August Welcome Experience

Welcome home.

Your August Welcome Experience (AWE) is five days of activities designed to introduce all new students (first-year and transfers with less than 24 credits) to our vibrant campus life, campus resources, academic preparation, and community engagement that embodies what it means to be part of our Northland community. AWE is dedicated to setting you up for a successful first semester at college. Think of this week as time specifically set aside to get you ready for starting your college career.

Parking Passes

Parking enforcement begins at midnight the first night of classes

New students can purchase a parking permit in advance of coming to campus or anytime after their arrival.

Get in Touch

Phone: 715-682-1269
Email

About AWE

You will be participating in several events, activities, and workshops including:

Engaging in several events designed to specifically for you to meet your fellow classmates, faculty, and staff to create a sense of belonging on campus
Getting off campus in outdoor opportunities developed to introduce you to the local area, peers, and parts of Northland’s culture to create a sense of place with our natural world
Learning our ins and outs of college expectations, policies, and resources to create a sense of personal and community understanding and success

The goals of AWE are to foster opportunities that promote campus engagement, promote personal and social development, provide students with information about services, support systems, and issues facing college students.

The purpose of AWE is to prepare students to be successful at Northland by:

Creating a welcoming environment that builds a sense of community among the incoming class and connects them to faculty, staff and other students
Providing a framework for years of success through the communication of expectations, culture, and standards
Presenting information and resources that will allow students to make informed and appropriate academic plans and healthy social choices

Schedule

Fall athletes will have modifications for athletic commitments.

Monday, August 23

7 a.m.	Students meet their assigned group and AWE leader on the Northland College Campus Mall
7:30–9:00 a.m.	Breakfast (all groups go through meal service line; half of groups eat in the Baldwin Commons, other half of groups eat in the Alvord Theatre)
9 a.m.	All groups meet on the Campus Mall for a ‘kick off’ session with the Office of Admission
9:30–11:00 a.m.	Small groups meet with their AWE leaders at pre-assigned group sites on campus: names, review schedule of the day, creating community (icebreaker games)
11 a.m.–1 p.m	Lunch and free time
1:00–1:30 p.m.	Groups 1–9: Tech 101- connecting to networks, registering devices, questions (Alvord) Groups 10–17: Introduction to the Northland College Post Office (Amphitheatre)
1:30–2:00 p.m.	Groups 1–9: Introduction to the Northland College Post Office (Amphitheatre) Groups 10–17: Tech 101—connecting to networks, registering devices, questions (Alvord)
2–4 p.m.	Groups 1–17: Community at Northland College with Ruth de Jesus (Ponzio Stadium)
4–6 p.m.	Dinner and free time
6:00–6:30 p.m.	Groups 1–17: Class of 2025 photo (Ponzio Stadium)
6:30–7:30 p.m.	Small Groups meet with their AWE leaders at pre-assigned group sites on campus: review schedule of the week, creating community (full-value-contracts)

Tuesday, August 24

7:15 a.m.	Students meet their assigned group and AWE leader on the Northland Campus Mall
7:30–9:00 a.m.	Breakfast (all groups go through meal service line; half of groups eat in the Baldwin Commons, other half of groups eat in the Alvord Theatre)
9 a.m.	Groups 10–17 depart with their AWE leader for SOEI Outdoor Pursuits all-day outings
9–10 a.m.	Groups 1–5: Introduction to Career Services with Julie Winter (Dexter Library) Groups 6–9: Residential Living with Tiffany Koeshall (Alvord Theatre)
10–11 a.m.	Groups 1–5: Residential Living with Tiffany Koeshall (Alvord Theatre) Groups 6–9: Introduction to Career Services with Julie Winter (Dexter Library)
11 a.m.–1 p.m	Groups 1–9: Lunch and free time
1–2 p.m.	Groups 1–5: Welcome to Dexter Library with Julia Waggoner and Elizabeth Madsen-Genszler (Dexter Library) Groups 6–9: The Land, History, and Traditions of the Chequamegon Bay Region with Barb Lundberg and Jackie Moore (Alvord Theatre)
2–3 p.m.	Groups 1–5: The Land, History, and Traditions of the Chequamegon Bay Region with Barb Lundberg and Jackie Moore (Alvord Theatre) Groups 6–9: Welcome to Dexter Library with Julia Waggoner and Elizabeth Madsen-Genszler (Dexter Library)
3:00–3:30 p.m.	Groups 1–5: Title IX—Myths & Facts with Sue Niemi and Brock Splittgerber (Dexter Library) Groups 6–9: The Be Well Program with Kerrey Smith (Alvord Theatre)
3:30–4:00 p.m.	Groups 1–5: The Be Well Program with Kerrey Smith (Alvord Theatre) Groups 6–9: Title IX—Myths & Facts with Sue Niemi and Brock Splittgerber (Dexter Library)
4–6 p.m.	Dinner and free time
6:00–7:30 p.m.	Small Groups meet with their AWE leaders at pre-assigned group sites on campus: debrief the day, review tomorrow’s schedule, creating community (questions in a hat)

