NNU LAUNCH 2025

8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Food and Drink (available for purchase)
The Bean (NNU’s Coffee Shop), Peterson Learning Commons

8:00 a.m.
Financial Aid and Student Account Drop-In
Grand Lobby, Brandt Center

9:00 a.m.
Continued First-Year and Transfer Student Check-In
Admissions Welcome Center, Conrad Student Commons

9:00 a.m.
Parent/Family/Supporter Meeting
Swayne Auditorium, Brandt Center
*This session is intended ONLY for Parents/Family/Supporters (no students) Students are encouraged to utilize campus spaces to interact with fellow students during this time.

10:00 a.m.
New Student and Family Brunch
Conrad Student Commons, please enter through front entrance
*Family members are encouraged to attend

11:00 a.m.
New Student Celebration – We are Nighthawks
Swayne Auditorium, Brandt Center
*Traditional scarf ceremony

12:00 p.m.
Family Goodbyes & Send Off
*Parents/Family/Supporters depart by 12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.
Launch Opening Session
Johnson Sports Center
*First-Year Student Launch Programming Begins (students only)

2:15 p.m.
Launch Session 1: Meet Your Nighthawks Group
Johnson Sports Center

3:15 p.m.
Snack Break
The Quad

3:45 p.m.
Launch Session 2: Campus “Speed Networking”
Brandt Center

4:45 p.m.
Break

5:30 p.m.
Dinner in The Dex with Nighthawks Groups
Conrad Student Commons

6:30 p.m.
Launch Session 3: Dessert with President Joel
Walden Hall, Conrad Student Commons

8:00 p.m.
Party on the Quad
The Quad

7:30 a.m.
Optional Pickleball Open Play
NNU Pickleball Courts (between Olsen and Track)

9:00 a.m.
Breakfast in Nighthawks Groups Conrad Student Commons

10:15 a.m.
Launch Session 4: “How to Do College”
NNU Little Theatre

12:15 p.m.
Pick up Box Lunches and Depart for Boise
Brandt Center parking lot (south side)

1:15 p.m.
Boise River Float Experience
*More information will be shared at Launch Session 3: Dessert with President Joel on Tuesday Night

5:00 p.m.
Dinner in Boise

7:00 p.m.
Free Time/Rest

9:00 p.m.
Launch Session 5: First Timeout
*Hosted by Campus Ministries; worship led by NNU Collective
Walden Hall, Conrad Student Commons

10:00 p.m.
Late Night Snacks
Walden Hall Patio, Conrad Student Commons

9:00 a.m.
Returning Student Move-In
*Available All Day

9:00 a.m.
First-Year Student Breakfast
Conrad Student Commons

10:00 a.m.
Launch Session 6: Academics 101

• Biology – Room 204, Thomas Science Center 
• Business – second floor lobby, Helstrom Business Center 
• Communication – Room 201, Wiley Learning Center 
• Computer Science/Math – Room 241, Thomas Science Center
• Criminal Justice – first floor lobby (Social Work department), ESWC
  
• Deciding/Undeclared – students are encouraged to attend an academic area of interest for the first two sessions; the third session will be in the Murdock Instructional Lab, Peterson Learning Commons with Career Development & CASA
  
• Digital Media/Art – Room 013 (Design Room), lower level of Fine Arts Building  
• Education: Elementary – Room 139, Wiley Learning Center 
• Education: Seconday – students are encouraged to attend their content area (ex. Biology) for the first two sessions; the third session will be in Room 140, Wiley Learning Center with the Education department
  
• Engineering – Room 115, Thomas Science Center 
• English – Room 201, Wiley Learning Center  
• History/Political Science – Room 107, Williams Hall 
• Kinesiology/Sports Rec Management – Room 213, second floor of Johnson Sports Center 
• Music – Room 222, second floor of Fine Arts Building 
• Nursing – first floor lobby, Old Student Center 
• Psychology/Pre-Counseling/Sports Psychology – Room 137, Wiley Learning Center 
• Religion/Philosophy – Room 103, Williams Hall 
• Social Work – first floor lobby (Social Work department), ESWC

12:00 p.m.
Lunch – First-Year Students and Departmental Faculty and First-Year Students
*Faculty will walk students to The Dex Conrad Student Commons

1:15 p.m.
Launch Session 7: Closing Session
NNU Little Theatre

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. Signups will take place at breakfast.

