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Welcome to app

We’re excited to kick off this academic year. Please take a moment to review the important details below.

Important Checklist

Whether you are a new or returning student, make sure you take time to go through thestudent checklist.

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2024 Move-In

Returning students who will be living on campus are scheduled for move-in betweenFriday, August 30 – Monday, September 1. Please use the maps on theMove-In pageto see the traffic-flow plans for your residence hall or Knollcrest East apartment. If you need to move in before August 30th because you are working on campus, starting a leadership position, or are required to for an athletic team, please fill out the early arrival form:calvin.edu/go/early-arrival. For general move in questions, please call the housing office at (616) 526-6120.

For new students who will be living on campus, there are several move-in dates based on yourorientation program.

  • For students attendingInternational Orientation, move-in is Monday, August 26, 2024 (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
  • For students attendingIMPACT orientation, move-in is Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
  • All first-year and transfer students should plan to attend 'Welcome Week' orientation. Your move-in is Thursday, August 29, 2024 (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

For questions regarding orientation, please contactorientation@calvin.edu.

For questions regarding housing and move-in, please contacthousing@calvin.edu.

For questions regarding arrivals for Impact Orientation or International Orientation, please contact Esther Kwak atesther.kwak@calvin.edu.

Grow your faith this year

Chapelis held daily in the chapel sanctuary. Chapel will be held from10:30–10:50 a.m.on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and from9:50–10:10 a.m.on Tuesday and Thursday. You can also

  • Mondayswebelongas one body of Christ through multicultural worship.
  • Tuesdayswe gather tobe witheach other in our work, learning, and worship.
  • Wednesdayswe hear the Word andbelievethe good news.
  • Thursdayswe stop tobe stillin the presence of God.
  • Fridayswe sing tobe loudin praise to God.

See the full chapel scheduleand find a Chapel Buddy to join you!

LOFT (Living Our Faith Together)will meet every other Wednesday night at 9 p.m. in the chapel. LOFT is a time of worship and response. Think of it as a “Friday Chapel Plus!” The first LOFT of this year is September 11. Here are the LOFT dates for 2024-2025:

  • September 11, 25
  • October 9*, 30
  • November 13
  • December 4*
  • January 29
  • February 12, 26*
  • March 19
  • April 9, 30*

*Indicates Lord’s Supper

The Church Info Fairwill be held on Wednesday, September 4 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the Commons Lawn (Note: this is the day BEFORE Cokes 'N Clubs this year). While not everyone from ourlist of local churches will participate, many will be on campus to provide more informationabout their services and programs.

Small groups

Our Campus-wide Bible study for the fall 2024 semester will be a 7-week study on Daniel: Patterns of Discipleship with a free curriculum provided by Campus Ministries. More details about available groups led by faculty, staff, and students will be forthcominghere.

Every residence hall has a Barnabas Team that will provide Bible studies, prayer times, worship or other expressions of faith and discipleship. When you move in, look for more information on the unique opportunities available for discipleship across campus.

Pastoral care

Our staff love to meet with you 1:1 or in small groups for pastoral care. Stop by the Campus Ministries office suite (Hekman Library 321, just up the new stairs from Peet’s) or emailPastor Mary,Pastor Paul,Sarah Vermerrisorcampusministries@calvin.eduto set up a time to connect.

Our pastoral partners (local church pastors) also meet with students on campus. Our pastoral partners are:Pastor Moon Bae Kimfrom Korean Grace CRC,Pastor David Sungfrom Living Water CRC,Pastor Tarence Lauchiefrom Grace for the Nations Church, and Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige. Each of them will have office hours for student appointments.

For the most updated information regarding Campus Ministries, follow us on Instagram@calvincampusministries.

Other Ways to Stay Well

Looking for a local health care provider? Do you need some support for your mental health? Or maybe academic support? app’s outstanding wellness and support services have you covered. app boasts one of theTop 20 Best Health Services and Best Counseling Servicesfor colleges and universities in the country, according to the Princeton Review.

For these and other resources and supports for your wellness here, visit ourwellness and safety website.

Campus Store

For students needing to purchase course textbooks, please visit theor

All book orders placed online take 24–48 hours at minimum to be ready for delivery or pick up. Students will get an email when their order is ready. If you need textbooks more quickly than the 24–48 hour window, just come into the store and purchase them off the shelf. DO NOT wait until the day before or the first day of class to order your books. We suggest that books get ordered as soon as you get your class schedule. You may.

