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January 15, 2009
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December 6, 2008
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December 2, 2008
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New Student Orientation Programs
Congratulations, and Welcome to the Northern Kentucky University community. The next stop to your academic journey is to be exposed. That's right, attending Northern Exposure, the New Student Orientation program. As you begin to prepare for the transition to College, Northern has developed a comprehensive program to assist you in making a smooth and exciting transition. Orientation is an on-going process that begins when the student decides to attend Northern.
The mission of the Northern Kentucky University New Student Orientation program is to initiate an enduring connection between the students, their families and the NKU community. Through interactive experiences students will become informed and skilled learners of the academic programs and comprehensive services offered by NKU.
As you begin planning for your transition to college, we would like you to mark your calendars now to attend the New Student Orientation program. Orientation is required for all new traditional freshmen. This newly created program will allow you to make a connection earlier within your academic departments, register for classes and learn about the variety of services and leadership opportunities available to you as a student.
Spring Semester 2008 Orientation: December 3rd 2007
- Traditional and non-traditional freshmen & their guests will be invited to attend this one-day program from 2:00 pm-9:00 pm. You will register for spring semester classes at this program.
- Transfer students and their guests will be invited to attend this evening program from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. You will need to set up a separate appointment with an academic advisor to register for your classes.
Summer Orientation - Traditional first time freshman & their parents are invited to attend Northern Exposure. This program is a two-day program with a mandatory overnight stay on campus for the students. You will meet with your academic advisor and schedule your classes for the fall semester. You will be assigned a program date based on your academic major and space allowances. To obtain an earlier program date, please be sure to confirm your enrollment by paying your enrollment confirmation fee no later than May 1.
Sample Student 2-Day Schedule
Sample Parent 2-Day Schedule
New Student Orientation: Northern Exposure 2008 Summer Dates:
- May 16 and 17; All Colleges / Departments
- June 9 and 10; College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, College of Informatics, University Studies
- June 12 and 13; College of Education & Human Services, College of Informatics, School of Nursing & Health Professions, University Studies
- June 16 and 17; College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business
- June 23 and 24; College of Education and Human Services, College of Informatics, School of Nursing & Health Professions, University Studies
- June 26 and 27; All Colleges / Departments
- July 14 and 15; College of Education & Human Services, College of Informatics, School of Nursing & Health Professions, University Studies
- July 17 and 18; College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, University Studies
- July 31 and Aug 1; All Colleges / Departments
Transfer Students & Non-Traditional Students (ages 23 and older) Orientation: This is an evening program highlighting the important services available to students as well as preparing the student for what is ahead as they begin classes at Northern. Students are invited to attend the session based on completion of the advising and registration process.
Sample Transfer/ Non-Traditional Student Schedule
Transfer & Non-Traditional Orientation 2008 dates COMING SOON!
Transfer students will be advised and registered individually through their academic program. However will be encouraged to attend the Orientation program to pick up their student ID’s, parking permit, and learn about the other services available to them as an NKU student.
Please click on link to download and print a copy of the Advising Resource List (PDF 57 KB).
Non-traditional Students (ages 23 and older) will be given the option to attend either the Two-Day Summer Orientation program and be advised during that program, or to attend the Nontraditional Student Orientation program and register individually through their academic department. Students who consider themselves to be non-traditional (example: married, have children) must contact the Office of New Student Orientation and Parent Programs at 859-572-1967 to determine what program is best suited for the individual’s needs:
New Student Orientation & Parent Programs
Located in University Center, Room 8
Fax Number: 859-572-1960
Staff Members:
Chela Alley, Orientation Specialist 859-572-1967 chelaa1@nku.edu
Holly Caudill-Grote, Coordinator, New Student Orientation 859-572-1967 caudillgrote@nku.edu
Amy Arbino-Wylie, Assistant Dean of Students 859-572-1967 arbinoa1@nku.edu