Make the most of your educational experience by getting involved in campus life. Getting involved in campus life and student organizations provides an experience that you can't get from the classroom. You'll have additional opportunities to develop professional connections, make lifelong friendships and participate in experiences that will better prepare you for your future career.
New Richmond Student Life
A part of the college experience.
Why get involved?
Student life at Northwood Tech gives you all of the benefits of the college experience. Organizations like Student Senate and various program-related clubs can get you connected to your classmates, plus you'll learn more about yourself as you explore new experiences, take risks and expand your horizons.
Student Organizations
Run by students for the students. Northwood Tech offers a range of organizations and program-related clubs so you can connect with your classmates, network with industry professionals and advance your education to the next level.
- Alliance for Pride
- The Northwood Alliance for Pride (NAP) offers students opportunities to connect with LGBTQIA+ students and allies across all of our campuses and to develop programming that increases visibility, awareness, and education about the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Contact Club Advisor Sarah Mayhak
- Alumni Association
- The Alumni Association welcomes and encourages anyone who completed a WITC or Northwood Tech degree or diploma program, or any of Northwood Tech's courses, seminars or workshops to become a member of the Alumni Association. The Alumni Association meets periodically during the academic year, and there are no membership dues.
- Contact Club Advisor Brian Schroeder
- Ag Diesel Club
- The agriculture mechanics club is intended to enrich the student experience at Northwood Tech. Fundraising activities will be used to raise money for skills competitions, field trips and other personal and professional growth opportunities.
Contact Club Advisor Heath Swanson
- The agriculture mechanics club is intended to enrich the student experience at Northwood Tech. Fundraising activities will be used to raise money for skills competitions, field trips and other personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Business Club
- Promotes business careers through activities, seminars, and competitions. Students compete in business activities and network locally, statewide and nationally.
- Contact Club Advisor Alex Birkholz
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Business Professionals of America is a national student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is for any student currently enrolled in a business, office or business education course or program in a secondary or post-secondary institution. The purpose of BPA is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills.
- Contact Club Advisors Brenda Kretzschmar or Linda Richie
- Criminal Justice Club
- Provides opportunity for professional growth in the field of corrections. Participants experience teamwork, organizational skills, leadership development, fun and excellence. Students assist with correction field workshops, educational fairs and a variety of learning experiences.
Contact Club Advisor Kristen Vicker
- Provides opportunity for professional growth in the field of corrections. Participants experience teamwork, organizational skills, leadership development, fun and excellence. Students assist with correction field workshops, educational fairs and a variety of learning experiences.
- Campus Crusades for Christ (CRU)
- This is an organization that provides opportunities for Christians to grow spiritually, develop Christian friendships, and have some fun.
- Contact Club Advisor Becky Peterson
- Early Childhood Association (ECA)
- The ECA offers Early Childhood Education and Pre-ECE program students opportunities to organize or participate in community events for children and families, attend professional conferences, take part in fundraising activities and learn to be advocates in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Contact Club Advisor Tracy Jacobson
- The ECA offers Early Childhood Education and Pre-ECE program students opportunities to organize or participate in community events for children and families, attend professional conferences, take part in fundraising activities and learn to be advocates in the field of Early Childhood Education.
- Human Services Associate Club (HSAC)
- This club participates in activities that include fundraising events for local agencies and volunteering to promote the program and educate the community about the human services field.
Contact Club Advisor Joel Gibson
- This club participates in activities that include fundraising events for local agencies and volunteering to promote the program and educate the community about the human services field.
- Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP)
- Provides student members with a variety of new working opportunities concerning packaging professionals. Learn leadership responsibilities by becoming a officer or participate as a student member.
Contact Club Advisor Jeff Steen
- Provides student members with a variety of new working opportunities concerning packaging professionals. Learn leadership responsibilities by becoming a officer or participate as a student member.
- International Society of Automation (ISA)
- This industry recognized, global organization offers an excellent opportunity of IACN students to exercise leadership roles, occupational skills and career networking. Students will have the opportunity to experience real world application of automation technology in industry tours.
Contact Club Advisor Jon Haglin
- This industry recognized, global organization offers an excellent opportunity of IACN students to exercise leadership roles, occupational skills and career networking. Students will have the opportunity to experience real world application of automation technology in industry tours.
- National Student Nursing Association
- Promotes professional development and leadership opportunities in the health field. The club also participates in community volunteer activities.
Contact Club Advisor Tessa Feeney
- Promotes professional development and leadership opportunities in the health field. The club also participates in community volunteer activities.
- Skills USA
- Serves all students, providing experiences in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, character development and self-confidence. It also offers local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate leadership and occupational skills.
Contact Club Advisor Ethan Hager
- Serves all students, providing experiences in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, character development and self-confidence. It also offers local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate leadership and occupational skills.
- Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
- SOTA promotes occupational therapy and professional development through fund-raising, community service and attendance at the state conference.
- Contact Club Advisor Anna Polzin
- Student Senate Association (SSA) & Campus Activities Board (CAB)
- Represents all students as the social, political and educational organization on campus. SSA is the voice of the students. CAB is the driving force behind the entertainment events.
Contact Club Advisor Jill Fox
- Represents all students as the social, political and educational organization on campus. SSA is the voice of the students. CAB is the driving force behind the entertainment events.
- Welding Club
- Promotes the science and art of welding. Fun activities are used to raise funds so members may attend seminars, contests, field trips and other events.
Contact Club Advisor Jesse Novak
- Promotes the science and art of welding. Fun activities are used to raise funds so members may attend seminars, contests, field trips and other events.
Living
New Richmond lives up to its slogan “The City Beautiful” with parks and nature retreats sprinkled throughout the city. No matter where you are, you're never far from a peaceful trail or a quaint pond to relax by and get a breath of fresh air. The juxtaposition between a vibrant arts scene with a nearby metropolitan area and the quiet country life creates an environment that caters to everyone.
Campus Neighborhood
The campus is centrally located to theaters, trails, restaurants, breweries, waterfalls and other stunning scenery. The campus offers smaller class sizes and a welcoming atmosphere, yet it is big enough to provide a diverse setting where you'll meet others who have similar interests as you.
Dining
Food service is available in the form of a college a la carte cafeteria located in the student lounge.
Northwood Tech New Richmond Café
The college cafeteria offers daily specials.
Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Arts and Culture
New Richmond, known as "The City Beautiful," is located in gorgeous St. Croix Valley, which is known for its breathtaking scenery. The Willow River State Park is just a short drive out of town. The park's centerpiece is Willow Falls, a powerful cascade in a 200-foot deep gorge. Other nearby attractions include Crystal Cave, hiking along the St. Croix River and Willow River, stock car racing at the Cedar Lake Speedway, performances at the Old Gem Theater and the going back in time at the historic New Richmond Heritage Center.
Bicycle racks are strategically placed throughout the city, which were designed and created by Northwood Tech's very own welding students.
Childcare
Northwood Tech does not provide childcare services. Please visit the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to search services in your area. You may also check your local county Human Services or Social Services department for a list of licensed childcare providers.
Get the Northwood Tech experience
Attend an event or schedule a campus tour/program shadow.
New Richmond Campus Services
Northwood Tech offers a variety of Campus Services to help ensure your success.
