Orientation

Welcome Week is for all new students

We welcome first-year students to campus, with programming continuing until the first day of class. Families are invited to join at the beginning of Welcome Week, and say their goodbyes after Convocation.

For students living on-campus (who haven’t already moved in with other Welcome events): Move-in Day is Thursday, August 29 for all dorms and on-campus apartments (Knollcrest East).

This is for football athletes only.

Members of the football team will arrive on campus early to move in on this day and participate in training camp practices. They will join other new students in Welcome Week programming August 29–September 2.

Please check your email for instructions, or login to your New Student Portal if you aren't sure which welcome program you've been assigned.

This is for fall athletes of select teams

Programming which allows athletes of most fall teams to arrive on campus early and not miss out on the information they need before fall semester.

Please check your email for instructions, or login to your New Student Portal if you aren't sure which welcome program you've been assigned.

This is for non-U.S. citizens or Americans living abroad

A three-day specialized program for international students with designated move-in times. You will be part of a small group for a variety of activities, then join other new students in Welcome Week programming August 29–September 2.

Please check your email for instructions, or login to your New Student Portal if you aren't sure which welcome program you've been assigned.

This is for North American students of color

This specialized program helps build community and locate cultural resources which promote thriving. Students living on-campus will have a designated move-in day, and all participants will be part of small group workshops and sessions. IMPACT participants will then join other new students in Welcome Week programming August 29–September 2.

Please check your email for instructions, or login to your New Student Portal if you aren't sure which welcome program you've been assigned.

This is for adult/continuing education students

This program is designed to meet the needs of students who are over 23, and/or married, and/or have children.

Please check your email for instructions, or login to your New Student Portal if you aren't sure which welcome program you've been assigned.

This is for all transfer students

We welcome transfer students to campus, with programming continuing until the first day of class. Families are invited to join at the beginning of Welcome Week, and say their goodbyes after Convocation.

For students living on-campus (who haven’t already moved in with other Welcome events): Move-in Day is Thursday, August 29 for all dorms and on-campus apartments (Knollcrest East).

Please check your email for instructions, or login to your New Student Portal if you aren't sure which welcome program you've been assigned.

June 10, June 21, or June 28 (choose one)

First-year students and family members

For most local students and those able to travel to Grand Rapids, we offer three on-campus orientation sessions (choose one on your New Student Portal). 

Various dates in June and July

First-year students

For students not able to be at Calvin in-person due to timing or travel constraints, we offer online orientation. Choose a date on your New Student Portal.

On your New Student Portal, you will need to complete your 3-minute Questionnaire and your Fall Course Registration Form by the end of June so our registration team can build out your schedule.

Watch for messages from the Center for Student Success sent to your Calvin email address. Their team will guide you through these steps!