Established in the spring of 2024 as Lux. Veritas. Virtus., the Laurel and Scroll 100, honors exceptional graduate and professional students across Northeastern’s global university system. The society is graduate and professional student counterpart to the Huntington 100. Together, the Laurel and Scroll 100 and the Huntington 100 form the Northeastern Societies of Distinction.

Eligibility

The Laurel and Scroll 100 is open only to graduate and professional students in their final academic year at Northeastern. Students may be from any of Northeastern’s global campuses.

Selection Criteria

Students must demonstrate impressive experience that is aligned with the university’s mission, values, and Academic Plan. The selection committee will consider the following:

  • Global engagement, in the form of international co-op, study abroad, or other experiential learning beyond their primary campus 
  • Impact on the campus community
  • Record of service, whether within the university or another community
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Entrepreneurial or innovative spirit
  • Academic record
  • Commitment and ability to positively represent the values of Northeastern

Selection Cycles


Spring 2026
Final-year graduate and professional students (2025-26 academic year) participating in 2026 commencement.

Spring 2027
Final-year graduate and professional students (2026-27 academic year) participating in 2027 commencement.

Spring 2028
Final-year graduate and professional students (2027-28 academic year) participating in 2028 commencement.

Nomination Process

Starting with Spring 2026, students must be nominated for the Laurel and Scroll 100. Applications are no longer accepted (unlike spring 2025). Self-nominations are not accepted.

All members of the Northeastern community – deans, faculty, staff, advisors, coaches, employers, alumni, and fellow students – may nominate students.  Nominations from outside of Northeastern are also accepted. Nominations no longer requires a letter of support.

Selections are held once a year during the spring semester, from mid-January to early March, with new members announced in April. Exact dates vary and are announced each spring ahead of the selection period.