TRANSFER QUEST « ‘New STUDENT ORENTATON . = (f-. ‘vo Your PRoGeAH LeaneasioProeTUNTES . WeoRMATON AND SURES Pik outs so? comnctus DEEPLY JusTLY WHOLEHEARTEDLY AS CHRIST'S AGENTS OF RENEWAL IN THE WORLD I you're transfering to Calvin from another college or university, Transfer QUEST |s for you. Transfer QUEST is a three-and-a-half day program that takes place just before classes begins in the fall from August 30 - September 2, 2017. There will also be planned optional activities on September 3 and 4. Your family members are welcome during the fst two days of Transfer QUEST, August 30 and 81, ‘Transfer QUEST officaly starts at noon on August 30 and is designed ust for you as.a Transfer ‘student, More information Expect a warm weicoma to Calvin! At Transfer QUEST you'll meet 2 lot of new people: almost 4,000 other new students and potential Facebook flands, plus current students professors and ‘staff members. You'll learn alot about Calvin and the resources that are here for you. During Transfer QUEST, you'll connect with an orientation group of about 20 other Transfer ‘students who will go through Transfer QUEST together. ‘Transfer QUEST includes a service-learning component, Streetfast, where you’l learn about one of the eclectic neighborhoods in Grand Rapids. Expect to have a lot of funl By the end, you ray be a bit tired (the days are ful from approximately 9:00 am into the evening), but you'll be ready {for classes to begin on Tuesday, September 5. You can plan to: PARTICIPATE IN + An evening of personal raflaction on tha Seminary Pond +A “create your own adventure” night + Steetfest—a service-learning experience in the city LEARN ABOUT + Challenging, realfe college issues through a series of skits + Calvin's commitment to diversity and anti-racism + A vaviely of other things—trom pop culture to what it means that Calvin is "Reformed" to menis/women's issues at college to why we care about social justice Transfer QUEST has three objectives: 1. To introduce you to Calin College through the college's vsion. 2. To connect you to 2 core group of ather naw students 3. To prepare you tor your first semester at Galvin. During Transfer QUEST, we'll look at some of these aspects of Calvin's vision + Reformed, Liberal Arts College — Take a closer look at what it means that Calvin ia “Reformed” and “aliberal arts college.” + Doing Goals Werk in God's World - Our world belongs to God. What is God's caling us to a8 wollearn end as we serve? BEFORE YOU ARRIVE - Steps to complete before you arrive 1. Register yourselt for the program on your Applicant Status page (see “Registration” tab above). 2. Pay your envellmont deposit, if you haven't already. 8. Be sure you have received e confirmation email ror the Campus Involvement and Leadership Orfice, 4, Plan to arrve on campus the morning of Wednesday, August 30, 2017 anytime atter 9:00 5, Print out criving diections and a campus map (S92 our Information & Resources pag). Checking In ‘You may move to campus on Wednosday, August 20, after 9:00 am. Transfor QUEST offcialy begins for Tiensfer students with a kick-off meeting in in the early afternoon. Tiansfer QUEST will ‘continue through Saturday, September 2. ‘ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS Upon entval, follow the road signs to your residence hall where you can checkin after 9:00 a.m. ‘You wit be greeted by an army of "We-Haulers"—studerts who are eager to transport all of your belongings trom your venioie into your resicence hall room! Given the afterncon schedule for ‘Transfer students, we would encourage you to artva closer to 9:00 am. sa you can be ‘completely moved into your room in time fer the Kick-off meeting at noon, where you will recsive ‘your schedule and instructions for the day. ‘OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS. Plan to be at Calvin by noon for a kick-off meating, whare you will ceive your schedule and inetruotions for the day.DATES & SCHEDULE “ ‘Transfer QUEST runs from August 30 ~ September 2, 2017. You may move to camous on ‘Wednesday, August 30, after 9100 a.m. Transter QUEST officialy begins at noon, continuing through the evening of Saturday, September 2. There will also be optional activities on ‘September 3 and 4. Click nere t8to view a tentative schedule for Transfer QUEST 2017. MEALS & ACCOMMODATIONS - Meals [Al meals for new Transfer students—both on- and off-campus students—are provided during Transfer QUEST, beginning wth lunch on Wednesday, August $0 and continuing through dinner ‘on Monday, September 4. ‘Accommodations Ityou willbe tving on-campus