Move-in for on-campus housing is Friday, January 17 from 9–11:30 a.m.

Family members are welcome to also attend orientation programming on January 17 from 1–6:15 p.m.

Note: International Students will attend International Spring Orientation (January 15–20).

Other Details

Meals

Meals for new students, both on- and off-campus, are provided during Spring Orientation

Lodging

If you will be living on campus during the school year, you will move into your residence hall before orientation.

Housing will not be available for family members. The Prince Conference Center and Hotel, located on campus, is owned and operated by Calvin University and has rooms available for a fee. If you call to reserve a room, mention that you are with the Orientation program for a discount. There are also several other hotel options nearby.

Cost

A $200 orientation fee will be charged to the students' account a few weeks following orientation; it gets deducted from the enrollment fee you already paid. This fee covers all costs associated with orientation; there is no cost for families to participate on the first day of orientation. Students will receive a $75 reimbursement if they attend orientation on Friday, Saturday, and Monday.

Sample Schedule

Friday

Families are invited to all programming on this day

9:00–11:30 a.m. Move-in (For students living on campus)

Park by/meet at the admissions welcome area (Spoelhof University Center atrium) to check-in, grab your keys, and get your student ID. We'll direct you to your residence hall to unload and unpack!

1:15–1:45 p.m. Welcome!
1:50–2:45 p.m. Campus Information/Tour
2:45–3:30 p.m. Core and Classes
3:30–4:15 p.m. Faculty Panel
4:15–5:00 p.m. Office to-do list
5:00–6:15 p.m. Dinner with the Provost
9:00–11:00 p.m. Off-Campus Evening Social

Saturday

1:00–4:30 p.m. Programming and Meals 

Sunday

10:30–1:00 p.m. Church and Lunch (Optional) 

Monday

12:00–4:00 p.m. Community Service Project