New Student Days
We are so excited for you to join our community! Prepare for your transition to UNW before arriving in August.
Join us for New Student Days! New Student Days are Northwestern’s “pre-Orientation” experience, where you can gather information and make connections before arriving at August Orientation. This event is your opportunity to meet other incoming students, plus professors and staff.
At New Student Days, you receive your student ID, tour a dorm and academic buildings, and finish any remaining steps for school in August. You will also connect with services like Housing, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and others.
We hope you leave New Student Days understanding all the ways Northwestern can support your new student experience. Our staff and community are excited to welcome you!
Dates and Registration
New Student Days will be offered four dates in summer 2026. Each event will include the same content. Students should register for one of the event dates below.
New Student Day Dates
- May 21, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- July 8, 2026
- Another July 2026 date coming soon.
What to Expect
We can’t wait for you to join us! Explore the 2025 schedule below to see what past New Student Day schedules have looked like. You will receive communication ahead of the event letting you know what your 2026 schedule will look like.
Frequently Asked Questions
All incoming students must attend a New Student Day Experience. This includes traditional Undergraduate Students, on-campus Dual Enrollment/PSEO students, and new transfer students. (For current on-campus DE/PSEO students who will soon be Traditional students, you are invited to New Student Day but not required.)
Students who currently live more than four hours from UNW may request an exemption from an in-person New Student Day. Exempted students will be given access to a digital New Student Day experience when it becomes available in mid-July.
Yes! If you didn’t submit a photo or did so last minute, you can visit the Public Safety table during lunch to get your ID.
You can stop by the Registrar’s Office table to discuss or adjust your schedule.
Visit the IT Service Desk and they will help you get access.
Yes!
Your first session starts at either 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. depending on your track. Please come slightly ahead of time to check in. Check in is open for thirty minutes before the first session.
Your parent is more than welcome to come and attend the parent sessions, but that is completely up to you. Some students come with their parent and others come alone.
Yes! Your parent can come for part or all of the event. Take a look at your schedule and see what works best for you both.
More questions?
If you have questions about New Student Days or other Orientation events, please contact [email protected]. For other questions, let your Admissions Counselor know!
Orientation Dates 2025
| Football Early Arrival | Coming soon. |
| Fall Athlete Early Arrival | Coming soon. |
| Orientation | August 21-25 |
Orientation Details
