Student Schedule
New Student Orientation is our way of introducing you to Hope鈥檚 traditions, experiences and current students 鈥� and the campus you鈥檒l call home.
New Student Orientation will take place right after you move in, with events scheduled
throughout the weekend to help make the initial transition to college as smooth as
possible. The goal is to welcome you to 91自拍论坛 and give you a group of people
to be able to recognize as familiar faces within your first few weeks on campus. The
weekend schedule includes a mixture of team meetings, time to socialize, academic
introductions and some downtime to get settled into your new home!
In addition to the events planned through the regular orientation program, we have several opportunities designed specifically for transfer students. As a transfer student, we know you don't need a welcome to college 鈥� but you do need a welcome to Hope. New Student Orientation will provide that.
2024 STUDENT SCHEDULE
Subject to change. Watch for updates beginning in early July.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 鈥� Move-in Day!
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�4&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Residence Hall Check-In | Residence Halls |
| 9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�4&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Apartment and Cottage Check-In | DeWitt 107 (Student Development Office) |
| 9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�4&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Commuter Check-In | BSC - Orientation Station |
| 9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�5&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | ID Card Photo Session | Martha Miller 238/239 |
| 11:30&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�2&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Lunch (New students & Families) | Phelps (Overflow Maas) |
| 1鈥�4:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Resource Room | Martha Miller Rotunda |
| 4鈥�5&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Phelps Scholars Participant Event | DeWitt Theatre |
| 4鈥�6:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Dinner | Phelps |
| 4鈥�6&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Transfer Student Meet & Greet | Maas Conference Room |
| 5-6 p.m. | Step2Success Dinner | Maas Auditorium |
| 6:15鈥�7:15&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Residence Hall Meeting #1 | Residence Halls |
| 7:15 p.m. |
OAs will start picking up all new students at their Res Halls. They will communicate by GroupMe! If you do not live in a Res Hall, plan to meet your OAs at the Orientation Station (OS) in the Bultman Student Center (BSC). |
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| 7:30鈥�9&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. |
O-Team Gathering #1 |
O-Team Location |
| 9鈥�10:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. |
Orange and Blue For You: New Student Welcome |
Jack Miller |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30鈥�9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘. | Breakfast | Phelps Dining Hall |
| 8&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�12&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | ID Card Photo Session | Martha Miller 238/239 |
| 9鈥�10&苍产蝉辫;补.尘. | O-Team Gathering #2 | O-Team Location |
| 10:15鈥�11&苍产蝉辫;补.尘. | New Student Seminars (choose one) |
|
| Education | Martha Miller 135 | |
| Pre-Law and Political Science | Lubbers Hall 120 | |
| Health Professions | BSC Schaap Auditorium | |
| The Arts |
De Pree Art Building |
|
| Still Deciding on Your Major |
Maas Auditorium |
|
| Engineering |
Vanderwerf 102 |
|
| Economics & Business (includes Accounting) |
Graves Hall |
|
| The Humanities |
VanderWerf 104 |
|
| Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, & Communication) |
Science Center 1019 |
|
| Nursing |
Science Center 1000 |
|
| Physical Sciences |
Science Center 1116 |
|
| Math and Computer Science |
Science Center 1118 |
|
| 11&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�1:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Lunch |
Phelps |
| 11:30&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�1:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Step2Success Dessert and MSO Meet & Greet |
Keppel House |
| 11:30&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�12:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Legacy Family Open House (by invitation) |
Jack Miller |
| 11:30&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�12:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. |
First Gen Student & Family Gathering First Generation refers to students who are the first in their family to pursue a college degree. |
BSC Schaap Auditorium |
| 12鈥�4&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | First Year Seminar Academic Advising (Students Only) |
Martha Miller |
| 4鈥�5&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Step2Success Student Experience Panel (optional for parents) |
Graves Hall |
| 5鈥�6:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Picnic in the Pine Grove |
Pine Grove |
| 7:30鈥�8:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Residence Hall Meeting #2 |
Residence Halls |
| 8:30鈥�10&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Playfair: The Ultimate Ice Breaker |
VanAndel Soccer |
| 10鈥�11:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Summer Soiree! |
BSC Patio |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30鈥�9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘. | Breakfast | Phelps |
| 10鈥�11&苍产蝉辫;补.尘. | Worship Service | Dimnent Chapel |
| 11&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�12&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Campus Ministries Open House | van Andel Huys der Hope |
| 11&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�1&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Lunch | Phelps |
| 12鈥�2&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Family Goodbyes | |
| 2鈥�4&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | O-Team Gathering #3 | O-Team Location |
| 5鈥�7&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Dinner (meal plan starts) | Phelps |
| 7鈥�9&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. |
Choose Your Own Adventure |
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| Yard Games | Pine Grove | |
| Movie: Inside Out 2 | BSC Schaap Auditorium | |
| Movie & Craft | BSC Great Room | |
| Tie Dye |
Frost Amphitheater |
|
| Open Gym | Dow Gym | |
| 7鈥�10&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Step2Success Beach Trip |
Keppel House |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�1&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Brunch | Phelps |
| 1 p.m. | O-Team Gathering #4 | O-Team Location |
| 2鈥�3&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Opening Convocation | Jack Miller |
| 3鈥�4:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Involvement Fair | Pine Grove |
| 5鈥�7&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Dinner | Phelps |
MONDAY, AUGUST 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30鈥�9:30&苍产蝉辫;补.尘. | Breakfast | Phelps |
| 8 a.m. | Classes Begin | |
Schedules are subject to change. A final schedule will be provided on your arrival in August.
A $120 one-time standard fee is charged to all incoming students for Orientation. It covers all the events of Orientation, making it possible for all students and families to participate in as much as they choose.
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