We’re Excited to Welcome You to Our Campus!
Whether you are a new or returning student, choosing to live on-campus or planning to commute, arriving Early Fall or later in August, we have information specific to you. Find out about your arrival procedures and how to complete your check-in before you arrive on-campus.Â
ALL Students
Check-In Before You Arrive
Our Check-in processes and forms are made available for students to complete prior to their arrival on campus. We ask that all students complete their check-in tasks at least one day before your arrival on-campus to move in or start classes or practices.Â
Check-in Forms include:
- FERPA
- Payment plans
- Authorization to retain funds
- Emergency Contact
- Health Information, Immunization, and Insurance
- Dining services
- Vehicle Registration
- Housing information
- And more
Check-In for Fall 2026 will open soon!
New students
2026 Kickoff Days
Early Fall Kickoff Day
Monday, August 10
10am – 12pm
Fall Kickoff Day
Thursday, August 27
10am – 12pm
Grace staff and student leaders will be waiting to welcome new and returning students to campus on August 10 and August 27. Arriving students will head to the Aldrich Athletic center to check in with staff who will verify students have completed their check-in processes before proceeding to their housing or other Kickoff Day activities. Students who have not completed their check-in processes will not be permitted to move into campus housing, attend class or participate in athletic practices.
Early Fall Kickoff Schedule
Monday, August 10
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10am – 12pm | Check-in | Aldrich Athletic Center |
| 1pm – 1:45pm | Students + Parents Welcome Meeting | Baker Chapel |
| 2:30pm | Orientation Kickoff | Baker Chapel |
| 4:30pm | Res Hall Meetings | Res Halls |
| 4:30pm | Commuter Meeting | North Dining Room |
| 5:30pm | Dinner | Commons |
| 7pm | Chapel | Baker Chapel |
| 8:30pm | Optional Evening Activities | Around campus |
Tuesday, August 11
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8am – 9am | Breakfast | Commons |
| 9am – 10am | Orientation Session 1 | Baker Chapel |
| 10am – 11:45am | Orientation Session 2: Academics | Baker Chapel |
| 11:45am – 1pm | Lunch | Commons |
| 1pm | Orientation Session 3 | Jack T. Dean Academic Center |
| 2:30pm | Orientation Session 4 | Jack T. Dean Academic Center |
| 4pm | Closing Chapel | Baker Chapel |
| 5:30pm | Dinner | Commons |
Fall Kickoff Schedule
Thursday, August 27
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10am – 12pm | Check-in | Aldrich Athletic Center |
| 11:45am – 1pm | Lunch | Commons |
| 1pm – 1:45pm | Students + Parents Welcome Meeting | Baker Chapel |
| 3pm | Men’s Soccer Game | Velting Field |
| 4:30pm | Orientation Kickoff | Baker Chapel |
| 5:30pm | Dinner | Commons |
| 6:15pm | Res Hall Meetings | Res Halls |
| 6:15pm | Commuter Meeting | North Dining Room |
| 7pm | Chapel | Baker Chapel |
| 8pm | Welcome Back Bash | Around campus |
Friday, August 28
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8am – 9am | Breakfast | Commons |
| 9am – 10am | Orientation Session 1 | Baker Chapel |
| 10am – 11:45am | Orientation Session 2: Academics | Baker Chapel |
| 11:45am – 1pm | Lunch | Commons |
| 1pm | Orientation Session 3 | Jack T. Dean Academic Center |
| 2:30pm | Orientation Session 4 | Jack T. Dean Academic Center |
| 4pm | Closing Chapel | Baker Chapel |
RETURNING STUDENTS
2026 Kickoff Days
Early Fall Kickoff Day
Monday, August 10
1pm – 4pm
Fall Kickoff Day
Thursday, August 27
1pm – 4pm
Returning student residents are permitted to move in on August 10 between 1 and 4pm for Early Fall, or August 27 between 1 and 4pm for Fall.
Please complete your online Check-in paperwork prior to arriving for on-campus. Students are not permitted to move into campus housing, attend class, or participate in athletics until they have completed their Check-in forms.
Campus Residents must check in at the Gym between 1pm and 4pm on their Kickoff Day to ensure they’ve completed their processes before getting keys to campus housing. Commuting Students do not need to visit campus on Kickoff Day if their check-in forms are complete.
On Thursday, August 27, Returning students are invited to attend the Men’s Soccer game at 3pm and Chapel at 7pm, followed by the annual Welcome Back Bash hosted by Student Government.
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Orientation
Early Fall Orientation
Monday, August 10 – Tuesday, August 11
Fall Orientation
Thursday, August 27 – Friday, August 28
Orientation events give students opportunities to connect with other students as well as staff and faculty. Students will learn about the campus, community, and all they need to thrive in their first semester.
All new students (including those arriving for Early Fall athletics or classes) are required to participate in new student orientation. While returning students are not required to attend Orientation, there are many activities that they are welcome to join us for.Â
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