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New Student Orientation: Northern Exposure

Congratulations, and welcome to the Northern Kentucky University community. The next stop to your academic journey is to be Exposed. That's right, attending Northern Exposure, the New Student Orientation program. As you begin to prepare for the transition to College, NKU has developed a comprehensive program to assist you in making a smooth and exciting transition. Orientation is an on-going process that begins when you decides to confirm your attendance to NKU.

As you begin planning for your transition to college, we would like you to mark your calendars now to attend the New Student Orientation program. Orientation is required for all new traditional freshmen. This program will allow you to make a connection earlier within your academic departments, register for classes and learn about the variety of services and leadership opportunities available to you as a student.

Summer 2008 Orientation
Traditional first time freshman & their parents are invited to attend Northern Exposure.  This program is a two-day program with a mandatory overnight stay on campus for the students.  You will meet with your academic advisor and schedule your classes for the fall semester. You will be assigned a program date based on your academic major and space allowances. To obtain an earlier program date, please be sure to confirm your enrollment by paying your enrollment confirmation fee no later than May 1.

Northern Exposure 2008 Booklet
Sample Student 2-Day Schedule
Sample Parent 2-Day Schedule

New Student Orientation: Northern Exposure 2008 Summer Dates

May 16 and 17 - All Colleges / Departments
June 9 and 10 - College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, College of Informatics, University Studies
June 12 and 13 - College of Education & Human Services, College of Informatics, School of Nursing & Health Professions, University Studies
June 16 and 17 - College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business
June 23 and 24 - College of Education and Human Services, College of Informatics, School of Nursing & Health Professions, University Studies
June 26 and 27 - All Colleges / Departments
July 14 and 15 - College of Education & Human Services, College of Informatics, School of Nursing & Health Professions, University Studies
July 17 and 18 - College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, University Studies
July 31 and Aug 1 -  All Colleges / Departments
 

Transfer & Non-Traditional Orientation
This program highlights the important services available to students as well as prepare students for what is ahead as they begin classes at NKU. This event is a four hour program and you will need to meet with your academic advisor and schedule your classes for the fall semester prior to attending your orientation. * The definition of a Non-Traditional student is one or more of the following: (1) a student 23 years of age or older, (2) a student of any age who is married or has a dependant(s).
Transfer & Non-Traditional Orientation

June 25
July 16
August 6

This is an evening program highlighting the important services available to students as well as preparing the student for what is ahead as they begin classes at NKU.  Students are invited to attend the session based on completion of the advising and registration process. 

Sample Transfer/ Non-Traditional Student Schedule
Transfer students will be advised and registered individually through their academic program.  However will be encouraged to attend the Orientation program to pick up their student ID’s, parking permit, and learn about the other services available to them as an NKU student. Please click here to view a contact list for academic departments.

Non-traditional Students (ages 23 and older) will be given the option to attend either the Two-Day Summer Orientation program and be advised during that program, or to attend the Non-traditional Student Orientation program and register individually through their academic department. Students who consider themselves to be non-traditional (example:  married, have children)  must contact the Office of New Student Orientation and Parent Programs at 859-572-1967 to determine what program is best suited for the individual’s needs.

New Student Orientation & Parent Programs
Located in University Center, Room 8
Fax Number: 859-572-1960

Staff Members:
Jennifer Ross, Student Worker
859-572-1967

Hannah Smiley, Orientation Assistant
859-572-1967
smileyh1@nku.edu

Chela Alley, Orientation Specialist
859-572-1967
chelaa1@nku.edu

Holly Caudill-Grote, Coordinator, New Student Orientation
859-572-1967
caudillgrote@nku.edu

Amy Arbino-Wylie, Assistant Dean of Students
859-572-1967
arbinoa1@nku.edu