Northwestern Health Sciences University New Student Orientation Orientation for new students is scheduled on the day before the first day of classes each trimester.
Orientation is designed to acquaint new students with each other as well as with the campus.
Students also begin meeting faculty, staff, and students of the Northwestern community. Certain administrative tasks are also resolved such as payment of fees, acquisition of books, issuance of ID cards, and similar matters. All new students are required to attend orientation. Orientation is coordinated through the Student Affairs office and the Admissions Department.