New Commuter Welcome Week Schedule
Saturday, August 25th
2:00pm - 4:00pm New Commuter Check-In | Gym
Activate Mailbox; Pick-up ID Card; Purchase Books
2:00pm - 4:00pm Opportunity Fair | Word & Worship Atrium
Learn about different areas in which you can be involved on-campus.
4:30pm - 6:00pm Welcome Picnic | Elliot Avenue
A Free picnic where students and their guests can enjoy some fellowship and relaxation after a busy day.
6:00pm - 6:15pm President’s Welcome | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
Dr. Anderson will be addressing new students and their families.
6:15pm - 8:00pm Foundation Groups/Parent’s Orientation | Various
Some new commuters are required to take Foundations of Leadership. This is the first opportunity to meet your classmates and get to know one another. Parents are welcome to attend our Orientation session designed for them. Visit two workshops of your choice and meet the staff and faculty of the NCU community.
8:00pm - 8:30pm Parent & Student Reception | WWC Atrium
Wrap-up the day with some milk and cookies
Sunday, August 26th
10:00am - 12:00pm Academic Convocation Service | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
You are welcome to join us for our annual Convocation service with worship led by One Accord and a message by President, Dr. Gordon Anderson.
6:00pm - 6:30pm Welcome | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
We will give updates and go over the upcoming events. A wide variety of prizes will be given away.
6:30pm - 7:15pm Workshops I | Various
Students will get to choose a workshop from a wide variety of topics presented by NCU staff members.
7:30pm - 9:00pm Session I | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
Our opening session focuses on personal reflection with a chance to pray with NCU Staff and Student Leaders.
Monday, August 27th
9:00am - 9:45am Worship & Devotions | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
Current students will lead us in a time of worship and a small devotional.
9:45am - 10:45 am Session II | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
NCU Community Life staff will be sharing how you can be involved on-campus as a student. Community Life standards will also be discussed during this time.
10:45am - 11:00am Snack | Atrium
11:00am - 11:45am Workshops II | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
Students will get to choose a workshop from a wide variety of topics presented by NCU staff members
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch with OLs | Cafeteria
Enjoy a free lunch with the Orientation Leaders in our cafeteria.
1:00pm - 2:30pm Session III | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
This session will highlight three departments that are available to provide you resources to be successful at NCU. The last hour will be decided to academic open houses where you can meet the professors in your program.
Tuesday, August 28th
9:00am - 9:45am Session IV | FJ Lindquist Sanctuary
Do you like coffee? Come meet your commuter staff representative and enjoy some caffeine at a local coffee shop while getting to know other commuters.
9:45am - 10:00 am Snacks | Atrium
10:00am - 10:45am Workshops III | Various
Students will get to choose a workshop from a wide variety of topics presented by NCU staff members
10:45am - 11:45 am Session V | Lindquist Sanctuary
Unfamiliar with downtown Minneapolis? Your Orientation Leaders will guide through downtown and what it has to offer through several skits. Security will also present safety reminders while enjoying our urban community.
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch with OLs | Cafeteria
Enjoy a free lunch with the Orientation Leaders in our cafeteria.
Wednesday, August 29th
Classes Begin…