during the school year, you wil move Into your residence nal when you arrive, Housing wil not be available for off-campus students or family members, Prince Conference Center, located on-campus, is owned and operated by Calvin College and has a limited number of rooms available for a fee, Ifyou call to reserve a rcom, mention that you ere with the QUEST program for a slight discount. There are also several off-camous options nearby. REGISTRATION * Registration for new Transfer students ‘You wil need to register for Transfer QUEST. Register online using your Aoplicant Status pace, Orientation costs [A 8150 orientation fee wil be charged to your student account in early September This fee covers all costs associated with Transfer QUEST, with the majority ofthe fee covering mealsNeW STUDENT OmENTATION| o a Sl Fo UR aoceaH sora ogres eaRMATON AND - SURES ’ = ‘ABOUT US = CONTACT US DEEPLY JusTLY WHOLEHEARTEDLY It you'te starting Calvin in the fall as a first-year student, QUEST is for you. (QUEST is a three-and-a-half day program that takes place just before schoo! begins from August 31 ~ September 3, 2017. There will aiso be planned optional activities on September 4. ‘our fay membre are weloome ding move-n day ar for an evening cookout on Commons Lawn. Following siner, QUEST stars and ie designed ut ox you. you are a new Transfer student, ofck here to learn about Transfer QUEST. More information '17 THEME — PLACE: ENGAGING, UNDERSTANDING, AND RENEWING, “ ‘Our place deeply influences who we are and how we live. As orientation staff, we invite incorring ‘students to shape and be shaped by Calvin, contributing their cits, talents, end unique ‘expariences to this place. Throughout QUEST, the concept cf piace will tie together the topics, discussions, and sessions intended to help students transition to college. ‘The frst day of QUEST will focus on “Engaging Place,” and students will explore what it means ‘0 do God's work by sorving and learning in the city of Grand Rapids. Studerts will spend tho ‘second day of QUEST “Understanding Place” as they come to understand Calvin College's feith, history, anc vision, espacialy 2s It lates to Galvin being a reformed Liberal Arts collage. The third and last day of QUEST focuses on “Renewing Place.” At Calvin, wo boliove that God is renewing every aspect ofthis world. Students will be learning about the brokenness within ‘ourselves, our college, and our world, and how God Is renewing all. WHAT TO EXPECT . Steps to complete before you arrive 1. Ifyou are a first-year student, you are already enrolled. 2. Pay your enrollment deposit, if you haven't already. 3. Be sure you have received a confirmation email from the Campus Involvement and Leadership Office. 4, Plan to arrive on campus the morning of Thursday, August 31, anytime after 9 a.m. 5. Print out driving directions and a campus map (see our Information & Resources page) Checking In You may move to campus Thursday, August 31 after 9 a.m. QUEST officially begins with an all- ‘campus cookout at 5:00 p.m. with opening activities starting at 6:30 p.m. ‘ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS Upon arrival, follow the road signs to your residence hall where you can check-in after 9:00 a.m. You will be greeted by an army of "We-Haulers"—students who are eager to transport all of your belongings from your vehicle into your residence hall room! You will have the entire day to get settled into your room. Your Orientation Leader (OL) will post a note on your door telling you your orientation group number. Following dinner you will assemble with your orientation group for check-in. OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS You are welcome to have lunch and dinner on-campus during the day on August 31. You will receive a phone call to your off-campus residence from your Orientation Leader (OL) telling you your orientation group number which you will meet following dinner. We do not offer on-campus, sleeping accommodations during QUEST, but all the meals during QUEST are included for you. You will check in when you meet your Orientation Group at 6:30 p.m. Meals ‘All meals for new first-year students are included during QUEST, beginning with lunch on ‘Thursday, August 31 and continuing through dinner on Monday, September 4.Dates QUEST runs from August 31 - September 3. ‘You may move to campus on Thursday, August 31, after 9 a.m. Click here to learn about the move-in process. QUEST officially begins with an all-campus cookout at 5 p.m. and opening ‘activities at 6:90 p.m., and concludes on the evening of Sunday, September 3, There will also be ‘optional activities on Monday, September 4. Parents - See our Parents & Family QUEST page for information. Schedule Click here {8 to view a tentative schedule for QUEST 2017. REGISTRATION ’ Registration You will be automatically registered for QUEST after registering for PASSPORT through your Applicant Status page. Orientation Costs ‘A$250 orientation fee will be charged to your student account in early September, This fee covers casts associated with both PASSPORT and QUEST, with the majority of the fee covering meals.PASSPORT ORIENTATION NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION FIND YOUR PROGRAM. