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Welcome Week

Thursday, August 28 – Monday, September 1

Welcome Week is for all new students at Calvin University.

You will be placed in a small group based on your CORE 100 class and go through interactive sessions that will prepare you to thrive and have a sense of belonging.

  • Thursday  Move-in, Chapel Service, Convocation, Small Group first Meeting and Opening session
  • Friday  Tech workshop, Meet your Major and Streetfest (service in the city), Fun in the City Events
  • Saturday  Step-up Dramas and discussion and From Every Nation Workshops and Dance
  • Sunday  Chapel service, Faith Dialogues, and Sem Pond reflections
  • Monday  Find Your Classes, Open Gym, Live music and Cookout

We welcome some students earlier in August for special programming (ie, fall athletes). Please check your New Student Portal for the programs we've invited you to!