As you embark on the greatest four (or five) years of your life, you’ll enjoy what will become some of your most memorable experiences.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just enjoy going to a game once in a while, college sports are a pivotal aspect of life on campus.

Consider this a guide to life as a Huskies fan:

Men’s hockey is undoubtedly the biggest sport on campus. Welcome to the inaugural season of head coach Jim Madigan, who replaced Greg Cronin in the offseason – let’s hope the Huskies can be competitive in the Hockey East.

Fans pack the historic Matthews Arena (she’s 101 years old) every Friday and Saturday night and fill the DogHouse, our student section, and make life miserable for the visitors. Wear the appropriate red or black and follow the leaders of the pack. And remember – it’s never socially acceptable to spell out “bukkake” in public.

Of course, there’s the annual Beanpot Tournament at TD Garden in February when Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and NU compete for bragging rights. It’s the most intense atmosphere of the season – so don’t miss it. Standing out in the freezing cold for tickets is always worth the wait, but a win would make it that much sweeter. The Huskies haven’t won since 1988.

Then there’s men’s basketball, when the court blankets the ice at Matthews and fans storm the floor once the doors open to get a spot in the N-Zone, the courtside student section.

You get as close as possible to the opponents and you’re right on top of all the action, so remain standing – always. Like the DogHouse, get ready to follow the chants of the leaders of the N-Zone.

Don’t miss the first home game when Southern Illinois comes to Boston Nov. 19– because it’s only one of three in the fall semester (Old Dominion, Dec. 3; Princeton, Dec. 12).

Northeastern is heading into its second season without a football team, but Parsons Field in Brookline is still busy with action. Take a shuttle bus from Chicken Lou’s (located smack in the middle of Forsyth St.) and go see the men and women’s soccer teams, which are sure to be competitive and playoff contenders in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Check out the on-campus Cabot Center where you can catch women’s basketball and volleyball games, which are a fun atmosphere and a great N-Zone tune-up for the men’s hoops season.

Cabot also houses the Barletta Natatorium, which is home to the swimming and diving team. It’s always entertaining when the girl from BC belly flops from the high dive.

And if you like the field hockey scene, the Huskies play at Sweeney Field on Huntington Avenue (right behind West Village A).

That’s life for an NU fall sports fan in a nutshell. Find a team to watch, get loud and be passionate.

Go Huskies.