Local Campus Resources

Northeastern University in Silicon Valley offers many helpful resources for students looking to make the most of their graduate studies. The resources below are specific to our Silicon Valley campus.

Please check the Boston Based Resources page for resources from the Northeastern Boston campus that you have access to as a Northeastern global network student.

Silicon Valley Campus Guide

The Silicon Valley Campus Guide is a comprehensive guide to start your journey on our campus. It includes information about the campus’s location, transportation, safety guidelines, staff directory, academic programs, on-site resources, and more.

Student Services

The Student Services and Student Ambassador team are here to help you find your belonging and community on our campus, and we also support all spects of your student experience outside of classrooms. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact SVStudentServices@northeastern.edu.

This website is managed by the Student Services team as well, and we share many helpful resources here, so please check them out!

Follow us on Instagram @nusiliconvalley!

Career Development & Experiential Learning

Career Development and Experiential Learning team supports students with career and professional growth. This includes support with creating and updating your resume and professional online profiles, enhancing your personal brand to highlight individual achievements and projects, and hosting events with alumni, employers, and people working in industry. The Career Development team works closely with the regional and national Partnerships teams to share opportunities for internships/co-ops and full time jobs.

For more detailed information, please see Career Development and Experiential Learning Canvase page (only accessible by current Northeastern Silicon Valley students).

Global Learner Support

Global Learner Support (GLS) provides learners with high-quality language, cultural, and academic support while promoting the development of intercultural competence and global understanding.  GLS hosts a variety of workshops and cultural activities and offers 1:1 tutorials in the areas of academic and professional writing, APA/MLA citation, academic presentations, English conversation, & TOEFL/IELTS preparation.  Please see the GLS Canvas page for more detailed information (only accessible by current Northeastern Silicon Valley students).

Office of Global Services (International Student Services)

The Office of Global Services is committed to being an active resource to the university’s community of international students, scholars, and their families. OGS provides professional expertise and support from the time of admission to beyond graduation.

Students needing support with issues regarding F-1 student status, I-20 requests, travel, EAD cards, and other international status related questions or concerns, please check out our webiste to find how you can get help. 

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services oversees all IT and AV related resources, such as Wi-Fi, printing, email accounts, and more. Please see the IT Services Canvas page for more detailed information (only accessible by current Northeastern Silicon Valley students).

Global Recreation & Local Recreation Resources

The Global Recreation program is dedicated to offering University Recreations programs, services, and offerings to students at Northeastern’s Network Campuses. The Global Recreation Ambassadors serve as the face of University Recreation during events across network campuses and in virtual settings. The Ambassadors plan and host recreation and wellness events for their campuses while also sharing information about recreational opportunities at the campus and in the local community and promoting Northeastern-wide engagement and competition opportunities. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

Curious about local recreation resources? Check out the Global Recreation Resource Guide for SiliconValley Campus!

Campus Operations

The Operations team oversees our building access, room reservations, campus safety, facilities maintenance, and more. To ask any related inquiries, you can find an Operations team member at the Welcome Center and on the 9th floor Operations office. Please see the full Campus Operations Overview video on the Operations Canvas page for more detailed information (only accessible by current Northeastern Silicon Valley students).

Group Study Areas

Enjoy the benefits of meeting with classmates to work on projects or study in open resource and lounge areas of our campuses.

Students can reserve space for individual study and small group meetings using the touch screen in front of the study room on the 10th floor (4 N 2nd Street building). Study rooms on the 10th floor of the 75 E Santa Clara Street building are available on a first come basis.

Campus Amenities

Students have access to the amenities center in the basement of 75 E. Santa Clara Street, across the walkway from our campus, which includes:

  • Fitness center
  • Game room with arcade games and gaming consoles
  • Bike lab storage
  • Basketball court
  • Putting green
  • Ping pong table
  • Outdoor patio with lounge seating
  • Privacy phonebooths
  • Huddle study spaces

Please note that students must sign the building amenities form before accessing these resources. New students will be asked to sign the form upon arrival at Orientation.

    Northeastern Library & Local Public Libraries

    Northeastern Library has created a Silicon Valley Library Guide to help students navigate Northeastern library resources. You can also learn more about Northeastern’s Library on the Boston Based Resources page.

    Have questions on specific academic topics? Try reaching out to these librarians.

    Have questions about general library resources? Try using the Library 24/7 chat or reach out to Anaya Jones, the Silicon Valley library liaison.

    The Silicon Valley area has two public library systems. Both the San Jose Public Library and Santa Clara County Library District also offer a number of services available to members, including books, DVDs, and music rentals, print services, study and research space, and author events.

    Get started by getting your library card and visiting your community library.