NWU Families Blog

NWU Families Blog

An advisor meeting with a student

It’s Academic Advising Season

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As the temperatures drop, advising and registration season heats up. This is when your student will meet with their advisor to discuss how things are going this fall—and make a plan for their next semester at Nebraska Wesleyan.
“What Are You Going into?”
Students playing tennis
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by Derrick Gulley 

It’s a question college students get asked again and again. While some have eager answers, some don’t have everything figured out just yet. And that’s perfectly fine—even advantageous. College is about exploring possibilities. 

Parking Tags
Parking permit sign
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by the Office of Student Life 

We hope your student is progressing through NWU’s enrollment steps as they get ready for the fall semester. There are several important tasks to complete, including submitting a parking tag request form. 

What to Expect from New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
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by Erin Hoffman

New Student Orientation (NSO) lays the foundation for your student’s smooth transition into college. These events (offered in-person on Friday, June 6, and virtually on Monday, June 9) provide important information and help students and families establish connections for the fall 2025 semester and beyond. 

The Archway Seminar: College 101
Archway seminar classroom
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by Meghan Winchell 

The Archway Seminar (AWS) will prepare your student for new academic challenges. It’s their first-semester course on succeeding in college. 

Dates to Remember:

November 11-20
Spring course registration

November 26-30
Thanksgiving break

December 15-19
Finals week

December 19, 9 p.m.
Residence halls close

January 12
First day of spring semester classes