NMC students take part in a sunset paddle on West Grand Traverse bay during a Welcome Week event
  • GO!
    Kick off the fall semester with fun events just for you!
    Not a required event.

  • CALLING ALL HAWK OWLS!
    To kick off the school year, NMC hosts Welcome Week at the end of August,
    which includes a series of FREE in-person events for new and returning students around NMC's Front Street Campus

2026 EVENT SCHEDULE

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Thursday, Aug. 20

 

 

 

North Hall Dorm Move-In

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

North Hall

Parent Meeting (North Hall)

3–4 p.m.

Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107

Mandatory Floor Meeting (North Hall)

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Front Street Campus - Under the Tent

Cash Cab

6:30–8:30 p.m.

Meet up on the far end of North Hall

Friday, Aug. 21

 

 

 

 

 

East Hall Dorm Move-In

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

East Hall

FREE LUNCH

11 a.m.–3 p.m.

East Hall

Popcorn and Professors

3–4 p.m.

Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 104/105

Parent Meeting (East Hall)

3–4 p.m.

Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107

Mandatory Floor Meeting (East Hall)

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Front Street Campus - Under the Tent

Kayaking

7–8:30 p.m.

Meet outside of bookstore to carpool to West Bay

Saturday, Aug. 22

 

 

 

 

 

Last Call Move In

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

East Hall Lobby

Pancakes with President’s Crew

9–11 a.m.

Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Lobby

E-sports Gaming Event

1–5 p.m.

Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center E-Sports Lab, IC 35

Open Rec/Res Life-Volleyball

4–5 p.m.

NMC Volleyball Courts

His House Community BBQ/Lawn Games with the Library

5–7 p.m.

Front Street Campus - Under the tent

His House Open Tent

7–11 p.m.

Front Street Campus - Under the tent

Sunday, Aug. 23

Bowling

6–8 p.m.

Incredible Mo’s

Monday, Aug. 24

 

Maps and Directions

7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Front Street Campus (two locations)

Go Nuts for Donuts

3-5 p.m.

Osterlin Building

Tuesday, Aug. 25

 

Maps and Directions

7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Front Street Campus (two locations)

Pine Palooza

11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Front Street Campus - Under the tent