New Student Orientation
National University of Natural Medicine | Portland, Oregon
Welcoming the next class of natural medicine leaders.
New Student Orientation introduces new students to the academic, co-curricular and student services vital to their successful transition to the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Orientation also aims to build community among new colleagues and peers.
NUNM Orientation includes both in-person or online synchronous sessions (specific dates/times) depending on your program, as well as asynchronous (at your own pace) online modules (coming August). Contact studentlife@nunm.edu with any questions or concerns.
Parking in the school lots is free during orientation. For any questions or concerns, please contact studentlife@nunm.edu.
2024 Schedule of Events
Tuesday, September 10
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
NUNM Academic Building, 49 S Portland, OR 97201
Institutional Orientation for all on-ground programs
Wednesday, September 11 (Virtual – Teams link has been sent to NUNM email)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Institutional Orientation for all online programs (and those who missed Tuesday)
Wednesday, September 11
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
NUNM Academic Building, 49 S Porter Street
TB Testing
See email from Admissions for more details.
Thursday, September 12
Academic Orientations
See New Student Orientation Moodle page for your program’s times and locations.
Friday, September 13
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
NUNM Academic Building, Bill Mitchell Hall, 49 S Porter Street
White Coat Ceremony (ND students only)
Questions? Please contact Student Life at StudentLife@nunm.edu
Hotel Accommodations
For guests traveling from out of town, NUNM has partnered with local hotels to offer preferred rates for Orientation Week. We encourage families to book early, as availability is limited.
Hotel Zags
515 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 484-1084
Use this link to receive the NUNM preferred rate.
Hyatt House
2080 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 241-2775
Use code NUNM when booking by phone at 271-274-7052 or email Wren at wjensen@innventures.com.
Student Life
NUNM fosters community, traditions, and abundant opportunities for students exploring natural medicine both in and beyond the classroom.
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