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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

New International Student Move-in and Orientation

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

First-year and Transfer Move-in Day

8:30 am–11:30 am
Welcome to campus, new students!
New students and families sit around tables at the Impact Welcome Lunch.
Aug 27, 2026

IMPACT Welcome Lunch

11:30 am–12:30 pm
Chapel Undercroft
Participating in the IMPACT Retreat? Join us with your family for lunch during Welcome Week.
Graduate Student Orientation
Aug 27, 2026

Graduate Student Orientation

2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Hiemenga Classroom 334
Aug 27, 2026

First-gen Meet Up

2:00 pm–2:30 pm
CFAC Art Gallery
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.
Commons Lawn Cookout
Aug 27, 2026

Family Cookout - Welcome Week

5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Commons Dining Hall
Welcome Week dinner for new students and families