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Events in the next 60 days

Aug08Fri
Finals week for physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Pinning ceremony for second-year physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Camps: Volleyball: Summer Volleyball CampAthletics
10amGlobal Leadership SummitAlumni
Aug09Sat
Commencement for third-year physician assistant graduate studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Aug11Mon
Fall athletes move into housingTraditional undergraduates
Aug12Tue
REMINDER: Download the app for the Raider Nation Orientation scheduleIncoming Students
Aug14Thu
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug15Fri
DEADLINE: Register for Raider Nation OrientationIncoming Students
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug16Sat
DUE: Selection of your preferred meal plan is due. At my.nwciowa.edu, choose Student Life at the top and Campus Dining, then Meal Plans on the left.Incoming Students
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug17Sun
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Summer Term endsAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Physician assistant graduate students
Summer
Summer Session 2 endsAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Summer
Aug18Mon
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug19Tue
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug20Wed
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
Aug21Thu
New International Student Orientation Incoming Students
3pmMen's Soccer at Spartanburg Methodist SCAthletics
Aug22Fri
Raider Nation Orientation for new traditional undergraduate studentsFall
9amMove InFall
9amNew students move into residence hallsTraditional undergraduates
9amWomen's Volleyball vs McPherson (KS) Siouxland InvitationalAthletics
9amJV Volleyball vs Rocky MountainAthletics
10amCampus Tours with AmbassadorsFall
11amLunch in CafeteriaFall
1pmJV Volleyball vs DoaneAthletics
2pmOpening CeremonyFall
2pmWomen's Volleyball vs Spartanburg Methodist Siouxland InvitationalAthletics
3pmO-GroupsFall
3pmParent ProgramFall
4pmResidence Hall Meetings/Commuter Meet and GreetFall
5pmPicnic on the GreenFall
6pmLegacy PhotoFall
6:30pmCommissioning ServiceFall
7pmWomen's Volleyball vs Valley City StateAthletics
8:30pmScreen on the GreenFall
Aug23Sat
Raider Nation Orientation for new traditional undergraduate studentsFall
9amGrab-and-Go BreakfastFall
9:30amFaith Foundations: Building Your Path to Spiritual Growth (Worship, Chapel Expectations/Etiquette, Chapel Cards, Etc.)Fall
10amBeyond the Books: Wellness and Campus InvolvementFall
10:30amWomen's Volleyball vs McPhersonAthletics
10:40amSnack ShackFall
11amSafe & Sound: Understanding Title IX and Campus SafetyFall
12pmNavigating Northwestern: Exploring Campus & Services (PLC, Wellness Center, Franken Fellows, Bridge Center, CIRP student survey)Fall
1pmWomen's Volleyball vs Valley City State ND Siouxland InvitationalAthletics
2pmMen's Soccer at Montreat NCAthletics
2:30pmHelp! Where are my classes?Fall
3pmFree TimeFall
3pmJV Volleyball vs McPhersonAthletics
3:30pmWomen's Volleyball vs Missouri ValleyAthletics
5pmPicnic with the ChristysFall
5pmWomen's Soccer vs BellevueAthletics
6pmWomen's Volleyball vs William Carey MS Siouxland InvitationalAthletics
7pmSand VolleyballFall
7pmO-Prov with the Black VFall
8pmWelcome DanceFall
9pmFreshmen Mixer – “Raider” bracelets – coloring pages – karaoke – board games – snacks – door prizesFall
10pmBonfire (with smores) – if firepit is readyFall
10pmCapture the Flag (Pickleball in RSC for bad weather)Fall
Aug24Sun
Residence halls open at 12 noon to returning studentsTraditional undergraduates
Raider Nation Orientation for new traditional undergraduate studentsFall
8:30amSunday Morning Worship at Local ChurchesFall
11:30amSunday Brunch in the CafeteriaFall
1pmGames on the Green and Sand VolleyballFall
3pmSunday Sundaes: Sweet Treats and New FacesFall
4pmCommuter EventFall
5pmDinnerFall
7:30pmThe O-ShowFall
9pmPraise & Worship Candlelight ServiceFall
Aug25Mon
DUE: If you’re on a monthly payment plan, payment is withdrawn electronically. No action is required on your part.Incoming Students
TBAJV Men's Soccer at Minnesota West CCAthletics
