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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY OAKLAND

Academic and career resources

Guidance and resources to launch your future success

Home Academics Academic and Career Resources

Your Northeastern education includes support from top-notch resources. On our intimate Oakland campus, this includes personal guidance to help you excel academically and professionally, whatever path you choose.

Academic Advising

Take advantage of one-on-one advising, available to all undergraduate students, to ensure you meet your academic goals. Our advisors answer questions about coursework, assist in planning for future semesters, and host workshops to enhance your skills.

Drop-in appointments are available Monday through Friday. You also can book an appointment through the Northeastern student hub or via email at oaklandadvising@northeastern.edu.

Writing and Tutoring Center

Our on-campus Writing and Tutoring Center offers undergraduate and graduate students course-specific peer tutoring and support to improve academic writing proficiency.

Writing tutors can help you develop ideas, build a strong thesis, and cite evidence and sources appropriately as you work on class papers. They also provide support on creative writing assignments. Peer tutors on the Oakland campus can help you with courses you find challenging and assist with study and exam preparation.

Based on student preference and tutor availability, virtual and in-person tutoring sessions may be available. Students can sign up for writing or subject tutoring appointments using Navigate.

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Peer Tutoring

Northeastern Peer Tutoring taps into the university’s robust undergraduate student community to provide online tutoring for our students. This program is available to all eligible first-year undergraduate students, as well as students enrolled in specific high-demand courses across the Northeastern global network.

View supported courses by semester on the Northeastern Peer Tutoring website, and sign up for virtual tutoring through Knack.

Additional virtual tutoring support may be available through the Northeastern college that offers your degree program, including the College of Engineering and the College of Professional Studies.

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Access Services

Students who need accommodations can work with our on-campus Access Services team, which provides a broad range of services to help all students thrive.

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Career Resources

Students on our Oakland campus have access to an array of powerful resources to help you explore and refine your options for life after graduation. These include Coaching Labs, one-on-one advising, resumé review and interview prep, networking, and more, all underpinned by design thinking.

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Library

One of the most popular and beautiful study spots on campus, the F. W. Olin Library provides students with access to electronic databases, a catalog of over 240,000 volumes, and an impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts available for scholarly use. You also have access to our knowledgeable library staff for in-person and online research support.