The Student Edge

• Curriculum reaffirms liberal arts foundations while preparing students for chosen careers or advanced study;
• Northern promotes program knowledge, varied interests, leadership, problem-solving and communication skills;
• Intensive two year Student Leader Fellowship Program helps students organize events, lead groups and speak in public;
• The First-Year Experience (FYE) program is designed to ease the transition to the college environment, which helps improve the overall quality of the academic experience and aids in retention.