Tuition Insurance

Protect your investment in higher education. At app, we believe it is important to offer an easy, affordable way to protect the investment you and your family have made in higher education. That is why app has partnered with GradGuard to provide our students and their families with tuition insurance featuring special plans and rates not available to the general public.

This insurance offered by GradGuard supplements our tuition refund policy by reimbursing students for tuition, room, board and other fees for covered illness/injury or mental health condition withdrawalsat any time during the semester.

To get a quote or learn more about selecting this optional tuition insurance from GradGuard go tocalvin.edu/go/tuitioninsuranceor call 877-794-6603.

Dining Services

Dining Services is thrilled to be part of connecting food and community with you! Some important highlights for this year:

  • To see our meal plans, available to residential and commuter students,visit our website.
    • Changes to your meal plan can be requested through the.
    • Have you downloaded Eatable yet? With the, you canorder ahead and check your meal plan balance.
  • Dining hours may be viewed at any time on thedining services website.
    • Knollcrest Dining Hall will be open for lunchMonday–Friday (in addition to Commons and Uppercrust).
    • Peet's Coffee is excited to return to the Commons Union/Hekman Library
    • Johnny’s Café will be open for business from 10am-9pm
    • The Knight Fuel Markets are located on the main floor of Spoelhof University Center, Spoelhof Fieldhouse, and in lobby of the DeVos Communications Building. Knight Fuel Market is open to the public and accepts Knight Bucks, credit, and debit payments.
  • Green2Go is back:In-person meals continue for the dining halls, but for those on the go, the Green2Go program will continue for easy carryout.We cannot wait to see you, Knights! Stay tuned to ourandpages for the latest on-campus dining options and new offerings coming soon!

Family/Guest Accommodations

Have supporters or parents coming for a visit?Prince Conference Center is the perfect place to stay and is located here on app’s campus! Use code'PRNT'when reserving a room online to receive the parent/supporter discount.

app’s Inaugural Football Season

Planning to cheer on the app Knights Football team this fall?

Get your free Student Section ticket the Thursday before each game at the welcome desk in the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex lobby. These tickets are very limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll need a student ID to claim your free pass.

If you want a guaranteed spot, you can purchase a ticket for $5 through the Box Office website.

Plans are in the works to facilitate student transportation from campus to the game, as well as parking details. Keep an eye out for more helpful information in the coming weeks.

In addition to football, be sure to cheer on app’s fall athletic teams, including Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving. Link to news, schedule, rosters and more at !

Upcoming events

  • Monday, September 2—Movie: Inside Out 2 3-5pm
  • Monday, September 2—Labor Day Root Beer Kegger Concert 5:30-8:30pm
  • Wednesday, September 4—Church Info Fair 5:30-7:00pm
  • Thursday, September 5—Cokes 'N Clubs 5:30-7:00pm
  • Friday, September 6—CHAOS NIGHT
  • Friday, September 13—Movie: Dune Part 2
  • Saturday, September 14—Art Prize Meet Up
  • Monday, September 19—Open Mic Night
  • Friday, September 20—Movie: TBD
  • Saturday, September 21—Vienna Teng concert (in CFAC Recital Hall)
  • Friday, September 20-Saturday, September 21—DORM RETREATS
  • Tuesday, September 27—Fall Formal at Frederick Meijer Gardens
  • Saturday, September 28—Movie: TBD
  • Friday, October 4—Bed Races
  • Saturday, October 5—River City Improv w/app Improv
  • Friday, October 11—Molly Parden concert (in CFAC Recital Hall)
  • Saturday, October 12—Movie: TBD
  • Thursday, October 24—Open Mic Night
  • Friday, October 25—Movie: TBD
  • Saturday, October 26—Post Family Farms
  • Saturday, November 9—Movie: TBD
  • Tuesday, November 12—Brian Dunne Concert (in CFAC Recital Hall)
  • Saturday, November 16—Twen and Eric Slick Concert (in CFAC Recital Hall)
  • Thursday, November 21—Open Mic Night
  • Monday, December 16—Late-Knight Breakfast

And, before you go...

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