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New Student Orientation and Parent Programs(859) 572-1967, www.nku.edu/~orientation

You have been admit ted – Now what?The next step in your academic journey will be to attend New Student Orientation: Northern Exposure. In addition to the Northern Exposure information, you will find other valuable resources in this booklet to help you successfully enroll and begin classes this fall. Be sure to check out the checklist in the back of this booklet to help you finalize your enrollment at Northern.

New Student Or ientat ion : Nor ther n E xposureNorthern Exposure is a two-day program designed to assist you in making a smooth and exciting transition into academic life at NKU. As a first-year student, you are required to attend orientation.• You will meet with your academic

advisor to schedule your fall classes.• You will learn about resources and

services provided for NKU student success.

• You will stay overnight on campus with other first-year students.

• You will not be alone. We encourage you to bring family members along for support, and we will provide them with programming.

Our MissionThe mission of Northern Exposure is to initiate an enduring connection among students, their families and the NKU community. Through interactive experiences, students will be exposed to many academic programs and comprehensive services offered by NKU.

Nor ther n E xposure schedule

Day One: Students and Parents• Check-in at 8 a.m. in Greaves

Concert Hall.• Program – Welcome to the

university; Overview of campus services; Parent & family programming; Academic department meetings.

• Lunch and dinner.• Challenge testing (only for students

who live outside of a 50-mile radius).• Campus tours.• Parents conclude at 7 p.m.; students

stay overnight in University Suites with evening events and entertainment.

Day Two: Students Only• Educational sessions including

information about study abroad, housing, study habits, campus safety, health and counseling.

• Advising and registration for classes.• NKU campus IDs distributed.

W E L C O M E T O N O R T H E R N K E N T U C K Y U N I v E R S I T Y

F O R A M O R E D E TA I L E D S A M P L E S C H E D U L E, please visit our website at

www.nku.edu/~orientation

O ver night E xper ience

Northern Exposure is a two-day program with an overnight stay on campus for students. You will be required to stay on campus for the duration of the program, regardless of whether you will be a resident or commuter student at NKU.

The overnight experience allows you the opportunity to experience campus life beyond the academic classroom. Evening events will allow you the chance to meet additional faculty, staff and other new students while exposing you to campus organizations and current student leaders.

What to br ing for your s tay on c ampus :• Sleeping bag or linens for your bed.• A pillow and towel.• Alarm clock.• Toiletries (shampoo, soap,

toothbrush, etc.).• Comfortable clothing and shoes for

outdoor activities. • Money for vending machines.

Parent / Family New Student Or ientat ion

Parent/family orientation is a separate yet concurrent program designed specifically for parents, guardians and spouses of new students. This program takes place during Day One of Northern Exposure and consists of special presentations developed to help family members assist with their student’s transition to college.

Parent/family orientation will include opportunities to meet with faculty, administrators and students to discuss such issues as academic performance, student healthcare and counseling, campus safety, money management, student life, support services, roommate and housing issues, homesickness, expected student behavior and commuter-student concerns.

O ver night Accommodat ions for Guest sParents and guests attending the two-day program who are traveling from a distance will need to make arrangements to stay overnight off campus. We recommend:

Country Inn and SuitesFor reservations call 800-441-3707

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N

visit our website at

www.nku.edu/~orientation

or call New Student Orientation at

(859) 572-1967.

Regis ter for Nor ther n E xposure : New Student Or ientat ionThe program fee is $45 for students and $15 for each guest. Complete the enclosed reservation form and return it with payment in the envelope provided to secure your place at Northern Exposure.

Chal lenge Test ing

If you were accepted to NKU with conditions based on your low ACT/SAT scores, you will be required to begin college in one or more developmental courses. These courses will build your skills for success in college, but you will not earn college credit toward graduation for these courses.

You have the opportunity to challenge these ACT/SAT scores, which determine your placement in English, reading and math courses, by taking NKU’s challenge test. Students with the following ACT/SAT scores are eligible for challenge testing at NKU:

ACT English score 15,16,17 or SAT verbal score 420 through 470ACT mathematics score 17 or below or SAT mathematics score 420 or belowACT reading score 15,16,17 or SAT verbal score 420 through 470

You are not required to take the challenge test. There is no charge for this test. The challenge test can be taken only once as an incoming freshman prior to registering for classes. The challenge test is not an admissions requirement; you can also choose to take the ACT to improve your scores. For more information, visit the testing serviceswebsite at www.nku.edu/~testing or call (859) 572-6373.

20 0 8 Open Chal lenge Test ing Dates

A photo ID is required to take the challenge test. You do not have to register; just show up 15 minutes early. These tests are scheduled to be held at 5 p.m. in Founders Hall room 421 on these dates: Tuesday, February 21; Thursday, March 20; Thursday, April 17; Thursday, May 15; Thursday, June 19; Thursday, July 17.

Wor ld L anguages Pl acement Test ing

If you are continuing in the study of the language used to meet the pre-college language requirement, then you are required to take WebCape, the placement test for French, German and Spanish.

