Welcome Week Guidebook Fall 2021

Welcome Week AUGUST 21–AUGUST 24

GUIDEBOOK 2021

CONTENTS

Schedule Free Time Activites Parent Sessions Dates & Breaks Security Open Houses Stay Informed

SCHEDULE Saturday, August 21st TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

9 a.m.–1 p.m.

New Student Check-in

Atrium/Gym

11:30 a.m.–1:30 Complimentary Lunch for New p.m.

Students & Family

Dining Center

1:00–4:30 p.m.

Unpack, Settle-In, & Explore!

Various

2:00–3:00 p.m.

Ice Cream Social - Library Tour/ Information

Library Steps/Library

4:30–6:00 p.m.

Complimentary Dinner

Dining Center

Commuter Dinner

(An opportunity for commuter students to meet one another!)

Aquarium in the Dining Center

6:30–7:00 p.m.

President's Welcome and Worship

Sanctuary

7:00–7:15 p.m.

Student Class Photo (Wear your class t-shirt!)

Library Front Steps

7:15–8:30 p.m.

Parents' Orientation Sessions

Various

Life in the Res Halls

Sanctuary

Access Success

Chapel

Fostering Independence

Chapel

Spiritual Formation at NCU

Sanctuary

Welcome Week Groups

Various

5:00–6:00 p.m.

7:15–8:30 p.m.

8:30–9:00 p.m.

9:30–11:00 p.m.

Parent & Student Reception

(Please note there is a Vikings Game at U.S. Bank Stadium)

Atrium

Floor Meetings

Residence Hall Floors

Sunday, August 22nd TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

8:30–10 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Atrium

10:00–11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Church Service With President Hagan

Sanctuary

11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

Lunch with Parents

Dining Center

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Family Farewell

2:00–5:00 p.m.

Downtown Walk With RAs/DLs

Meet on Residence Hall Floors

5:00–6:00 p.m.

Dinner with Welcome Week Groups

Dining Center

6:00–8:00 p.m.

Welcome Week Kick-Off & Mandatory Session I

Sanctuary

Spiritual Life/Multicultural Development Residence Mandatory

Life & Student Conduct Mandatory

NCU Community Mandatory

8:00–9:00 p.m.

Student Organization Fair

Atrium

9:00 –10:30 p.m.

Late Night Activities with Welcome Week Groups

Various

(Segue 1/2 priced drinks, dodgeball, etc.)

Monday, August 23rd

Online Classes Begin

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

7:30–8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Dining Center

8:30–9:30 a.m.

Mandatory Session II: Academics Excellence

Sanctuary

9:45–10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

12:30–1:30 p.m.

College Department Meetings

Various

Individal Advising Appointments: Faculty/Students

Various

Lunch with Welcome Week Groups

Dining Center

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Mandatory Session III: Academic Resources

Sanctuary

(Sign up for advising appointment time)

Monday, August 23rd (cont.)

TIME

EVENT Individal Advising Appointments: Faculty/Students

LOCATION

3:00–4:00 p.m.

Student Worker Orientation

Sanctuary

3:00–5:00 p.m.

Shopping Shuttles to Target & Cub Foods

Atrium

5:00–6:00 p.m.

Dinner with RA/DLs

Dining Center

6:00–8:30 p.m.

Free Time with RA/DLs

Various

8:30–9:30 p.m.

Funky Night

Gym

9:30–10:30 p.m.

Party on the Patio

Carlson Patio

2:30–5:00 p.m.

Various

Tuesday, August 24th TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

Normal Hours

Breakfast

Dining Center

9:00–9:30 a.m.

Worship & Devotions

Sanctuary

9:30 a.m.– 10:30 p.m.

10:30–10:45 p.m.

10:45–11:45 p.m.

Mandatory Session IV: Important Campus Resources

Sanctuary

Snack Break

Atrium

Mandatory College Success Sessions

Sanctuary

11:45–12:00 p.m.

Welcome Week Wrap Up

Sanctuary

Normal Hours

Lunch

Dining Center

1:15–2:45 p.m.

2:45–5:00 p.m.

3:00–4:00 p.m.

Welcome Week Groups (Class Room Tours) Free Time - Prepare for classes to begin!

Student Worker Orientation

Various Various Sanctuary

Tuesday, August 24th (cont.)

