropriate documentation that demonstrates a current significant limitation and the corresponding need for accommodations or services. DAS evaluates the information provided by students and their clinicians on a case-by-case basis and makes an individualized determination about requested accommodations based on an informed and interactive process. Accommodations and services are available for students with the following diagnoses, among others:
- Learning disabilities and/or ADHD
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Chronic or degenerative disorders
- Hearing loss
- Mobility impairments
- Psychiatric disorders
- Traumatic or acquired brain injury
- Vision impairments
Students should provide documentation to DAS at their earliest convenience to allow for sufficient time for review. After the documentation has been reviewed, a disability specialist will contact the student regarding appropriate next steps. Visit the DAS website for additional information or contact staff at 617.373.2675.
University Health and Counseling Services
617.373.2772
UHCS@northeastern.edu
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The University Health and Counseling Services team is eager to serve you. We hope that you will use our center as a resource to help stay healthy, physically and mentally, and for care when you are ill or injured, depressed, or stressed.
24/7 Mental Health Support
Support and resources that help you find yourself, your peace of mind, and your distinctive path.
617.373.7591
wecare@northeastern.edu
The We Care Office assists students who are experiencing unexpected challenges to maintain their academic progress. The staff works with students individually to help them understand and explore their options, which may involve explaining Northeastern University policy, providing resources and referrals, and coordinating among university offices. We Care also provides guidance to faculty and staff in identifying Northeastern resources and policies to help students succeed.
Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service
617.373.2728
csds@northeastern.edu
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The Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service serves and supports the diverse spiritual, religious, and social justice commitments of all Northeastern University community members. The center is home to the Sacred Space (200 Ell Hall), a beautiful award-winning spiritual area for worship, private contemplation and reflection, group meetings, dialogue, yoga, meditation, service projects, and special events.
CSDS sponsors over 25 student organizations representing the world’s spiritual, religious, and humanist traditions. The center builds partnerships across university departments and disciplines and with religious communities and public service agencies locally, nationally, and internationally to help students become engaged citizens, peace builders, and equipped as leaders to tackle pressing global problems.
For more information, visit the website, call 617.373.2728, submit an email, or visit 203 Ell Hall.
Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
617.373.4390
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The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution administers the Code of Student Conduct and the student disciplinary process. The code establishes and defines Northeastern University community expectations for standards of behavior and responsibility, as well as rights and remedies provided to all university community members. The office is also responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the university mediation program.
Programs and services provided by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution are designed to support the academic mission of the university by enhancing each student’s academic achievement and personal, ethical, and character development. These programs are intended to promote community standards of behavior; positive and productive conflict management and resolution; civility; respect for self; respect for others; and an appreciation for being a part of a diverse, flourishing community.