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桃色破解版 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.
2026 STUDENT SCHEDULE
Subject to change. Watch for updates beginning in early July.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 鈥� Move-in Day!
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�3&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Residence Hall Check-In | Residence Halls |
| 9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�3&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Apartment and Cottage Check-In | DeWitt 107 (Student Formation Office) |
| 9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�3&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 |
| 11&苍产蝉辫;补.尘.鈥�1:30&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 | BSC Schaap Auditorium |
| 4鈥�6:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Dinner | Phelps |
| 4:45鈥�6 p.m. | Transfer Student & Family Welcome Dinner | BSC Great Room |
| 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 p.m. |
Orange and Blue For You: New Student Welcome |
Jack Miller |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30鈥�9&苍产蝉辫;补.尘. | Breakfast | Phelps Dining |
| 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) |
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| Education | Martha Miller 135 | |
| Pre-Law and Political Science | Lubbers Hall 120 | |
| Health Professions | BSC Schaap Auditorium | |
| The Arts |
De Pree Art 141 |
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| Still Deciding on Your Major |
Jack Miller Recital Hall |
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| Engineering |
Vanderwerf 102 |
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| Economics and Business (includes Accounting) |
Graves Hall |
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| The Humanities |
Lubbers 121 |
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| Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, & Communication) |
Science Center 1019 |
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| Nursing |
Science Center 1000 |
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| Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Physics) |
Science Center 1116 |
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| Math, Statistics, Data Science, and Computer Science |
Science Center 1118 |
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| 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 Lobby |
| 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 Family Room |
| 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 (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 p.m. | Summer Soiree! |
BSC Patio |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
| 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 a.m.鈥�1 p.m. | Lunch & Families Depart | Phelps |
| 1鈥�2&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | New Student Session | Jack Miller |
| 2鈥�4&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | O-Team Gathering #3 | O-Team Location |
| 3:30鈥�4:30&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Transfer Students Explore Downtown | Meet at the BSC - Orientation Station |
| 5鈥�7&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | Dinner (meal plan starts) | Phelps |
| 7鈥�7:15 p.m. | Pep Rally | Pine Grove |
| 7:15鈥�9 p.m. |
Choose Your Own Adventure |
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| Yard Games | Pine Grove | |
| The Lorax Movie | BSC Schaap Auditorium | |
| Craft & Music | BSC Great Room | |
| Tie Dye |
BSC Great Room |
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| Basketball & Volleyball |
Dow Gym |
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| Step2Success: Donut Run |
Keppel House |
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| Hope Sustainability: Games & Craft |
Graves 119 |
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| Speaking of Democracy: Politics, Debate, & Deliberation |
BSC 004 |
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m.鈥�1:30 p.m. | Brunch | Phelps |
| 1鈥�2&苍产蝉辫;辫.尘. | 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 31
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30鈥�9:30&苍产蝉辫;补.尘. | Breakfast | Phelps |
| 8 a.m. | Classes Begin | |
| 10:30鈥�10:52 a.m. | First Chapel of the Semester | Dimnent Chapel |
Schedules are subject to change. A final schedule will be provided on your arrival in August.
A $130 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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