Welcome Week AUGUST 17–31 GUIDEBOOK
August 17th TIME EVENT LOCATION 8 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PSEO Check-in Atrium/Gym 9–11:00 a.m. Returning & New Fall Athlete Check-in Atrium/Gym
August 23rd TIME EVENT LOCATION 2–4:00 p.m. Student Leader Check-in Atrium/Gym Saturday, August 26th TIME EVENT LOCATION 9 a.m.–12 p.m. New Student Check-In Atrium/Gym 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch for New Students & Families Dining Center 1–4:30 p.m. Unpack, Settle-In & Explore! Various 1–3:00 p.m. Commuter Check-in One Stop Office 1–4:30 p.m. Alumni Soccer Game Elliot Park 2–4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social—Library Tour/Information Library Steps 4:30–6 p.m. Dinner Dining Center 4:30–6 p.m. Parent Session for Winter/Spring Athletes CLC 203 5–6 p.m. Commuter Dinner An opportunity for commuter students to meet one another! Dining Center 6:30–7:30 p.m. President’s Welcome and Worship Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Student Class Photo Please wear your new NCU t-shirt Library Patio 7:30–8:30 p.m. Parent Orientation Sessions Sanctuary 7:45–8:45 p.m. Welcome Week Groups Various 8:45–9:15 p.m. Parent & Student Reception Atrium 9:30–11 p.m. Mandatory Floor Meetings Residence Hall Floors
SCHEDULE Thursday,
Wednesday,
Sunday, August 27th TIME EVENT LOCATION 10–11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Church Service Sanctuary 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Family Farewell Various 12–1:00 p.m. Lunch Dining Center 2–5:00 p.m. Downtown Walk With RAs/DLs Meet in Sanctuary 5–6:00 p.m. Dinner with Welcome Week Groups Dining Center 6–8:00 p.m. Welcome Week Kick-Off & Session I Sanctuary Mission Statement Spiritual Life/Multicultural Development Residence Life & Student Conduct NCU Community 8–9:00 p.m. Student Organization Fair Atrium 9:00–10:30 p.m. Late Night Activities with Welcome Week Groups Various Monday, August 28th Online Classes Begin TIME EVENT LOCATION 7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast Dining Center 8:30–9:30 a.m. Session II: Academics Sanctuary 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Returning Winter/Spring Athlete Check-in One Stop Office 9:30–10:15 a.m. College Department Meetings Various 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Individual Advising Appointments (See Advising Appointment Email for time & location!) Various 12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch with Welcome Week Groups Dining Center 1:30–2:30 p.m. Session III: Skyline, Courses, Colleague Sanctuary 2:30–5:00 p.m. Individual Advising Appointments: Faculty/Students (See Advising Appointment Email for time & location!) Various 3–5:00 p.m. Shopping Shuttles to Target Atrium 5–6:00 p.m. Dinner with RA/DLs Dining Center 6–8:30 p.m. Free Time with RA/DLs Various 8:30–9:30 p.m. Funky Night Gym
TIME EVENT LOCATION 7:30–9:00 a.m. Breakfast Dining Center 9:30–10:00 a.m. Devotions (Discipleship program) Sanctuary 10–11:00 a.m. Session IV: Title IX & Safety Sanctuary 10:45–11:00 a.m. Welcome Week Wrap Up Sanctuary 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Welcome Week Groups Various 12:00 p.m. Lunch - with Welcome Week Groups Dining Center 1:15–2:45 p.m. Welcome Week Groups (Classroom Tours) Various 2:45–5:00 p.m. Free Time - Prepare for classes to begin! Various 3–5:00 p.m. Student Group Meetings ActSix PH 117 MOSIAC PH 118 Antioch PH 116 MK PH 115 5–8:30 p.m. Block Party Elliot Avenue/ Soccer Field Wednesday, August 30th On-Campus Classes Begin TIME EVENT LOCATION 10:50–11:40 a.m. Chapel Sanctuary 10p.m.–12 a.m. Praise Gathering Sanctuary Thursday,
TIME EVENT LOCATION 11–11:50 a.m. Academic Convocation Sanctuary 9–10:30 p.m. Mandatory Floor Meeting/ Apartment Community Various
Tuesday, August 29th
August 31st
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
SHOPPING
Forget something? Or need one more lamp to make your room feel like home? Here are some convenient places to grab any last-minute essentials:
Downtown Target
A 1o block drive down 9 th St or park in the ramp behind the store and spend $25, they will validate your parking for up to 2 hours. 900 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Quary Target
A great “one-stop-shop” close to campus, a 10 minute drive with lot of parking available. 1650 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis
IKEA
Modern Scandinavian inspired furniture & accessories, a great place to find inexpensive storage options, décor, or kitchen essentials, located across the street from the Mall of America. 8000 Ikea Way, Bloomington
Mall of America
Accessible via the Metro Transit Blue Line light-rail system ($2.00/ticket, cash or card). For more details, see metrotransit.org/metro-blue-line .
