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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Admissions Events

New Student Orientation (NSO)

Student moving in to dorm

Students starting in the spring are encouraged to participate in New Student Orientation on January 8, 2024. This event is for all incoming traditional students, including commuters and transfers under 25.

Residence halls will open at noon on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Contact: Student Development

Phone: 913.971.3279 

Email: studev@mnu.edu

REQUIRED FOR ALL FIRST-TIME STUDENTS

Because we value our new Pioneers and want to do all we can to help you connect with the MNU experience, we do require all incoming first-time freshmen students to participate in NSO. You will gain a better understanding of what MNU and the surrounding Olathe community has to offer and make new friends, too. NSO is designed to “orient” you to the MNU experience – you don’t want to miss it!

NSO SCHEDULE

Monday, January 8, 2024

8:30 am – Welcome: Student Development, Cunningham Center

  • Registration

  • Finalization

  • Parking Permits

  • Get your student ID

  • Meet with an Admissions Counselor

  • Continental breakfast with Student Life

 

9:30 am – President Greeting: Tollefson, Cunningham Center

 

9:45 am – Community Life Session: Tollefson, Cunningham Center

  • Spiritual Life

  • Residential Life

  • Student Government

  • Student Counseling

 

11:00 am – Lunch: Wiley Dining Hall

  • Gather and eat with student leaders

 

12:00 pm – Academic Session: Tollefson, Cunningham Center

  • Moodle demonstration (bring all tech devices to this session)

  • Schedule for the next 10 days

  • Academic Resources

  • Textbooks

 

1:00 pm – Library and ASC Orientation

  • Library Resources

  • Academic Success Center

 

1:30 pm – Student Tour: Mabee Learning Commons entry hall

 

2:30 – 3:30 pm – Academic offices open for advising or other questions

Questions? Contact Student Development: 913.971.3297

NSO is a required orientation program to welcome incoming first-time freshmen, commuters, and transfers under 25. We know that when you arrive on campus, you have many questions. NSO is designed to help you succeed and get involved and allows you to connect with other students, faculty, and staff.

What to do before NSO
  1. Complete your Admissions Checklist  
  2. Then it’s time to start packing and start thinking like a PIONEER!