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

3:00–5:00 p.m.

Student Group Open Houses

Various

Antioch Open House

Kingsriter 808

MOSIAC

PH 117

ActSix

PH 115

Delta Kappa

CLC 201

Journey

CLC 202

Commuters

PH 116

4:30–7:30 p.m.

Dinner

Elliot Avenue

6:00–9:00 p.m.

Block Party

Elliot Avenue

9:00–10:00 p.m.

New Tradition with President Hagan

Elliot Avenue

Wednesday, August 25th TIME 10:50–11:40 a.m.

11:45–11:55 a.m.

10:00 p.m.– 12:00 a.m.

On-Campus Classes Begin

EVENT

LOCATION

Chapel

Sanctuary

Sophomore Class Photo

Library Steps

Praise Gathering

Sanctuary

Thursday, August 26th TIME 11:00–11:50 a.m.

9:00–10:30 p.m.

EVENT

LOCATION

Academic Convocation

Sanctuary

Mandatory Floor Meeting/Apartment Community

Various

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

PARENT SESSIONS Saturday, August 25

Session One: 7:15-7:50pm

Session Two: 7:55-8:30pm

Access Success: An Overview of the Student Success Center Presented by Krista O'Connor, Director of the Student Success Location: Anderson Chapel - Session A This workshop is designed to familiarize parents with the variety of services available to help students be successful in college. Academic Supports, Career Services, Disability Services, and Counseling Services are geared toward helping your student grow as a vibrant and academically confident learner, discovering purpose that will help bring faith, academic, and job pursuits into harmony, and finding hope that comes from insight, healing, and personal growth. Combining all we do into one office means that we can equip and empower your student in a way that is convenient and connected.

The Student Success Center is your student’s one-stop shop for success.

Life in the Residence Halls Presented by Resident Directors Location: Sanctuary Session A 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.

Spiritual Formation at NCU Presented by Joshua Edmon, Associate V.P. of Spiritual Life & Dean of Multicultural Engagement Location: Sanctuary Session B The Vice President of Spiritual Life will be sharing on how NCU integrates spiritual formation into the classroom and Higher Education. This workshop will allow parents to see the heart behind faith and the classroom, and what ways this shapes how NCU facilitates class content. There will be a question and answer time as well.

Fostering Independence: Parenting through the College Years Presented by Nancy Zugschwert, Director of Communications Location: Anderson Chapel - Session B 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.

DATES & BREAKS AUGUST 23

Fall Session A Online Classes Begin

AUGUST 25

Undergraduate In Person Fall Classes Begin

AUGUST 26

Academic Convocation

SEPTEMBER 6

Labor Day

SEPTEMBER 18

Homecoming

OCTOBER 14-15

Fall Break

OCTOBER 18

Online Session B Classes Begin

NOVEMBER 24-26

Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER 3-10

Momentum Week

DECEMBER 8-10

Finals Week

DECEMBER 11

Residence halls close at 12 p.m.

DECEMBER 13–JAN. 9

Christmas Break

JANUARY 10-11

Winter Welcome Week

JANUARY 10

Spring Session A Online Classes Begin

JANUARY 12

Spring Undergraduate On Campus Classes Begin

JANUARY 17

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

FEBRUARY 21

Presidents' Day, Classes will meet

FEB. 28–MARCH 4

Spring Break

MARCH 7

Online Session B Classes Begin

APRIL 15

Good Friday

APRIL 22-29

Momentum Week

APRIL 27-29

Finals Week

APRIL 30

Commencement

MAY 1

Residence halls close at 12 p.m.

MAY 2

Summer Session A begins

JUNE 19

Juneteenth — Observed June 20

JUNE 27

Summer Session B begins

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.

OPEN HOUSES 3:00pm–5:00pm Student Group Open Houses

Various

Antioch Open House

Kingsriter 808

MOSIAC

PH 117

ActSix

PH 115

Delta Kappa

CLC 201

Journey

CLC 202

Commuters

PH 116

STAYING INFORMED Stay informed about what's happening on campus. North Central University’s official communication channels are Skyline News, and your student email.

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

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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BLOCK PARTY FEATURING

ELLIOT AVE AUGUST 24 5:00 - 9:00 PM