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Transfer Welcome

  • Thu, Aug 28–Mon, Sep 01, 2025
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We are excited to welcome new students who are transferring to Calvin this fall!

Our Transfer Welcome connects with Welcome Week programming and will help your transition. As you apply your previous college experiences, you'll meet other new transfer students, and learn more about Calvin and your new community!

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, August 28

(Families are welcome to attend items in BOLD)

  • 8:30–11:30 a.m.   ²Ñ´Ç±¹±ð–i²Ô (for those living on campus) - More Information
  • 12:30-1:30   Lunch -- (Optional) Lunch will be available for family members in Commons Dining Hall for $12 per person (students with meal plans free).  Please pre-pay using and take your receipt with you as your "ticket" for the lunch.
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    • You will be prompted to sign in or continue as guest. (Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit/debit card)
  • 1:00–2:00 p.m.   Family Worship Service* - Covenenant Fine Arts Center
  • 1:00–2:30 p.m.   One Stop Info Fair* (Transfer Student Reception) - Spoelhof University Center
  • 3:15-3:45 p.m.   Students:  First Meet-up with Welcome Week group - Commons Lawn
  • 3:15-3:45 p.m.    Family Root Beer Reception - VanNoord Arena Lobby
  • 4:00–5:00 p.m.   Convocation (students sit with their Welcome Week group) - Van Noord Arena
  • 5:00–6:30 p.m.   Family Dinner - Commons Lawn
  • 7:15–8:15 p.m.   First Small Group Meeting
  • 8:30–9:20 p.m.   Opening Session - Covenant Fine Arts Center
  • 9:30–11:30 p.m.   Residence Life Programming (for those living on campus) - Residence Halls

Friday, August 29

  • 9:45–10:15 a.m.   Tech and Tools
  • 10:30–11:45 a.m.   Connect: Meet Your Major
  • 11:45–1:00 p.m.   Group Lunch *
  • 1:15–5:15 p.m.   Streetfest
  • 8:30–10:30 p.m.   Group Outing *

Saturday, August 30

  • 10:00–11:00 a.m.   Step-up Dramas
  • 11:00-12:00 p.m.   Small Group Discussions 
  • 12:00–1:15 p.m.   Group Lunch * 
  • 2:00-4:00 p.m.   F.E.N. Sessions 
  • 5:00-6:30 p.m.   Dinner
  • 8:00–11:00 p.m.   Dance *

Sunday, August 31

  • 10:00–1:30 p.m.   Brunch * 
  • 1:00–5:00 p.m.   Open Gym * 
  • 5:30–6:30 p.m.   Group Dinner * 
  • 6:45–7:30 p.m.   Faith Dialogues 
  • 7:45–8:45 p.m.   Worship Service
  • 8:45–9:30 p.m.   Sem Pond

Monday, September 1

  • 12:00–5:00 p.m.  Open Gym * 
  • 1:30–3:00 p.m.  Find Your Classes * 
  • 3:00–5:00 p.m.  Movie * 
  • 5:30–7:30 p.m.  Cookout/Concert *

(* Optional events) 

Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at orientation@calvin.edu or texting us at (616) 287-5039.

Contact:

Mr. JB Britton
Associate Dean, Center for Student Engagement
616-526-6695

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