Information for your specific trip will be emailed to you closer to the date of your trip.
Accommodations
For the Wilderness part of your Orientation
Accommodations range from rustic cabins to a tent in the great outdoors. Tents are provided.
For the PASSPORT part of your Orientation
If you stay on-campus during PASSPORT, you will be placed with a roommate and suitemates in a residence hall for students only. Your parents will have their own room in a separate residence hall for parents.
Please note: There is no charge to stay in the residence hall for students or parents. If you choose not to stay in the residence hall your PASSPORT fee will not decrease.
What to Pack
For the Wilderness part of your OrientationTrip-specific packing lists will be provided prior to your trip. Extensive gear is not required for Wilderness.
For the PASSPORT part your OrientationCalvin provides the following items at no extra cost:
- Tents
- Backpacks
- 20 degree sleeping bags
- Ridgerest pads and dry bags
Pillows, linens and towels will be provided for your stay in the residence halls.
Things you will need to bring with you are:
- Toiletries
- Fan (optional) - We do provide fans that can be rented for a small fee on a first-come, first-served basis
- Comfortable shoes
- Casual clothing
- Umbrella (optional)
- Backpack
- Alarm Clock (optional)
Meals
For the Wilderness part of your Orientation
All meals during the trip are included—except for the two meals during travel days. You are encouraged to bring $25 for those meals.
For the PASSPORT part your Orientation
All meals are served in Knollcrest Dining Hall and require your PASSPORT nametag for entrance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on your first day; breakfast and lunch are provided on the second day.