Events
NNU LAUNCH
NNU LAUNCH 2024
August 19 – 23
Get ready for your transition to college as we welcome you to campus for new student orientation, NNU LAUNCH!
This week will be full of fun, connection and information to get your college journey started. All first-time undergraduate students are required to attend (including transfer students).
We believe that your success at NNU includes meeting new people, experiencing the Boise Valley and making memories that will last a lifetime. During NNU LAUNCH you will meet future classmates, professors and key campus resources that will be instrumental to your success as an NNU student.
Check out this recap of New Student Orientation 2023
LAUNCH 2024 Schedule
Monday, August 19
8:30 a.m.
Student Involvement Fair
8:30 a.m.
New Student Check-In (Student Group A)
9:00 a.m.
Residence Hall Move-In (Student Group A)
11:00 a.m.
New Student Check-In (Student Group B)
11:00 a.m.
Residence Hall Move-In (Student Group B)
1:00 p.m.
First Generation Student & Family Reception
2:00 p.m.
Pastor/Missionary Student & Family Drop-In Reception
3:00 p.m.
Commuter Welcome Reception
4:00 p.m.
Academic Departmental Drop-Ins
*Students and Parents/Supporters welcome!
5:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner
*First Year Students and Families/Supporters Invited
7:00 p.m.
Meeting for Parents of Student-Athletes
9:00 p.m.
Culver & Ford Hall Meetings
Tuesday, August 20
8:00 a.m.
Financial Aid and Student Account Drop-In
9:00 a.m.
Continued First-Year Student Check-In
9:00 a.m.
Parent/Family/Supporter Meeting
*this session is intended ONLY for Parents/Family/Supporters (no students)
10:15 a.m.
New Student and Family Brunch
11:15 a.m.
New Student Celebration
*Traditional scarf ceremony
12:00 p.m.
Family Send-Off
1:00 p.m.
Snack Break
1:30 p.m.
LAUNCH Opening Session
*First-Year Student LAUNCH Programming Begins
2:15 p.m.
LAUNCH Session 1: Meet Your Hawk Group
3:15 p.m.
Snack Break
3:45 p.m.
LAUNCH Session 2: Campus “Speed Networking”
4:45 p.m.
Break
5:30 p.m.
Dinner in The Dex with Hawk Groups
6:30 p.m.
LAUNCH Session 3: Dessert with Joel and Greyson
8:00 p.m.
Party on the Quad
Wednesday, August 21
Wednesday, Aug. 21
7:00 a.m.
Optional Pickleball Tournament
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast in Hawk Groups
10:15 a.m.
LAUNCH Session 4: “How to Do College”
12:00 p.m.
Lunch (sack lunch provided on the bus)
12:30 p.m.
Depart for Boise
1:15 p.m.
Boise River Float Experience
*Other options available for students who do not wish to float the river
6:30 p.m.
Chick-fil-A Dinner in Boise
7:30 p.m.
Free Time/Rest
9:00 p.m.
LAUNCH Session 5: First Timeout
*Hosted by The Office of Mission and Ministry. Worship led by Collective
10:00 p.m.
Late Night Snacks
Thursday, August 22
9:00 a.m.
Returning Student Move-In
*Available All Day
9:00 a.m.
First-Year Student Breakfast
10:00 a.m.
LAUNCH Session 6: Introduction to Academic Dept.
*Sample Academic Dept. Introduction:
• 10:15-10:45 AM: Departmental Overview
• 10:45-10:55 AM: Break
• 10:55-11:25 AM: Internship/Career Connections
• 11:25- 11:35: AM: Break
• 11:35 AM- 12:00 PM: Departmental Activity
12:00 p.m.
Lunch Departmental Faculty and First-Year Students
*Faculty will walk students to The Dex
1:15 p.m.
LAUNCH Session 7: Closing Session
2:00 p.m.
Campus and Local Activities
*Students will be able to “choose their own adventure” as they have the opportunity to explore various activities at NNU or in Nampa.
5:00 p.m.
Block Party
*Employees and their Families, All Students Invited
7:30 p.m.
Line Dancing for New and Returning Students
Friday, August 23
7:00 a.m.
Optional Morning Run with Dr. Brent Peterson
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Community Fair
*All Students, Faculty, and Staff Invited!
9:00 a.m.
Campus Offices Open for Finalization
9:00 a.m.
First-Year Student Community Fair Passport Challenge
11:00 a.m.
Lunch at the Dex with Hawk Groups
1:00 p.m.
IT Help Desk and Other Campus Services Open
1:00 p.m.
Returning Students Check-In with Advisor
1:00 p.m.
Free-Time/Rest
5:00 p.m.
Dinner at the Dex
7:30 p.m.
Evening Campus Activity
Saturday, August 24
1:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Game
3:30 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Game
7:00 p.m.
SGA Mess on the Lawn