Welcome Back, Golden Eagles
Whether you’re a new student or returning student, we are excited to offer opportunities for you to connect with your campus community. Check out what is in store as you begin the first few weeks of the semester!
New & Returning Students
Welcome to Cornerstone! Below are your arrival day and orientation details to kick off the semester.
Arrival Day & Orientation Week | New Students
Arrival Day: August 21
All new students and their family members are welcome to participate in events on Friday, August 21, as you celebrate this milestone day and connect with your campus community at Cornerstone.
| Time (EST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Pickitt Hall Check-In/Move-In: Even Room Numbers |
| 9:45-10:30 a.m. | Keithley Hall Check-In/Move-In Quincer Hall Check-In/Move-In |
| 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Pickitt Hall Check-In/Move-In: Odd Room Numbers |
| 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 11:15 a.m.-noon | Central Hall Check-In/Move-In Cook and Van Osdel Hall Check-In/Move-In Apartments Check-In/Move-In |
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Commuter Student Check-In |
| 1:45-2:15 p.m. | Commuter Welcome Session |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Shaved Ice Social & Lawn Games Parent Open House |
| 2:45-3:45 p.m. | Honors Program Welcome Reception (Open to admitted honors program students and families) |
| 4 p.m. | New Student Dedication Service |
| 5 p.m. | Student Send-Off |
| 5:30 p.m. | Orientation Week Check-In |
| 6 p.m. | Orientation Week Kickoff |
| 6:45 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:30 p.m. | Yard Games |
| 9 p.m. | Movie on the Lawn |
Orientation Week: August 21-25
Following Arrival Day, new students continue their transition into our community through on-campus and local activities.
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Aug. 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Orientation Week Check-In |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | 6 p.m. | Orientation Week Kickoff |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | 6:45 p.m. | Dinner |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Yard Games |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | 9 p.m. | Movie on the Lawn |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | 8:30 a.m. | All Hall |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | 10:30 a.m. | Shared Journeys |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | 2:30 p.m. | Foundations 101 |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | 4 p.m. | Campus Scavenger Hunt |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | 5 p.m. | Dinner |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | Saturday Night Lights |
| Sunday, Aug. 23 | 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| Sunday, Aug. 23 | Varies | Visit a Local Church |
| Sunday, Aug. 23 | 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| Sunday, Aug. 23 | 1 p.m. | Explore Grand Rapids |
| Sunday, Aug. 23 | 5 p.m. | Dinner |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 9 a.m. | Class Picture |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 9:30 a.m. | Campus Connect |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 11 a.m. | Lunch |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 1 p.m. | Future Forward |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 3 p.m. | Opportunity Fair |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 4:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | Karaoke |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 10:30 a.m. | Athletic Session (Student-Athletes Only) |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 11 a.m. | Lunch |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 2 p.m. | Sweet Insights with Professors |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 4 p.m. | All-Campus Worship |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 5 p.m. | Dinner |
Fall Semester Launch | New & Returning Students
Take a look at what to expect from your first days on campus.
Date: Tuesday, August 25
| Time (EST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | Dorms Open/Returning Student Move-in |
| 11 a.m. | Lunch |
| 4 p.m. | All Campus Worship |
| 5 p.m. | Dinner (Dining Commons Open) |
Date: Wednesday, August 26
First day of classes begin! Regular semester dining commons hours for breakfast, lunch and dinner also begin on this day.
More to check out:
- 10 a.m. | Welcome Back to Campus Chapel Service
- 7 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Goshen College
Date: Friday, August 29
- August 29 | Back to Campus Bash
September Events Overview
There’s more to look forward to in September! Take a look at activities and events planned for the month and stay up to date on details by following @cornerstoneu on Instagram.
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| September 2 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Madonna University |
| September 4 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. #10 Mount Vernon Nazarene University |
| September 5 | 1 p.m. 3 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Cumberland University Women's Volleyball vs. Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) |
| September 12 | 2 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Defiance College |
| September 18 | 2 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Madonna University |
| September 19 | 1 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Lawrence Tech |
| September 30 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. #17 Aquinas College |
Plus, there will be plenty of events hosted by student organizations this fall! Remember to check out what individual student organizations are doing throughout the semester for more ways to connect with friends. A few organizations on campus include:
- American Marketing Association (CU Chapter)
- Board Game Club
- Delight (CU Chapter)
- Engineering Club
- Exercise Science Club
- Met by Love
- Nursing Club
- Pickleball Club
- Sustainability Club
- Theatre Club
- Turning Point USA