Summer Orientation Details - St. Norbert College

Summer Orientation Details
Summer Orientation includes two days of necessary nuts and bolts and informative sessions, meals, lodging and evening entertainment featuring a fun St. Norbert College tradition! New students and their families are highly encouraged to attend. Most information sessions offer plenty of opportunity to ask questions in preparation for the transition awaiting you. Lodging is provided in St. Norbert College residence halls and buffet meals through our dining services. Following are the questions most often asked by potential attendees:

Where do I park and where do I go when I first get there?
Parking for orientation attendees is readily available in the Pennings Activity Center parking lot on Reid Street and the JMS parking lot, kitty-corner from Madelaine/Lorraine Hall (also on Reid Street) where you go to sign in and get your materials for the orientation program.

I absolutely cannot make it for any of the four Orientation sessions. Now what?
If there is no way you can arrange your schedule for two days this summer, there will be an opportunity the first few days before classes to get the academic logistics out of the way (i.e., placement testing, advising, and registration). Watch for the Welcome Week information to arrive around the beginning of August.

If you cannot make Summer Orientation, please let us know (lsi@snc.edu, 920.403.4023 or by snail mail). We try to make sure everyone responded to us. If we don't hear from you, you will probably be receiving a call.

What should I bring to Summer Orientation?
Weather during this time of year is usually warm (around 80 degrees) and sunny. Dress is casual during the two-day program, so pack what makes you feel comfortable. We suggest:

Alarm clock

Comfortable walking shoes

Light, comfortable clothing (shorts, sports shirts, slacks)

Light sweater or jacket for evening

An umbrella or rain gear (just in case)

Personal toiletries (toothbrush/paste, shampoo, etc.)

Fan for your room (there is no air conditioning)

Robe suitable to wear between residence hall room and communal bath area

Drivers license and original social security card, if you would like to apply for an on-campus job for the fall semester

Are all of the sessions mandatory?
Students are encouraged to attend all of the sessions. Placement tests, with the exception of foreign language, are mandatory. Families are encouraged to go to all of the sessions, but they are not mandatory.

Will I be able to stay in the room I'll live in during the school year?
We can show you a room similar to the one you'll be in, though not your particular room. However, floor plans and specifications will be available.

Is parking readily available on campus during Orientation?
Yes. Parking is available in any lot designated "student" or "visitor" parking.

We need to leave early on the second day. Can I sign up ahead of time for an early advisement?
No. Appointments are made with individual advisors at the group meeting on the second day. Advisors are not assigned to students until just before the sessions. Please plan to spend two whole days at Summer Orientation.

I want to participate in varsity sports at St. Norbert College. How do I get involved?
Contact the Schuldes Sports Center at (920) 403-3030 for more information regarding varsity sports at St. Norbert College. Many of the varsity coaches are unavailable during Summer Orientation, but a pre-arranged meeting may be possible.

Will I be able to apply for a school year job during Summer Orientation?
On-campus jobs are available to any new student who wishes to work. You will have an opportunity at Summer Orientation to apply for these jobs by completing an employment application and I-9 Immigration Verification Form.

To complete the I-9 form, you must present documents to show your identity and employment eligibility; usually a driver's license and original social security card will suffice. You should bring these documents with you to Summer Orientation. If you have questions concerning other acceptable documents or the campus employment program in general, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (920) 403-3071.

What if I have a question about Summer Orientation that's not answered on this web site or in the Summer Orientation letter I receive in the mail?
Don't hesitate to give us a call at (920) 403-4023. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. If you get our answering machine, just leave your name, number, and question and we'll call you back as soon as possible.

If I have other questions, who should I call?
Always feel free to call the Summer Orientation headquarters at (920) 403-4023. The staff can assist you with all general Orientation questions. If you have more specific questions and would like to speak directly with a particular department, following are the direct lines to on-campus departments:

Admissions, (920) 403-3005

Athletic Offices, (920) 403-3030

Business Office, (920) 403-3262

Financial Aid Office, (920) 403-3071

Leadership, Service and Involvement , (920) 403-4023

Residential Life, (920) 403-3360

All of the above offices will also be open during Summer Orientation.

Will there be a special mass on Sunday, June 15?
No, there will not be a mass on Sunday, however, two local churches do have services:

Our Lady of Lourdes, 1305 Lourdes Avenue, DePere
      Saturday, June 14, 4:30 pm
      Sunday, June 15, 8:15 am

St. Francis Xavier Parish, 220 S. Michigan, DePere
    Sunday, June 15, 8:00 am

Lodging During Summer Orientation
Lodging is automatically provided for all new students attending Summer Orientation. If family members would also like to stay on campus, they may do so for only $15 per person. Reserving your room ahead of time is highly recommended as there are is a limit on available space.

During orientation check-in, you are assigned lodging in a St. Norbert College residence hall. Students room with another student while family members generally have their own room in a different hall. Students are very strongly encouraged to stay on campus during the session to get the most out of the program.

If early arrival is required, this can be arranged; the extra night fee is $20 per person.

On-Campus Lodging The new Kress Inn is right on campus! A block of rooms has been set aside for Summer Orientation parents and family members. Call (800) 221-5070 now to book your room!

Off-Campus Lodging
Following are a few nearby hotels for parents who wish to stay off-campus:

Budgetel Inn, 2840 S. Oneida, Green Bay, (920) 494-7887

Country Inn & Suites, 2945 Allied Street, Green Bay, (800) 456-4000

Holiday Inn Airport, 2580 S. Ashland, Green Bay, (920) 499-5121, (800) 465-4329

James Street Inn, 201 James St., De Pere, (920) 337-0111

Radisson Inn, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, (920) 494-7300, (800) 333-3333

Sleep Inn, 1600 Lawrence Drive, De Pere, (800) SLEEPINN, shuttle to campus

Super 8, 2868 S. Oneida, Green Bay, (920) 494-2042, (800) 800-8000

For more hotels in the Green Bay area, check out the Green Bay Visitors and Convention Bureau site.

Directions to St. Norbert College

Flanked by two major freeways, I-43 and Hwy. 41, St. Norbert College, located on the Fox River is easy to get to!

Coming from Chicago, Ill. Head north on I-94 where Edens Expressway and the Illinois Tollway (I-294) merge. Take I-94 to Milwaukee. Approaching downtown Milwaukee, proceed on I-43 toward Sheboygan and Green Bay (I-94 bends left/west to Madison). Follow I-43 to the Green Bay area, an easy two-hour drive. Exit on Hwy. 172 (exit 180). Once on Hwy. 172, watch for the St. Norbert College highway sign and the ramp that leads to Webster Avenue. Turn left onto Webster, right onto George Street and left onto Wisconsin Street. At the two-lane roundabout, bear straight over the bridge. As you cross the Claude Allouez Bridge, you’ll catch your first glimpse of the St. Norbert College campus on your left-hand side. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Fourth Street. Turn left again at the next stoplight onto Reid Street and move to the far right lane. The campus will be in front of you and on your right.There will be Orientation signs to point you in the right direction once you get here. Parking is available in all lots during Orientation.
Coming from Minneapolis, Minn. Take I-94 from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Driving time from the I-694/I-94 interchange is about five hours. Just east of Menomonie, WI on I-94, take Hwy. 29 to Green Bay. On the outskirts of Green Bay, take Hwy. 41 south to the De Pere exit (Main Ave), turn left at the end of the ramp and proceed into the city. Main Avenue bends to the right and becomes Reid Street. Stay in the far right lane. You will cross Third Street and drive onto campus. There will be Orientation signs to point you in the right direction once you get here. Parking is available in all lots during Orientation

Coming from Iron Mountain, Mich. Visitors from the north normally travel Hwy. 141 from Iron Mountain, Mich., or 41 from Marinette. The two converge at Abrams and continue to Green Bay. Upon reaching the outskirts of Green Bay, proceed on Hwy. 41 south to the De Pere exit (Main Ave), turn left at the end of the ramp and proceed into the city. Main Avenue bends to the right and becomes Reid Street. Stay in the far right lane. You will cross Third Street and drive onto campus. There will be orientation signs to point you in the right direction once you get here. Parking is available in all lots during orientation.

If You Want to Fly Northeast Wisconsin is served by the following airlines at Austin Straubel Airport, a 10-minute drive from campus:

American Eagle, (800) 433-7300
Northwest Airlines, (800) 225-2525
United Express, (800) 241-6522
Midwest Express/Skyway, (800) 452-2022
Conair/Delta, (800) 354-9822