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, ABOUT US CONTACT US. Hy iG PASSPORT is a one-day orientation program for new students and adult family members, with five sessions offered throughout the spring and summer. In this program, you'll learn more about college life, meet with an academic advisor to pian your fall course schedule, and mest some of your new classmates. PASSPORT s te frst of wo orientation programs that gre requlted for fst-year students trom ‘Norn America. Your adut famty member(s) are welcome to come 1o PASSPORT, as well. Younger ‘amily members are welcome to accompany parents, but we are unable to provide programming for them. Ifyou register siolings to attend, please nota they willbe attending the parent portion of PASSPORT. Looking for an aditional orientation for ths important transition? Check out Widerness Orientation, program that takos you toa variety of wikdornoss settings. Its a great way to build now reletionsnips, learn important sklle, and reflect on your place in God's big world Dates + PASSPORT! — April 21,2017 (oarly arval on April 20 and late doparture Aprii22 aro avalabio) ‘+ PASSPORT II- Aprii28, 2017 (earl arrival on April 27 and late departure Apri 29 ere avaliable) ‘+ PASSPORT Ill - June 23, 2017 (ealy arrival on June 22 and late departure June 24 are avaiable) + PASSPORT IV - July 7,2017 (early arival on July 6 and late departure July 8 are availabe) + PASSPORT V ~ August 30, 2017 (early aval on August 29 is avaiable) Schedule Click thelirks below for 2 general schedule of your PASSPORT session. Please note that PASSPORTS IV are expected to take the entire day, from approximately 8 am, unil@ pm. and all sessions are required. if you cannet attens forthe entre day, please register for another dete ‘Schedule fj for PASSPORTS | & I. Schedule for PASSPORTS Ill & IV. ‘Schedule for PASSPORT \. Orientation costs ‘A $250 orientation fee will be charged to your student account that covers all costs (food, programming, staffing, and student housing) associated with orientation —both PASSPORT and QUEST—except housing for parents and family members. Note that adaitional costs are associated with Wilderness Orientation, IMPAGT, and International PASSPORT. Up to two adult family members. can attend PASSPORT at no further cost; additional family members will be charged $50 each. ‘There is no adcitional charge for students to stay in the residence halls for PASSPORT. For PASSPORTS Ill and IV, families are invited to stay in the residence halls for a $36 charge that covers ‘accommodations for all family members. If either the student and/or family members choose not to stay in the residence halls, the student's orientation costs will not decrease. More information WHAT TO EXPECT AT PASSPORT xCalvin's PASSPORT orientation program has 3 main objectives: 1. To introduce you to Calvin's purpose, people, and programs 2, To help ensure your smooth transition to college 8. To prepare you academically for your years at Calvin, PASSPOAT is designed along two tracks—one for you and one for your family members. You'll attend a few of the sessions together. Here's a sampling: PARTICIPATE IN Academic advising so you can plan your fall schedule ‘= Make sure to visit the First Year Academic Guide to learn more about course registration, advising, placement tests and more, = Campus worship and group activities LEARN ABOUT = Living in the residence halls or off-campus + Calvin's core curriculum, your major, and academics, + The transition to college HEAR FROM + Calvin's President + Apanel of faculty members * Current upperciass students BEFORE YOU ARRIVE . 