Belonging at CAMD

Our vision is to create an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and respected, and where opportunities are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or identity. We are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates a wide range of perspectives, ensures fair treatment for all, and actively builds a sense of belonging for every individual. Through this commitment, we aim to inspire innovation, collaboration, and growth at every level of our community.

2025 First Gen Week (Nov. 2-7)
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Embracing different perspectives, ensuring fairness, and fostering a welcoming environment are essential to driving creativity, communication, and innovation. As makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, we all share the responsibility to uphold and prioritize these principles through both our individual contributions and collaborative efforts.

Student Programs

F1RST Generation

Students who are the first in their families to attend college are culturally diverse and bring unique, important perspectives to the classroom and beyond. Connect with students and faculty to share experiences, receive guidance, and support peers.

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NU PLACE Fellows Program

The NU PLACE Fellows Program supports and connects incoming first-year students by providing intentional career and leadership engagement for first-year, Boston-based students who identify as first-generation college students and/or come from under-resourced or lower-income backgrounds.

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Resources

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Chosen name policy

Northeastern University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming living, learning and working environment that is free of discrimination. The university recognizes that, for a variety of reasons, students or employees may want to use a name to identify themselves that is different from their legal name.

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Student Groups

Green Line Records

Northeastern University's student-driven label aims to accelerate careers of emerging artists with studio and live recording, marketing, merchandising, booking, and management.

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Scout

Whether it’s brushing up a logo, redesigning your brand, or developing your voice, Scout uses intuitive, human-centered design to create delightful and functional work.

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Northeastern NOMAS

This chapter of NOMAS is dedicated to facilitating and creating spaces for architecture students of color to fully express their creativity in an intersectional way.

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