TBAMen's Golf vs UC Ferguson ClassicAthletics
Clinical rotations begin for second-year physician assistant studentsAcademic calendar
Physician assistant graduate students
Fall
Raider Nation Orientation for new traditional undergraduate studentsFall
TBAMandatory All-Hall MeetingsFall
7amBreakfast in the CafeteriaFall
9amReady or Not… (Last O-Group Meeting)Fall
9:30amTech Talks: Mastering Blackboard and Computing ServicesFall
10:15amMorning BreakFall
10:30amAcademic Excellence: The Power of Integrity and Strong Study HabitsFall
11amMajor Meet and Greet: Connect with Your Future ProfessorsFall
12pmMajor Munch: Lunch with Your ClassmatesFall
1pmIndividual Academic Advising/Campus Offices Open/Free TimeFall
5pmDinner in CafeteriaFall
Aug26Tue
TBAMen's Golf vs UC Ferguson ClassicAthletics
Fall Term begins (Session 1 and full-semester courses)Academic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Physician assistant graduate students
Fall
Incoming Students
11amOpening ConvocationFall
Aug27Wed
5pmWomen's Soccer vs William PennAthletics
Aug28Thu
TBAJV Men's Soccer vs MorningsideAthletics
Deadline for adding Fall Session 1 coursesAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Fall
Aug29Fri
12pmWomen's Volleyball vs Ottawa KS CSM Labor Day ClassicAthletics
5pmMen's Soccer vs Upper Iowa Pizza Ranch ClassicAthletics
7pmWomen's Soccer vs Bethel KS Pizza Ranch ClassicAthletics
8pmWomen's Volleyball vs Eastern Oregon CSM Labor Day ClassicAthletics
9:30pmMoonlight Movies: "How to Train Your Dragon" (2025)Student activities
Aug30Sat
1pmWomen's Volleyball vs Mount Mercy CSM Labor Day ClassicAthletics
3pmMen's Soccer vs Bethel KS Pizza Ranch ClassicAthletics
5pmWomen's Volleyball vs Indiana Wesleyan CSM Labor Day ClassicAthletics
6pmFootball vs WaldorfAthletics
September 2025
Sep01Mon
Labor Day holidayAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Physician assistant graduate students
Fall
Sep02Tue
Pass/no pass/audit deadline for Fall Session 1 and full-semester coursesAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Fall
Deadline for adding Fall Term full-semester coursesAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Fall
Sep04Thu
Women's Golf vs Hawkeye ShootoutAthletics
TBA JV Men's Soccer vs Iowa Lakes CCAthletics
11amWelcome to the NeighborhoodCompass Center for Career & Calling
2:30pmDrinks at DeWitt LibraryStudent activities
7pmCompass Center Kickoff Compass Center for Career & Calling
Sep05Fri
NWC PA Program Interview DayPhysician assistant graduate students
1pmMen's Soccer at GracelandAthletics
3pmWomen's Soccer at GracelandAthletics
8:30pm Men's Cross Country vs Augustana TwilightAthletics
8:30pmWomen's Cross Country vs Augustana TwilightAthletics
Sep06Sat
10amSand Volleyball TournamentStudent activities
10amClash of the ClassesStudent activities
10amBlock PartyStudent activities
11amWomen's Tennis at Buena VistaAthletics
3pmMen's Soccer at Avila, MOAthletics
3:30pmJV Volleyball at DordtAthletics
5pmWomen's Volleyball at DordtAthletics
5:15pmWomen's Soccer at Avila, MOAthletics
Sep08Mon
Women's Golf vs Lila Frommelt Fall ClassicAthletics
TBAMen's Golf vs Siouxland InviteAthletics
TBAJV Men's Soccer vs Minnesota West CCAthletics
6:30pmSand Volleyball TournamentStudent activities
Sep09Tue
Women's Golf vs Lila Frommelt Fall ClassicAthletics
TBAMen's Golf vs Siouxland InviteAthletics
Sep10Wed
6pmJV Volleyball vs Dakota WesleyanAthletics
6:30pmSand Volleyball TournamentStudent activities
7:30pmWomen's Volleyball vs Dakota WesleyanAthletics
Sep11Thu
11amInvolvement FairStudent activities
Sep12Fri
TBASteggy KeggyStudent activities
Women's Tennis vs GPAC Individual TournamentAthletics
Men's Tennis vs GPAC Individual TournamentAthletics
NWC PA Program Interview DayPhysician assistant graduate students
Sep13Sat
Men's Tennis vs GPAC Individual TournamentAthletics
Women's Tennis vs GPAC Individual TournamentAthletics
10amWomen's Cross Country vs Dordt Sunflower OpenAthletics
10amMen's Cross Country vs Dordt Sunflower OpenAthletics
1pmFootball at Mount MartyAthletics
3pmWomen's Soccer at Dakota State, SDAthletics
3pmMen's Soccer vs Saint Mary, SDAthletics
3:30pmJV Volleyball at Briar CliffAthletics
5pmWomen's Volleyball at Briar CliffAthletics
5pmBridge Center Picnic SocialStudent activities
Sep15Mon