1. Register both yourself and your family members for the program on your Applicant Status, page (see the "Registration" tab) 2. Pay your enrollment deposit, if you haven't already 3, Be sure you have received three confirmation emails from the Campus Involvement and Leadership Otfice (sent to your Calvin email account) © the first confirming your registration © the second sent approximately one manth prior to your session © the third sent one week prior to your session 4, Print out driving directions and a campus map (see our Information & Resources page) CHECKING IN . Upon arrival follow the road signs to the Check-in. At CheckcIn you will receive: + Aresource packet ‘+ Aroom assignment if staying on campus) + Apersonalized schedule PASSPORTS | AND II = Checicin is fromm 8~8:80 am. on the frst day of PASSPORT. + Eatly check-in is from 6:30 - 10 pm. an the evering before PASSPORT Students must request early arrval on thelr regstration. Please contact us it ou nave already regstered and would Ike to arrive early. PASSPORTS Ill AND IV ‘+ Chocicin is rom 7:20 -@ am. on tho frst day of PASSPORT. ‘+ Eatly check-ins from 7:40 ~ 11 p.m. on the evening before PASSPORT. Students must request early arrval on thelr regstration, Please contact us if you have already regstered and would Ike to arrive early. Plaase nota that there ie an adltionel $50 faelfamly for early artvel and late departure, PASSPORT V + IF youarea residential student, you will move inte your permanent resicence tall from 6 - & pum. on August 29 or from 8 ~ &:20 a.m. on August 90. + From 8-9:30 a.m. on August 30, you will checkin for PASSPORT, which begins later that mocning, ACCOMMODATIONS y For PASSPORTS IH\, if you choose to stay on-campus you will be placed with a roommate and suiternates in a residence hall designated for students only. If your family needs overnight ‘accommodations for PASSPORTS Ill or IV, they will have their own room in a separate residence hall designated for families only. I you are attending PASSPORT V, you will move into your permanent residence hall when you arrive, Please note that no housing is available for family members during PASSPORTS I I, and v There is no charge for you to stay in the residence halls for PASSPORT, and choosing not to stay In the residence halls will not decrease your orientation cost. For PASSPORTS Ill and IV, there is a $35 charge for families staying In the residence halls that covers accommodations for all family, members. WHAT TO BRING YALL ATTENDEES SHOULD BRING THE FOLLOWING: + Comfortable shoes + Casual clothing + Umbrella (optional) + Backpack/Day bag (optional) OVERNIGHT GUESTS MAY ALSO WANT TO BRING THE FOLLOWING: + Tolletries, + Fan (optional) - We do provide fans that can be rented for a small fee; however, availability is on a first come, first served basis. + Alarm clock (optional) Please note that pillows, linens, and towels are provided for you in the residence halls. STEPS TO REGISTER > CHOOSE FROM ONE OF FIVE PASSPORT SESSIONS THIS SPRING AND SUMMER « PASSPORT | - April 21 + PASSPORT Il - April 28 = PASSPORT Ill - June 23 « PASSPORT IV - July 7 * PASSPORT V - August 30 (designated for students and families who must travel long distances) PASSPORT V occurs Immediately prior to the time when all new students must report to Calvin. This session is planned intentionally ta accommodate new students who live a considerable distance from Grand Rapids and cannot make two trips. REGISTER ONLINE USING YOUR APPLICANT STATUS PAGE Click here to register for PASSPORT. Register early to increase the chances you'll get into the session you want. Preference will be given to students who apply before May 1. If you need to make changes to your Orientation registration, please resubmit your registration. If you need to make changes within two weeks PASSPORT please contact aur office at orientation@calvin.edu or 616-526-8507, EARLY AND LATE CHECK-IN “ Did you sign up for an early check-in or late departure? Upon arrival, follow the road signs to the Check-in location, where you'll receive a resource packet, room assignment, and personalized schedule. EARLY ARRIVALS ‘+ Checicin for early arrivals is from 7:30 - 11 p.m. the evening before PASSPORT. ‘+ Refreshments and activities will be offered in the evening for students and families arriving the night before PASSPORT. Please note that meals will not begin until breakfast the following morning. + There is an additional $36 fee per family for early arrival for PASSPORTS Ill-V. LATE DEPARTURES. + Late departures are available for PASSPORTS I-IV. This involves an additional night of housing and a light breakfast the next morning. Please note that late departure will not include housing for family members during PASSPORTS Il, and V. ‘+ There is an additional $35 fee per family for late departure for PASSPORTS Ill and IV.