All new students to Goshen College participate in on-campus orientation before classes start.
Welcome Week is our mandatory extended orientation for first-year and transfer students with 16 or fewer credits. This week is a necessary time of transition, and activities and sessions are required unless otherwise noted. Students should plan to be available from Saturday, August 17, through Friday, August 23, 2024, and begin making plans accordingly. Different campus groups will offer optional activities on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25.
It is important to note that this first week is not only orientation but also the beginning of CORE 100, a required class that begins during Welcome Week. For both of those reasons, it is crucial that students are present to complete their first week of classwork and lay the foundation for success in the rest of the semester. We ask that students treat this schedule like a job schedule: your attendance is required for the work we need to do.
* = required activities for new first-year students
Thursday, August 15, 2024
New International Student Move-In (parents and families welcome!) | Residence Halls & Apartments
New international residential students will move into their fall housing early to be on time for the mandatory new international student orientation on Saturday, August 17. They should confirm and coordinate their arrival time with Kellam Venosky, the international students’ admissions counselor.
Friday, August 16, 2024
New International Student Move-In (parents and families welcome!) | Residence Halls & Apartments
New international residential students will move into their fall housing early to be on time for the mandatory new international student orientation on Saturday, August 17. They should confirm and coordinate their arrival time with Kellam Venosky, the international students’ admissions counselor.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
9 – 11:30 a.m. — Check-In for all new students (parents and families welcome!) | Church-Chapel, Fellowship Hall *
All new students will sign up for a time to go through the check-in line and complete the final tasks and forms required to begin the fall semester. Interpreters will be available.
Tasks include completing any missing financial aid forms, submitting your Financial Responsibility Agreement with the Accounting Office and confirming how you will pay for college (a cashier will be available for payments), turning in your Confidential Health Form to Health Services, submitting your emergency contact information to Campus Safety, receiving your iPad (unless you’ve opted out), and picking up your ID card (if you didn’t already during NSO). You’ll also receive a folder with the necessary documents for Welcome Week.
Students should look for an email at the end of July in their Goshen College email account with instructions on selecting their time.
9 – 11 a.m. — New International Student Orientation | Location TBA
New international students will participate in an orientation session hosted by the International Student Advisor. This session is mandatory for all new international students to Goshen College.
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Move-In for residential students (parents and families welcome!) | Kratz, Yoder, and Kulp Residence Halls *
Residential students will receive their room key during Check-In.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Commuter Student Open House (parents and families welcome!) | Union, Commuter Student Lounge
Commuter students can stop by after completing Check-In to meet student leaders from the Commuter Student Association (CSA) and to visit the Commuter Student Lounge.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Lunch | Union Dining, Off-Campus
On-campus dining is available, or you can go off-campus for lunch.
1 – 3 p.m. — Orientation Sessions (optional) | Church-Chapel, various rooms
Students, parents, and family members can pick from several sessions that provide helpful information about the start of school. The Office of Orientation will share more details at the beginning of August.
3:15 p.m. — Doors open for Campus Welcome | Church-Chapel *
Students, parents, and family members should pick up their name tags before finding a seat for the Welcome.
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. — Campus Welcome (parents and families welcome!) | Church-Chapel *
Join Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus, president of Goshen College, and other members of the GC community as we welcome the Class of 2028.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Welcome Dinner & Men’s Soccer Game (parents and families welcome!) | Outdoors and Soccer Complex
President Stoltzfus and her husband, Kevin Miller, invite all new students, parents, and family members to the Welcome Dinner. Dinner is in conjunction with the Men’s Soccer game vs. Madonna at 5 p.m. Join Goshen College employees and their families at the outdoor tent and stay for the match.
The entrance will open at 4:30 p.m. Everyone can walk over following the Campus Welcome. Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The dinner is complimentary for students without a meal plan, on a limited meal plan (30-,65-, or 90-block), and all parents and family members.
