Embrace Hawk life and kick off your college journey the right way by attending New Student Orientation!

The New Student Orientation program is an essential aspect of the onboarding process for all students. Attending this event is a great way to connect with other new students and enjoy fun on-campus activities.

Register for New Student Orientation by July 31

RSVP for Orientation


South Sioux City Extended Campus

Monday, August 10, 2-5 PM

  • 1:45 PM Check-in – (CC Foyer)
  • 2:00 PM Welcome – (CC 126)
  • 2:40 PM Advising & Technology – (CC 126)
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Academic Supports – (CC 131)
    • Textbook Ordering – (CC – 135)
    • Student ID & Hawk Gear Distribution – (CC 133)

Norfolk Campus

Friday, August 14

  • 8:30 AM: Check-in & Breakfast – (Hawks Village)
  • 9:00 AM: Opening Program – (Hawks Village)
  • 9:30 AM: Academic Pathway 101 – (Various Locations)
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
    • Library Services 101 – (Various Locations)
    • Safety 101 – (Various Locations)
    • Technology Pathway 101 – (Various Locations)
    • Find Your Leadership Path – (Various Locations)
  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Connections & Conversations
    • College Business – (Various Locations)
    • Campus Scavenger Hunt – (Various Locations)
    • Lunch – (Hawks Point)
  • 1:30 PM: Ice Cream Social – (Hawks Village)
  • 2:00 PM: Field of Study/Program Onboarding – (Various Locations)
  • 7:00 PM: Hawks After Dark: Evening Social – (Lifelong Learning Center)

Saturday, August 15 (Optional)

  • 11:00 AM: Brunch (All Students) – Hawks Point
  • 1:00 PM: Community Fair – Union 73-Upper Level
  • 2:30 PM: Indoor/Outdoor Games – Hawks Village
  • 5:00 PM: Dinner (All Students) – Hawks Point

Sunday, August 16 (Optional)

  • 11:00 AM: Brunch (All Students) – Hawks Point
  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Self-Care Day – Union 73-Upper Level
  • 4:00 PM: Student Athlete 101: Intro to Balancing the Books & Ball – Union 73-Lower Level
  • 5:00 PM: Dinner (All Students) – Hawks Point

Online

Sunday, August 16

  • 12:45 PM: Check In - (Online)
  • 1:00 PM: Welcome/Student Services - (Online)
  • 1:25 PM: Library Services - (Online)
  • 1:50 PM: Academic Pathway - (Online)
  • 2:15 PM: Technology Pathway - (Online)
  • 2:40 PM: Find Your Leadership Path - (Online)
  • 3:00 PM: College Business - (Various Locations)

Frequently Asked Questions

First-Year Advisors, Service Center, Hawk Shop, Financial Aid, and Students Accounts will be open from 2-5 pm on Friday, August 14.

Bring a notebook and something to write with! You will be given a lot of great information during the event!

No, this event is for our new students only.