Transitions

Transitions

Welcome

If you're starting Calvin in the spring as a new first-year or transfer student, Transitions is for you. Come to campus January 26-28, 2012 for a three-day program that takes place just before the spring semester begins. Learn about Calvin through activities and creative workshops that highlight the range of opportunities here.

Who should attend?

You — if you are beginning at Calvin for the spring semester. Transitions includes an afternoon of sessions designed for your adult family members on January 26, with the remainder of the program designed just for you.

 

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What to expect

Calvin's orientation programs have three objectives:

  • To introduce you to Calvin's purpose, people, and programs
  • To help ensure your smooth transition to college
  • To prepare you academically for your years at Calvin

You will be covering the information in the following three modules:

  • Reformed, Liberal Arts College - Take a closer look at what it means that Calvin is "Reformed" and "liberal arts."
  • Agents of Renewal - Consider the implications of what it means that God is renewing all things.
  • Doing God's Work in God's World - Our world belongs to God. To what God calling us to as we learn and as we serve?

You will take care of practical details:

  • Meet with an advisor and confirm your classes
  • Get your student ID
  • Register your vehicle
  • ...and many other details