Be Ready from Day One

by Erin Hoffman and Derrick Gulley 

Wednesday, August 21 is Day One 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 21 through Sunday, August 25. Each activity is geared 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. There are also optional activities on Sunday, including our annual hypnotist program—a decades-long NWU tradition—at 7 p.m. 

The schedule for August 21 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 and transfer students 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 at the one-stop-shop from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Smith-Curtis Great Hall. Families can 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). 

We can’t wait to welcome you and your student on the 21st! 

Erin Hoffman is vice president for student life.
 

Derrick Gulley, Jr. is director of student engagement.