Welcome Weekend Schedule

Schedule 2023

: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

New Student Check-In

(Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center – MOCC)

Check-in includes gathering important information, receiving your ID card, securing your room key, and moving into your new home. Please secure your check-in time here! Complimentary pizza is provided by Papa John’s for lunch in the MOCC. Meals will be available in Alpha Dining Commons starting with dinner on Saturday. If you are arriving after 2 p.m., please call the RD on call number (574-635-5737) for instructions on how to get your key and check sheet.

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Campus Offices Open

Student Affairs, Student Services Hub (Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Registrar), and Library (IDs made – if you did not pick up your ID at check-in, please do so at the library at this time.) The Campus Store will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

2:30-3:00 p.m.

Go Study/Go Exchange Meeting

(MOCC 106)

If you are interested in studying abroad, you and your parents are invited to attend this short meeting for more information!

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Welcome to Grace

(Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center)

All new students and their parents are invited to this official kick-off orientation which includes a time of worship and a warm welcome to Grace.

5:15–6:45 p.m.

Dinner—Picnic Style!

(Alpha Dining Commons and Tent across from Indiana Hall)

The whole family is welcome!

7:15–9:30 p.m.

Parent Orientation and Dessert

(MOCC Arena)

A series of short presentations for parents to be introduced to Grace staff and services. Be equipped and encouraged as you begin this new chapter of parenthood. A dessert reception hosted by the Parent Council will immediately follow.

7:15–8:15 p.m.

Come meet your Residence Hall Leadership and Hallmates

(Residence Halls)

Meet your RDs and RAs.

Students only.



7:15–8:15 p.m.

Commuter Association Informational Meeting and Mixer

(Commuter Lounge – Westminster Basement)

Students only.

8:15–9:15 p.m.

Welcome Students!

(Gordon Health and Wellness Center)

First-year students, meet your student mentors.

Transfers, meet your student liason.

9:30–10:30 p.m.

First-Year Follies

(Winona Heritage Room)

All first-year students and transfer students are invited to watch a series of skits that capture Grace Culture 101.
: 8:30-9:00 a.m.

Student Breakfast

(Indy Tent)

First-year students living in Alpha, Beta, and Indiana Halls will go to breakfast with their Growth Group Leaders.

9:00-9:30 a.m.

Student Breakfast

(Indy Tent)

First-year students living in Westminster, the Lodge, and Omega Halls will go to breakfast with their Growth Group Leaders.

8:30–9:30 a.m.

Parent Breakfast with Faculty

(Alpha Dining Commons)

Enjoy breakfast and meet faculty members from each of the academic departments.

10:15–11:15 a.m.

Worship

(Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center)

New students and families.

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

New Student-Athlete Parent Meeting

(MOCC 106)

For parents only.

11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Campus Offices Open

Student Affairs, Student Services Hub (Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Registrar), Health & Counseling Services, Library (IDs are made here – if you have not yet done this, please do so at this time).

The Campus Store will be open 12-4 p.m.

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Student Disability Services Meeting

(Morgan Library Learning Center)

For students and parents, meet the coordinator of disability services and learn about the resources available.

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Sunday Lunch for Last Names Beginning with A-L

(Alpha Dining Commons)

12:15–1:15 p.m.

Sunday Lunch for Last Names Beginning with M-Z

(Alpha Dining Commons)

12:00-4:00 p.m.

Textbook Pick-up Window Open

(Gordon Health and Wellness Center)

If the textbook window is closed, go to the campus store for questions.

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Thriving at Grace College

(MOCC Arena)
For both students and parents, this session will introduce some of the resources, campus services, and strategies available for navigating a successful first year of college.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

International Student Meeting

(MOCC 106)

2:30-4:00 p.m.

A Time to Say Goodbye (Parents Depart)

(Residence Halls)

3:00-3:50 p.m.

Education Majors: Solving the MAJOR Mysteries

(Mount Memorial 201, 202, 203)

All new education majors are invited to attend the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of being a part of the School of Education team. A MUST before your first meeting with your advisor!

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Nursing Major – Ice Cream Social

(GHAWC Nursing Department)

All pre-nursing majors.

Come meet with the nursing professors and other pre-nursing students. Enjoy ice cream while familiarizing yourself with the nursing area.

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Life Science Majors: Starting on the Right Foot

(McClain Auditorium)

An opportunity to learn more about majoring in the life sciences at Grace College and discuss some key factors to getting a successful start in your academic career.

