Dear <insert name>,

It has been brought to our attention that on a social media platform you have indicated an intent to
gather in large groups and engage in parties while disregarding numerous government and university
restrictions regarding safe distancing and social gatherings during the COVID-19 crisis, and encouraged
others to do the same. This is unacceptable, will not be tolerated, and presents a danger to your health
and the health of our community.

Being a member of the Northeastern community is a privilege. It comes with an understanding that your
conduct reflects upon the Northeastern community’s respect for and adherence to standards for the
common good. Instead you have displayed a disregard for health and safety measures, jeopardized our
chances to keep our community safe, and increased the possibility that you and others—including your
classmates—might not be able complete the semester. Even if this gesture on social media was made in
jest, your willingness to mock the well-being of our community, and the efforts made to protect it,
demonstrates a degree of carelessness that does not meet the values and principles we uphold.

As a result of your behavior, we are requiring:

 That you immediately provide a written response to this notice, acknowledging that you will
abide by the Northeastern University Code of Student Conduct and the university’s Expectations
for Return to Campus Attestation, specifically recognizing that “Inciting, participating in, or
encouraging any disturbance for purposes of committing any action that presents a clear and
present danger to self or others” is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

 You to read and accept the community standards put forth in The Expectations for Return to
Campus Attestation.

 You demonstrate appropriate model behavior by actively participating in our Protect the Pack
campaign.

Should you choose not to accept these conditions, we will rescind your offer of admission to
Northeastern University.

As indicated in the enrollment information available to you via Northeastern University’s Terms of
Admissions, Northeastern University reserves the right to rescind your offer of admission if you engage
in conduct that is inconsistent with Northeastern’s mission or its expectations of admitted students.

It is our hope that you will acknowledge the harmful impact your behavior has had on our community
and commit instead to becoming a productive and responsible participant in our efforts to Protect the
Pack, have a safe semester, and healthy learning experience.

Sincerely,
 
Madeleine Estabrook
Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs