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Campus Visits
If you haven't visited Northland College, now is your chance. Come see why Northland is the college of choice for many students who are interested in active learning experiences, dedicated and remarkable faculty, and career-oriented academic programs. We are a distinctive learning/living environment. Northland College is a liberal arts and sciences college uniquely focused on the environment and sustainability. Our class sizes give you personalized learning with our remarkable faculty who have a passion for teaching excellence. Located in Ashland, Wisconsin, we are less than a mile from Lake Superior; the largest freshwater lake in the world. However, words aren't enough to describe such an experience. Come visit Northland College and experience the difference.
Visit Days
Visit Days give you the perfect opportunity to learn about Northland first hand. Throughout the day you have the opportunity to tour campus, sit in on a class, meet current students, and attend sessions on Admission, Financial Aid, and Student Life & Academics.We can tell you about our campus and our exceptional students, but there's nothing like seeing Northland for yourself. Find out more about Visit Days and upcoming dates by clicking here, or sign-up for a visit day by clicking below:
Individual Visits
We want you to see Northland College and we'd like to help you with the cost. If you visit the campus by May 1st of the year you wish to enroll at Northland College, you will receive a $2000 Visit Grant that is spread over your four years at Northland College. What do you have to lose?Visits are arranged Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. by appointment only. (Please schedule about a week in advance so we can arrange the most complete visit experience).
Every visit will include a tour of campus with a student guide and an interview with an Admissions Counselor. In addition, you can also choose from the following options if available:
- Talk with a professor
- Attend a class
- Enjoy a meal in the Baldwin Commons
- Stay overnight with a student host in the residence hall (students only)
- Meet with a coach
Email: visit@northland.edu
Phone: (715) 682-1224
Toll Free: (800) 753-1840
*Please Note: Your visit is not confirmed until you have received an email and/or letter from the Northland College Campus Visit Coordinator.
Weather Club
February 9, 2012
Location Information
7 p.m. @ CSE 251
The Weather Club (a.k.a. Northland College Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association) would like to invite everyone to share in the discussion of the power and wonder of weather. No prior experience is needed to attend. The meetings are located in CSE 251 at 7 p.m. every Thursday. Come and chat about the weather with friends who love it just as much as you. If you have questions, please contact Bill Mokry at mokryw01@myemail.northland.edu.
Contact Information
Bill Mokry
mokryw01@myemail.northland.edu
Playing Tag With Sustainable Ag.
February 9, 2012
Location Information
6:30 pm @ Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Join us for an exciting winter update on growers, distributors, and our role with the consumption of local food! As an installment of our new series, Clare Hintz and Jason Fischbach will present on the State of Sustainable Ag in our region.
Refreshments & Child Care provided.
Sponsored by:
The Alliance For Sustainability with UW-Extension and Northland College
Contact Information
nengstrom@northland.edu
Campus Visit Day
February 18, 2012
Location Information
Northland College
SnoFest Kick-off: Bowling
February 19, 2012
Location Information
6-10 p.m. @ Monk's Bolwing Lanes in Ashland, WI
Come out to Monk's Bowling Lanes to experience the start of SnoFest. We will be blackligth bowling until time or money runs out, whichever comes first! Teams are encouraged to come wearing costumes that represent their team in some way. Incorporating your stencil into your outfits is a good idea. Don't forget about style points!
Contact Information
Tessah Wickus
608-434-1277
wickust01@myemail.northland.edu
http://www.ncsanorthland.org
SnoFest - Pool Events
February 20, 2012
Location Information
7pm-10pm @ Kendrigan Gym Pool
Join us in the Kendrigan Pool to witness the infamous belly flop competition and chicken wars from 7-10 p.m. Points go to creative the most creative people!
Contact Information
Tessah Wickus
608-434-1277
wickust01@myemail.northland.edu
http://www.ncsanorthland.org






