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A large group of backpacking students stands near a cliff at the Pictured Rocks.
Aug 19–Aug 26, 2026

Wilderness Trips

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
$725
Fall 2026 new students: kick off your Calvin education with a Wilderness Trip! You'll be part of a small group of other new students to explore your limits, forge new friendships, and develop a new awareness of your Creator.
Aug 20, 2026

Fall Conference for Faculty and Staff

Chapel
Aug 20, 2026

Summer Semester Last Day of Class

Aug 22–Aug 27, 2026

Exams

A diverse group of international students smile in a group on Calvin's Commons Lawn, with lanyards and nametags, and a sign and balloon identifying their orientation group.
Aug 23–Aug 27, 2026

Move-in and Orientation (new international students)

Welcome to campus, new international students! Move in to campus on Sunday, August 23, then take part in special orientation programming.
Calvin students wearing shirts that say We Haul and You Belong Here, carry carts and baskets full of belongings into the dorms.
Aug 27, 2026

Move-in Day (first-year and transfer students)

8:30 am–11:30 am
Welcome to campus, new students!
Aug 27, 2026

IMPACT Welcome Lunch

11:30 am–12:30 pm
TBD
Welcome lunch for students (and their families) who will be participating in the IMPACT retreat.
Leaders of Calvin University sit on the stage at opening convocation while the student body president gives and address, and incoming students fill the seats.
Aug 27, 2026

Opening Convocation

4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Van Noord Arena Main Gym
This ceremony brings together the Calvin community to mark the start of the academic year. All are welcome! New students and families will gather for a cookout on the Commons Lawn immediately following the ceremony.
Calvin students wearing shirts that say We Haul and You Belong Here, carry carts and baskets full of belongings into the dorms.
Aug 28, 2026

Move-in Day for Returning Students

8:00 am–8:00 pm
Returning students may begin moving into their residence halls or KE apartments starting Friday and continuing throughout the weekend.
Two new Calvin students in maroon streetfest shirts give thumbs up while doing landscaping work.
Aug 28, 2026

StreetFest

1:15 pm–5:15 pm
StreetFest introduces students to the city of Grand Rapids and the concept of service-learning. It ignites passion for service and justice in the community throughout their time at Calvin and beyond!