5:30 p.m.
Block Party — Dinner Provided
The Quad
*Employees and their Families, All Students Invited

7:30 p.m.
Line Dancing for New and Returning Students
The Quad

7:30 a.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   5K Jog/Run with Dr. Brent Peterson and Dr. Benjamin Gall
Meet in front of Ford Hall

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Community Fair
Under the Tent, The Quad
*All Students, Faculty and Staff Invited! Community Fair Passport Challenge for First-Year Students

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Campus Offices Open for Finalization, including IT Help Desk

11:00 a.m.
Lunch with Nighthawks Groups
Conrad Student Commons

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Advising Sessions for New and Returning Students
*Drop in; some departments may have signups for specific time slots
Building Locations by Academic Department

• Biology – Thomas Science Center 
• Business – Helstrom Business Center 
• Chemistry – Thomas Science Center 
• Communication – Wiley Learning Center 
• Computer Science/Math – Thomas Science Center
• Criminal Justice – ESWC
  
• Deciding/Undeclared – CASA, Peterson Learning Commons 
• Digital Media/Art – lower level of Fine Arts Building  
• Education: Elementary – Wiley Learning Center 
• Education: Seconday – Wiley Learning Center 
• Engineering – Thomas Science Center 
• English – Wiley Learning Center  
• History/Political Science – Williams Hall 
• Kinesiology/Sports Rec Management – Johnson Sports Center 
• Music – second floor of Fine Arts Building 
• Nursing – Thomas Science Center 
• Psychology/Pre-Counseling/Sports Psychology – Wiley Learning Center 
• Religion/Philosophy – Williams Hall 
• Social Work – ESWC

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free-Time/Rest

5:00 p.m. – 6:30p.m.
Dinner at The Dex
Conrad Student Commons

7:30 p.m.
Evening Campus Activity hosted by Residence Life
The Quad
*Off-campus students (commuters) are invited to participate

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Brunch (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

11:00 a.m.
Women’s Soccer Game
NNU Soccer and Lacrosse Field

1:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Game
NNU Soccer and Lacrosse Field

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dinner (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

7:00 p.m.
SGA Mess on the Lawn
Ford Hall Lawn

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Brunch (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dinner (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

8:00 p.m.
SGA Rootbeer Fest
The Quad

First Day of Classes

Beginning of Regular Meal Schedule in The Dex

Monday, August 18

Please review your student’s group assignment below, as it determines your student’s arrival time. Group assignments are based on your student’s housing assignment. If your student’s group assignment (A or B) does not work for you, please email studentlife@nnu.edu.

Group A— 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Students in Culver Hall: rooms 201-212 and 301-325; Ford Hall: rooms 300-433; Students with A-L last names living in additional residence halls or off-campus.

8:30 a.m.
New Student Check-In (Student Group A – Step 1)
Parking lot of Wiley Learning Center
*Please park your car and walk to the Check-In tent to begin your day

8:30 a.m. (runs until 1:30 p.m.)
Student Involvement Fair (Student Group A – Step 2)
From the Check-In tent, follow the path to visit the involvement and resource tents, connect with your Admission Counselor, stop by the bookstore, and get your university mailbox.

9:00 a.m.
Residence Hall Move-In (Student Group A – Step 3)
Cars will be marked Y or N if you want help with unloading your vehicle 

Group B— 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Students in Culver Hall: rooms 102-124 and 213-224; Ford Hall: rooms 100-233; Students with M-Z last names in additional residence halls or off-campus.

11:00 a.m.
New Student Check-In (Student Group B – Step 1)
Parking lot of Wiley Learning Center
*Please park your car and walk to the Check-In tent to begin your day

11:00 a.m. (runs until 1:30 p.m.)
Student Involvement Fair (Student Group B – Step 2)
From the Check-In tent, follow the path to visit the involvement and resource tents, connect with your Admission Counselor, stop by the bookstore, and get your university mailbox.

11:00 a.m.
Residence Hall Move-In (Student Group B – Step 3)
Cars will be marked Y or N if you want help with unloading your vehicle

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Various Food Trucks (food for purchase)
Between Williams Hall and the Prayer Chapel

1:00 p.m.
Generation Student & Family Reception
Grand Lobby, Brandt Center Grand Lobby
*First Generation student is defined as one who did not have parents graduate with a Bachelor’s degree.

