<p>during orientation, would i be able to leave the dorm we stay in overnight to catch a concert at a local venue or are we required to stay in the dorm all night?</p>
<p>also, do we stay with the roommate we'll be living with in the fall, or is it just someone random?</p>
<p>You are required to stay on campus the entire time from check in to check out. Definitely not allowed to leave. You are allowed to visit people IN the northeastern dorms (presuming you know some) or anywhere on the campus during the day so long as you don't miss any of the required seminars. </p>
<p>I'm not sure if it's "random". For example, if they divide groups into majors or into honors or whatever, you may be with someone in your group. But I know it's NOT your roommate for next year, unless you are insanely lucky. Remember, you got to pick your orientation date (or at least I think everyone got to). For example, I'm in CAS and in orientation A, and even though I have 4 roommates next semester, not a single one of them are even in my orientation. They are going to B or C.</p>
<p>Oh, and just a tip- bring a fan. One of my roommates lives just outside of Boston, and she said it's been really really hot lately. Students don't get air conditioned rooms. :(</p>
<p>I'm just a freshman, but someone on facebook asked those same questions to an orientation guide, and he answered them for us.</p>
<p>so assuming all NEU Orientation related things would be done well before 9pm, what would stop me from leaving campus and going to a 9pm show?</p>
<p>A really <strong><em>ed off orientation proctor, a really *</em></strong>ed off orientation leader, a really ***ed off meeting with your advisor who found out...</p>
<p>I see your point, about how maybe you could just leave but they seemed REALLY strict. If you aren't going to A, which I'm going to next week, I'll see how strict they are and tell you. Not that I can go anywhere anyway-- parents are coming with me... sigh....</p>
<p>well im going to the july 14, 15 orientation, so i would appreciate if you would let me know, thanks.</p>
<p>my mom is going along, but she is ok with me going to a concert. maybe with parental approval they would be more willing to let me go?</p>
<p>They really don't police you. You could easily go off and catch the concert. Understandably though, you should be responsible. Don't go stumbling back to your residence hall drunk out of your mind or something.</p>
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<p>Yep, they may not like that when you return to your dorm in the middle of the night (there's no sneaking back in, since this will be a security building - somebody will see you when you get back!). I have heard stories of students whose enrollment was rescinded during orientation for drinking-related activities...</p>
<p>Not to sound preachy or anything, but you might want to keep in mind that the purpose of the orientation is NOT to provide opportunities for partying or personal social activities not related to school - even if you feel the evening is your own free time to do as you please. But I'm guessing you mature young adults can refrain from engaging in other activities for just ONE night. ;)</p>
<p>... It starred me.. I didn't even swear... o.o That's really odd.</p>
<p>Yeah, there really is no "sneaking". People (not here, but elsewhere) keep saying how they are going to "sneak" into their dorm rooms to see what they look like... Every single building either has a card key to get in or a proctor that requires someone to come down and get you. Also, each room has a key lock or a card key and code. It's a little difficult to impress on people the fact that if they don't want us to visit our dorms, we aren't going to be able to visit our dorms-- end of story.</p>
<p>i think i'm just gonna call the school and ask if i can...</p>
<p>and i don't plan on drinking at orientation; that would be dumb.</p>