If you’re majoring in anthropology, art history, biology, English, French, German, Spanish, international studies or psychology or are not declaring a major, then bring a copy of your placement results when you meet with your advisor to register for classes. This test should be taken over the Internet at least a week before your orientation if possible. The Internet address for this test is minerva.nku.edu/placement.htm.

Placement tests for Japanese and Latin must be taken on campus.

For questions about placement tests or retroactive credit, please contact Dr. Tom Leech at (859) 572-5514 or e-mail leech@nku.edu.

Choosing Your Major

Northern Kentucky University offers nearly 70 bachelor’s degrees.

Because you will be advised and registered for classes during Northern Exposure, your orientation date is selected in accordance with your major. Your major cannot be changed during your orientation program, but it can be changed at the beginning of the fall semester. If you have questions about your major selection, please feel free to contact us at (859) 572-1967. Please review the information about the colleges to determine where your major is housed.

Universi t y StudiesUndecl aredYou do not have to decide on your career or academic program right now. You may not want to declare a major if you would like to explore your many interests or find out more about new endeavors.

Students who have not declared a major, who are undecided, or who are unable to declare a major due to developmental work needed are advised through the Academic Advising Resource Center and will have a major of undeclared in University Studies.

Advisors in the Academic Advising Resource Center are prepared to guide you through your general studies. You will make choices that will allow as much flexibility and exploration of your interests as possible. Your advisor can suggest beginning courses in majors and minors that will assist your understanding of a particular field of study.

C ol lege of Ar t s & Sc iences

The College of Arts & Sciences offers a comprehensive range of programs for NKU students through its 40 academic programs.

• The Natural Sciences NKU is a nationally recognized hub

for scientific teaching, learning and research opportunities, allowing you to gain the skills necessary for future success in more than 20 scientific fields.

• Mathematics Learn skills necessary to become an

excellent problem solver. Develop skills and intuition in analysis and design, and learn to mix the systematic with the creative as you reflect and act on the world around you.

• The Arts & Humanities NKU is a preferred metropolitan

school for students pursuing degrees in the arts. NKU offers performance and education degrees in music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Through the study of language and literature, philosophy, and political theory, programs in humanities emphasize critical thinking, creative thinking and writing.

• The Social & Behavioral Sciences Study how we act and interact with

others – now and in the past. As a social and behavioral sciences student, you will have the opportunity to participate in research and better understand the study of human beings.

C ol lege of Ar t s & Sc iences Majors AnthropologyArt EducationArt HistoryBiologyChemistryCriminal JusticeElectronic Engineering TechnologyEnglishEnglish EducationEnvironmental ScienceFrenchFrench EducationGeographyGeologyGermanGraphic DesignHistoryInternational StudiesIntegrative StudiesMathematicsMathematics EducationMechanical & Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyMusicMusic EducationOrganizational LeadershipPhilosophyPhysicsPhysics EducationPolitical SciencePsychologySocial Studies EducationSociologySpanishTheatrevisual ArtsCollege of Arts & Sciences Undeclared

C ol lege of Business

The College of Business is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and serves students who seek to become professionals in the business, public and social enterprises of a rapidly changing world.

• NKU’s international accreditation is shared by fewer than 25 percent of the nation’s business colleges.

• NKU’s College of Business was ranked among the best business colleges in the nation by the Princeton Review.

• NKU offers co-op opportunities at more than 40 local companies such as the Cincinnati Reds, Fidelity Investments, Great American Insurance, Procter & Gamble and Toyota.

• NKU’s entrepreneurship major ranks among the top 25 best programs in the nation.

C ol lege of Business Majors

AccountancyBusiness AdministrationBusiness EducationConstruction ManagementEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceHuman Resource ManagementManagementMarketingSports BusinessCollege of Business Undeclared

C ol lege of Educ at ion & Human Ser v ices

The College of Education & Human Services prepares exemplary helping professionals who demonstrate the personal and professional knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the learning, growth and developmental needs of individuals in an increasingly diverse, complex and technological society.

• NKU’s education programs are approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.

• NKU’s graduates have one of the highest pass rates in Kentucky on the Praxis exam and the Beginning Teacher Internship.

• NKU’s special education program has received national recognition.

• NKU’s social work students have opportunities to specialize in a variety of fields, including corrections, gerontology, child welfare, substance abuse and women’s services.

C ol lege of Educ at ion & Human Ser v ices Majors

Athletic TrainingCounseling and Human ServicesEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationExercise ScienceMiddle Grades EducationPhysical EducationSocial WorkSpecial EducationCollege of Education & Human Services Undeclared

C ol lege of Informat ic s

The College of Informatics is one of only a handful of colleges like it in the country, offering courses and programs that cover the entire spectrum of informatics: from the bit-level to the conceptual, from the practical to the theoretical, from the basic to the advanced, from the traditional to the cutting edge.

• NKU’s communication graduates are considered among the best in the region.

• NKU graduates more computer science majors than any other college in Kentucky.

