Rock the Lake Brings Wildcat Welcome to a Close

Welcome Home! Wildcat Welcome Begins with Move-In, September 11.First-Years & Transfers Explore Campus at First Night, September 11.PA Group 1 Become the First Students to March Through the Arch, September 12.The Moment We've Been Waiting for: The Class Photo, September 12.“Creating Spaces to Have Community” - Transfer Students Navigate Wildcat Wecome, September 12.Norris at Night Introduces Student Center to First Years and Transfers, September 14.Rock the Lake Brings Wildcat Welcome to a Close, September 17.

Thousands of new students will officially become members of the Northwestern community this week. 'It’s an orientation, but it’s also a chance for students to connect in an environment that’s all about self-discovery.” Maybe they’re inspired by a student group performing at Rock the Lake or learn about an interesting class from talking to their PA,' Executive Director for Student Transition Experiences Matt Lengen said. 'Wildcat Welcome is a personal experience for every student. Wildcat Welcome introduces Northwestern first-year and transfer students to campus traditions, highlights what it means to be a community member and includes time to socialize with other new students during a week of programming. Matt Lengen Executive Director for Student Transition Experiences Photos courtesy of Jill Norton, Ethan Gomberg and George Pfoertner, Student Affairs Marketing Shane Collins, Jude Appleby and Joshua Sukoff, Office of Global Marketing & Communications and Northwestern IT. It’s an orientation, but it’s also a chance for students to connect in an environment that’s all about self-discovery.” Wildcat Welcome is a personal experience for every student.

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