Intercultural Orientation provides additional orientation, support and fellowship for incoming international students, students of color and missionary kids (MKs). It is designed to allow new students who may otherwise find the transition from their home culture to NWC a large and even awkward step to move on to the campus early, develop relationships and gain a comfort level with their new surroundings prior to the general student body's arrival. Though not required, it is highly recommended by students who have previously participated, many of whom become the mentors for others

New students will be paired with an intercultural mentor (current student), who will provide assistance they adjust to life at Northwestern throughout their first semester.

Intercultural Orientation occurs Wednesday–Friday, August 20–22, for the two days prior to general orientation required for all students August 22–26.

1–3 p.m. | Residence Check-in and Welcome, Robertson Student Center

6–8:30 p.m. | Welcome Banquet for new incoming students and parents/sponsors, Blue Room (2nd Floor Nazareth Hall) Dinner is free.

8:30 p.m. | Breakout Session for new students and mentors(acquaintance and prayer),2nd Floor Nazareth Hall

8:30p.m. | Brief Information Assembly for parents/sponsors of intercultural students

8 a.m. | Breakfast with Mentors, Cafe Nazareth

9 a.m. | Morning Praise & Worship, Totino Fine Arts Center F115

10 a.m. | Icebreaker and Fellowship,
Riley 1204

11 a.m. | Introduction to NWC Student Support Services(counseling, health, tutoring), Riley 1204

11:30 a.m | Culture, Language & Transition (CLT) Presentation, Riley 1204

Noon | Lunch with Mentors, Cafe Naz

1 p.m. | Classroom Sessions 1 – "College Writing", Riley 1204

1:45 p.m. | Icebreaker Time

2:15 p.m. | Classroom Session 2 – "College Relationships",
Riley 1204

3 p.m. | Classroom Session 3 – "Student Employment" Riley 1204

3:15 p.m. | "Campus Tour with Mentors"

4–5 p.m. | Outdoor Group Sports/Relaxation Time, Totino Fine Arts Center lawn

5 p.m. | Group Photos & Supper Excursion, Meet at the fountain area

9 p.m. | Break Out Sessions with Mentors and New Students, Robertson Student Center

8 a.m. | Breakfast with Mentors, Cafe Naz

9 a.m. | Morning Praise & Worship, Nazareth Chapel

10 a.m. | Classroom Session 3 - "College and Career", Nazareth Hall N4218

11 a.m. | Classroom Session 4 – "Personal Finances", N4218

Noon | Lunch with Mentors, Cafe Naz

1 p.m. | Mentors escort new students to complete check-in process

2 p.m. | All Students General Orientation begins