Orientation

Welcome to the Pack!

We have been preparing for your arrival and are very excited you're joining the Northwood family. On September 3 & 4, 2009, you officially become part of the Timberwolf Pack!

Orientation is designed to make your move to Midland, Mich., and Northwood University as smooth as possible.

At Orientation, you'll learn about your new campus home, meet with professors, learn about student organizations, and move-in! More importantly, you'll meet your new classmates and begin making new friends. You will have fun!

Transfer Student Orientation

Parent Orientation Schedule

Student Orientation Schedule

Thursday, September 3, 2009Pawshadow

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~ Students Arrive

  • Orientation Check-In - Miner Hall
  • Housing Check-In - Miner Hall
  • Student IDs - Dow Commons 
  • Parking Permits - Gerstacker Student Union
  • Immunization Clinic - Gerstacker Student Union

10:30 a.m. ~ English Placement Test - Lower Strosacker

11:30 a.m. ~ Math Placement Challenge Tests - Lower Strosacker


10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~ Lunch - Student Union


1:15 - 2:00 p.m. ~ Welcome Presentation - Hach Student Life Center

2:00 p.m. ~ Students gather outside the Thrune Courtyard in Orientation Teams. Look for your team number.

2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ~ Team Building

3:00 – 4:10 p.m. ~ General Information Sessions
(See table below for Session & Team Number)

Orientation Team Schedule

Session/Location 3:00-3:30 p.m. 3:40-4:10 p.m.
Faculty Expectations
Hach Student Life Center		 1-2 3-4 
Exhibit Hall
Bennett Sports Center 		3-4 5-6
Residence Life
Sloan Auditorium		 5-6 7-8
Academic Advisor's/Blackboard
Location: TBD		 7-8 9-10
Service Project
Bennett Sports Center 		9-10 1-2

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. ~ Dinner - Cafeteria / Student Union

7:00 p.m. ~ Sorority Greek Life Informational Meeting - Griswold Lecture Hall

7:00 p.m. ~ Fraternity Greek Life Informational - Sloan Auditorium

8:00 p.m. ~ Timberwolf Crossover - Student Union

9:00 p.m. - Midnight ~ Student Government Association/Residence Life

Friday, September 4, 2009

7:15 - 8:30 a.m. ~ Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria

9:00 a.m. ~ Meet outside the Student Union with orientation teams

9:30 - 11:20 a.m. ~ General Information Sessions
(See table below for Session &Team Number)

Orientation Team Schedule

Session/Location 9:30-10:00 a.m. 10:10-10:40 a.m. 10:50-11:20 a.m.
Faculty Expectations
Hach Student Life Center		 5-6 7-8 9-10
Exhibit Hall
Bennett Sports Center 		7-8 9-10 1-2
Residence Life
Sloan Auditorium		 9-10 1-2 3-4
Academic Advisor's/Blackboard
Location: TBD		 1-2 3-4 5-6
Service Project
Bennett Sports Center 		3-4 5-6 7-8

11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ~ Pick-Up Student IDs - Dow Commons

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~ Lunch with Department Chairs - Cafeteria

1:00 - 3:30 p.m. ~ Drop and Add for Freshmen Only! - Griswold Dining Hall

Welcome Weekend Fun!

Please note: This is a tentative schedule. Content may change. Check back often!

Contact Information
Admissions
Miner Hall
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 800.457.7878
Fax: 989.837.4490
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