Orientation 2011
August 19-22

Welcome!

We’re eager to greet you as you arrive on campus for new student orientation August 19-22. Our orientation staff are upperclassmen who love Northwestern’s unique community and can’t wait for you to experience it yourself as you ENVISION the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and social growth that will happen during your years at NWC. The O-Staff will help make your transition to college life easier through a four-day orientation that includes opportunities to:

• Meet other new freshmen and transfers
• Get to know the students in your residence hall
• Learn about Northwestern’s programs, resources and services
• Worship with other members of the NWC community
• Confirm registration for classes and meet your professors
• Enjoy the popular O-Show (a Northwestern tradition) and other entertainment

Arrival information

Residence halls open at 12 noon on Friday, August 19. Go directly to your assigned hall. If you are a commuter or are unsure of your housing assignment, go to the Rowenhorst Student Center, 208 8th Street SW. Before moving in, pick up a key at the check-in station in your residence hall. Please plan to move in between noon and 4 p.m. This window of time will give you an opportunity to get settled before attending the Opening Ceremony in Christ Chapel at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 19.

Travel information

If you are flying, rides to campus are available from two airports: Sioux City, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The 2011 NWC airport transportation schedule is as follows:

Please plan your travel according to this schedule. These are the only times transportation is available. Students who arrive after the last pick-up time of the day will be on their own to find hotel accommodations for the evening.

To schedule airport-to-campus transportation, contact Darla Hettinga by August 10 at 712-707-7200 or by e-mail. Airport rides for new students during orientation weekend are free. Future rides will be at the expense of the student. When booking flights, keep in mind that exams conclude on Thursday, December 15, and classes resume Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Northwestern Family Picnic

All new students and their families are invited to a complimentary evening picnic on the campus green Friday, August 19, followed by a dessert reception for parents. Please RSVP if you wish to attend. (The picnic and reception replace the Parent Dinner listed in your Red Book orientation guide.)

Parents: Register now

See you soon!

If you have questions, please call 712-707-7200. Continue to work through the Red Book to ensure that all registration details are completed by the due dates, and check your Northwestern e-mail regularly for the latest information. Enjoy the remainder of your summer as you get ready for Northwestern!

• Learn more
• Student schedule
• Parent and family member schedule
• Printable orientation schedule
• Parent RSVP for picnic and reception
• Red Book orientation guide