Schedules & Dates
Move-In Dates
| Out of State and International Students | August 12 | *Optional early move-in day |
| New Students | August 13 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Returning Students | August 14 & 15 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1 – 5 p.m. |
*Note: Student-athletes should check with their coach(es) for their move-in day details.
Welcome Week Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
| 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | New Student Move-In (click for detailed schedule) |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Market in the Square: Local Vendors, Campus Store and More |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | President’s Picnic Lunch The Square |
| 1 – 1:30 p.m. | Transition Ceremony Congregational Church |
| 2 – 4:30 p.m. | Advance Learning Term (ALT) Kick-Off: New Students who are registered for IDS 151 Self and Community are expected to attend. Mott Auditorium |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Dinner at the KC: $8.65 for students without the Olivet College meal plan. |
| 8 – 10:30 p.m. | Residence Life S’mores Night Residence Halls |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
| 8: 30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1 – 5 p.m. | Returning Students Move-In |
| 8 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast at the KC: $3.00 for students without the Olivet College meal plan. |
| 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Advance Learning Term Sessions – A series of presentations to provide answers to your most burning questions about college and to give you the tools you need to succeed in your first year. Mott Auditorium |
| 12 – 1 p.m. | Lunch at the KC: $5.95 for students without the Olivet College meal plan. |
| 1:30 – 3 p.m. | No Zebras Program and Comet Community Engagement Activities. All new students expected to attend. Mott Auditorium |
| 3 – 4:30 p.m. | Self and Community Activities |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Dinner at the KC |
| 8 – 9 p.m. | Campus Compact Activities Residence Halls |
| 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Fun at Cutler Cutler Athletic Complex |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
| 8: 30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1 – 5 p.m. | Returning Students Move-In |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Optional Interdenominational Christian Worship Service Olivet Congregational Church |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Brunch at the KC |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Athletic Compliance Meeting for all Fall Student-Athletes Cutler Event Center |
| 2 – 3 p.m. | Banner Presentations Mott Auditorium |
| 4 – 5 p.m. | Athletic Compliance Meeting for all Winter and Spring Student-Athletes Cutler Event Center |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Dinner at the KC |
| 7 – 10 p.m. | Mandatory Residence Hall Meeting Residence Halls |
| 10 – 11 p.m. | Walking Tacos and Pool Party Upton Gym and Pool |
MONDAY, AUGUST 16
| 7:50 a.m. | First Day of Classes Kick Off |
| 5 – 7 p.m. | Night on the Town Downtown Olivet |
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
| 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | It’s On Us Pep Rally Ice Cream Blair Lawn |
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
| 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Opening Convocation Upton Gym |
| 12 – 12:30 p.m. | Stand Up Upton Gym |
| 1 p.m. | Welcome Week Scavenger Hunt |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
| 7 – 8 p.m. | Marching Comets Preview Cutler Athletic Field |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
| 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Fun Friday: Yard Games, Music and Prizes The Square |
| 9 – 10:30 p.m. | Glow in the Dark Zumba Cutler Event Center |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
| 8:30 – 10 p.m. | Saturday Lounge Night Kirk Center Lower Level |
Schedule is subject to change. Watch for emails for event updates.
