Parents & Families

Your student is welcome here. He or she will be among friends, mentored by a caring faculty and staff, and will be given the opportunity to discover and grow within the context of a Christ-centered community.

[youtube id="n_YqpST1K1Q"] As a parent, you want to feel informed, up-to-date and ready for anything. We aim to deliver. Below is an updated academic calendar, department contact information, a map of campus and more. So, what should you know about Northwest Christian University? We are an affordable Christian university located in the heart of a true college town, Eugene, OR. And it is here that over 800 of students come to learn, grow and discover in an environment that champions wisdom, faith and service, providing graduates with superb career preparation. You should also know that NCU does not live within a bubble. We take students out to see the real world through our formal internship programs, campus programs, athletics, ministry and more. Eugene and the surrounding area is an incredible place to share God’s grace and the love of Christ with others.

THINGS EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW

Is your student participating in Orientation? Are you a parent of a first-time college student? If you have questions or worries, maybe we can help. If you are attending Orientation as a parent or family member, we have a special schedule just for you! We also have compiled a list of help hints for parents of first-time college students.

Parent Orientation Schedule Helpful Hints for Parents

FAMILY WEEKEND

We invite you to join your student on campus to spend a day in classrooms, attend Beacon Night, meet professors and staff, tailgaters, athletic games and much more!  Family Weekend is designed to give you a glimpse of your student’s day to day life as a Beacon.  Join us this year on October 19- 20 for a fun-filled event!

For more information, please contact the Director of Student Programs, Princess Fox, at pfox@nwcu.edu.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER 2018

New Student Orientation8/25/2018
Classes Begin8/29/2018
Labor Day Holiday9/3/2018
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes9/11/2018
Last Day to Declare P/NP9/11/2018
Embrace the Community Day9/18/2018
Last Day to Withdraw11/2/2018
Reserved Registration for Juniors/Seniors 10/29/2018 - 10/31/2018
Registration for Next Semester11/1/2018 - 11/21/2018
Thanksgiving Holiday
11/22/2018 - 11/23/2018
Academic Creativity & Excellence Day12/5/2018
Last Day of Classes12/7/2018
Final Examinations12/10/2018 - 12/14/2018
Commencement Services 12/14/2018

SPRING SEMESTER 2019

Classes Begin1/14/2019
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday1/21/2019
Last Day to Add or Drop Classes1/25/2019
Last Day to Declare P/NP1/25/2019
Last Day to Withdraw3/22/2019
Spring Break3/25/2019 - 3/29/2019
Reserved Registration for Juniors/Seniors4/3/2019 - 4/5/2019
Registration for Next Semester 4/8/2019 - 4/26/2019
Good Friday Holiday4/19/2019
Academic Creativity & Excellence Day5/1/2019
Last Day of Classes 5/3/2019
Final Examinations5/6/2019 - 5/10/2019
Baccalaureate Service5/10/2019
Commencement Services5/11/2019

SUMMER SEMESTER 2018

 7 Week 17 Week 2
May 13, 2019- August 23, 2019
5/13/2019 - 6/30/2019
7/1/2019 - 8/16/2019
Classes Begin5/13/2019
7/1/2019
Independence Day Holiday7/4/2019
Last Day to Drop/Declare Pass No Pass
5/20/2019
7/8/2019*
Memorial Day Holiday
5/27/2019
Last Day to Withdraw
6/14/2019
8/2/2019
Classes End
6/30/2019
8/16/2019
Commencement
12/13/2019

CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION

Admissions
541-684-7201

Advancement

541-684-7318

Athletics
541-684-7201

Business Office
541-684-7204

Financial Aid
541-684-7203

President’s Office
541-684-7241

Registrar’s Office
541-684-7229

Residence Life
541-684-7345

Student Life
541-684-7345

Library

541-684-7233

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TUITION AND FEES

A good education comes with a price tag. Luckily, over 95% of NCU students receive some form of financial assistance. Your child can too.

Financial Aid Department for Undergrads