Welcome Week 2026: Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30
Welcome Week is for all new students at Calvin University. We kick it all off with Move-in Day! Then you will connect in a small group throughout the weekend over evening outings, meals, service-learning in the city, orientation sessions, and so much more. You'll meet fellow students, discover ways to find and build community, and learn how to thrive as you begin your Calvin journey.
International students and some fall athletes have earlier move-in dates and special programming. Find information below, and we'll share details with you via email and your New Student Portal.
Welcome Week Schedule
Here's a schedule overview (subject to change). Some sessions and activities are required, while others are optional. We'll share the specifics as we get closer to Welcome Week.
- Move in | Residence halls
- Lunch | Commons Dining Hall
- Family worship service | Covenant Fine Arts Center
- One Stop Info Fair | Spoelhof University Center
- Small group meet up | Commons Lawn
- Family Reception | Fieldhouse Lobby
- Convocation | Van Noord Arena
- Family dinner and goodbyes | Commons Lawn
- Small group meeting
- Opening Session | Covenant Fine Arts Center
- Late night activities | Residence Halls
- Tech and Tools
- Meet Your Major
- Group lunch
- StreetFest
- Create Your Own Adventure (with groups)
- Creating conversations
- Small group discussions
- Group lunch
- Mixer social
- Step–ups
- Dance
- Worship
- Group lunch
- Open gym
- Group dinner
- Faith dialogues
- Closing session
Welcome Week Events
Snapshots of Welcome Week and Orientation
