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 22
All new students and their family members are welcome to participate in events on Friday, August 22, 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. | All New Student Activity & Parent Resources Fair |
| 4 p.m. | All 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. | Concert |
Orientation Week: August 22-26
Following Arrival Day, new students continue their transition into our community through on-campus and local activities.
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Aug. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Orientation Week Check-In |
| Friday, Aug. 22 | 6 p.m. | Orientation Week Kickoff |
| Friday, Aug. 22 | 6:45 p.m. | Dinner |
| Friday, Aug. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert |
| Saturday, Aug. 23 | 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| Saturday, Aug. 23 | 10 a.m. | All Hall |
| Saturday, Aug. 23 | 11 a.m. | Campus Scavenger Hunt |
| Saturday, Aug. 23 | 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| Saturday, Aug. 23 | 1:30 p.m. | Shared Journeys |
| Saturday, Aug. 23 | 5 p.m. | Dinner |
| Saturday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Saturday Night Lights |
| Sunday, Aug. 24 | 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| Sunday, Aug. 24 | Varies | Visit a Local Church |
| Sunday, Aug. 24 | 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| Sunday, Aug. 24 | Varies | Explore Grand Rapids |
| Sunday, Aug. 24 | 5 p.m. | Dinner |
| Monday, Aug. 25 | 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| Monday, Aug. 25 | 9 a.m. | Class Picture |
| Monday, Aug. 25 | 9:30 a.m. | Campus Connect |
| Monday, Aug. 25 | 11 a.m. | Lunch |
| Monday, Aug. 25 | 1 p.m. | Future Forward |
| Monday, Aug. 25 | 3 p.m. | Opportunity Fair |
| Monday, Aug. 25 | 4:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| Monday, Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. | Karaoke |
| Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 10:30 a.m. | Athletic Session (Student-Athletes Only) |
| Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m. | Lunch |
| Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 2 p.m. | Sweet Insights with Professors |
| Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 4 p.m. | All-Campus Worship |
| Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 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 26
| 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 27
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
- 5 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Xavier University
- 7 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Trinity Christian 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 3 | 10 a.m. 8 p.m. | Convocation Evensong |
| September 5 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Lindsey Wilson |
| September 6 | 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Goshen Women's Volleyball vs. Cumberland Women's Volleyball vs. Olivet Nazarene |
| September 10 | 5 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Bethel |
| September 12 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Aquinas (Rivalry Night) |
| September 13 | 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. | Strikes for Stripes (Veteran vs. First Responder Softball Game) Fireside Worship |
| September 17 | 6 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Spring Arbor |
| September 19 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Indiana Tech |
| September 20 | 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Cleary Women's Volleyball vs. UNOH Men's Soccer vs. Cleary Dancing with the Sections |
| September 24 | 7 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Aquinas (Rivalry Night) |
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