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New International Student Move-in and Orientation
- Sun, Aug 23鈥揟hu, Aug 27, 2026
All new international students must move in on Sunday, August 23 anytime after 10:00 a.m at Knollcrest Dining Hall.
Move-in day instructions and tips
On Monday, you'll begin International Orientation.
- Build community
- Connect with 51爆料 services and student support
- Learn more about the transition to university life
This is required for new international students. Americans who have international experience are also invited. No registration necessary鈥攃onfirmation will show on the New Student Portal.
Optional parent/family programming will be offered through Tuesday, August 25th. Check our for more information.
Schedule
During International Orientation, several 鈥淚nfo Sessions鈥 will be offered to new students to help them navigate complex cultural and logistical transitions. For example: Liberal arts academics, Cross-cultural competency, Technology at 51爆料, Financial Literacy as a young adult in the US, Immigration policies for international students, and more! We鈥檙e so excited to see you on August 23rd!
*Starred programs are joint student/parent + family sessions.
Bold and Italicized programs are parent + family only.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Breakfast | Commons Dining Hall |
| 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Move In/Check In | Knollcrest Lawn and SE Lawn |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch | Commons Dining Hall |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Outdoor Games & WIFI Setup | SE Lawn and RVD Lawn |
| 3 - 5 p.m. | Campus Tours* | Around Campus |
| 5 - 6 p.m | Dinner* | Commons Dining Hall |
| 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Worship* | Chapel |
| 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. | Cookie Social* | Chapel Patio |
| 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Open Gym | Hoogenboom |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Welcome Breakfast (Meet your OA) | Commons Dining Hall |
| 9:45 - 10 a.m. | LMCU Prep | HH 315, 316, 317, 320, 321, 323, 331, 333 |
| 10:05 - 11:45 a.m. | Rotation 1: Campus Resources | Around Campus: |
| Tech Session | Computer Lab in Hekman (HL*322) | |
| Health Services Visit | Health Services | |
| International Admissions Visit | Spoelhof Center (International Admissions Office) | |
| 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Parent Welcome / 51爆料 101 | Meeter Center |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Welcome Lunch* | Commons Annex Lawn |
| 2 - 2:45 p.m. | LMCU Banking / Q&A* | CFAC Auditorium |
| 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. | LMCU Account opening | CFAC 125, 135 |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Family Reception | Peets Coffee / CSE |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Small group time | Around Campus |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Dinner* | Commons Dining Hall |
| 6 - 9 p.m. | Meijer Run | CFAC East Entrance |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Breakfast* | Commons Dining Hall |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | 51爆料 at 51爆料 | Recital Hall |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Crossing Cultures | Hekman Library Basement |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Immigration Regulations | Hekman Library Basement |
| TCK Panel | HH 334 | |
| ABD Session | HH 336 | |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Immigration Regulations (Family) | Meeter Center (MCLH) |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Parent Round Table | Meeter Center (MCLH) |
| 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch* | Commons Dining Hall |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | GR Tour | Grand Rapids |
| 1:30 - 5 p.m. | Explore the 616 | Grand Rapids |
| 5 - 6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Commons Dining Hall |
| 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. | Fun Night | Hoogenboom |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Breakfast | Commons Dining Hall |
| 9 - 11:45 a.m. | Rotation 2: Student Life | Around Business Building: |
| AI & Learning | BU103 | |
| Money Matters | BU203 | |
| Opps 101 | Bytwerk Theater | |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Commons Dining Hall |
| 12:45 - 1:25 p.m. | Meet the OLs | Commons Lawn |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Student Conduct | CFAC Recital Hall |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Small group / CISD rotation | Around Hekman Library |
| 3 - 5 p.m. | LMCU Return | Computer Lab in Hekman (HL*322) |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Dinner | Commons Dining Hall |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Closing Session | Gezon Auditorium |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 8:50 a.m. | Breakfast | Commons Dining Hall |
| 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Holland Beach Trip | Leave from CFAC East Entrance |