2016 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
-PARENT AGENDA10:00 - 11:00
Residence Hall Commons Tours (Optional)
If you have interest in living on campus or you are just curious
to see what a new Residence Hall facility looks like come
early for a tour!
Residence Halls Commons
Main Entrance
11:15 - 12:00
Check-in & Refreshments
Didn’t eat before you arrived? Don’t worry. We got you covered!
Grab a bite and feel free to mingle as you start your NCC adventure.
Kopecek Hall
12:00 - 12:30
Welcome to Northampton Community College!
Hear from staff and students who are eager to welcome and introduce
you to the Northampton community!
Lipkin Theater, Kopecek Hall
12:45-1:15 pm
Setting Up Your Student for Success
Lipkin Theater, Kopecek Hall
Facilitated by: Dr. Gloria Lopez, Dean of Students
 Families as key to student success
 Help your student find the right life balance
 Frequently Used College Terminology(handout for quick review)
 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
 Getting familiar with NCC campus & resources
1:30-2:20 pm
Casual Conversation with an Academic Dean & Faculty Member(s) Assigned Rooms
2:35-3:05 pm
Concurrent Sessions:
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Assigned Rooms
Financial Aid & Bursar/Student Accounts
College Center 234
Meet to learn about the Financial Aid application process
and student accounts. Do a MyNCC walkthrough to access
student account information online. What are academic
requirements related to financial aid? How are refunds
processed? How can you sign up for a payment plan?
Services for Students Requesting Accommodations
College Center 235
Meet with staff from Disability Services to learn more about the
process of requesting and receiving accommodations.
Student Life & Leadership Development
College Center 233
Student Services staff and currently enrolled students will
lead a discussion about the importance of students finding
the time to get involved and how involvement enhances cognitive
development and college success. Discover the broad range of
activities NCC offers outside of the classroom.
3:15- 3:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions:
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3:55-4:25 pm
Assigned Rooms
Financial Aid & Bursar/Student Accounts
College Center 234
Meet to learn about the Financial Aid application process
and student accounts. Do a MyNCC walkthrough to access
student account information online. What are academic
requirements related to financial aid? How are refunds
processed? How can you sign up for a payment plan?
Strategies to Navigate the Advising Process and
College Center 235
Succeed in the Classroom
Understanding program and graduation requirements,
how the Advising Office staff can help your student in selecting
courses, and exploring successful classroom strategies.
Career Services and Your Student
College Center 233
Learn about the Career Services Office and the resources
they provide to students to learn more about their interests,
identify careers or academic programs that suit their strengths
and skills, meet employers and participate in internships.
Concurrent Sessions:
Assigned Rooms
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4:30 pm
On Campus Housing: Students’ Home Away from Home
College Center 233
Living on campus is a great experience for students. It helps
build skills for the future, while learning about different
backgrounds and meeting new friends. Come learn what
Housing & Residence Life has to offer students!
 NCC is Global and in the Center of the Action in the USA. College Center 234
Study Abroad with NCC or get to know your neighbor from
over 45 countries around the world right here at NCC! The
Center for International Education offers a variety of Study
Abroad opportunities throughout the year and we also support
over 200 International students.
 Online Learning: Navigating NCC’s Virtual Resources
College Center 235
The Office of Online Learning offers more than 300 sections
each semester and over 160 courses online at NCC to be
accessed anywhere. Many students who take classes on campus
use online courses to allow them to supplement their on-ground
schedule with additional courses. Join us to take a tour of an NCC
course in Blackboard, learn tips for success, and how to access
online support services.
Families Reunite!
Services for Students
Student Life Zone
 Financial Aid
●Housing & Residence Life
 Bursar’s Office/Student Accounts
 Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU )
Rev: 6/15/15