8:30 p.m. — Residence Life Meeting (residential students only)| Kratz, Yoder, and Kulp Residence Halls
New residential students will meet the Residence Life staff and learn what it means to live in a community.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
10:30 – 11 a.m. — Continental Breakfast (parents and families welcome!) | Location TBD
Enjoy a light breakfast ahead of the Service of Blessing.
11 – 11:45 a.m. — Service of Blessing (parents and families welcome!) | Location TBD
Join Campus Pastor Jen Shenk for a service of blessing over our new students.
The Service of Blessing is the last scheduled event for parents and families.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Brunch | Union Dining
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the brunch cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (35-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
Students, parents, and family members may also opt to eat off-campus.
1:30 – 5 p.m. — Welcome Week Kick-Off | Umble Center, KMY Lawn *
We officially kick off Welcome Week at this exclusive event for new students. Orientation Leaders will introduce the team. You’ll also get helpful tips on what to expect for the remainder of the week and take a pre-Welcome Week survey. Afterward, students will join their orientation groups for small group activities, followed by whole group activities on the KMY lawn. Finally, students will connect with their CORE 100 – ICC sections and walk to their classroom so they know where to go the following morning.
5 -6 p.m. — Dinner | Union Dining
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the dinner cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (35-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
6 – 7 p.m. — Commuter Student Gathering | Union, Commuter Student Lounge
The Commuter Student Association (CSA) will host a mixer for all commuter students. The gathering will allow commuter students to meet one another and ask questions of CSA leadership before the first full day of Welcome Week.
Monday, August 19, 2024
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. — Breakfast | Union Dining
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the breakfast cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
8:45 a.m. — Head to class | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students who opted in for breakfast should be done and walking to their classrooms. Students driving to campus should be parked and walking to their classrooms by now.
Look for Orientation Leaders outside buildings where ICC sections meet. They will have signs with the section numbers to assist everyone in locating the correct building for the first day of class.
9 – 9:50 a.m. –CORE 100: Identity, Culture, and Community (ICC) | Assigned Classrooms *
All first-year students will begin their first college course during Welcome Week: CORE 100—Identity, Culture, and Community (ICC). ICC is weekly on Mondays (M), Wednesdays (W), and Fridays (F) from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Students will sign up for advising appointments during class on Monday.
10 – 10:30 a.m. — Morning Gathering | Church-Chapel *
ICC sections will walk to the Church-Chapel together, and then students will sit with their orientation group—look for your Orientation Leaders when you arrive. Everyone will gather for important morning announcements before orientation groups break off. Students who arrive on time will have their names put in a drawing for fabulous prizes! Orientation Leaders will take attendance.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Rotating Sessions | various locations *
Students will rotate between “Building a Healthy Campus,” co-hosted by Student Life, Residence Life, Campus Safety, and Title IX; a library iTour, using Moodle, options to support accessibility, and a student panel led by the Academic Success Center. Two rotations will take place before lunch.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. — Lunch | Union Dining *
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the lunch cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
1:30 p.m. — Afternoon Gathering | Church-Chapel *
Students will sit with their orientation group—look for your Orientation Leaders when you arrive. Everyone will gather for important afternoon announcements before orientation groups break off. Students who arrive on time will have their names put in a drawing for fabulous prizes! Orientation Leaders will take attendance.
2 – 4 p.m. — Rotating Sessions | Various locations *
Students will complete the final two rotations.
4 – 6 p.m. — Athletic Practice | Various locations
New student-athletes participating in a fall sport will report to practice. Student-athletes should be dressed for practice following lunch so they can leave right after the last session. The dining hall will be open until 7 p.m. for dinner.
4 – 5 p.m. — Afternoon Activity | Location TBA
Join Connections Advisors Areli and Isacc for an afternoon activity after sessions.
4 – 5 p.m. — Taking Care of Business (optional) | Various offices
The hour before dinner is an excellent time for students to stop by offices and take care of any school-related business that needs to get done before classes begin. Departments or student groups may opt to schedule meetings or gatherings during this time and will notify students in advance.
