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Get Ready to Soar!

Golden Eagle Welcome Day provides an opportunity for Northeastern faculty and staff to welcome the newest members of our Golden Eagle family — our new first-year and transfer students.

Who is invited?

Our event is designed to welcome the incoming Fall 2024 freshman class as well as transfer students who will begin in Fall 2024. Current student workers, faculty and staff will welcome you to the University.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE EVENT? CAN I BRING GUESTS?

This event is specifically for first-year and new transfer students, so we ask that you do not bring guests.

If you require special accommodations to attend, please contact Student Leadership Development at sld@neiu.edu.

Golden Eagle Welcome Day Schedule

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024

  • 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Check-in
  • 11:00 a.m. - Welcome from the Northeastern community
  • 11:45 a.m. - Lunch
  • 12:30 p.m. - Meet fellow new students in a fast, fun way with Playfair
  • 1:45 p.m. - Student Organization and Resource Fair, intramurals, “Where are my classes?" tours
  • 5:00 p.m. - Additional optional evening programs off campus. Registration required.

What will we be doing?

Activities for the day include welcome remarks from University staff, Playfair events, an organization fair, intramurals, tours and other activities.

Contact Us

If you have further questions or require special accommodations to be able to attend, please contact Student Leadership Development at sld@neiu.edu.

Golden Eagle Welcome Day is a University-wide supported event.