Welcome Week and Orientation
Welcome Week 2026: Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30
Welcome Week is for all new students at 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø. 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 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø 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 .
Welcome Week Schedule
Here's a schedule overview (subject to change). Some sessions and activities are required, while others are optional. We'll share the specifics as we get closer to Welcome Week.
- Move in | Residence halls
- Lunch | Commons Dining Hall
- Family worship service | Covenant Fine Arts Center
- One Stop Info Fair | Spoelhof University Center
- Small group meet up | Commons Lawn
- Family Reception | Fieldhouse Lobby
- Convocation | Van Noord Arena
- Family dinner and goodbyes | Commons Lawn
- Small group meeting
- Opening Session | Covenant Fine Arts Center
- Late night activities | Residence Halls
- Tech and Tools
- Meet Your Major
- Group lunch
- StreetFest
- Create Your Own Adventure (with groups)
- Creating conversations
- Small group discussions
- Group lunch
- Mixer social
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- Dance
- Worship
- Group lunch
- Open gym
- Group dinner
- Faith dialogues
- Closing session
Welcome Week Events
Snapshots of Welcome Week and Orientation
