Navigation Block On this page Event Details Student Life What to Expect Events Contact On this page Event Details Student Life What to Expect Events Contact Let's Get Oriented Welcome to Northwestern Polytechnic. You are now part of our polytechnic future, and we are excited to begin this new semester together. On this page, you will find resources and supports to help set you up for success as you navigate your first year of post-secondary. Grande Prairie Campus All Student Orientation Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: NWP Gym Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the welcome commences at 10:00 a.m. International Student Orientation Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: L106 All new international students are invited to attend this special orientation on the Grande Prairie campus. Students are strongly encouraged to attend both the 'All Student' and 'International Student' Orientations. Program Specific Orientations Academic Upgrading Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.. Location: A312 Business Administration Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.. Location: L106 Education Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.. Location: D308 Nursing First YearGroup A (Last Names A-M) Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 GPRH Auditorium: 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Level 2 Tour: 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Group B (Last Names N-Z) Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Level 2 Tour: 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. GPRH Auditorium: 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Nursing Second Year Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 GPRH Auditorium: 9:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. Nursing Third Year Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 GPRH Auditorium: 10:00 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. Nursing Fourth Year Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 GPRH Auditorium: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Office Administration Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.. Location: A313 Parking Parking fees will be waived for this day. Explore parking pass options for the Grande Prairie campus at NWP.me/Parking. Fairview Campus All Student Orientation Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Fred Speckeen Theatre Apprenticeship Student Orientation Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Fred Speckeen Theatre Program Specific Orientation Veterinary Technology First and Second Year Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Fairview Campus in the Heart of the Peace Complex New student orientation You are in Wolves Territory At NWP, your education is more than your timetable. It’s howling in the gym alongside fierce fans and competitors, chilling in the learning commons, hunting down food with friends, attending memorable theatre events, and much, much more. Student Life Fun Events Revisit Orientation 2024 Go to Album What to Expect for Fall 2025 Make the most of your first semester. Use these tips to ensure a wrinkle-free transition to student life. Access Important Documents To access your documents, you need a myNWP account. If you do not have one, you can request one. Once you have logged in Select the Home tab Click on the Document Library View the My Documents section. Get a Student ID Card Digital ID Cards All NWP Student ID cards will be digitally available in the NWPApp. You can download the app for Android or Apple devices and then upload your photo through the app's provided steps. Google Play Apple Store Physical ID Cards If you need a physical ID card for your program, one can be printed and collected at the Help Desk in Information Technology. To arrange a pickup time, please email @email. If you don't need a physical card for your program, please upload your photo to the NWPApp and email a request to @email and arrange for collection. Academic Advising Knowledgeable advisors are here to help you navigate your post-secondary journey. Get connected and book an appointment through your myNWP account. NWP Students' Association The Northwestern Polytechnic Students' Association (NWPSA) is a nonprofit organization based within Northwestern Polytechnic. The association is proudly student-owned and operated, advocating for fellow students to ensure they receive the best possible experience. NWPSA offers students various benefits, including a health and dental program*, a relaxing lounge, study space, and fun events and activities. Most importantly, we provide student representation to the institution's faculty and administration, as well as municipal and provincial levels of government. * Registration in most full-time credit programs means you are automatically enrolled in the mandatory extended student health and dental plan. You may opt out of this plan if you can prove extended coverage by another plan. You must opt out each year. Please refer to the eligibility requirements on the NWPSA website. Learning Commons The Learning Commons is more than just a library! It is the academic heart of our campuses, a place where students, faculty, and the community can engage, learn, and discover. Within the Commons, you can access all library services, as well as testing accommodations, research support, technology assistance, accessibility services, and tutor support. Orientation Events Mark your calendars and kick off the semester with these fun and informative events. Sep 17 Thriving in the City Sep 19 Wolfpack Welcome Party Load more events Get in Touch We are here to help you have the best experience possible. Student Recruitment Office: H201 Campus: Grande Prairie Campus Phone: 780-539-2066 Email: Experience@nwpolytech.ca
Orientation Events Mark your calendars and kick off the semester with these fun and informative events.