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Events in the next 60 days

Jul10Thu
REMINDER: First semester tuition payment is due in full Aug. 1. (Or, if you’ve applied to be on a monthly payment plan, payment will be withdrawn electronically on July 25.)Incoming Students
Camps: Men's Basketball: Middle School Basketball CampAthletics
Jul11Fri
REMINDER: Register for Raider Nation Orientation by Aug. 15Incoming Students
Jul14Mon
PARENT INFO: If you need accommodations in Orange City, review your options at nwciowa.edu/hotelsIncoming Students
Camps: Men's Basketball: 2025 High School ShootoutAthletics
Jul15Tue
DUE: Submit your emergency medical contact, emergency evacuation plan and immunizations forms at My Checklist on my.nwciowa.eduIncoming Students
DUE: Housing contracts due to the Student Life officeIncoming Students
Jul16Wed
LAPTOPS: If you plan to puchase a laptop for college, check out our recommendations at nwciowa.edu/laptopIncoming Students
Jul18Fri
REMINDER: Report your outside scholarship sources and amounts. At my.nwciowa.edu, choose "Financial Aid" at the top and "Outside Scholarships" on the left to access the form.Incoming Students
Jul19Sat
REMINDER: NWC provides support for students with learning disabilities. Submit your disability documentation by Aug. 20 nwciowa.edu/disability-servicesIncoming Students
Jul21Mon
INFORMATION: Northwestern’s 2025–26 catalog is online at catalog.nwciowa.eduIncoming Students
Camps: Women's Basketball: Fundamental Camp 2Athletics
Camps: Football: 2025 Youth CampAthletics
Jul22Tue
Camps: Women's Basketball: Fundamental Camp 2Athletics
Camps: Football: 2025 Youth CampAthletics
Jul23Wed
Camps: Women's Basketball: Fundamental Camp 2Athletics
Camps: Football: 2025 Youth CampAthletics
Jul24Thu
TEXTBOOKS: You can pre-order your textbooks for the fall semester. At nwciowa.edu/bookstore choose Textbook Order Form at the top to download a form with instructions.Incoming Students
Camps: Women's Basketball: HS Elite CampAthletics
Jul25Fri
REMINDER: If you’re on a monthly payment plan, your first payment is withdrawn electronically. No action is required on your part.Incoming Students
August 2025
Aug01Fri
DUE: First semester payment is due in full if you’re not on a monthly payment plan. At my.nwciowa.edu choose the "Billing Information" tab and click the View/Pay Bill button to make a payment online. Payment in full is required to maintain your registration.Incoming Students
DUE: Direct deposit authorization for student employment earnings is due. At my.nwciowa.edu choose Workstudy at the top and Study Payroll on the left.Incoming Students
Aug02Sat
REMINDER: Check your Northwestern email account. "NWC Email" is one of the colored links at the top of my.nwciowa.eduIncoming Students
Aug04Mon
Finals week for physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
REMINDER: At my.nwciowa.edu choose "My Checklist" at the top to see if anything on the list still needs your attention.Incoming Students
Camps: Volleyball: Summer Volleyball CampAthletics
Deadline for dropping Summer Session 2 coursesAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Summer
Aug05Tue
Finals week for physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Camps: Volleyball: Summer Volleyball CampAthletics
Aug06Wed
Finals week for physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Camps: Volleyball: Summer Volleyball CampAthletics
Aug07Thu
TBAGlobal Leadership SummitAlumni
Finals week for physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Camps: Volleyball: Summer Volleyball CampAthletics
Aug08Fri
Finals week for physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Pinning ceremony for second-year physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
TBAGlobal Leadership SummitAlumni
Camps: Volleyball: Summer Volleyball CampAthletics
Aug09Sat
Commencement for third-year physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Aug11Mon
Fall athletes move into housingTraditional undergraduates
Aug14Thu
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug15Fri
DEADLINE: Register for Raider Nation OrientationIncoming Students
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug16Sat
DUE: Selection of your preferred meal plan is due. At my.nwciowa.edu, choose Student Life at the top and Campus Dining, then Meal Plans on the left.Incoming Students
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug17Sun
Summer Term endsAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Summer Session 2 endsAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Summer
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug18Mon
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug19Tue
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug20Wed
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug21Thu
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
3pmMen's Soccer at Spartanburg Methodist SCAthletics
