Welcome, Vikings
Congratulations on making your deposit and deciding to attend North Park University! Becoming a North Park student involves more than registering for classes. Actively engaging in the onboarding process is the beginning of your North Park experience.
Prepare To Be a North Parker
Activate Your Account
Set up your North Park network account to use your North Park email, pay housing deposits, register for classes, and access other campus resources. You’ll receive an email from our Information Technology department with instructions after you make your deposit.
Take Your Placement Tests
The writing and math placement exams will help identify the right course for you to take in English and math. Access information for placement exams.
Attend Launch Day
Get introduced to the university at Launch Day. Register for classes and learn about resources, academic success, financial aid, and student life. Sign up for Launch Day.
Prepare for Your Arrival
To-Do List
As you prepare to begin your new academic career at North Park, there is important information for you to review and several important tasks to complete.
Pay Your Bill and View Your Account
Read 2022–23 Undergraduate Student Handbook and Safe Community initiatives
Living and Commuting
Whether you plan to live on campus or commute, North Park has options. Learn about on-campus housing and commuter student resources at the links below.
Learn About Campus Resources
Take advantage of the rich opportunities and resources available to you.
Parents & Families
Welcome to the North Park community! As a parent or family member of a North Park student, you are considered part of our community. We hope you’ll take advantage of the resources available to you at the links below.
Seminar Series: First-Year Students and Families
This seminar series is designed to support you and your family as you embark on your North Park journey. Watch recordings of past sessions at the links below.
| February 15: Navigating the Financial Aid Process |
| February 21: Getting Connected |
| February 23: How Am I Billed at North Park? |
| March 1: Building Inclusive Campus Communities |
| March 7: First-Year Experience |
| March 15: Resources for a Healthy You at NPU |
| March 21: Proud to Be a First-Gen Student |
| March 23: A Place to Belong |
| March 29: The Christian College and the Way of Jesus |
Peer Student Success Coaching
Designed to help you transition into your first year of college through student cohorts and student mentor support, Peer Student Success Coaching (PSSC) supports you to handle the academic rigor and social challenges of college.
- Students are assigned to a First – Year cohort overseen by a Peer Student Success Coach (PSSC).
- Students will participate in seminar symposiums lead by PSSC.
- Studens will meet with a PSSC monthly and attend social events.
Threshold
North Park University’s new student orientation program, Threshold, is a weekend of exciting programming to welcome you to our campus and help get you ready for a great first year. Learn more.