Fall Welcome - Admitted Students | Calvin University

Fall Welcome

Welcome Week 2027: Thursday, August 26 – Sunday, August 29

Welcome Week is for all new students at Calvin University. We kick it all off with Move-in Day! Then you will connect in a small group throughout the weekend for:

Evening outings
Meals
StreetFest: service-learning in the city
Fall Orientation
And so much more!

You'll meet fellow students, discover ways to find and build community, and learn how to thrive as you begin your Calvin journey.

International students and some fall athletes have earlier move-in dates and special programming. Find information below, and we'll share details with you via email and your New Student Portal.

Welcome Week Schedule

Stay tuned for the full Welcome Week schedule!

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Welcome Week Events

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.

Sun, Aug 22 2027, All day

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.

Calvin students wearing shirts that say We Haul and You Belong Here, carry carts and baskets full of belongings into the dorms.

Thu, Aug 26 2027, 8:30 - 11:30am

First-year and Transfer Move-in Day

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.

Thu, Aug 26 2027, 4:00 - 5:00pm

Opening Convocation

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.

Welcome Week

Summer Orientation - Commons Lawn

Small Groups

IMPACT Welcome

Orientation Small Group

International Welcome

Small Groups

Streetfest Service Day

Streetfest Service Day

Welcome Week opening session

Welcome Week opening session

Opening Convocation

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