Which orientation is right for me?
First Year students starting in the summer or fall term
If you plan to start your Bearcat journey in May, June, July, or August, you should attend:
- SOAR
- Advantage
First Year students starting in the spring term
If you plan to start your Bearcat journey in January, you should attend:
- Orientation
- Winter Welcome
Transfer or returning starting in the summer or fall Term
If you plan to start your Bearcat journey in May, June, July, or August, you should attend:
- Orientation
- Advantage
Transfer or returning student starting in the spring term
If you plan to start your Bearcat journey in January, you should attend:
- Orientation
- Winter Welcome
Online Students
Hi, Bearcat. Congratulations on your acceptance to Northwest. Orientation is not a requirement for Online Professional (OP) Undergraduate Students.
For additional information please reference the Online Professional webpage.
International Undergraduate Students
Hi Bearcat, we are looking forward to seeing you on campus in the fall. Thank you for your interest in SOAR.
- International undergraduate students must have an approved F-1 Visa (Academic Student) on file with the international office before they are registered for SOAR.
- Once the F-1 Visa is reported to the orientation office, the orientation office will assign the international undergraduate student to online orientation. Once the international undergraduate student is assigned to online orientation, they will receive an email notification to complete online orientation.
- When an international student arrives on campus, the International Involvement Center will conduct an in-person orientation.
- For additional information please contact the International Involvement Center or visit the Accepted International Student Services webpage.
Graduate Students
Hi, Bearcat! Congratulations on your acceptance to Graduate School. Orientation is not a requirement for Graduate Students. If you need further assistance, please contact the Graduate Office.
Visiting Students
Hi, Bearcat! Congratulations on your acceptance as a visiting student. Orientation is not a requirement for visiting students. If you need further assistance, please contact the Student Success Center.
