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Threshold WOW!

Welcome to North Park

Threshold Week of Welcome (WOW!) new student orientation is a tradition designed to help students, families, and guests transition into life at North Park. It’s your chance to connect with peers and explore campus resources.

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Students

Threshold WOW! orientation: August 21–27

Threshold is a seven-day program designed to help you transition to campus life, build relationships, and learn about available resources. Attendance is required for all incoming students. Families are welcome to join on August 21.

Schedule:

  • August 21: Student move-in and check-in, followed by required programming for students and families.

  • August 22: Required programming for students.

  • August 23: City-centered excursion day.

  • August 24: University Ministries programming, including College Life and the UMIN Block Party.

  •  August 25–27: Pop-up campus resource events. Attend as your class schedule permits.

 

For first-year students

Threshold is part of our First-Year Experience to ensure a smooth transition. Explore first-year program options to connect on campus. 

 

For transfer students
Find answers to your questions and get help with credit evaluations, registration, and life at North Park.

 

For international students

Complete both the online pre-arrival and in-person orientations. International students should also participate in Threshold. Find more international student support here. 

 

For commuter students

The Office of Student Activities and the Commuter Student Association helps you connect with campus resources and community.

For families and guests

Parent and family orientation helps you support your student’s transition. Stay connected through newsletters, social media, and campus events.

Parent resources

We encourage parents to stay involved through newsletters, calendars, athletics, and by connecting with the North Park community. You can also learn about campus health and safety through our disability services, counseling support services, and campus safety resources. We are committed to a respectful and safe campus for all students.

Contact

Center for Student Engagement
Johnson Center, first floor
5141 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

threshold@northpark.edu

Instagram: @northparkthreshold