Wednesday, August 25

7:15 a.m.	Students meet their assigned group and AWE leader on the Northland Campus Mall
7:30–9:00 a.m.	Breakfast (all groups go through meal service line; half of groups eat in the Baldwin Commons, other half of groups eat in the Alvord Theatre)
9 a.m.	Groups 1–9 depart with their AWE leader for SOEI Outdoor Pursuits all-day outings
9–10 a.m.	Groups 10–14: Introduction to Career Services with Julie Winter (Dexter Library) Groups 15–17: Residential Living with Tiffany Koeshall (Alvord Theatre)
10–11 a.m.	Groups 10–14: Residential Living with Tiffany Koeshall (Alvord Theatre) Groups 15–17: Introduction to Career Services with Julie Winter (Dexter Library)
11 a.m.–1 p.m	Groups 10–17: Lunch and free time
1–2 p.m.	Groups 10–14: Welcome to Dexter Library with Julia Waggoner and Elizabeth Madsen-Genszler (Dexter Library) Groups 15–17: The Land, History, and Traditions of the Chequamegon Bay Region with Barb Lundberg and Jackie Moore (Alvord Theatre)
2–3 p.m.	Groups 10–14: The Land, History, and Traditions of the Chequamegon Bay Region with Barb Lundberg and Jackie Moore (Alvord Theatre) Groups 15–17: Welcome to Dexter Library with Julia Waggoner and Elizabeth Madsen-Genszler (Dexter Library)
3:00–3:30 p.m.	Groups 10–14: Title IX—Myths & Facts with Sue Niemi and Brock Splittgerber (Dexter Library) Groups 15–17: The Be Well Program with Kerrey Smith (Alvord Theatre)
3:30–4:00 p.m.	Groups 10–14: The Be Well Program with Kerrey Smith (Alvord Theatre) Groups 15–17: Title IX—Myths & Facts with Sue Niemi and Brock Splittgerber (Dexter Library)
4–6 p.m.	Dinner and free time
6:00–6:45 p.m.	All groups meet on the Campus Mall to connect with their Northland Highways instructors
6:45–7:30 p.m.	All groups meet on the Campus Mall for Minglefest!