TBAMen's Golf vs Northwest Iowa NAIA InviteAthletics
TBAJV Men's Soccer at DordtAthletics
Sep16Tue
Women's Golf vs Siouxland InviteAthletics
TBAMen's Golf vs Northwest Iowa NAIA InviteAthletics
Sep17Wed
Women's Golf vs Siouxland InviteAthletics
6pmJV Volleyball vs MorningsideAthletics
7:30pmWomen's Volleyball vs MorningsideAthletics
Sep18Thu
Living and Learning on Campus (Ecuador, Italy, and England) Compass Center for Career & Calling
Black Hills RetreatCampus ministry
11amPassport CafeStudent activities
Sep19Fri
NWC PA Program Interview DayPhysician assistant graduate students
Black Hills RetreatCampus ministry
11:30amMen's Cross Country vs Roy Griak InvitationalAthletics
12:15pmWomen's Cross Country vs Roy Griak InvitationalAthletics
1pmWomen's Tennis vs Grand ViewAthletics
4pmWomen's Volleyball vs Kansas Wesleyan Park TournamentAthletics
4pmMen's Tennis vs Grand ViewAthletics
9pmMoonlight Movies: "Jurassic World Rebirth" (2025)Student activities
Sep20Sat
Black Hills RetreatCampus ministry
1pmFootball at Dakota WesleyanAthletics
1pmMen's Soccer vs Concordia NEAthletics
1:30pmWomen's Volleyball vs Oklahoma Wesleyan Park TournamentAthletics
3:30pmWomen's Soccer vs Concordia, NEAthletics
4pmWomen's Volleyball at Park MOAthletics
Sep21Sun
Black Hills RetreatCampus ministry
9:45pmHumans vs. Zombies Mandatory MeetingStudent activities
Sep22Mon
TBAJV Men's Soccer vs DordtAthletics
TBAMen's Golf vs NAIA National Fall PreviewAthletics
12amHumans vs. ZombiesStudent activities
Sep23Tue
12amHumans vs. ZombiesStudent activities
TBAMen's Golf vs NAIA National Fall PreviewAthletics
Sep24Wed
12amHumans vs. ZombiesStudent activities
10amSCIO - Oxford on CampusCompass Center for Career & Calling
5pmMen's Soccer at WaldorfAthletics
6pmJV Volleyball at WaldorfAthletics
7:30pmWomen's Volleyball at WaldorfAthletics
7:30pmWomen's Soccer at WaldorfAthletics
Sep25Thu
12amHumans vs. ZombiesStudent activities
9amAccounting Interview Day Compass Center for Career & Calling
7pmInternship Information NightCompass Center for Career & Calling
Sep26Fri
NWC PA Program Interview DayPhysician assistant graduate students
12amHumans vs. ZombiesStudent activities
8:30amRaider DayAdmissions
Sep27Sat
11amWomen's Tennis vs Sioux FallsAthletics
1pmWomen's Soccer at College of Saint MaryAthletics
1pmFootball vs DordtAthletics
3pmMen's Soccer vs JamestownAthletics
3:30pmJV Volleyball at College of Saint MaryAthletics
5pmWomen's Volleyball at College of Saint MaryAthletics
7pmStudent recital by Benjamin Geary, alto saxophoneMusic concerts
Sep28Sun
9:45pmI Club Ice Cream SocialStudent activities
Sep29Mon
TBAJV Men's Soccer at MorningsideAthletics
6pmJV Football at DordtAthletics
Sep30Tue
Deadline for dropping Fall Session 1 coursesAcademic calendar
Traditional undergraduates
Graduate and professional studies students
Fall
October 2025
Oct01Wed
SSP Leader InterviewsCampus ministry
5pmMen's Soccer vs Dakota WesleyanAthletics
7:30pmWomen's Soccer vs Dakota WesleyanAthletics
Oct02Thu
Fall Board of Trustees MeetingDonors & friends
SSP Leader InterviewsCampus ministry
11amScholarship LuncheonDonors & friends
Oct03Fri
Fall Board of Trustees MeetingDonors & friends
Raider Nation Celebration (Homecoming and Family Weekend)Student activities
SSP Leader InterviewsCampus ministry
1pmWomen's Tennis vs Mount MartyAthletics
4pmMen's Tennis vs Mount MartyAthletics
5:15pmCelebration Banquet ReceptionDonors & friends
6pmCelebration BanquetDonors & friends
6pmJV Volleyball vs HastingsAthletics
7pmDragons Love Tacos - Children's ShowTheatre productions
7:30pmWomen's Volleyball vs HastingsAthletics
Oct04Sat
Raider Nation Celebration (Homecoming and Family Weekend)Student activities
10:30amMen's Tennis vs AugustanaAthletics
1:30pmFootball vs HastingsAthletics
3:30pmJV Volleyball vs DoaneAthletics
4pmDragons Love Tacos - Children's ShowTheatre productions
5pmWomen's Volleyball vs DoaneAthletics
5pmMen's Soccer vs Mount MartyAthletics
7pmFall Showcase ConcertMusic concerts
7:30pmWomen's Soccer vs Mount MartyAthletics
Oct06Mon
Women's Golf vs Mustang Fall DerbyAthletics
2:30pmDrinks at DeWitt LibraryStudent activities
8pmNC/DC Mandatory MeetingStudent activities
Oct07Tue
Women's Golf vs Mustang Fall DerbyAthletics
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