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Move-In Day Parking Shuttles to Ryan Field

• North Bound & South Bound Shuttle Stops: Arts Circle, Weber Arch, Jacobs Center, Tech, Patten Gym & Ryan Football Field.
• Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ volunteers will be stationed on shuttles to assist families and answer questions.

Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Open House (1927 Orrington Ave, GSRC House)

• Stop by to check out the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (the GSRC,) NU’s home for the LGBTQIA+ community on campus. Our beautiful space and programs are open to all and support students in finding resources and community related to gender and sexuality. We partner with student organizations, staff, and faculty to create a welcoming and inclusive community for the entire rainbow community at Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½.

Complimentary lunch for parents and families in Dining halls (See map for all four Dining Hall locations)

• Families are invited to take a break from move-in and enjoy a free lunch provided by Dining Services. Locations include Allison Hall, Elder Hall, Foster-Walker Complex, and Sargent Hall. New students will use their meal plan and swipe their Wildcard. Families can drop in anytime between 11 am – 4 pm.

Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Medicine Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Health Welcome Walk-Through (633 Emerson Street)

• Come on over to Searle Hall and take a look at the Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Medicine Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Health Service. Familiarize yourselves with where students can come to receive healthcare on campus, from normal primary care to chronic disease management to illness diagnosis and more! We will have some light refreshments and information about our services. Please stop by and see us! We would love to see you!

Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Staff Available to Walk Family Members from the Weber Arch on South Campus and the lobby of Norris University Center to Ryan Fieldhouse for the President’s Welcome.

President’s Welcome for Parents & Families (Ryan Fieldhouse and Wilson Field)

• The Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ University President addresses new parents and family members and sets the tone for the upcoming school year and the undergraduate experience.
• Family Ambassadors will be available to walk family members from the Weber Arch on South Campus to Ryan Fieldhouse. (see schedule above).

President’s Reception for Parents and Families (Cohen Lawn, Norris East Lawn)

• Attend the President’s Reception and enjoy a casual picnic dinner while you mingle with other parents/families. Come as you are! We understand you’ve been helping your student move in today; this is not a formal event.

Dean of Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½s Welcome and Panel Presentation (Cahn Auditorium)

• Meet Dean of Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½s Mona Dugo and many other staff members who will support your student during their time at Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½.

“A Year in the Life” Skits and Panel Presentation with Family Ambassadors (Cahn Auditorium)

• Family Ambassadors perform a series of vignettes to give parents & families a glimpse into the experiences they may have over the next year. Skits are followed by a student panel with time for Q&A from the audience.

March through the Arch (Weber Arch, Deering Meadow) – Livestreamed & Recorded

• Witness your student take their symbolic “first steps” onto campus as they enter through the Arch and into our campus community. The Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ University Marching Band will usher them to Deering Meadow for speeches by various Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ officials.
• The livestream and recording can be found on bit.ly/NU-PFO 

Academic Welcome for Families (Locations Listed Below)

• Families will learn about their student’s respective school and hear from faculty and staff.
  • Weinberg (Cahn)
  • Medill (MFC Forum)
  • Bienen (Room 1-190, RCMA McClintock)
  • SoC (Louis Theater, southeast corner of the Wirtz Center)
  • McCormick (Ryan Auditorium Tech)
  • SESP (ANN G02)

Lunch on Own

• Norris University Center offers several dining options on the lower level.

Campus Tours (Leaves from “The Rock” near Harris Hall)

• Family Ambassadors will give a 1.5-hour walking tour of campus.
  • Tours leave every half hour: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm, 1 pm – 2:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Parent and Family Resource Fair (Louis Room, Norris)

• Learn about the resources and support services that Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ provides for your student throughout the year, and talk with the people who will help them along the way. Offices in attendance will include Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Organizations & Activities, the Global Learning office, Accessible NU, Academic Support & Learning Advancement, Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Career Advancement, NU Medicine (Õ¬Äи£Àûµ¼º½ Health Services), and many more.

“A Year in the Life” Skits and Panel Presentation with Family Ambassadors – Repeat of Tuesday evening performance (McCormick Auditorium, Norris)

• Family Ambassadors perform a series of vignettes to give parents & families a glimpse into the experiences they may have over the next year. Skits are followed by a student panel with time for Q&A from the audience.