Native American Orientation Committee


Incoming freshmen participating in a bonding activity
at the 2004 Native American Orientation Retreat


Dear New Student,

Hello and congratulations!  On behalf of the Native American Orientation Committee (NAOC) we would like to welcome you to Stanford University.  As this year's Native American Community Coordinators, we are working  hard to make your first week an enjoyable, informative and memorable experienceby providing several orientation activities for you.  We hope that you will attend these community events before the official school year begins.

As older students, we look back on our New Student Orientation experiences and remember the fun activities that were planned--and valuable information that was provided--to make Stanford feel less intimidating and more like a new home.  Your orientation experience will be the same; this year's orientation committee will do its best to make your transition into college easier.

We strongly encourage you to attend the events planned for you as a new American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian student at Stanford University.  There will be many opportunities, starting with the Stanford Native Immersion Program which is a week-long cultural transition, community building  and leadership development program.

                  August                    Stanford Native Immersion Program
                  September               Pre-Orientation Retreat at Pigeon Point Lighthouse
                                                  Open House at the Native American Cultural Center
                                                  Native American Community Gathering
                                                  Native American Community Barbecue
                  October                   Native Big and Little Siblings' Welcome

We look forward to meeting and getting to know you better at the Pre-Orientation Retreat and Orientation activities.  As you embark on a new chapter of your life, remember the Native community at Stanford is here to support you.

Sincerely,


Native American Orientation Committee Staff




P.O. Box 20090, Stanford, CA  94309 - Phone (650) 725-6944 - Fax (650) 725-6900