Orientation

Important information
for Commuter Students July 2008

Dear New Student:

Congratulations on your decision to pursue a Norwich University education! Expect your first year at NU to be a rewarding yet challenging one…expect to grow academically and personally. I trust that you have accepted our invitation because you consider yourself a person of honor and integrity. Norwich students must always strive to do the “right thing” no matter how difficult or unpopular that course of action might be. Expect to embrace the Honor Code and the Norwich Guiding Values as your own.

As the Director of Residence Life and Orientation Coordinator at Norwich University, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our unique campus, one of the most beautiful in the eastern U.S.! I also wish to relay some advance information regarding Arrival Day, Wed., Aug. 20, 2008.

Most Important:

  • Check-in time

    New commuter students should plan to arrive between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Wed., Aug. 20, 2008, in order to complete in-processing. If you are unable to attend this in-processing day or Academic Day, please contact me at 802.485.2660 or at nureslife@norwich.edu.

  • When you arrive on campus

    Follow the signs and directions for parking your vehicle and then check-in at Shapiro Field House. Admissions and Orientation staff will be on hand to greet and assist you.

  • Commuter Student Orientation Session, Milano Ballroom, 10–11 a.m.

    Student Services representatives will be present to inform you of how they can serve you as you join the NU community. Representatives from the following departments will be present: Dean of Students’ Office, Security, Learning Support Center, Bursar, and many more. This session will be your introduction to navigating Norwich University.

  • Lunch, Wise Campus Center, 11 a.m.–noon

    We invite you and your family and friends to attend lunch in the Wise Campus Center, Dining Hall.

  • Welcome, White Chapel, 1–2 p.m.

    President Richard Schneider, BG Michael Kelley, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Karen McGrath, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Communications, will welcome all new students and their family and friends into the University community.

  • Orientation Week “Be a Part…From the Start” officially begins at 2:15 p.m.

    The Orientation staff has planned sessions, activities and social events to assist you with your transition into NU. Orientation also includes an orientation T-shirt, student planner and drawstring bag. There is an optional charge of $30, which covers an evening cruise on Lake Champlain aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen II with dinner, a deejay, dancing (optional) and beautiful scenic views. Please print and fill out the Orientation Events RSVP form and mail it and a check payable to Norwich University to the address on the form.

The Orientation Staff and I look forward to seeing you in August and assisting you with your transition into Norwich. Should you have any questions before you arrive, please call me at 802.485.2660/2643 or email us at nureslife@norwich.edu and we will help you find an answer.

Sincerely,

Iphagainia “Iphy” Tanguay
Director of Residence Life
New Student Orientation Coordinator