See what happens when you join.
Get a look at what's waiting when you join a Northeastern Online program — from the checklists that get you started to the resources you unlock automatically. Everything you'd do to go from accepted to your first day.
Pick a program you're considering and we'll tailor this look inside — the timeline, the platforms, and the team you'd be working with.
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Here's what you'll work through before your term starts. Most take minutes. The transcript can take weeks — it's the one to plan for early.
Confirm your enrollment today!
If you have not already done so, you must confirm your enrollment and pay your tuition deposit to reserve your place in the program. Your tuition deposit due date is posted in the application portal.
You'll receive an email titled "Claim Your Northeastern University Account" within 48 hours of enrollment confirmation. Follow the unique link inside to set up your Northeastern email and unlock access to the systems and resources you'll use throughout your program.
Wait 2–4 hours after claiming your account, then complete your 2FA enrollment. Your account needs time to propagate across Northeastern's systems before 2FA will work.
Link your Coursera account
Link your Northeastern account to your Coursera account. You'll receive an email from Coursera at your Northeastern email address to complete this.
Complete your two onboarding courses
Your program runs on two platforms, and each has its own short onboarding course. Complete both before your first day.
The Student Hub is where you'll track everything from academics to daily activities. Bookmark it now so it's easy to find when you need it.
Navigate 360 is where you schedule advising appointments, review current and past coursework, and plan a path to graduation with personalized tools — all in one place.
You're required to submit an official undergraduate transcript as a condition of enrollment. "Official" means it comes directly from your institution through a verified service — not a download, not a scan. Official transcripts must include your degree conferral date, so request yours after graduation.
You can't access your courses until this is signed. Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) through Student Financial Services.
Questions about tuition, billing, or financial aid? Student Financial Services is your resource — see Support below.
Your survey link depends on your program and pathway. It tells your Success Team who you are and what you need before you ever meet.
Complete your onboarding course
Your onboarding course lives in Canvas and should be finished before your term starts. It walks you through your program requirements, available courses, and how to register for your first term.
Mandatory in every course, every session. Complete it any time from the week before your courses start through the first day of class.
Check the academic calendar for your exact dates, then see what else week one holds.
Set yourself up for success.
With your checklist underway, here's how to think about the time between now and your first day.
Complete your onboarding course
An onboarding course will be available in the weeks leading up to the first day of class. It covers your program requirements, how to register for courses, how to build your academic plan, and how to navigate Canvas coursework. Keep an eye on Canvas and your Northeastern email for updates.
Preview your course syllabi
You don't have to wait until week one to see what's ahead. Your program's syllabi library holds materials from previous course offerings — a strong reference for course structure, workload, and choosing between electives. Browsing now is one of the best ways to feel prepared before day one.
Free non-credit badge courses.
Once you're enrolled, you get access to free, non-credit badge courses — a $1,497 value — designed to help you build skills before your first for-credit class begins.
Ease into online learning. No credit, no cost, no risk.
Take one, two, or all three. Each earns you a verified badge from Northeastern University that you can display on your resume or LinkedIn profile. Nothing here affects your GPA, which makes it the lowest-stakes way to find your study rhythm before week one, when it counts.
Artificial Intelligence
Non-credit · Verified Northeastern badge
Business Management
Non-credit · Verified Northeastern badge
Software Engineering
Non-credit · Verified Northeastern badge
Once you're enrolled, you'll receive an email with instructions to get started. Badges are awarded once per month upon completion, so the earlier you finish, the sooner it's on your profile.
No easing in. Your first week.
Your course opens on the first day of the term, and the expectation is that you're ready to engage from the start.
Complete "I Am Here" — or you'll be dropped
All learners must complete the mandatory "I Am Here" attendance verification in each course, each session. It opens about a week before classes begin — refer to the academic calendar for specific dates.
All students who are registered for classes need to complete "I Am Here" on the Student Hub.
Failure to complete this requirement will result in you being dropped from your course(s). You may re-add the course if space allows and you're within the drop/add period — but if the course fills, you may lose your seat permanently.
Put this on your calendar now. Mark the window that runs from the week before your courses start through the first day of class — that's when you need to complete I Am Here. Check the academic calendar for your exact dates, and set the reminder before you close this page.
Log in to Canvas on day one
Courses appear on your dashboard about a week before classes begin. Your materials, weekly modules, and assignment deadlines all live there. Get familiar with the layout before you dive into content.
Meet your faculty
Week one is typically where your instructor introduces themselves and frames the course ahead. It sets the tone for the term — it's worth your full attention.
Modules run Monday to Sunday
Assignments are typically due mid-week and at the end of the week, though it varies by course. Building a weekly routine early — even a loose one — makes the rest of the term easier to manage.
Revisit your syllabi
Your program's syllabi library stays useful once you're in it — a reference for what's coming, and a way to prepare for course expectations week to week.
Three things before your pathway courses end.
Fast App gets you into the classroom faster. These three requirements move you from pathway student to fully matriculated degree candidate.
Earn a B or better in both pathway courses
This is the academic requirement for entry into the full degree program. Both courses, B or better.
Submit your official undergraduate transcript
Start this now — do not wait until mid-term. Transcripts take 2–4 weeks, and late submission can delay your matriculation. How to submit official transcripts →
Complete the matriculation form
Your Success Team will send instructions during the second half of your pathway courses. Submit it at least three weeks before your last course ends.
Get connected.
When you join, you're not just enrolled in a program — you're part of a community with a global network. Here's where you'll plug in.
The Northeastern Online Slack workspace
Where students share resources, ask questions, and stay in the loop on events. Once you're enrolled, you'll get access with your Northeastern student email.
International Business Today.
D'Amore-McKim faculty break down the global events shaping business right now — trade policy, supply chains, markets, geopolitics. These are the same faculty you'll be learning from, so it's the fastest way to hear how they think before you're in a class with them. Subscribe wherever you listen.
Your Success Team.
Your university resources.
Beyond your Success Team, here's where to go for everything else.
| If you need help with | Contact |
|---|---|
| Technical issues | IT Service Desk617.373.HELP · [email protected] |
| Billing, financial aid, SFRA | Student Financial Services |
| Accessibility accommodations | Disability Access ServicesStart early — this can take time. |
| Library access and research | Northeastern University Library |
| Key dates and deadlines | Graduate Academic Calendar |
| Career coaching and networking | D'Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center |
| Military and veteran questions | Dolce Center for Veterans and Servicemembers |
Frequently asked questions.
You can learn more about the billing process on the Student Financial Services website — see the Billing FAQ.
Courses appear on the Canvas dashboard about one week before the term starts. If it's inside that window and you still don't see them, contact your Success Team.
Northeastern Online uses Navigate 360 to help you stay on track. Log in before your term starts to familiarize yourself with it. You can use it to:
- Schedule a virtual appointment with your Success Team
- Access important resources
- Keep up with deadlines
- Get guidance tailored to your program
You can find key dates in the graduate programs academic calendar.
No. Pathway courses follow the Northeastern academic calendar like any other course.
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Take the next step toward your Northeastern Online degree or certificate. Request information and our team will reach out with everything you need to know.