Feel ready for your first semester at Calvin
Starting college comes with a lot of questions. Some are practical, like how to pay your bill or apply for scholarships, while others are more personal, like how you’ll fit in or who to turn to for support.
These New Knight Resources bring together what you need to know and point you to where you can learn more. Think of this as your initial orientation—giving you a head start before Welcome Week so you can feel confident and prepared when you arrive.
Topics to help you prepare
For each topic below, you'll hear directly from students and staff, find helpful links and contacts, and get key tips to help you succeed.
Finances
Learn how billing works, explore financial aid and scholarships, and find resources to help you plan and manage your college finances.
Academics
Understand Calvin’s liberal arts core, what a typical schedule looks like, and how to plan your courses and credits.
Housing & Residence Life
Explore residence halls, understand roommate matching, get tips on living in community, and prepare for move-in day.
Support & Well-being
Learn about counseling, health services, and campus ministries. Set yourself up to thrive academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Opportunities and Involvement
Discover student organizations, campus events, leadership roles, and ways to get involved.
Up next: Welcome Week
Now that you've worked your way through the New Knight Resources, you're ready to join us on campus for Welcome Week!
Your first days on campus kick off the semester with orientation sessions, events, and opportunities to meet people and get settled.
