Northwestern’s 2018-19 freshman class continues the tradition of the freshman group picture.
The 2018-19 school year is underway, beginning with successful freshman and transfer student orientations at Northwestern Oklahoma State University locations with nearly 500 students attending the events.
A total of 360 freshmen attended Freshman Orientation in Alva and 110 students attended Transfer Orientation held later that day. Transfer orientation activities also took place at the Enid and Woodward campuses.
Gathered in Herod Hall Auditorium to begin the day’s events, incoming freshmen experienced a tradition of Northwestern as the Ranger cheerleaders joined the university’s marching band for the playing of the fight song, “Ride, Rangers, Ride.”
Incoming freshmen heard messages from and were introduced to members of Northwestern’s staff, Ranger Connectors and Northwestern Student Ambassadors, as well as Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president; Andrea Lauderdale, student success coordinator and transfer student recruiter; Calleb Mosburg, dean of student affairs and enrollment management; and Kelly Parker, Alva mayor.
“It’s always exciting to meet the newest Rangers and welcome them to Northwestern,” Cunningham said. “This year’s freshmen were enthusiastic and excited about becoming the next generation of outstanding students who later become successful leaders.”
Each student had the opportunity to receive their new and official Northwestern student IDs. Students also were able to visit with staff members about the differences between high school and college along with what to expect from their college professors and classes. Freshmen talked with current Northwestern students to ask questions about college life. Financial aid, registry and the business office were open to assist students with final payments and questions. Freshmen also toured the campus to see buildings such as the Academic Success Center, J.R. Holder Wellness Center and the recently renovated Student Center.
Lauderdale took charge organizing the event to make sure new Rangers received a proper welcome.
“I feel that the event went great,” she said. “This was my first year planning this event. I may have organized it, but this event would not have been as successful as it was without the help of the administration offices, student services, faculty members, NSA and Peer Leaders, clubs/organizations, and the community. Everyone had a really great day and is excited to get the semester started!”
Campus clubs and organizations had booths set up in the Student Center Ballroom so all students were able to see many of the organizations they will have a chance to join.
Transfer students in Alva attended their orientation session in the afternoon and were given information about receiving their Northwestern e-mail accounts, the student portal RangerNet, transcripts, IDs and parking decals, and a short wellness center orientation, among other topics. Enid and Woodward transfer students were provided similar information on Aug. 16 at their respective locations.
For more information on Northwestern and how to get enrolled contact the Alva registrar’s office at (580) 327-8550; the Enid registration office at (580) 213-3102; or the main office in Woodward at (580) 256-0047 or (580) 254-2500.
The last day to enroll in classes for the fall semester is Aug. 28.
Students also may contact the Office of Recruitment for more information at recruit@nwosu.edu or browse through Northwestern’s redesigned website at www.www.nwosu.edu. Information also is available on Northwestern’s social media platforms including Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nwosu.rangers, Twitter at “@NWOSU” and Instagram at “nwosurangers”.
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CONTACT FOR RELEASE
Erin Davis, University Relations Specialist
eedavis@nwosu.edu, 580-327-8480