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minutes from NCU, this is an inspiring art collection with art from around the world. Admission to the MIA is free. new.artsmia.org/
Minnehaha Falls
Nearby scenic Minneapolis Park with 53-foot waterfall. 4801 S Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Free zoo with beautiful gardens in St. Paul. comozooconservatory.org
Science Museum of Minnesota
In the heart of downtown St Paul this museaum features dinosaurs, hands-on exhibits, and the Omnitheatre. smm.org
PARENT SESSIONS
Saturday, August 26 7:45-8:45pm Held in the Sanctuary
Academic Vision
Desirée Libengood, VP of Academic Affairs
The Vice President of Academic Affairs is excited to share about the ways students are challenged to pursue critical thought rooted in scripture and gain skills and competencies for lives of service in society, the marketplace, and the church. This session will cover academic expectations, goals, and highlight the supports in place for success.
Life in the Residence Halls
Presented by Resident Directors
For many, college is the first experience living away from home. This workshop will give parents a look inside life in the Residence Halls at NCU, with special attention given to three specific areas: community in the Residence Halls, the roles of the Resident Director and Resident Advisor, and the terminology of the Residence Hall. This workshop will highlight what a parent can do if you believe that your student is struggling.
Fostering Independence
Presented by Vicki Graham, Executive Pastor of Ministry Operations, Wife to Interim President Doug Graham
Starting college, students enter a new and challenging season of their lives. Come and hear what it means to be a parent to a young adult and to stay connected while fostering independence. This workshop will be led by NCU Faculty Parents, and will engage other parents in dialogue on what it means to walk with your child through this new stage in life.
SECURITY
Security personnel are on duty 24 hours a day, each day of the year, patrolling and monitoring campus grounds, buildings, and parking lots. Security can be contacted at 612-343-4445 or in the Security Office located in first floor Miller.
Walking escorts are available to any of the NCU buildings or parking areas any time of day or night. A security escort is available to any of the NCU buildings, lightrail station, or parking lots year around 24 hours a day. Call 612-343-4445 to request a security escort.
PARKING
Students may apply for on-campus, commuter, and street parking online at https://skyline.northcentral.edu/security. Please read the parking regulations and policies on our website for more details and alternative parking options.
ID CARDS
Students are issued an ID card upon arrival to NCU. The ID cards not only identify people associated with NCU, but they also function as an access card to get into buildings, and serve to keep track of meals in the cafeteria according to the meal plan selected. Students are encouraged to wear their name tag in campus buildings.
A helpful feature of the ID cards is that funds can be placed on the card and used in laundry facilities found throughout the campus.
PERSONAL SAFETY REMINDERS
» Walk with a friend.
» Treat your dorm room like an apartment. Always lock your doors, no matter how soon you plan to return.
» Don’t store valuables in your vehicle.
DATES & BREAKS
AUGUST 28 Fall Session A Online Class Begins
AUGUST 30 Fall Undergraduate On Campus Classes Begins
SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day, No Seated Classes
OCTOBER 12-13 Fall Break
OCTOBER 23 Session B Online Classes Begin
NOVEMBER 22-24 Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER 13-15 Finals Week
DECEMBER 18–JAN 15 Christmas Break
JANUARY 15 Spring Session A Online Classes Begin
JANUARY 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
JANUARY 17
Spring Undergraduate On Campus Classes Begin
FEBRUARY 19 Presidents’ Day, All Classes Held
MARCH 4-8
Spring Break
MARCH 11 Online Session B Classes Begin
MARCH 29 Good Friday
APRIL 29- May 1
Finals Week
MAY 3 Commencement
MAY 6 Summer Session A begins
JUNE 19
Juneteenth
JULY 1 Summer Session B begins
OPEN HOUSES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 TH
3:00pm–5:00pm Student Group Open Houses Various Antioch PH 116
MOSIAC PH 118
ActSix
PH 117
MK PH 115
STAYING INFORMED
Stay informed about what’s happening on campus. North Central University’s official communication channels are Skyline News, your student email, and the event calendar and news sections of the northcentral.edu website.
The athletics website: ncurams.com
Social media sites
Facebook – /northcentraluniversity
Instagram – @northcentral_mn
Twitter – @northcentral_mn
YouTube – North Central University
Your student may also be a great source of information. For times you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to call our main number at 612.343.4400 and we’ll gladly help you get through to the right area.
ENJOY THE BLOCK PARTY ELLIOT AVE AUGUST 29 5:00 - 8:30 PM
