<p>New student orientation starts and residence halls open on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and the first day of classes is Tuesday, Sept. 21. (Source:[NU Registrar](<a href=“http://www.registrar.northwestern.edu/calendars/2010-11_Academic_Calendar.html”>http://www.registrar.northwestern.edu/calendars/2010-11_Academic_Calendar.html</a>))</p>