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), OIT and Library (IDs made – if you did not pick up your ID at Check-in, please do so at the Library at this time.) Campus Store will be open 10am-6pm
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Textbook Pick-up Window Open
(Campus Post Office)
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 – the official kick-off of new student orientation. A time of worship and welcome.
5:00–6:45 p.m.
Dinner—Picnic Style!
(Alpha Dining Commons and Tent across from Indiana Hall)
The whole family is welcome for this picnic-style meal!
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Parent Orientation and Dessert
(MOCC Arena)
A series of short presentations for parents will introduce you to Grace staff and services to equip and encourage you in 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 Hall-mates
(Residence Halls)
Meet your RDs and RAs.
Students only.
7:30–8:15 p.m.
Commuter Association Informational Meeting and Mixer
(Commuter Lounge – Westminster Basement)
Students only.
8:15–9:15 p.m.
Meet your Student Mentor and Learning Community!
(Gordon Health and Wellness Center)
First-year students, meet your student mentors
Transfers, meet your student liaison
9:30–10:30 p.m.
First-Year Follies
(Rodeheaver Auditorium)
All new students are invited to First-Year Follies for their first class in Grace Culture 101. Skits. Surprises. Slay.
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Student Breakfast
(Indy Tent and various residence halls)
First-year students will go to breakfast with their Growth Group Leaders.
8:30-9:15 Alpha and Lodge in Indy Tent; Omega in Omega Hall lobby.
9:15-10:00 Indiana and Beta in Indy Tent; Westminster in Westminster Grille.
8:15–9:30 a.m.
Parent Breakfast with Faculty
(Alpha Dining Commons)
Enjoy breakfast and meet faculty members from each of the academic departments. There is no formal program; come and go anytime.
10:15–11:15 a.m.
Worship
(Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center)
New students and families.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
New Student-Athlete Parent Meeting
(MOCC Arena)
For parents only.
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.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Campus Offices Open
Student Affairs, Student Services Hub (Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Registrar), Health & Counseling Services, Library (IDs made – if you have not yet done this, please do so at this time.).
Campus Store will be open 12-4pm.
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)
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 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)
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. Students only.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Life Science Majors: Starting on the Right Foot
(Biology, Exercise Science, Health Science, Environmental, Medical Imaging)
(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. Parents are welcome but not required to attend.
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Commuter Student Campus Tour
(Commuter Lounge – Westminster Basement)
Meet at the Commuter Lounge for a snack, followed by a campus tour. Parents welcome.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
New Student-Athletes Orientation
(MOCC Rm. 106)
New student-athletes and new transfer athletes.
4:45–5:30 p.m.
(First shift) Dinner with your Hallmates
(Alpha Dining Commons)
5:30–6:15 p.m.
(Second shift) Dinner with your Hallmates
(Alpha Dining Commons)
Commuter Students will meet for dinner with the Commuter Liaison. Look for the Commuter sign!
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Learning Communities in homes
All first-year students will enjoy connecting with each other, their student mentor, and their faculty mentor
Transfer Group Gathering
All transfers will enjoy connecting with each other and their student liaison (Indy Tent)
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)
9:00-10:00 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. See the back of your name badge for your appointment time and location.
11:00–12:30 p.m.
Lunch
(Alpha Dining Commons)
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. See the back of your name badge for your appointment time and location.
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Snack @ the Morgan
(Morgan Library)
All first-year students and transfers. First-gen students, be sure to check in for a special treat!
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Dinner
(Alpha Dining Commons)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Returning Students (including Returning Athletes) Check-in
(Indiana Hall)
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)
8:00 a.m.
Classes Begin
Consult class schedule.
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer game
(Miller Field)
Grace Lancers vs. Indiana Tech
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Ring in the Year
(Beta Field)
All first-year students and transfers mingle with upperclassmen and enjoy snacks, games, and prizes! Stop by to pick up your 24-25 Red Zone shirt.
9:30 p.m.
Residence Hall Floor Meeting with your Resident Director
(Residence Halls)
Chapel will begin Thursday, August 29. We will begin the school year with messages focusing our campus on Jesus. Chapel is held in the MOCC and begins at 10:30am and will end by 11:20am. Students must record their attendance with the iattended app.
10:30-11:20 a.m.
Convocation Chapel
This chapel is a time to celebrate as students, faculty, and staff and mark the beginning of a new community and a new academic year. Students will be seated in the bleachers with faculty and staff seated in the section on the arena floor.
6:00 p.m.
Kiddie Pool Kickball & Alpha Hill Slip ‘N Slide
(Beta Field)
Play kickball, go down the Alpha Hill slip N slide or just hang out!
1:00-6:00 p.m.
Lake Day
(Winona Lake Limitless Park)
Enjoy the Grace Boat, kayaks, paddleboards, beach volleyball, and food!
12:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer game
(Miller Field)
Grace Lancers vs. Rio Grande. Wear your Red, White, and Blue for RedZone’s first game!
Residence Hall Block Parties
(Details TBA)
Labor Day – no daytime classes (evening classes meet)
10:00-11:00pm
Ritter’s Night
Ritter’s Warsaw
Bring $1 (cash only) for some custard at local favorite Ritter’s
10:30-11:20 a.m.
Academic School Chapels
As we begin the 2024-2025 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: Schools of Arts & Humanities in McClain Auditorium; School of Behavioral Science in Westminster Banquet Room; School of Business in MOCC Arena; School of Education in Westminster Banquet Room; School of Ministry Studies in MOCC 106; School of Science & Engineering in Winona Lake Grace Brethren Auditorium and Undeclared students in McClain 100.
5:30-7:00pm
Student Involvement Fair
(Beta Field- GHAWC is the rain location)
Meet clubs and local organizations to learn how to get involved. Visit every booth for a prize at the end!
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Lancer Athletic Huddle
(McClain Auditorium)
All student-athletes