2:00 p.m.
Family Reception for NNU Alumni Parents, Pastors, Missionaries, and their new students
Wiley Alumni House

3:00 p.m.
Commuter Student Welcome Reception
East End of Leah Peterson Learning Commons (first floor)

4:00 p.m.
Academic Department Meet and Greet
See Monday drop-down for locations
*Students and Families welcome!

5:30 p.m.
Dinner
Conrad Student Commons, please enter through front entrance
*First Year Students and Families Invited

7:00 p.m.
Meeting for Parents of New Student-Athletes
Main Gym, Johnson Sports Center

Tuesday, August 19

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Food and Drink (available for purchase)
The Bean (NNU’s coffee shop), Peterson Learning Commons

8:00 a.m.
Financial Aid and Student Account Drop-In
Grand Lobby, Brandt Center

9:00 a.m.
Continued First-Year Student Check-In
Admissions Welcome Center, Conrad Student Commons

9:00 a.m.
Parent/Family/Supporter Meeting
Swayne Auditorium, Brandt Center
*This session is intended ONLY for Parents/Family/Supporters (no students)

10:00 a.m.
New Student and Family Brunch
Conrad Student Commons, please enter through front entrance
*Family members are encouraged to attend

11:00 a.m.
New Student Celebration – We are Nighthawks
Swayne Auditorium, Brandt Center
*Traditional scarf ceremony

12:00 p.m.
Family Goodbyes & Send Off
*Parents/Family/Supporters depart by 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 21:

9:00 a.m.
Returning Student Move-In
*Available All Day

5:30 p.m.
Block Party — Dinner Provided
The Quad
*Employees and their Families, All Students Invited

7:30 p.m.
Line Dancing for New and Returning Students
The Quad

Friday, August 22:

7:30 a.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   5K Jog/Run with Dr. Brent Peterson and Dr. Benjamin Gall
Meet in front of Ford Hall

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Community Fair
Under the Tent, The Quad
*All Students, Faculty and Staff Invited!

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Advising Sessions for New and Returning Students
Various Academic Buildings
* Drop in; some departments may have signups for specific time slots

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner at The Dex (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

7:30 p.m.
Evening Campus Activity hosted by Residence Life
The Quad
*Off-campus students (commuters) are invited to participate

Saturday, August 23:

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brunch (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

11:00 a.m.
Women’s Soccer Game
NNU Soccer and Lacrosse Field

1:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Game
NNU Soccer and Lacrosse Field

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

7:00 p.m.
SGA Mess on the Lawn
Ford Hall Lawn

Sunday, August 25:

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brunch (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner (for students with meal plans or who purchase meal)
Conrad Student Commons

8:00 p.m.
SGA Rootbeer Fest
The Quad

Monday, August 26:

First Day of Classes

Beginning of Regular Meal Schedule in The Dex

Campus Map

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Admissions (Undergraduate)…………………………………..208.467.8000
Campus Bookstore………………………………………………….208.467.8416
Campus Safety……………………………………………………….208.467.8911
Campus ID Cards (ITS)…………………………………………..208.467.8111
Career Development ………………………………………………208.467.8767
Center for Academic Success & Advising (CASA)……….208.467.8463
Financial Aid………………………………………………………….208.467.8638
ITS Help Desk………………………………………………………..208.467.8111
Learning Commons Service Desk/Library………………..208.467.8607
Mailroom………………………………………………………………208.467.8340
Multicultural Engagement and Belonging…………………208.467.8648
Registrar………………………………………………………………..208.467.8548
Retention and Persistence……………………………………….208.467.8402
Student Accounts Office………………………………………….208.467.8596
Student Life Office (Housing)………………………………….208.467.8643
University Counseling Center………………………………….208.467.8466
University Medical Clinic………………………………………..208.467.8428

HOURS OF OPERATION DURING LAUNCH WEEK

The Bean (NNU’s coffee shop)
Leah Peterson Learning Commons
Tuesday, August 20, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, August 23, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

NNU Campus Bookstore
Old Student Center
Monday, August 18, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

NNU Mailroom
Old Student Center
Monday, August 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.