• NKU’s College of Informatics’ new state-of-the-art facility is soon to be under construction.

School of Nursing & Heal th Professions

Graduates of the School of Nursing and Health Professions programs are prepared to think and practice as competent leaders in nursing, healthcare and educational settings.

• NKU offers clinical experiences with top hospitals and healthcare facilities within the Greater Cincinnati area.

• NKU’s School of Nursing and Health Professions graduates have a 99 percent employment rate.

C ol lege of Informat ic s Majors Business InformaticsCommunications StudiesComputer Information TechnologyComputer ScienceElectronic Media & BroadcastingJournalismMedia InformaticsPublic RelationsCollege of Informatics Undeclared

School of Nursing & Heal th Professions Majors

Bachelor's DegreesNursingHealth Science *

Associate DegreesRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory Care

* First-time freshmen may not declare the major of health science

To help you pl an for your enrol lment at NKU, we have put together a l is t of things to do pr ior to ar r iv ing this f al l .

Choosing a major.

Review the information in this booklet to determine where your major is housed. You will be advised and registered for classes during Northern Exposure. Your orientation date is selected in accordance with your major. If you are unsure of your career or academic program right now, review the options indicated for undeclared students. If you have questions about your major selection, please feel free to contact us at (859) 572-1967. You will not be able to change your major during an orientation program.

Take a chal lenge tes t i f needed.

If your ACT/SAT scores do not meet NKU’s admission standards, you have the opportunity to take a challenge test to test out of the developmental course(s). You must take the test(s) prior to registering for classes. visit www.nku.edu/~testing for more information.

A R E Y O U R E A D Y F O R C O L L E G E ?

Pay the enrol lment conf irmat ion fee.

Upon receiving acceptance to NKU, students are required to pay $75 to reserve a place in the incoming class of 2008 and to ensure your reservation for New Student Orientation: Northern Exposure.

Apply for f inanc ial assis tance.

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance at www.nku.edu/~ofa. You can apply for scholarships at www.fastweb.com.

Regis ter for New Student Or ientat ion : Nor ther n E xposure.

Orientation is mandatory for new, first-time freshmen. The program fee is $45 for students and $15 for each guest. You will meet with your academic advisor and register for classes during orientation. You will also gain valuable information on what else you’ll need to do prior to your first day of class. visit www.nku.edu/~orientation or call (859) 572-1967 for more information or complete the reservation form enclosed.

Take a wor ld l anguages pl acement tes t i f needed.

If you are considering a major with a language requirement or are interested in an international career, you should complete the language placement test online at minerva.nku.edu/placement.htm. For questions, call (859) 572-5514 or e-mail Dr. Tom Leech at leech@nku.edu.

Apply for universi t y housing.

Complete your housing application and mail in with your deposit by May 1 for the fall semester. More information is available at access.nku.edu/housing.

Purchase a par k ing permit .

vehicles are required to display a valid NKU parking permit at all times when parked on campus property. (You will not need a permit to park for Northern Exposure.) To purchase your parking pass, please visit the Parking Services website at parking.nku.edu.

Purchase a Meal Pl an.

Don’t go hungry! Purchase a meal plan to use your student ID to pay for your meals. Residents can purchase their meal plans through University Housing. Students who commute should visit Dining Services at www.dineoncampus.com/nku.

Tui t ion & fees.

Payment is due by August 19, 2008. For tuition costs and payment options, visit access.nku.edu/bursar or call the Office of Bursar Operations at (859)-572-5204.

Purchase tex tbooks.

After you register for classes you can purchase books directly at the bookstore, or visit www.nku.bkstr.com. You will need your class schedule with your course numbers listed, which you can print from Norse Express.

We look for ward to seeing you at Nor ther n E xposure this summer !

impor tant numbers

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT AFFAIRS (NKU ROCKS) .......... (859) 572-6684BURSAR'S OFFICE (TUITION AND FEES) .................................. (859) 572-5204OFFICE OF FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS ......................................... (859) 572-5913INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS ....................................... (859) 572-6517LATINO STUDENT AFFAIRS ...................................................... (859) 572-6161NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AND PARENT PROGRAMS ........ (859) 572-1967NKU FOLLETT BOOKSTORE ...................................................... (859) 572-5142PARKING OFFICE ...................................................................... (859) 572-5505STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS) ................................ (859) 572-5143TESTING (CHALLENGE TESTING) AND DISABILITY SERvICES (859) 572-5751STUDENT SUPPORT SERvICES ................................................ (859) 572-5138UNIvERSITY HOUSING .............................................................. (859) 572-5676

This publication was prepared by Northern Kentucky University and printed with state funds (KRS 57.375). Northern Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status in training activities or employment. Educational programs or activities are set for th in accordance with Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA and Section 504. For more information, please contact the Off ice of Associate Provost for Student Success, Lucas Administrative Center 502, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099, (859) 572-6388, which has been designated to coordinate the school’s ef for ts to comply with the aforementioned regulations. 11975M