Orientation
Welcome, Knights!
We’re thrilled for you to get to know campus and make Calvin your home away from home.
Orientation will help you get connected to our vibrant community and equip you to make the most of your time here at Calvin.
Summer Orientation
For students starting fall semester
If you’re a first-year student starting in the fall, you will follow a three-step experience that includes Summer Orientation, Course Registration, and Fall Welcome.
Transfer students attend only Fall Welcome Week right before classes start.
Not sure? Your New Student Portal will tell you which group you've been assigned.
For most local first-year students and those able to travel to Grand Rapids:
- June 9
- June 20
- June 27
Families are encouraged to join.
We do have housing available for students and families the night before summer orientation days.
If you live over 250 miles from campus, this option is available for first-year students:
- Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.
Snapshots
Orientation and Welcome Week
Starting Calvin in Spring?
All first-year or transfer students—we have orientation planned for you!
On-campus students can move in on January 17 from 9-11am.
Orientation check-in will take place at 1pm.
We'll send you more information in email but reach out if you have questions: orientation@calvin.edu.
