Northeastern University OaklandStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer Session A 2026

The semester, explained for Northeastern University Oakland

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer Session A 2026
Campus terms
20
Local details
17

Academic calendar

Summer Session A 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

15 entries
  1. Spring Quarter 2026
  2. Second-Half Spring 2026
  3. Summer Session A 2026Relevant now
  4. Summer Full-Quarter 2026
  5. Summer Quarter 2026
  6. Summer Session B 2026
  7. Fall Session A 2026
  8. Fall Term 2026
  9. Fall Session B 2026
  10. Spring Session A 2027
  11. Spring Term 2027
  12. Spring Session B 2027
  13. Summer Session A 2027
  14. Summer Term 2027
  15. Summer Session B 2027

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Campus language

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20 terms

A

ASMC
Associated Students of Mills College, the legacy student government organization.

C

CMA
Center for Multicultural Advancement, focusing on diversity and inclusion programs.

E

Ethel
Ethel Moore Hall, a residence hall located on the hill overlooking the campus.

F

Founders
Founders Commons, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on the Oakland campus.

G

Global Scholars
Students enrolled in the program that spends one semester in Oakland and one in London or Boston.

M

Mills
The common shorthand for the Oakland campus, referring to its history as Mills College.
Morse
Mary Morse Hall, a residence hall known for its historic architecture.

N

N.U.in
First-year students participating in the university's signature study-abroad program, often hosted in Oakland.

O

Olney
Warren Olney Hall, one of the larger residence halls on the Oakland campus.
Orchard
Orchard Meadow Hall, a traditional residence hall often housing first-year students.
OSI
Office of Student Involvement, the department managing clubs and campus activities.
OSL
Office of Student Life, responsible for campus activities and student organizations.

P

Prospect
Prospect Hill Apartments, typically used for upperclassman or graduate housing.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

T

Tea Shop
The retail dining location in the Rothwell Student Center serving coffee, sandwiches, and snacks.
The Gate
The main entrance of the campus located at Richards Road.
The Mills Side
A term used by students to refer to the legacy culture and history of the original Mills College campus.
The Tea Shop
A retail dining location and cafe in the Rothwell Center serving coffee and snacks.

W

Warren
Warren Olney Hall, one of the larger residence halls on the Oakland campus.
White
White Hall, a residence hall located near the center of the Oakland campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

17 details
BART
Bay Area Rapid Transit, the regional train system used to travel to San Francisco or Berkeley.
burger_510
Burger 510
caf_suzie
Café Suzie
Clipper Card
The transit card provided to students for use on AC Transit buses and BART.
CPM
Carnegie Physics and Mathematics building.
Duo
The mandatory two-factor authentication app required to access all Northeastern digital portals and email.
egglandish
Egglandish
equator_coffees_the_tea_shop
Equator Coffees (The Tea Shop)
founders_commons
Founders Commons
Haas
Haas Pavilion, the athletic center containing the gym and pool.
Husky Card
The official Northeastern ID used for meal swipes, building access, and laundry.
Lisser
Lisser Hall, the campus performing arts and theater venue.
Olin
F.W. Olin Library, the primary research and study library on campus.
Rothwell
Rothwell Center, the student union hub containing the Tea Shop and student lounges.
Sail
The university's digital platform used for tracking personal and professional development.
The Shuttle
The campus-operated transportation service that connects the Oakland campus to the Rockridge BART station.
TransLoc
The mobile app used by students to track the real-time location of the campus shuttle.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Session A 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
20 approved campus terms and 17 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Worth a look

Oakland Campus Activities Board (OCAB)

A student-led organization responsible for planning and executing large-scale campus-wide events and programs.

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Family and Friends Weekend

A weekend of activities and events where students can invite their families and friends to experience campus life.

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Campus rituals

Candlelighting Ceremony

A cherished Mills College tradition where graduating seniors pass the light of knowledge to first-year students, symbolizing the continuity of the community.

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Resources & spaces

Center for Student Success

Offers academic advising, tutoring, and other support services to help students succeed academically.

Open to all

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Trefethen Aquatic Center and Haas Gymnasium

Campus recreation facilities including a swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and gymnasium for student use.

Open to all

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Life in Oakland for Northeastern University Oakland Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Oakland.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,500

Cost of Living Index

175

Student Population

50,000

City Transportation

Walkability

69

Bikeability

62

Public Transit

BART, AC Transit, Amtrak Capitol Corridor, San Francisco Bay Ferry

Nearest Airports

Oakland International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (Csb)

Avg Annual Temp

59°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Rothwell Parking Lot

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Used for food trucks and special events; requires permit for standard parking.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Northeastern University Oakland

Summer Graduate Open House

July 27, 2026

Northeastern University Oakland

An open house event for prospective graduate students to explore programs and the Oakland campus.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Northeastern University Oakland

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

15 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Clare Springs House (CSH)

Capacity: 8

Room types: single, double

Courtyard Townhouses

Capacity: 24

Room types: single, double

Ege Hall

Room types: single, double

Hettie Belle Ege Hall (HBE)

Room types: single, double, triple

Joan Danforth House (JDH)

Capacity: 8

Room types: single, double

Lynn Townsend White Hall (LTW)

Room types: single, double, triple

Mary Morse Hall (MMH)

Room types: single, double, triple

Orchard Meadow Hall (OMW)

Room types: single, double, triple

Prospect Hill Apartments

Capacity: 48

Room types: single, double

Reinhardt Hall (AHR)

Room types: single, double, triple

The Hill Residence Halls

Room types: single, double, triple

Underwood Apartments

Capacity: 36

Room types: single, double

Vivian Stephenson House (VSH)

Capacity: 8

Room types: single, double

Warren Olney Hall (WOL)

Room types: single, double, triple

White Hall

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@northeasternuoakland.edu

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