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NWU New Families Blog

A resource for families of NWU incoming students
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Communication Is Key

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Keeping our students well informed helps them succeed at Nebraska Wesleyan University. NWU communicates with you and your student through four main platforms.

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Prairie Wolves Welcome: August 18-22

Prairie Wolves Welcome is designed to answer those anxious questions. It runs from Wednesday, August 18 through Sunday, August 22. All students are required to attend, whether they’re living on or off campus.

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Advising

Things to Know Ahead of Your Student’s Advising Session

Your student will soon have their summer advising meeting with an academic advisor. This summer advisor will work with your student to craft a first-semester schedule.

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COVID-19 Test Kit

COVID-19 and the Fall Semester

Local public health conditions vary widely from community to community, with some areas continuing to see high levels of community spread. While we sincerely hope that everyone in your family stays healthy, we know each of us will always have some risk for COVID-19 infection.

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June Calendar

We’re Getting Ready for Your Student’s Arrival

The Residential Education Office is hard at work preparing for your student’s arrival to campus. There’s nothing we look forward to more than welcoming students to campus and reestablishing our vibrant and supportive living community.

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It’s Springtime at NWU

Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year for high school seniors. It is for us at Nebraska Wesleyan University, too.

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Dates to Remember:

July 12
Billing statements available

August 18
New student move in

August 18-22
Prairie Wolves Welcome

August 19-22
Sorority recruitment

August 23
First day of classes

First week of classes
Fraternity recruitment