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Events Calendar

Thursday, August 27, 2026

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!
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.

Friday, August 28, 2026

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!