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Transfer & Returning Student Starting Fall/Summer

Hi Bearcat!

We offer SOAR and Advantage to help you acclimate to the Northwest campus before the fall or summer semester begins. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

Orientation

Orientation

Orientation is a one-day introduction to campus in spring or summer. Enrolling in classes and participating in orientation are important steps to beginning your student experience at Northwest. You will be able to work with an advisor to enroll and learn about campus resources and services to set you up for a successful start.

Orientation FAQs

What is my next step as a transfer student after acceptance? Register for orientation

Please register for orientation. Transfer/returning student orientation for the fall or summer semester start will open March 1.

  1. Go to CatPAWS 
  2. Click: Log In/Enter Secure Area
  3. Enter your Northwest Network Account username (s#) and password.
  4. Navigate to the orientation tab. (If you do not see the orientation tab, there is a green arrow you can select to view more options.)
  5. Select “Click here to enter Orientation System.”

What are the dates for transfer/returning orientation?

2025 Transfer/Returning Orientation dates:

Transfer orientation day schedule

Time Event
9 – 10 a.m. Optional Tour of Campus
Student Services Fair
10 – 10:30 a.m. Check-in
Student Services Fair
10:30 a.m. - noon Welcome to the Bearcat Family
University Seminar Overview
Advisement & Registration Overview
Noon – 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided for all attendees and their guest(s).
Noon – 3 p.m. Advisement Appointment

What do I do after attending orientation?

Transfer Advantage is a continuation of orientation. You are invited to attend Advantage with all incoming Bearcats. You are not required to attend Advantage, but it is strongly encouraged. 

Advantage events transfer students may want to attend:

  • Transfer Student Campus Tour
  • Convocation & New Student Celebration
  • Bearcat Back to School Bingo
  • Back to School Fireworks

Once the semester has started, here are some other events to attend:

  • Transfer Student Socials
  • Can I Kiss You?
  • National Transfer Student Week
  • Transfer Pizza Palooza

Additional Transfer Student Information

Advantage

Advantage

Transfer Advantage is a continuation of orientation and serves as your kick-off to college. This four day program in August helps students to get acclimated to campus through speakers and events to help with the transition to campus life.

You are invited to attend Advantage with all incoming Bearcats. You are not required to attend Advantage, but it is strongly encouraged. 

Advantage Schedule