New Student Orientation

General Information about Orientation

Orientation Provides you with:

• Early, on-site registration for fall semester classes
• An overview of academic requirements and the
Core Curriculum program
• Information about your major and assistance
from a faculty advisor in planning your fall class
schedule

• Placement Assessments
• Knowledgeable students & staff to answer your
questions about college life and campus resources
• The opportunity to learn about your NDNU
e-mail and student account
• Introduction to Academic Success at NDNU
• Student ID photos
• Information on financing your education, campus life,
and other student services

Placement Assessments

All students are required to take the Math Placement Assessment, and maybe required to take the Biology or the Chemistry Assessment prior to registering for classes. Some students may be required to take the Modern Language Placement Assessment. These exams will be offered on the morning of your Orientation session.

Freshmen

Each NDNU Orientation session is one full day beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. Freshmen have the option of choosing from the following five sessions:

Session I: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Session II: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Session III: Saturday, July 21, 2007
Session IV: Monday, August 6, 2007: New Fall Sports Student Athletes*
Session V: Monday, August 6, 2007
Session VI: Thursday, August 23: Out-of-Area Student Orientation

*Note for Recruited Athletes: Contact your coach to determine when you should make reservations for Orientation.

The reservation deadline for Freshmen orientation is June 8, 2007. Sessions are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If your first choice is full, you will be assigned to the next available session. The earlier your reservation is received, the better chance of getting your first choice session. We encourage you to send your reservation right away! We will send you a confirmation indicating your Orientation date and check-in/parking information.

Confirmations for Orientation will be mailed beginning May 18. Once your session is confirmed, session changes will be considered only in case of emergency or extreme necessity and on a space available basis.

Cost:

The cost of orientation is $160 per student and $15 per family member attending. The $160 orientation fee covers the student’s summer orientation session and Week of Welcome workshops and events, August 24 – September 2. For credit card use, please call (650) 508 -3718.

Week of Welcome (WOW!)

In addition to attending NDNU Orientation, all Freshmen will be required to attend the Week of Welcome workshops. You will be oriented to additional departments and services; and many workshops that are relevant to the freshmen year experience.

WOW! will occur on August 24-September 2, 2007. Students will be allowed to move into housing on Thursday, August 23th. Students and families will receive more information at their summer orientation session.

Out-of-Area Students

A special orientation program is reserved for Out-of-Area students. This orientation will be held on August 23, 2007. (If you are a resident student, you will be able to check into housing on August 22). We do encourage you to attend an earlier session if at all possible. If you will be traveling a long distance to attend Orientation and need overnight accommodations, contact the Center for Student Leadership at (650) 508-3718 for a listing of hotels in the area.

Transfer Students

TRANSFERmation is one full day, beginning approximately at 9 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. As a transfer student, many aspects of the college environment are already familiar to you . However, NDNU is a new institution to you w ith new expectations and procedures, new academic requirements — and new, exciting challenges. For many, attending TRANSFERmation may mean missing a day of work. Yet we believe that your attendance will be a valuable investment.

An important part of the TRANSFERmation program is the student orientation team. This group of students is prepared to assist you during the program . They will share their experiences and tips on how to successfully continue your college career.

TRANSFERmation will be held at the following four sessions:

Session I: August 6, 2007: New Fall Student Athletes
Session II: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Session III: Thursday, August 23: Out-of-Area Students

The reservation deadline for TRANSFERmation is July 27, 2007. Sessions are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If your first choice is full, you will be assigned to the next available session. We will send you a confirmation indicating your Orientation date and
other details including what to bring, admission status, and check-in/parking information. Confirmations for Orientation will be mailed beginning July 21. Once your session is confirmed, session changes will be considered only in case of emergency or extreme necessity and on a space available basis.

Cost:

The cost of orientation is $60 for each transfer student and $15 per guest. For credit card use, please call (650) 508-3718.

FAQs

Do I have to attend Orientation?
Yes. Orientation is the best way to enter NDNU. Students who attend Orientation will register on-site before all other students and therefore have the best selection of classes. Students who attend Orientation have the greatest access to academic advising and are better prepared to begin college. Students will automatically be billed $160 ($60 for transfer students) to their student account for their orientation fee if they do not pay in advance. This fee is not refundable.

Can I bring family members and friends to Orientation?
Orientation is designed specifically to answer your questions as a new student, prepare you for your first semester, and provide your parents with campus and academic information. Only family members and new students may attend.