Welcome Week JANUARY 15–18, 2024
GUIDEBOOK
SCHEDULE Monday, January 15th
Online Classes Begin
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
1–3:00 p.m.
New Students Arrive & Check-In
Atrium
1–2:00 p.m.
New On-Campus Students Arrive
Atrium
4:00 p.m.
All Commuter Students Gather
Atrium
5–6:00 p.m.
Welcome Dinner
Anderson Chapel
6–8:00 p.m.
Welcome Week Groups
Clay Commons
Tuesday, January 16th TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast (Meal Plan Students)
NCU Dining Center
9:00 a.m.
Introduction to Life at NCU (Mandatory)
Clay Commons
9:45 a.m.
Department Carousel (Mandatory)
Various
12:00 p.m.
Lunch with Welcome Week Leaders
NCU Dining Center
1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Introduction to Academics at NCU
Clay Commons
(Mandatory)
Classroom Tours and Tech Help
Various
(with Welcome Week Groups)
5:00 p.m.
Dinner with Resident Advisors (RAs)
NCU Dining Hall
6:30 p.m.
Free Time/Prepare for Class
Various
Wednesday, January 17th
In Person Classes Begin
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
10:50 a.m.
Chapel
Sanctuary
10:00 p.m.
Praise Gathering
Sanctuary
Thursday, January 18th TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:00 p.m.
Mandatory Floor Meetings
Residence Hall Floors
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.
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Treat your dorm room like an apartment. Always lock your doors, no matter how soon you plan to return.
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Don’t store valuables in your vehicle.
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 9th 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
DATES & BREAKS 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
(Online, PM, Grad classes held)