National Defense University
University Orientation Week
National Defense University’s Orientation Week for Academic Year 2015-16 will be held on 3 to
7 August.
NDU’s Orientation Week is designed to acclimate students to the University, their Colleges and
their academic programs. NDU’s Orientation Week consists of the University In-Processing on 3
August followed by the University Convocation on 4 August, the University Orientation on 4
August, the individual College Orientations on 5 to 7 August. The following is an overview of the
events for NDU's Orientation Week:
University In-Processing:
3 August 2015: Marshall and Lincoln Hall
In-Processing is a University-wide program administered by NDU’s Human Resources Directorate. Each
College will provide each student with details for the in-processing.
1. The first group of students from Eisenhower and Information Resources Management College
for the morning session must report NLT 0745
2. The last group of student from Eisenhower and Information Resources Management College for
the morning session must report NLT 1100
3. The first group of students from College of International Security Affairs and National War
College for the afternoon session must report NLT 1200
4. The last group of students from College of International Security Affairs and National War
College for the afternoon session must report NLT 1500
0800
University In-Processing for Students attending:
Eisenhower
Information Resources Management College
1130
Lunch Break
1215
University In-Processing for Students attending:
College of International Security Affairs
National War College
1530
End
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National Defense University
University Convocation
4 August 2015: 0745-0840 Roosevelt Hall Esplanade
National Defense University’s Convocation for Academic Year 2015-16 will be held on Tuesday 4 August.
Students and guests should be seated by 0745 in designated seating on the Roosevelt Hall esplanade.
Convocation is a celebration at which students, faculty, and staff gather to celebrate the official opening
of the scholastic year. Originally, “convocation” meant a gathering of the clergy or the divisions of a
diocese; however, the word and the event have evolved from their ecclesiastical roots to embrace the
intellectual community (i.e. all of NDU).
0745 Students take their seats
0750 Faculty Processional
Presentation of Colors, National
Anthem, and Retirement of Colors
Invocation
Welcome
Introduction of Speaker
Convocation Speaker
Declaration of Academic Year 20132014 Opening
Benediction
0840 Dismissal to Orientation
Dr. John Yaeger, Provost
Color Guard
Vocalist: TBD
COL Jeffery Zust, Military Senior Fellow
MAJGEN Padilla, NDU President
MAJGEN Padilla, NDU President
To Be Announced Later
Dr. John Yaeger, Provost
COL Jeffery Zust, Military Senior Fellow
Dr. John Yaeger, Provost
Convocation Dress
Military Uniform is Class B
Civilian students Business attire
Academic Regalia is strongly encouraged for all faculty
Fair Weather:
Students and guests should be seated by 0745 in designated seating on the Roosevelt Hall
esplanade.
Faculty will gather in the Roosevelt Hall Rotunda at 0730 and participate in the processional at
0750.
Foul Weather:
Students should be seated by 0810 in Lincoln Hall Auditorium. The event will be televised to
faculty and guests.
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National Defense University
University Orientation
4 August 2015: 0900-1630 Lincoln Hall Auditorium#
University Orientation is a University-wide program administered by the Office of Academic
Affairs. University Orientation will include the following topics:
University Overview
Academic Programs: Student Learning, Concentrations, Professional Interests
Academic Policies: Academic Freedom; Academic Integrity; Non-Attribution; Grading
Academic Tools: University Student Management System; Assessments; Surveys; Feedback
University Library Overview
University Research Opportunities Overview
Health, Fitness and Resiliency Overview
NDU Foundation Overview
Information Technology Overview
Attire for all Orientation events is:
Military Uniform is Class B (Khaki for Navy)
Civilian students Business attire
0900
1220
1330
1630
Welcome to Orientation
Lunch
Afternoon Session Begin
Orientation Summary and Closing
College Orientation:
5-6 August 2015 College Auditorium/Facilities
College Orientation: 5 to 7 August—0800-1630
College Orientation is a College specific program administered by the Dean’s Office in each
College. College Orientation will include topics specific to the student’s College and academic
program. Each College will provide students with details on the College Orientation.
Attire for all Orientation events is:
Military Uniform is Class B (Khaki for Navy)
Civilian students Business attire
Academic Day 1: Senior Leadership Foundational Course
7 August 2015 College Auditorium/Facilities 0800-1630
Strategic Leader Foundational Course (SLFC)—Refer to syllabus for description.
Attire is:
Military Uniform is Class B (Khaki for Navy)
Civilian students Business attire
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