Northern State HOWL

New Student Orientation

New students participate in our HOWL (Helping Our Wolves Learn) program. You'll meet with your advisor, learn academic expectations, become familiar with campus - and have fun! There’s also a program for parents and families.

HOWL 2025 registration dates will be posted early spring.

For questions about HOWL or your orientation schedule, reach out to the Director of New Student and Engagement Programs Alison Kuch at alison.kuch@northern.edu. Your admissions counselor is also here to help with general enrollment questions, and you can contact them directly or email admissions at admissions@northern.edu.