Welcome, Parents!
Greetings from the Student Development Office!
The time is quickly approaching when you will bring your student to NCU. While there is a great deal of excitement that comes with this event, there is also a natural bit of anxiety about what type of experience he or she will have.
I want to assure you that we are thoughtfully and prayerfully planning for your student’s first few days on campus. Our orientation program is designed to not only orient your student to campus, but also to help your student find his or her place here on our campus. Our goal is to see new students integrated into campus life as smoothly as possible.
We know that for many of you, traveling to NCU may mean missing work or ministry obligations; however, this is one of the most important times in your child’s life. Your son or daughter will greatly appreciate the effort you make to be a part of this important day. We encourage you to join us for the Parents' Orientation and the President’s Picnic on Saturday night.
The admissions office will be in contact with your student in the next few weeks in regards to housing, financial aid, bill payment, and other pertinent topics. Please take time to be involved in this process, as your student’s college experience begins before they arrive on campus.
If there are any specific questions you have before the time you arrive on campus, please do not hesitate to call our office at 612.343.4451 or email me.
Peter Hansen
What is Parents' Orientation?
Parents’ Orientation is an opportunity for the families of incoming North Central students to learn about the community at North Central and interact with staff and administrators. There are several departments represented for parents ranging from what life in the Residence Halls is like, how the Student Success Center can benefit your child, the history of NCU and much more. Please plan on joining us for this exciting time.
Are there hotels nearby that offers a discount for friends & families?
The following hotels offer university rates to college students and their families. When making your reservations, ask for the North Central University Group .
Downtown
The Normandy
Best Western
612-370-1400
$89.00 + Tax
Roseville
Holiday Inn
651-636-5800
$89.99 + Tax
University of Minnesota Area
Days Hotel on University
612-623-3999
$85.00 + Tax
How long should I plan on being on campus?
Parents are welcome to attend Saturday's President's Picnic followed by Parents' Orientation. Later in the evening, a student/parent reception will be held to wrap up the day. We are also offering a Sunday morning Academic Convocation service that families are welcome attend. Childcare will be provided.
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