Students Welcomed with Freshman, Transfer Orientations

August 23, 2019

Northwestern’s 2019-20 freshman class continues the tradition of the freshman group picture. 

The 2019-20 school year is underway, beginning with successful freshman and transfer student orientations at Northwestern Oklahoma State University locations with nearly 450 students attending the events.

A total of 350 freshmen attended Freshman Orientation in Alva and 90 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. “The students were very excited to be on campus and looking forward to starting their journey as a new Ranger! I greatly appreciate the assistance of our Northwestern Scholar Ambassadors who helped with tours and visiting with the new freshmen.  I also want to extend my appreciation to the student clubs and organizations, along with the faculty, who were available in the Ballroom to talk with the students.”

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 Self Service, transcripts, IDs and parking decals, and a short wellness center orientation, among other topics. Similar information was provided to Enid transfer students on Aug. 15 and Woodward transfer students 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) 254-2500.

The last day to enroll in classes for the fall semester is Aug. 27.

Students also may contact the Office of Recruitment for more information at recruit@nwosu.edu or browse through Northwestern’s website at 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