Northeast Orientation

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 August 15th

RSVP for Orientation

South Sioux City Campus

Monday, August 11

1001 College Way

1:45-2:00 PM: Check In
2:00 PM: Welcome/Icebreaker
2:40 PM: Faculty Presentation
3:00 PM: Academic Supports/Advising & Technology/Textbook Ordering
4:30 PM: Student ID & Hawk Gear Distribution 

Norfolk Campus

August 14-17

Thursday, August 14

9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Residential Student Move In (Various Locations)
3:00 PM: International Student 101: Intro to Thriving in the U.S. (Union 73, Lower Level)
5:00 PM: Residence Life Orientation/Meal-Path & Apt (Path Hall/Hawks Point)
6:00 PM: Residence Life Orientation/Meal-Burkhardt & Simon (Path Hall/Hawks Point)
6:00 PM: Walmart Night/Transportation Provided (Hawks Village)

Friday, August 15

8:00 AM: Check In/Breakfast - All Students (Hawks Village)
8:45 AM: Welcome/Student Activities Council (Cox Activity Center)
9:15 AM: Welcome/President Barrett (Cox Activities Center)
9:45 AM: Student Success 101: Intro to Owning Your Journey (Various Locations Based on Academic Pathway)
10:30 AM: Safety 101: Intro to Staying Safe & Informed (Cox Activities Center)
11:00 AM: Adulting 101: Intro to Life on Your Own (Hawks Point)
11:45 AM: Faculty/Student Lunch and Learn (Various Locations Based on Academic Pathway)
12:45 PM: Tech 101: Intro to Your Digital Campus (Lifelong Learning Center)
1:15 PM: Leadership 101: Intro to Getting Involved & Leading (Lifelong Learning Center)
2:00 PM: Hawk Amazing Race (Various Locations)
3:00 PM: Break/College Business (Various Locations)
7:00 PM: Trivia 101: Intro to Free Money (Lifelong Learning Center)

Saturday, August 16

11:00 AM: Brunch - All Students (Hawks Point)
1:00 PM: Candy Salad Community Fair (Union 73, Upper Level)
2:00 PM: Outdoor Team Activities (Hawks Village)
2:30 PM: Indoor Games (Union 73, Lower Level)
5:00 PM: Tailgate Dinner - All Students (Hawks Point or Memorial Field)
5:00 PM: Soccer Games/Under the Lights (Memorial Field)

Sunday, August 17

8:00 AM: Field of Study/Program Onboarding (Various Locations - Departments will Communicate)
11:00 AM: Student Brunch (Hawks Point)
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Self-Expression Day (Union 73, Upper Level)
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: College Offices Open: Admissions & Registration, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Advisors, TRIO/College Success Program, Disability Services, Student IDs (College Welcome Center) and Hawk Shop, College Bookstore and Service Center (Union 73)
4:00 PM: Student Athlete 101: Intro to Balancing the Book & Ball (Lifelong Learning Center)