Orientation

New Commuter Student orientation schedule Aug. 27 - Sept. 1, 2009

Wednesday, Aug. 26 - Arrival Day

For Arrival Day details, please visit the What to Expect on Arrival Day page.

Thursday, Aug. 27 - Academic Day

8–11:30 a.m. Academic Orientation and Advising

Follow the instructions in your registration packet (that you received on Wednesday, Aug. 20) for the location of your major or department. Start your academic career with a divisional meeting and then academic advising.

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch with your Academic Advisor

Wise Campus Center Dining Hall

Have lunch with your advisor and other students in your major.

1–2 p.m. Academic Advising and Enrollment continued (if needed)

1:30–3 p.m. Information Fair, Lobby of Science Complex/Wise Campus Center

The Information Fair will be held in the lobby of Science Complex/outside Partridge. This is an opportunity to learn more about the services available to you, find a work-study position and sign up for door prizes.

3–4:30 p.m. Orientation Information Session, Location TBA

7:30–9 p.m. Playfair, Plumley Armory

Mandatory

Join your classmates, RAs and OLs for the ultimate icebreaker experience. We guarantee a night of unforgettable fun.

9–10:30 p.m. Outdoor Movie and bonfire, Wise Campus Center Quad

Friday, Aug. 28

All Friday Tools for Success sessions are mandatory

7–8 a.m. Breakfast

Wise Campus Center Dining Hall

8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Norwich University Tools for Success sessions

  • 8 –10 a.m. Learning Support Center

    Cabot Science, Room 85

    We will address topics relevant to your academic success. Please bring pen/pencil, your class schedule and student planner.

  • 10 –11:30 a.m. Academic Integrity

    Cabot Science, Room 85

    Learn more about avoiding “academic pitfalls” related to course work and your major.

  • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch and Information Fair

    Wise Campus Center

  • 1 –2:15 p.m. Registrar’s Office

    Cabot Science, Room 85

    Registrar’s Office staff will address all aspects of future course selection and auditing.

  • 2:30 –3:30 p.m. Information Technology Services

    Cabot Science, Room 85

    Information Technology Services staff will address using all aspects of the NU information technology system. Learn the do’s and don’ts of campus computing.

  • 2:30 –3:30 p.m. Information Technology Services

    Cabot Science, Room 85

    Information Technology Services staff will address using all aspects of the NU information technology system. Learn the do’s and don’ts of campus computing.

3:30–4:15 p.m. Prepare to attend the cruise

4:15 p.m. Cruise Departure

Wise Campus Center

4:15–10:30 p.m. Cruise

Burlington, Lake Champlain

The evening activities will take place aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen for a cruise around Lake Champlain—includes dinner, deejay, and dancing.

Saturday, Aug. 29

9 a.m.–4 p.m. G.I.V.E.

Milano Ballroom

This session is mandatory.

Get Into the Volunteer Experience! Join your fellow classmates in giving back to the Northfield community. Attire should be items you won’t mind getting dirty and sturdy footwear. Lunch and refreshments will be served.

5–6 p.m. Dinner

Wise Campus Center Dining Hall

8–11 p.m. Late Night at the WICK

Wise Campus Center

Come enjoy Blacklight Volleyball, DanceDance Revolution, and pizza.

Sunday, Aug. 30

7–9 a.m. Breakfast

Wise Campus Center Dining Hall

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch

Wise Campus Center Dining Hall

1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Oath Ceremony and Parade

Upper Parade Ground

This session is mandatory. Business attire required. Please arrive promptly at 1:15 p.m. for seating. The ceremony and parade last one hour.

The NU Class of 2013, both prospective cadets and new traditional civilian students, will assemble on the Upper Parade Ground to pledge their willingness to accept and apply the Honor Code, abide by the Norwich Rules and Regulations, foster the Norwich spirit and uphold the traditions of the University.

Parents, family, friends, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend. Prospective cadets will not be able to speak with their parents, family or friends before, during or after the ceremony. However, traditional students can meet with their parents, family, and friends as their schedules allow.

4–7 p.m. Playfair and All Freshman BBQ

Plumley Armory, WCC Quad

Mandatory

Join your classmates from all lifestyles RAs and OLs for the Ultimate Icebreaker experience. We guarantee a night of unforgettable fun.

6:30 p.m. Catholic Mass

White Chapel

7:45 p.m. Non-Denominational Services

White Chapel

Monday, Aug. 31

First day of classes—good luck!

Tuesday, Sept. 1

1:15 p.m. Convocation

Shapiro Field house

Mandatory for all members of the NU Community

Official opening of the 2009-2010 academic year. Business attire required.