Tips
These monthly tips and suggestions can help you make the most of your first semester here at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ.
August
- Attend . Check out the schedule of events that will help get you connected to what’s going on at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ.
- Consider taking a offered during Threshold.
- Review your transfer course information and how it relates to your program requirements in .
- Contact Student Engagement with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your academic plan via email or at (773) 244-5737.
- Set up your and check your ²ÝݮӰÊÓ email, which will be the primary mode of communication by the University. You are responsible for the information sent to this email account.
- Complete the . This will grant you access to the Helwig Recreation Center.
- Purchase a from Office of Campus Security and Safety for access to campus parking lots.
- Contact studentaccounts@northpark.edu if you have questions about your payment plan
September
- Cheer on the teams.
- Join an team.
- Email your faculty to introduce yourself and set up a meeting. Your faculty advisor can help you create your academic timeline, identify what classes you have left to take and when you plan on completing them.
- Ask for help if you need it. Visit with the Student Success team, on the first floor of the Johnson Center in Student Engagement.
- Find a tutor or seek out other academic support services.
- Become familiar with myNPU, the online student hub for announcements and access to , our online learning management system.
- Add courses to your academic plan via so that you can review it with your faculty advisor in order to prepare for registration next month.
October
- Prepare for Quad-A final exams.
- Seek advice from your faculty advisor and other professors on your
- Register for classes through .
- Check your ; this is where the University will send important registration details and official email.
- Explore job and options in the Career Development Office.
- Volunteer in the neighborhood or wider community; find opportunities on your own or partner with
- If your account is on hold per no longer being on a payment plan, make any necessary financial arrangements with studentaccounts@northpark.edu.
November
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- Take advantage of academic support services to gear up for final exams.
- Think about restructuring your schedule to allow for study time needed for finals.
- Register for classes if you have not already done so. Contact Student Engagement if you need assistance via email or (773) 244-5737.
- Attend the annual campus Friendsgiving Dinner in our Dining Hall.
December
- Attend Cram Jam to celebrate the end of the semester. At Cram Jam you can win awesome prizes.
- Celebrate with your graduating friends at .
- Don’t leave campus without registering for classes. Contact Student Engagement if you need assistance via email or (773) 244-5737.
January
- Attend . Check out the schedule of events that can help get you connected to what’s going on at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ.
- Consider taking a offered during Threshold.
- Review your transfer course information and how it relates to your program requirements in .
- Contact Student Engagement with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your academic plan via email or at (773) 244-5737.
- Set up your and check your ²ÝݮӰÊÓ email, which will be the primary mode of communication by the University. You are responsible for the information sent to this email account.
- Complete the . This will grant you access to the Helwig Recreation Center.
- Purchase a from the Office of Campus Safety and Security
- Contact studentaccounts@northpark.edu if you have questions about your payment plan.
- Become familiar with myNPU, the online student hub for announcements and access to , our online learning management system.
February
- Email your faculty to introduce yourself and set up a meeting. Your faculty advisor can help you create your academic timeline, identify what classes you have left to take and when you plan on completing them.
- Attend a basketball game; the men’s schedule can be found , and the women’s schedule can be found .
- Join an .
- . If you have questions about what to major in or how to declare a major please do not hesitate to contact Student Engagement via email or at (773) 244-5737.
- Add courses to your academic plan via so that you can review it with your faculty advisor in order to prepare for registration next month.
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- Look at outside scholarship options for next year.
March
- Consider attending ²ÝݮӰÊÓ summer classes.
- Register for classes through .
- to discuss summer internships at (773) 244-5737.
April
- Take advantage of academic support services opportunities to gear up for final exams.
- Think about restructuring your schedule to allow for study time needed for finals.
- Register for classes if you have not already done so. Contact Student Engagement if you need assistance via email or (773) 244-5737.
May
- Attend Cram Jam to celebrate the end of the semester. At Cram Jam you can win awesome prizes.
- Celebrate with your graduating friends at .
- Don’t leave campus without registering for classes. Contact Student Engagement if you need assistance via email or (773) 244-5737.
Have a great summer!