Events Calendar
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
IMPACT Welcome Lunch
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Participating in the IMPACT Retreat? Join us with your family for lunch during Welcome Week.
Aug 27, 2026
Opening Convocation
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
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.
Aug 27, 2026
Family Cookout - Welcome Week
5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Commons Dining Hall
Welcome Week dinner for new students and families
Friday, August 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
Connect! Meet Your Major
Various locations
A Welcome Week event for new students to talk to advisors and department heads about their particular major and academic plan.
Aug 28, 2026
StreetFest
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!
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.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Love Your Neighbor
12:30 pm–3:00 pm
The Love Your Neighbor event during Welcome Week invites new students into the biblical call to loving your neighbor right here on Calvin's campus.