Student Schedule
New Student Orientation is our way of introducing you to Hope’s traditions, experiences and current students — and the campus you’ll 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 ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 — 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 – Move-in Day!
Time | Event | Location |
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9&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–4&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Residence Hall Check-In | Residence Halls |
9&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–4&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Apartment and Cottage Check-In | DeWitt 107 (Student Development Office) |
9&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–4&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Commuter Check-In | BSC - Orientation Station |
9&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–5&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | ID Card Photo Session | Martha Miller 238/239 |
11:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–2&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Lunch (New students & Families) | Phelps (Overflow Maas) |
1–4:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Resource Room | Martha Miller Rotunda |
4–5&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Phelps Scholars Participant Event | DeWitt Theatre |
4–6:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Dinner | Phelps |
4–6&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Transfer Student Meet & Greet | Maas Conference Room |
5-6 p.m. | Step2Success Dinner | Maas Auditorium |
6:15–7:15&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | 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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7:30–9&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. |
O-Team Gathering #1 |
O-Team Location |
9–10:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. |
Orange and Blue For You: New Student Welcome |
Jack Miller |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Time | Event | Location |
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7:30–9&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾. | Breakfast | Phelps Dining Hall |
8&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–12&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | ID Card Photo Session | Martha Miller 238/239 |
9–10&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾. | O-Team Gathering #2 | O-Team Location |
10:15–11&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾. | 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 Building |
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Still Deciding on Your Major |
Maas Auditorium |
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Engineering |
Vanderwerf 102 |
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Economics & Business (includes Accounting) |
Graves Hall |
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The Humanities |
VanderWerf 104 |
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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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Physical Sciences |
Science Center 1116 |
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Math and Computer Science |
Science Center 1118 |
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11&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–1:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Lunch |
Phelps |
11:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–1:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Step2Success Dessert and MSO Meet & Greet |
Keppel House |
11:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–12:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Legacy Family Open House (by invitation) |
Jack Miller |
11:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–12:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. |
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 |
12–4&²Ô²ú²õ±è;&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | First Year Seminar Academic Advising (Students Only) |
Martha Miller |
4–5&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Step2Success Student Experience Panel (optional for parents) |
Graves Hall |
5–6:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Picnic in the Pine Grove |
Pine Grove |
7:30–8:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Residence Hall Meeting #2 |
Residence Halls |
8:30–10&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Playfair: The Ultimate Ice Breaker |
VanAndel Soccer |
10–11:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Summer Soiree! |
BSC Patio |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Time | Event | Location |
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7:30–9&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾. | Breakfast | Phelps |
10–11&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾. | Worship Service | Dimnent Chapel |
11&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–12&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Campus Ministries Open House | van Andel Huys der Hope |
11&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–1&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Lunch | Phelps |
12–2&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Family Goodbyes | |
2–4&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | O-Team Gathering #3 | O-Team Location |
5–7&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Dinner (meal plan starts) | Phelps |
7–9&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. |
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 |
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Open Gym | Dow Gym | |
7–10&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Step2Success Beach Trip |
Keppel House |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Time | Event | Location |
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10:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾.–1&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Brunch | Phelps |
1 p.m. | O-Team Gathering #4 | O-Team Location |
2–3&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Opening Convocation | Jack Miller |
3–4:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Involvement Fair | Pine Grove |
5–7&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è.³¾. | Dinner | Phelps |
MONDAY, AUGUST 26
Time | Event | Location |
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7:30–9:30&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹.³¾. | 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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