Husky ID
Your Husky Card gets you into buildings, meals, and helps unlock lots of campus services.
Start with Resources, then skim Study and Getting Around. By the time your first week ends, you'll feel a lot more "I've got this."
Day 1 checklist
Husky ID, Canvas, and "where are my classes?".
Week 1 confidence boost
Snell Library + a go-to late-night snack.
The "where do I find that?" links you'll use constantly your first semester.
Your Husky Card gets you into buildings, meals, and helps unlock lots of campus services.
A single place to check announcements, holds, and important student info.
Your course hub for assignments, readings, and (yes) late-night submissions.
Deadlines, exam periods, and important dates - so you're never surprised.
Your on-ramp to adding/dropping classes and planning your semester.
Quick wins for meal plans, budget-friendly bites, and "I need food now" moments.
Bold Mexican favorites and a fun vibe for when you want more than cafeteria-level comfort.
✏️ Senior Says: go before 12 or it's packed
Wings + crunch. Note: ask for the $12 student deal when ordering.
✏️ Senior Says: ask for the $12 student deal!
Easy sushi pick when you want something fresh without overthinking it.
Sandwich/juice/quick-bite energy for when you need a fast reset between classes.
Great coffee and a cozy, community-forward stop. (Also: a solid study break.)
✏️ Senior Says: perfect place to sit for 2+ hours
A farmers-market-style meal option for when you want something hearty and wholesome.
Where you can focus, collaborate, or quietly disappear (in the best way).
Quiet study energy with built-in academic momentum. Check hours first.
Find study rooms and spaces - and (when needed) reserve them.
Snell and Olin - plus other library resources you'll want during crunch time.
Transit, shuttles, and bike options - so campus doesn't feel huge.
Your go-to for figuring out subway/bus routes in Boston.
Details on the MBTA pass program and how it works for students.
One page for the essentials: shuttle/transit tips and planning help.
A simple way to get around when you want to bike instead of wait.
If you want to feel the Huskies vibe fast, start here.
A low-effort way to learn about events, opportunities, and campus energy.
Campus updates, student wins, and big moments.
Go Huskies content and game-day energy.
Good vibes, tips, and the things incoming students should know.
Co-op/internship tips, events, and "what to do next" reminders.
Transit info and student service updates (great for day-one questions).
Support resources + community: the stuff that keeps you steady semester to semester.
Programs, explore pages, and the "what's happening on campus?" entry point.
Mental health support and resources for when you need it most.
Accommodation support and accessibility resources.
Where to live, how housing works, and the vibe of campus communities.
Find your people, meet them early, and join something that feels fun (and useful).
Your academic tools: where to register, what to check, and how to stay organized.
Your co-op/internship path starts earlier than you think - use these to get oriented.
A few things we wish we knew sooner - so your first semesters feel easier.
Use the first weeks to learn the systems (NUworks + career resources), then build momentum.
A weekly study rhythm beats last-minute chaos every time.
Most people are just as nervous as you. Showing up is the whole secret.
Office hours, tutoring, advising - using support makes you stronger, not "behind."
Isabella Iype
B.S. Computer Science & English '26
Northeastern University
why does this site exist? i wanted to build something i wish i had my freshman year. i hope it makes college a bit easier!