3:00-4:30 p.m.

Commuter Student Campus Tour

(Commuter Lounge – Westminster Basement)

Parents welcome.

4:00–5:30 p.m.

New Student-Athletes Orientation

(MOCC Rm. 106)
New student-athletes and new transfer athletes.

4:30–5:15 p.m.

(First shift) Dinner with your Hall

(Alpha Dining Commons)

5:30–6:15 p.m.

(Second shift) Dinner with your Hall

(Alpha Dining Commons)

Commuter students will be meeting for dinner with the Off-Campus/Commuter Liaison. Look for the Off-Campus/Commuter Association sign!

6:30–8:30 p.m.

Breakout Groups in homes

All first-year students will enjoy connecting with each other, their student mentor, and their faculty mentor.

Transfer Group Gathering

(Indy Tent)

All transfers will enjoy connecting with each other and their student liason.

9:00–10:00 p.m.

Gather with your Hall Community

(Residence Halls)

Residential students will meet with Resident Assistants (required for new students).
: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Breakfast (Alpha Dining Commons)

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Returning Athletes Move-in

(Indiana Hall)

9:00-10:00 a.m.

Math Program Majors: Welcome and Introduction

(Science Center Room 211)

A welcome and introduction for those majoring in actuarial science, math education, computer science, mathematics, and math & computing.

9:00–11:00 a.m.

All Student Advising

(By Appointment – Faculty Offices)

All first-year students, transfers, and readmits.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Nursing Meeting

(GHAWC Room 193)

Meeting for students interested in the nursing program with Bethel College.

11:00–12:30 p.m.

Lunch

(Alpha Dining Commons)

Off-Campus/Commuter Students receive free lunch in the Off-Campus Lounge.

11:00-12:30 p.m.

Council for Diversity and Inclusion Lunch

(Indiana Hall Tent)

11:30-12:30 p.m.

Transfer Student Lunch

(Student Involvement Office, Indiana Hall)

12:30–4:45 p.m.

Student Advising Continued

(By Appointment – Faculty Offices)

All first-year students and transfers.

2:30–3:30 p.m.

Snack at Morgan

(Morgan Library)

All first-year students and transfers. First-generation students, be sure to check in for a special treat!

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Dinner

(Alpha Dining Commons)

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Lancer Athletic Huddle

(MOCC main arena)

All new and returning student-athletes.

Other Orientation Activities

: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

(Meet at the MOCC)

The Hike

First-Year Foundations class retreat – required for all enrolled in FYE1000.

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Dinner

(Alpha Dining Commons)

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Returning Students Check-in

(Indiana Hall)
: 8:00 a.m.

Classes Begin

Consult your class schedule.

7:00 p.m.

Ring in the Year

(Beta Field)

All first-year students and transfers mingle with upperclassmen and enjoy snacks, games, and prizes!

9:30 p.m.

Residence Hall Floor Meeting with your Resident Assistant

(Residence Halls)
: 10:30 a.m.

Convocation Chapel

Our first chapel is a time to celebrate as students, faculty, and staff.
: 10:30 a.m.

Academic School Chapels

As we begin the 2023-2024 school year, each of Grace’s academic schools will be holding a special gathering for their majors in various locations across campus. Chapel credit for attending will be available through iAttended. Students who have not yet chosen a major may attend the school they plan to declare or attend a workshop about choosing a major sponsored by the Office of Student Success and the Center for Career Connections. If you are double majoring in two schools, attend the school chapel of your choice.

Locations are as follows:

The School of Arts & Humanities in Alpha Dining; School of Behavioral Science at the Indy Tent; School of Business in MOCC Arena; School of Education in MOCC 106; School of Ministry Studies in Little Theater; School of Science & Engineering in McClain Auditorium and undeclared students in MC 100.

First Weekend in Winona!

: 6:00 p.m.

Kiddie Pool Kickball

(Beta Field)

Play kickball, go down the Alpha Hill slip ‘n slide, or just hang out!
: 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Lake Days

(Winona Lake Limitless Park)

Enjoy the Grace Boat, kayaks, paddleboards, beach volleyball, and food!

3:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer game

(Miller Field)

Grace Lancers vs. Governors State
: Residence Hall Block Parties

(Details TBA)
: 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Student Involvement Fair

Start on the parking lot side of McClain to get checked in for prizes!

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