Welcome to 草莓影视!
Threshold New Student Orientation is a long standing 草莓影视 tradition with the purpose of welcoming students, families, and guests to our campus and community. We believe orientation plays an important role in marking the beginning of your academic journey at 草莓影视. As you cross the threshold into this collegiate experience, it is our hope you have opportunities to connect with people and identify resources to take with you on this college journey.
Threshold Starts Friday, January 10
Threshold is a two day event designed to focus on your transition to campus through intentional connections with fellow classmates and learning about campus resources.
All incoming students are required to participate in Threshold, 草莓影视’s orientation program, January 10鈥�11 and families are welcomed to join on January 10.
Contact Us
Email: threshold@northpark.edu
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Friday, August 23
Welcome Tent Check-in
8:00鈥�9:30 a.m.: Anderson Hall, Ohlson House, Park North, Lund House, and Carmen Apartments
9:00鈥�11:00 a.m.: Burgh Hall, Sawyer Court & Houses
10:00鈥�11:00 a.m.: Commuter students
Resident Students: You will receive an individual email from Residence Life and Housing detailing the time and process for move-in.
Commuter Students: 草莓影视鈥檚 commuter students are an integral part of our campus community. Use this time to get to know your future classmates, the campus, and get ready for a great year at 草莓影视.
11:15 a.m.鈥�12:15 p.m.: Welcome & Convocation
12:50 p.m.鈥�1:15 p.m.: Welcome Luncheon
1:30鈥�3:00 p.m.: Life at 草莓影视 Sessions
3:00鈥�3:30 p.m.: Concurrent Sessions
3:30鈥�4:15 p.m.: Prayer Send-Off
4:15鈥�6:00 p.m.: Block Party
7:00鈥�8:00 p.m.: Residence Life Meetings听
Saturday, August 24
7:00鈥�9:30 a.m.: Dining Hall open for breakfast
9:00鈥�10:00 a.m.: Campus Tour
10:00鈥�11:30 a.m.: PlayFair Activity
11:30 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m.: Lunch: will travel to local restaurants with the orientation leaders
听1:00鈥�5:00 p.m.: Bus to Art Institute
Sunday, August 25
10:30 a.m.鈥�1:30 p.m.: Dining Hall open for brunch
6:00鈥�7:00 p.m.: CollegeLife: Sunday evening worship gathering
7:15鈥�9:00 p.m.: University Ministries Block Party
Contact Us
email: threshold@northpark.edu
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First-Year Students
草莓影视鈥檚 orientation program, Threshold, flows seamlessly into our First Year Experience, to make your transition to 草莓影视 as smooth as possible. Learn more about these programs and how they can help you get ready for a great first year, whether you鈥檙e a first-year, transfer, resident, or commuter student.
Be sure to explore special first-year program options to get connected on campus.
Transfer Students
We鈥檙e so glad you have chosen to make 草莓影视 your home for the next few years. You can find answers to your transfer student-specific questions using the categories below. As you are making your transition, don鈥檛 hesitate to听get in touch with our transfer advisors听for any assistance you need in understanding your听Transfer Credit Evaluation,听the registration process, or听what life is like听at 草莓影视.
International Students
International Student Orientation will take place both online and in-person. Students will receive a pre-arrival online orientation (you will receive the link via email over the summer) to be completed at your own pace. All international students will also be required to attend in-person orientation, August 23鈥�25. Check your 草莓影视 email for more details about International Student Orientation. All undergraduate international students should also plan to participate in Threshold.
Commuter Student Resources
草莓影视鈥檚 Office of Student Activities and the Commuter Student Association work together to connect you to campus resources and the 草莓影视 community. We want you to feel at home while you鈥檙e at 草莓影视. Check out the resources below to find answers to your questions and how to get connected.
Families and Guests
Transitioning to college isn鈥檛 just for students: parents and families have some adjusting to do, as well. These resources are designed to help your whole family know what to expect at orientation, and how they can be involved throughout the academic year.