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Undergraduate Programs

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.
  • ´³´Ç¾±²ÔÌý²¹²Ô .
  • Look at outside scholarship options for next year.

March

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!