The Northeastern University cheerleading team is a talented group of student athletes brought together by their passion for cheerleading and the University. The team takes pride in representing Northeastern on and off campus. The cheer team is a competitive squad that travels to the NCA College Nationals in Daytona, Florida in April to compete Division 1. In the history of the team, NU has competed Large Coed, All-Girl, and Small Coed and even captured the title of Grand National Champions in 2002. Most recently, the team placed 8th in All-Girl Intermediate, and will be returning this year in hopes of placing in the top 5. Along with their passion for competing, the cheerleading team’s mission is to promote school spirit throughout the year at different events around campus. The cheerleaders perform at all men’s and women’s home basketball games and have a dynamic presence at a variety of campus events including new student welcome days, Convocation, Winter Fest, Beanpot, and championship games for other varsity teams. At the end of the basketball season, the team travels to cheer at the CAA Conference Championships and the NCAA tournament if applicable. During the 9 month season, the team practices at least twice a week and is expected to go to the gym independently as well to prepare for nationals. Tryouts for all students, new or returning, is typically held in September. A spring video tryout is required for incoming freshmen and those who cannot attend tryouts on campus in order to travel to NCA summer camp. Please reach out with any questions or contact us at NortheasternCheerleading@gmail.com.