Be ready from Day 1
by Erin Hoffman and Derrick Gulley
Wednesday, August 19 is Day 1 of your student’s campus experience at Nebraska Wesleyan University! That’s when our Prairie Wolves Welcome orientation program kicks off four full days of activity.
Your student should plan to attend from Wednesday, August 19 through Sunday, August 23. We gear each activity to help them have a successful college experience. That’s why we expect full participation. Students should not schedule work or appointments during this time.
The schedule for August 19 is especially important, with programming for students and families. Most new students living on campus will move into residence halls that morning. (Some fall student-athletes, international students, and students from 300+ miles away may arrive earlier.) Then comes an afternoon full of valuable information sessions and key university traditions—like Matriculation Convocation and First Walk.
Campus offices are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for any final business students must tend to before classes start on Monday. Or you can meet with several campus departments when you arrive to check-in at Great Hall in Smith-Curtis.
New students and families will find coffee or meals at the Archway Café (in the lower level of Story Student Center, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) and Prairie Point Dining Center (on the main level of Story Student Center, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., $10/meal).
We can’t wait to welcome you and your student on August 19th!
Erin Hoffman is vice president for student life.
Derrick Gulley, Jr. is director of student engagement.