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Deposited Students

Congratulations on making Cornerstone University your new home! This is your spot for all of your next steps leading up to your arrival to campus, including exclusive events for incoming students.

01

Read the New Student Enrollment Packet

This packet will be a guide to help answer your questions as we get closer to the start of the semester. It also contains an overview of the academic calendar.

All enrollment paperwork should be completed by Arrival Day unless stated differently. Below is a general timeline of summer deadlines for incoming students. Please refer to this page or contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

Fall 2024 Enrollment Packet

02

Register for Your Summer Orientation Day

Summer Orientation Days are a time for you to register for classes, meet future classmates and finalize enrollment items to prepare for Arrival Day.

Orientation sign-up invitations are sent by email to deposited students. Please contact your admissions counselor if you have questions about registering for Summer Orientation Days.

2024 Summer Orientation Dates:

  • Friday, June 7
  • Friday, June 21
  • Friday, July 12
03

Complete Transcript & Test Score Paperwork | Due: July 1

Please submit the official enrollment forms listed below. Submitting these items will ensure you are prepared to register for classes during Summer Orientation Days.

  • Submit your final high school transcript.*
  • Submit your final college transcript.*
  • Submit your AP or CLEP scores.*
  • If applicable, please complete your math and English placement test. If you’re not sure whether you need to take a placement test, please contact your admissions counselor.

*Please Note: All final transcripts must be sent from the institution in a sealed envelope, while all AP and CLEP scores must be sent through College Board.

04

Complete Health Services Paperwork | Due: Aug. 1

Complete and mail your health forms to the TUG Admissions Office by July 1. Completing these forms may require you to schedule a doctor’s appointment.

  • Medical History Form
  • Immunization History Form
  • TB Self-Screening Tool
  • Authorization to Treat Form

New Student-Athletes: You must register on SWOL and return additional forms to the Athletics Office. These forms include an Annual Health Physical, Proof of Primary Insurance, Medical Insurance Protocol and New Incoming Student-Athlete Health History.

New Student Health Forms and Information

For any questions or information about dietary needs and/or food allergies, please reach out to Cindy Wiltheiss, director of CU Food Service, at cindy.wiltheiss@cornerstone.edu (or Food Service Department 616.222.1438) with questions and information for options.

05

Complete Financial Aid Paperwork | Due: Aug. 5

Log in to your Cornerstone email account and complete the required financial aid forms.

06

Pay Your Tuition Statement | Aug. 15

Class schedules and fall tuition bills will be mailed in mid-July. By Aug. 15, please pay your tuition statement or set up a payment plan.

Students must pay their bill in full or have a payment plan set up by Move-in Day (residential students, varies if playing in a fall varsity sport) or the first day of classes (commuters).

Payment Plan Options

New Student Arrival & Orientation Information

Fall Arrival Day for 2024 will be held on Friday, Aug. 23. For additional details about arrival and orientation, select the menu below that is most relevant to your arrival.

All students and their family members are encouraged to attend new student dedication in Christ Chapel. Orientation Week will kick off following the dedication service.

Orientation attendance is required for all new students.

Enrollment Packet

More information about what to pack for move-in and your checklist of enrollment items to complete before your arrival can be found in your enrollment packet!

Fall 2024 Enrollment Packet

Early Arrivals | Student-Athletes

If your sport is not listed here, please see the Arrival Day: August 23 schedule for residential and commuter students.

Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball Arrival

Arrival Day: Monday, August 5

Check-in Location: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center

Time (EST) Event
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Residential and Commuter Check-in
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Residential Move-in
2:30 p.m. Team Programming

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

Arrival Day: Friday, August 16

Time (EST) Event
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Residential and Commuter Check-in
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Residential Move-in
2:30 p.m. Team Programming

Men’s and Women’s Golf Arrival

Arrival Day: Tuesday, August 20

Check-in Location: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center

Time (EST) Event
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Residential and Commuter Check-in
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Residential Move-in
2:30 p.m. Team Programming

Arrival Day: August 23 | All New Students

We look forward to welcoming you to campus on Friday, Aug. 23! Please view details regarding your campus arrival below.

New Student Arrival (Residential & Commuter)

Check-in Location: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center

Time (EST) Event Location
9-9:45 a.m. Pickitt Hall Check-In/Move-In: Even Room Numbers Bernice Hansen Athletic Center
9:45-10:30 a.m. Keithley Hall Check-In/Move-In

Quincer Hall Check-In/Move-In

Bernice Hansen Athletic Center
10:30-11:15 a.m. Pickitt Hall Check-In/Move-In: Odd Room Numbers Bernice Hansen Athletic Center
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch Dining Commons
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

Bernice Hansen Athletic Center
1-1:45 p.m. Commuter Student Check-In Bernice Hansen Athletic Center
1:45-2:15 p.m. Commuter Welcome Session Bell Tower Lawn
2:30-3:30 p.m. All New Student Activity & Parent Resources Fair Christ Chapel Courtyard
4 p.m. All New Student Dedication Service Christ Chapel
5 p.m. Student Send-Off Around Campus
5:30 p.m. Orientation Week Check-In Bernice Hansen Athletic Center
6 p.m. Orientation Week Kickoff Bernice Hansen Athletic Center

New Student Orientation Week Schedule

Orientation Week activities are required for all incoming freshmen and transfer* students. This is an important time for students to connect with the campus community, acclimate to campus life and prepare for the start of the academic year.

*Transfer students with 45 credits or less are required to attend all Orientation Week events. Orientation Week events are strongly encouraged for transfer students with 46 or more credits.

Date Event
Friday, Aug. 23 Orientation Week Check-In and Kickoff
Saturday, Aug. 24 Campus Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Aug. 24 Shared Journeys: Academic Foundations
Saturday, Aug. 24 Saturday Night Lights
Sunday, Aug. 25 Visit a Local Church
Sunday, Aug. 25 Explore Grand Rapids
Monday, Aug. 26 Class Picture
Monday, Aug. 26 Group Breakout Sessions: Campus Departments
Monday, Aug. 26 Future Forward: Campus Opportunities
Monday, Aug. 26 Opportunity Fair
Monday, Aug. 26 Karaoke
Tuesday, Aug. 27 Athletic Session
Tuesday, Aug. 27 Mixer: Insights with Professors
Tuesday, Aug. 27 All-Campus Worship

Additional Resources

On-Campus Student Employment

Students can browse, search and apply for on-campus employment opportunities through Handshake. If you have been accepted to Cornerstone and submitted your enrollment deposit, you can access Handshake using your CU student username and password.

Once you have accepted an on-campus job, you will need to complete the following steps to finalize your employment:

  • Sign all required Human Resources documents and return them to HR.
  • Bring unexpired, original ID to present to HR. One form of ID that qualifies is a valid US passport. Another option is to bring both a driver’s license and a social security card. If you are not a US citizen or need other options, please contact HR.

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