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Welcome New & Returning Students<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Check-In<\/a> | Kickoff Days<\/a> | Orientation<\/a><\/h4>\n

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We\u2019re Excited to Welcome You to Our Campus!<\/span><\/h2>\n

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.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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ALL Students<\/h5>\n

Check-In Before You Arrive<\/h2>\n

Our Check-in processes and forms are made available for students to complete prior to their arrival on campus. We ask that\u00a0all students complete their check-in tasks at least one day before your arrival<\/strong> on-campus\u00a0to move in or start classes or practices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Check-in Forms include:
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  • FERPA<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Payment plans<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Authorization to retain funds<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Emergency Contact<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Health Information, Immunization, and Insurance<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dining services<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Vehicle Registration<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Housing information<\/span><\/li>\n
  • And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Check-In for Fall 2026 will open soon!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    New students<\/h5>\n

    2026 Kickoff Days<\/h2>\n

    Early Fall Kickoff Day<\/span>
    <\/span>Monday, August 10
    <\/strong>10am – 12pm<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fall Kickoff Day<\/span>
    <\/span>Thursday, August 27
    <\/strong>10am – 12pm<\/span><\/p>\n

    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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    New students<\/h5>\n

    New Students Kickoff Days<\/h2>\n

    Spring Kickoff Day
    Friday, January 9<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Upon arrival, all students will check in with staff located in the Commons<\/span> before proceeding to their housing or other Kickoff Day activities. This helps us verify that all students have completed their check-in process as needed. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Monday, August 10<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Time<\/td>\nEvent<\/td>\nLocation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    10am \u2013 12pm<\/td>\nCheck-in<\/td>\nAldrich Athletic Center<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1pm \u2013 1:45pm<\/td>\nStudents + Parents Welcome Meeting<\/span><\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2:30pm<\/td>\nOrientation Kickoff<\/span><\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4:30pm<\/td>\nRes Hall Meetings<\/td>\nRes Halls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4:30pm<\/td>\nCommuter Meeting<\/td>\nNorth Dining Room<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5:30pm<\/td>\nDinner<\/td>\nCommons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7pm<\/td>\nChapel<\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    8:30pm<\/td>\nOptional Evening Activities<\/span><\/td>\nAround campus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
    Tuesday, August 11<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Time<\/td>\nEvent<\/td>\nLocation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    8am \u2013 9am<\/td>\nBreakfast<\/td>\nCommons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    9am \u2013 10am<\/td>\nOrientation Session 1<\/span><\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10am \u2013 11:45am<\/td>\nOrientation Session 2: Academics<\/span><\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    11:45am \u2013 1pm<\/td>\nLunch<\/td>\nCommons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1pm<\/td>\nOrientation Session 3<\/td>\nJack T. Dean Academic Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2:30pm<\/td>\nOrientation Session 4<\/td>\nJack T. Dean Academic Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4pm<\/td>\nClosing Chapel<\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5:30pm<\/td>\nDinner<\/span><\/td>\n Commons<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Thursday, August 27<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Time<\/td>\nEvent<\/td>\nLocation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    10am \u2013 12pm<\/td>\nCheck-in<\/td>\nAldrich Athletic Center<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    11:45am \u2013 1pm<\/td>\nLunch<\/td>\nCommons<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1pm \u2013 1:45pm<\/td>\nStudents + Parents Welcome Meeting<\/span><\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3pm<\/td>\nMen’s Soccer Game<\/td>\nVelting Field<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4:30pm<\/td>\nOrientation Kickoff<\/span><\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5:30pm<\/td>\nDinner<\/td>\nCommons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6:15pm<\/td>\nRes Hall Meetings<\/td>\nRes Halls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6:15pm<\/td>\nCommuter Meeting<\/td>\nNorth Dining Room<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7pm<\/td>\nChapel<\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    8pm<\/td>\nWelcome Back Bash<\/td>\nAround campus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
    Friday, August 28<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Time<\/td>\nEvent<\/td>\nLocation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    8am \u2013 9am<\/td>\nBreakfast<\/td>\nCommons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    9am \u2013 10am<\/td>\nOrientation Session 1<\/span><\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10am \u2013 11:45am<\/td>\nOrientation Session 2: Academics<\/span><\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    11:45am \u2013 1pm<\/td>\nLunch<\/td>\nCommons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1pm<\/td>\nOrientation Session 3<\/td>\nJack T. Dean Academic Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2:30pm<\/td>\nOrientation Session 4<\/td>\nJack T. Dean Academic Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4pm<\/td>\nClosing Chapel<\/td>\nBaker Chapel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    RETURNING STUDENTS<\/h5>\n

    2026 Kickoff Days<\/h2>\n

    Early Fall Kickoff Day<\/span>
    <\/span>Monday, August 10
    <\/strong>1pm – 4pm<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fall Kickoff Day<\/span>
    <\/span>Thursday, August 27
    <\/strong>1pm – 4pm<\/span><\/p>\n

    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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Please complete your online Check-in paperwork prior to arriving for on-campus.<\/strong> Students are not permitted to move into campus housing, attend class, or participate in athletics until they have completed their Check-in forms.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Campus Residents must check in at the Gym between 1pm and 4pm on their Kickoff Day to ensure they\u2019ve 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

    On Thursday, August 27, Returning students are invited to attend the Men\u2019s Soccer game at 3pm and Chapel at 7pm, followed by the annual Welcome Back Bash hosted by Student Government.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      COnnect & Have fun<\/h5>\n

      Orientation<\/h2>\n

      Early Fall Orientation
      Monday, August 10 \u2013 Tuesday, August 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Fall Orientation
      Thursday, August 27 \u2013 Friday, August 28<\/b><\/p>\n

      Orientation events give students opportunities to connect with other students as well as staff and faculty. <\/span>Students will learn about the campus, community, and all they need to thrive in their first semester.<\/p>\n

      All new students<\/strong> (including those arriving for Early Fall athletics or classes) are required to participate in new student orientation.\u00a0While returning students<\/strong> are not required to attend Orientation, there are many activities that they are welcome to join us for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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