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Northern Exposure
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.
- Summer
2008 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.
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 & Non-Traditional Orientation (2008 DATES COMING SOON!)
This program highlights the important services available to students as well as prepare students for what is ahead as they begin classes at NKU. This event is a four hour program and you will need to meet with your academic advisor and schedule your classes for the fall semester prior to attending your orientation. * The definition of a Non-Traditional student is one or more of the following: (1) a student 23 years of age or older, (2) a student of any age who is married or has a dependant(s). - June 25
- July 16
- August 6
Transfer & Non-Traditional Orientation
The Goals for Northern Exposure: New Student Orienation
- To foster an enviroment that promotes student satisfaction and academic success.
- To promote the integration of students into the intellectual, cultural, and social climate of the institution.
- Reinforce the students' decision to attend the University.
- Provide a positive orientation experience for parents and family members.
- Allow students to develop early indentification with an academic department.
- Provide opportunities to build a sense of community with other students, faculty and staff.
New Student Orientation & Parent Programs
Located in Student Union, Suite 316
Fax Number: 859-572-1960
Staff Members:
Jennifer Ross, Student Employee
859-572-1967
Lauren Costello, Student Employee
859-572-1967
Hannah Centers, Orientation Assistant
859-572-1967
centersh1@nku.edu
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
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