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Events Calendar

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!
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.