Thursday, August 26

7:15 a.m.	Students meet their assigned group and AWE leader on the Northland Campus Mall
7:30–9:00 a.m.	Breakfast (all groups go through meal service line; half of groups eat in the Baldwin Commons, other half of groups eat in the Alvord Theatre)
9 a.m.	Groups 10–17 depart with their AWE leader for SOEI Outdoor Pursuits all-day outings
9:00–9:30 a.m.	Groups 1–5: Introduction to FERPA and the Office of the Registrar with Michelle Bitzer and Gabi Hodges (Dexter Library) Groups 6–9: Staying Healthy with Jennifer Newago and Scott Johnson (Alvord Theatre)
9:30–10:00 a.m.	Groups 1–5: Staying Healthy with Jennifer Newago and Scott Johnson (Alvord Theatre) Groups 6–9: Introduction to FERPA and the Office of the Registrar with Michelle Bitzer and Gabi Hodges (Dexter Library)
10:00–10:30 a.m.	Groups 1–5: Developing Sense of Place with Alex Patterson and Evan Coulson (Dexter Library) Groups 6–9: Accommodations with Kerrey Smith (Alvord Theatre)
10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.	Groups 1–5: Accommodations with Kerrey Smith (Alvord Theatre) Groups 6–9: Developing Sense of Place with Alex Patterson and Evan Coulson (Dexter Library)
11 a.m.–1 p.m	Groups 1–9: Lunch and free time
1–2 p.m.	Groups 1–5: Student Success Services with Megan McPeak (Dexter Library) Groups 6–9: Student Employment with Anissa Cram and Annie LaFritz (Alvord Theatre)
2–3 p.m.	Groups 1–5: Student Employment with Anissa Cram and Annie La Fritz (Alvord Theatre) Groups 6–9: Student Success Services with Megan McPeak (Dexter Library)
3:00–3:30 p.m.	Groups 1–5: Understanding Your Bill with Kim Harrington and Kelly Dunn (Dexter Library) Groups 6–9: Campus Safety with Dawayne Lampson (Alvord Theatre)
3:30–4:00 p.m.	Groups 1–5: Campus Safety with Dawayne Lampson (Alvord Theatre) Groups 6–9: Understanding Your Bill with Kim Harrington & Kelly Dunn (Dexter Library)
4–6 p.m.	Dinner and free time
6:00–7:30 p.m.	Small groups meet with their AWE leaders at pre-assigned group sites on campus: debrief the day, review tomorrow’s schedule, creating community

Friday, August 27

7:15 a.m.	Students meet their assigned group and AWE leader on the Northland Campus Mall
7:30–9:00 a.m.	Breakfast (all groups go through meal service line; half of groups eat in the Baldwin Commons, other half of groups eat in the Alvord Theatre)
9 a.m.	Groups 10–17 depart with their AWE leader for SOEI Outdoor Pursuits all-day outings
9:00–9:30 a.m.	Groups 10–14: Introduction to FERPA and the Office of the Registrar with Michelle Bitzer and Gabi Hodges (Dexter Library) Groups 15–17: Staying Healthy with Jennifer Newago and Scott Johnson (Alvord Theatre)
9:30–10:00 a.m.	Groups 10–14: Staying Healthy with Jennifer Newago and Scott Johnson (Alvord Theatre) Groups 15–17: Introduction to FERPA and the Office of the Registrar with Michelle Bitzer and Gabi Hodges (Dexter Library)
10:00–10:30 a.m.	Groups 10–14: Developing Sense of Place with Alex Patterson and Evan Coulson (Dexter Library) Groups 15–17: Accommodations with Kerrey Smith (Alvord Theatre)
10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.	Groups 10–14: Accommodations with Kerrey Smith (Alvord Theatre) Groups 15–17: Developing Sense of Place with Alex Patterson and Evan Coulson (Dexter Library)
11 a.m.–1 p.m	Groups 10–17: Lunch and free time
1–2 p.m.	Groups 10–14: Student Success Services with Megan McPeak (Dexter Library) Groups 15–17: Student Employment with Anissa Cram and Annie LaFritz (Alvord Theatre)
2–3 p.m.	Groups 10–14: Student Employment with Anissa Cram and Annie La Fritz (Alvord Theatre) Groups 15–17: Student Success Services with Megan McPeak (Dexter Library)
3:00–3:30 p.m.	Groups 10–14: Understanding Your Bill with Kim Harrington and Kelly Dunn (Dexter Library) Groups 15–17: Campus Safety with Dawayne Lampson (Alvord Theatre)
3:30–4:00 p.m.	Groups 10–14: Campus Safety with Dawayne Lampson (Alvord Theatre) Groups 15–17: Understanding Your Bill with Kim Harrington & Kelly Dunn (Dexter Library)
4–6 p.m.	Dinner and free time
6:00–7:30 p.m.	Small Groups meet with their AWE leaders at pre-assigned group sites on campus: Superior Stones (a Northland College tradition) and debrief the week!

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