Welcome Week Fall Guidebook 2024

WELCOME WEEK August 24 – 29, 2024

G U ID E B O O K

SCHEDULE Saturday, August 24th 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 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Unpack/Settle-In & Explore

Various

1 P.M. – 3 P.M.

Commuter Check-In

Atrium

1 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Alumni Soccer Game

Elliot Field

4:30 P.M. – 6 P.M.

Dinner

Dining Center

4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Parent Session for Winter/Spring Athletes

CLC 203

5 P.M. – 6 P.M.

Commuter Dinner

Dining Center

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

President’s Welcome & Worship

Sanctuary

7:30 P.M.

Student Class Photo

Dining Center

Please wear your new NCU t-shirt.

7:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Parent Orientation Sessions—Jeremy MC

Sanctuary

7:45 P.M. – 8:45 P.M.

Welcome Week Groups

Various

7:45 P.M. – 8:45 P.M.

Welcome Week Groups

Various

8:45 P.M. – 9:15 P.M.

Parent & Student Reception

Atrium

8:45 P.M. – 9:15 P.M.

Parent & Student Reception

Atrium

9:30 P.M. – 11 P.M.

Floor Meeting (Mandatory)

Residence Hall Floors

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

10 A.M. – 11 A.M.

Sunday Morning Church

Sanctuary

11 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Family Farewell

Various

12 P.M. – 1 P.M.

Lunch

Dining Center

2 P.M. – 5 P.M.

Downtown Walk with RA/DL’s

Sanctuary

Sunday, August 25th

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SCHEDULE TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

5 P.M. – 6 P.M.

Dinner with Welcome Week Group

Dining Center

6 P.M. – 8 P.M.

Welcome Week Kick-Off Session I (Mandatory)

Sanctuary

8 P.M. – 9 P.M.

Student Organization Fair

Atrium

9 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.

ING Patio Party

Carlson Patio

Monday, August 26th

Online Classes Start

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

Breakfast

Dining Center

8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.

Session II: Academics—Desiree & Deans (Mandatory)

Sanctuary

9:30 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

College Department Meetings

Various

10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Individual Advising Appointments

Various

12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.

Lunch with Welcome Week Groups

Dining Center

1:30 P.M. – 2:30 A.M.

Session III: Skyline, Courses, Colleague (Mandatory)

Sanctuary

2 P.M. – 4 P.M.

Ice Cream Social

Library

2:30 P.M. – 5 P.M.

Individual Advising Appointments

Various

9:30 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

College Department Meetings

Various

10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Individual Advising Appointments

Various

3 P.M. – 5 P.M.

Shopping Shuttles to Target

Various

5 P.M. – 6 P.M.

Dinner with RA/DL’s

Dining Center

6 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Free Time with RA/DL’s

Various

8:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

Funky Night

Gym

EVENT

LOCATION

Breakfast

Dining Center

Tuesday, August 27th TIME 7:30 A.M. – 9 A.M.

TIME

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SCHEDULE TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

Breakfast

Dining Center

9:30 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Devotions—Discipleship Program (Mandatory)

Sanctuary

10 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

Session IV: Title IX & Safety

Sanctuary

10:45 A.M. – 11 A.M.

Welcome Week Wrap Up

Sanctuary

11 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Welcome Week Groups

Various

12 P.M. – 1 P.M.

Lunch with Welcome Week Groups

Dining Center

1:15 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.

Welcome Week Groups (Classroom Tours)

Various

2 P.M. – 3 P.M.

Student Worker Orientation

CLC 203

Mandatory for those interested in working on-campus.

2:45 P.M. – 5 P.M.

Free Time—Prepare for Classes to Begin!

Various

3 P.M. – 4 P.M.

Student Group Meetings

Various

Act Six MK MOSIAC

PH 115 CLC 201 PH 116

Block Party

Elliot Ave/Soccer Field

5 P.M. – 9 P.M.

Wednesday, August 28th TIME

On-Campus Classes Start EVENT

LOCATION

10:50 A.M. – 11:40 A.M.

Chapel

Sanctuary

2 P.M. – 3 P.M.

Student Worker Orientation

CLC 203

TIME

Mandatory for those interested in working on-campus.

10 P.M. – 12 A.M.

Praise Gathering

Sanctuary

Thursday, August 29th TIME

On-Campus Classes Start EVENT

LOCATION

11 A.M. – 11:50 A.M.

Academic Convocation

Sanctuary

9 P.M. – 10 P.M.

Floor Meeting (Mandatory)

CLC 203

TIME

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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: 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 ZOO & PARK 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 WATCH AN MN TWINS GAME The MN Twins are playing the Cardinals at 6:10pm at Target Field, just a mile from campus! mlb.com/twins/ballpark CONCERT AT US BANK STADIUM AT 7 P.M. For your awareness, there is a concert at US Bank stadium, 4 blocks from campus.

There will likely be a lot more vehicle and pedestrian traffic than normal both before and after the show.

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PARENT SESSIONS Saturday, August 26

7:30 – 8:30 P.M.

Sanctuary

Academic Vision Desirée Libengood, Interim VP The Interim Vice President 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.

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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.

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If you see suspicious behavior, call security immediately.

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DATES & BREAKS AUGUST 26

Fall Session Online A Starts

AUGUST 28

Residental Classes Start

SEPTEMBER 2

Labor Day

OCTOBER 10 – 11

Fall Break

OCTOBER 21

Online Session B Starts

NOVEMBER 27 – 29

Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER 11 – 13

Finals Week

DECEMBER 16 – January 12

Christmas Break

JANUARY 13

Spring Session Online A Starts

JANUARY 15

Residental Classes Start

JANUARY 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

FEBRUARY 17

President’s Day

MARCH 3 – 7

Spring Break

MARCH 10

Online Session B Starts

APRIL 18

Good Friday

APRIL 28 – 30

Finals Week

MAY 2

Commencement

MAY 5

Summer Session Online A Starts

JUNE 19

Juneteenth

JUNE 30

Online Session B Starts

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OPEN HOUSES

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH 3 P.M. – 4 P.M.

Student Group Open Houses

Various

Act Six

PH 115

MK

CLC 201

MOSIAC

PH 116

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.

Other Ways to Stay Informed Athletics Website: ncurams.com 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.

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E L L IOT AV E AUGUST 27 5 – 9 P.M.