Aug22Fri
Raider Nation Orientation for new traditional undergraduate studentsFall
9amMove InFall
9amNew students move into residence hallsTraditional undergraduates
9amWomen's Volleyball vs McPherson (KS) Siouxland InvitationalAthletics
10amCampus Tours with AmbassadorsFall
11amLunch in CafeteriaFall
2pmOpening CeremonyFall
2pmWomen's Volleyball vs Missouri Valley Siouxland InvitationalAthletics
3pmO-GroupsFall
3pmParent ProgramFall
4pmResidence Hall Meetings/Commuter Meet and GreetFall
5pmPicnic on the GreenFall
6pmLegacy PhotoFall
6:30pmCommissioning ServiceFall
8:30pmScreen on the GreenFall
Aug23Sat
Raider Nation Orientation for new traditional undergraduate studentsFall
9amGrab-and-Go BreakfastFall
9:30amFaith Foundations: Building Your Path to Spiritual Growth (Worship, Chapel Expectations/Etiquette, Chapel Cards, Etc.)Fall
10amBeyond the Books: Wellness and Campus InvolvementFall
10:40amSnack ShackFall
11amSafe & Sound: Understanding Title IX and Campus SafetyFall
12pmNavigating Northwestern: Exploring Campus & Services (PLC, Wellness Center, Franken Fellows, Bridge Center, CIRP student survey)Fall
1pmWomen's Volleyball vs Valley City State ND Siouxland InvitationalAthletics
2pmMen's Soccer at Montreat NCAthletics
2:30pmHelp! Where are my classes?Fall
3pmFree TimeFall
5pmWomen's Soccer vs BellevueAthletics
5pmPicnic with the ChristysFall
6pmWomen's Volleyball vs William Carey MS Siouxland InvitationalAthletics
7pmSand VolleyballFall
7pmO-Prov with the Black VFall
8pmWelcome DanceFall
9pmFreshmen Mixer – “Raider” bracelets – coloring pages – karaoke – board games – snacks – door prizesFall
10pmBonfire (with smores) – if firepit is readyFall
10pmCapture the Flag (Pickleball in RSC for bad weather)Fall
Aug24Sun
Residence halls open at 12 noon to returning studentsTraditional undergraduates
Raider Nation Orientation for new traditional undergraduate studentsFall
8:30amSunday Morning Worship at Local ChurchesFall
11:30amSunday Brunch in the CafeteriaFall
1pmGames on the Green and Sand VolleyballFall
3pmSunday Sundaes: Sweet Treats and New FacesFall
4pmCommuter EventFall
5pmDinnerFall
7:30pmThe O-ShowFall
9pmPraise & Worship Candlelight ServiceFall
Aug25Mon
DUE: If you’re on a monthly payment plan, payment is withdrawn electronically. No action is required on your part.Incoming Students
TBAMandatory All-Hall MeetingsFall
TBAMen's Golf vs UC Ferguson ClassicAthletics
Clinical rotations begin for second-year physician assistant studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Fall
Raider Nation Orientation for new traditional undergraduate studentsFall
7amBreakfast in the CafeteriaFall
9amReady or Not… (Last O-Group Meeting)Fall
9:30amTech Talks: Mastering Blackboard and Computing ServicesFall
10:15amMorning BreakFall
10:30amAcademic Excellence: The Power of Integrity and Strong Study HabitsFall
11amMajor Meet and Greet: Connect with Your Future ProfessorsFall
12pmMajor Munch: Lunch with Your ClassmatesFall
1pmIndividual Academic Advising/Campus Offices Open/Free TimeFall
5pmDinner in CafeteriaFall
Aug26Tue
TBAMen's Golf vs UC Ferguson ClassicAthletics
Fall Term begins (Session 1 and full-semester courses)Academic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Physician assistant graduate students
Fall
Incoming Students
11amOpening ConvocationFall
Aug27Wed
5pmWomen's Soccer vs William PennAthletics
Aug28Thu
Deadline for adding Fall Session 1 coursesAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Fall
Aug29Fri
12pmWomen's Volleyball vs Ottawa KS CSM Labor Day ClassicAthletics
5pmMen's Soccer vs Upper Iowa Pizza Ranch ClassicAthletics
7pmWomen's Soccer vs Bethel KS Pizza Ranch ClassicAthletics
8pmWomen's Volleyball vs Eastern Oregon CSM Labor Day ClassicAthletics
Aug30Sat
1pmWomen's Volleyball vs Mount Mercy CSM Labor Day ClassicAthletics
3pmMen's Soccer vs Bethel KS Pizza Ranch ClassicAthletics
5pmWomen's Volleyball vs Indiana Wesleyan CSM Labor Day ClassicAthletics
6pmFootball vs WaldorfAthletics
September 2025
Sep01Mon
Labor Day holidayAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Physician assistant graduate students
Fall
Sep02Tue
Pass/no pass/audit deadline for Fall Session 1 and full-semester coursesAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Fall
Deadline for adding Fall Term full-semester coursesAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Fall
Sep04Thu
11amWelcome to the NeighborhoodCompass Center for Career & Calling
Sep05Fri
1pmMen's Soccer at GracelandAthletics
3pmWomen's Soccer at GracelandAthletics
8:30pmWomen's Cross Country vs Augustana TwilightAthletics
8:30pm Men's Cross Country vs Augustana TwilightAthletics
Sep06Sat
11amWomen's Tennis at Buena VistaAthletics
1pmMen's Soccer at Avila, MOAthletics
3:30pmWomen's Soccer at Avila, MOAthletics
5pmWomen's Volleyball at DordtAthletics
Sep08Mon
TBAMen's Golf vs Siouxland InviteAthletics
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