Move in, get familiar with campus and kick off the academic year with a variety of fun activities during Wahpeton Welcome Week & New Student Orientation!
- Move In
- New Student Orientation
- Family members are invited to join all activities on Saturday and the President’s Brunch on Sunday
- Wildcat Welcome Team will assist you with getting to know NDSCS and will guide new students through Orientation
- For questions or to request accommodations during Orientation and Welcome Week activities, please contact the Student Success Center at 701-671-3000 or ndscs.studentsuccess@ndscs.edu.
Events and times are subject to change. All scheduled activities & meals are FREE to students AND family members!
Connect with other new students on social media using the hashtag #New2NDSCS!
Saturday, August 20
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Customer Service Desk Open | Hektner Student Center |
| 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Bookstore Open | Hektner Student Center |
| 10 a.m. | New Student Move-In Begins: Please check-in directly at your residence hall. |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Tool Drop-off | Visit ndscs.edu/tooldropoff or the Information Desk in Hektner Student Center for locations and times. |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Various offices open to answer your questions, address your concerns and help you finalize anything before the semester begins. |
| 12 - 5 p.m. | FREE BBQ Lunch | Hektner Student Center |
| 12 - 8 p.m. | Move-In Music | The Oval |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Snow Cones | The Oval |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Wildcat Willie Photo Opportunity | Hektner Student Center |
| 4 - 8 p.m. | Caricature Artist | Hektner Student Center |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | FREE Picnic Dinner | The Oval |
| 9 p.m. | Outdoor Movie: The Lost City | The Oval | Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. |
Sunday, August 21
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Customer Service Desk Open | Hektner Student Center |
| 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Learn about Accessibility Services | Old Main 230 |
| 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | FREE President's Brunch | Hektner Student Center |
| 10 a.m. | Move-In Continues |
| 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Bookstore open | Hektner Student Center |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Various offices open to answer your questions, address your concerns and help you finalize anything before the semester begins. |
| 12 - 4 p.m. | Tool Drop-off | Visit ndscs.edu/tooldropoff or the Information Desk in Hektner Student Center for locations and times. |
| 12:30 p.m. | New Student Orientation: ALL FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS MUST ATTEND! Meet at your Residence Hall or if you live off-campus, meet at Lot 2 (North of Old Main). Look for a Wildcat Welcome Team leader! |
| 4 p.m. | Dining Plans Begin | Flickertail Dining Room, Hektner Student Center |
| 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Community Block Party - FREE food! | The Oval |
| 7 p.m. | Residence Life Floor Meeting | Mandatory for all students living on campus. Meet with your RA on your floor. |
| 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Street Dance | Lot 2 (North of Old Main) | Must have Student I.D. Guests must be accompanied by an NDSCS student. |
Monday, August 23
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Campus Offices and Bookstore Open |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Immunization Clinic | Plains Room, Hektner Student Center |
| 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Business Expo | The Oval Learn more about what area businesses have to offer. |
| 12:30 p.m. | New Student Academic Orientation | Various Locations ALL FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS MUST ATTEND! For direction assistance, look for a Wildcat Welcome Team leader or go to the Hektner Student Center for location. |
| 4 p.m. | CLASSES BEGIN |
| 7-10 p.m. | Party on the Oval | The Oval | Join us for games, music, food, and fun! |
Tuesday, August 23 - Friday, August 26
| Tuesday, August 23 | |
|---|---|
| First Full Day of Classes | |
| 9 p.m. | Magician: Nick Diffatte | Bremer Bank Theatre, Harry Stern & Ella Stern Cultural Center MUST HAVE STUDENT ID! No late entry permitted. |
| Wednesday, August 24 | |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | Karaoke/Open Mic Night | The Oval MUST HAVE STUDENT ID! |
| Thursday, August 25 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Student Athlete Orientation | Bremer Bank Theatre, Harry Stern & Ella Stern Cultural Center | Required for all student athletes! |
| 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Street Dance | Lot 2 (North of Old Main) | MUST HAVE STUDENT ID! Guests must be accompanied by an NDSCS student. |
| Friday, August 26 | |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | Laser Tag | The Oval MUST HAVE STUDENT ID! |
| Saturday, August 27 | |
| 2 p.m. | NDSCS Wildcat Football vs. University of Jamestown JV | Frank Vertin Field FREE with Student ID |