4 – 10 p.m. — Open Recreation (optional) | Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC), Outdoor Courts
The Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC) is open and available for students after the required Welcome Week activities. Students can utilize the weight room on the main floor, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, racquetball courts, and the indoor track upstairs and on the mezzanine. Beginning September 5, students can check out equipment at the front desk using their GC student ID card. Fall sports teams have priority with the weight room and gymnasium from 3 – 6 p.m.
5 – 7 p.m. — Dinner | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the dinner cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (35-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
6 – 8 p.m. — Field Day (optional) | KMY Lawn
Monday night’s main activity is a Field Day hosted by Residence Life. The evening activities are optional, but all new students are encouraged to participate.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. — Breakfast | Union Dining
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the breakfast cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
8:50 a.m. — Head to Morning Gathering | Church-Chapel *
Students who opted in for breakfast should be done and walking to the Church-Chapel. Students driving to campus should also be parked and walking to the Church-Chapel by now.
9 – 9:30 a.m. — Morning Gathering | Church-Chapel *
Students will sit with their orientation group — look for your Orientation Leader when you arrive. Everyone will gather for important morning announcements and hear from several campus organizations before orientation groups break off to do a group activity.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. — The Maple Mile | Various locations on campus *
Orientation groups will work through a scavenger hunt that takes them around campus. Students will learn about available resources, meet employees who can help them connect, and visit spaces that aren’t on the Admissions campus tour.
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Who Am I? Identity Activity – Part 1 | Location TBA *
Students will complete the first part of a two-part identity activity.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. –Lunch | Union Dining *
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the lunch cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
1:30 p.m. — Afternoon Gathering | Church-Chapel *
Students will sit with their orientation group—look for your Orientation Leaders when you arrive. Everyone will gather for important afternoon announcements before orientation groups break off. Students who arrive on time will have their names put in a drawing for fabulous prizes! Orientation Leaders will take attendance.
2 – 4 p.m. — Who Am I? Identity Activity — Part 2 | Various locations *
Students will complete part two of the identity activity. Orientation groups will also work on a group project throughout this time.
4 – 6 p.m. — Athletic Practice | Various locations
New student-athletes participating in a fall sport will report to practice. Student-athletes should be dressed for practice following lunch so they can leave right after the last session. The dining hall will be open until 7 p.m. for dinner.
4 – 5 p.m. — Afternoon Activity (optional) | Location TBA
Join Connections Advisors Areli and Isacc for an afternoon activity after sessions.
4 – 5 p.m. — Taking Care of Business (optional) | Various offices
The hour before dinner is an excellent time for students to stop by offices and take care of any school-related business that needs to get done before classes begin. Departments or student groups may opt to schedule meetings or gatherings during this time and will notify students in advance
4 – 10 p.m. — Open Recreation (optional) | Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC), Outdoor Courts
The Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC) is open and available for students after the required Welcome Week activities. Students can utilize the weight room on the main floor, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, racquetball courts, and the indoor track upstairs and on the mezzanine. Beginning September 5, students can check out equipment at the front desk using their GC student ID card. Fall sports teams have priority with the weight room and gymnasium from 3 – 6 p.m.
5 – 7 p.m. — Dinner | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the dinner cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (35-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
7 p.m. — Women’s Volleyball vs. Trinity Christian College (optional) | Ruth Gunden Gymnasium
Join other students in cheering on our Women’s Volleyball team vs. Trinity Christian College. This event is free for all students.
9 p.m. — Outdoor Movie and Chief Ice Cream (optional) | KMY Lawn
Tuesday night’s activity is an Outdoor Movie and ice cream from The Chief, hosted by the Campus Activities Council (CAC). The evening activities are optional, but all new students are encouraged to participate.
Tuesday night’s activity will start later because the movie projection requires darkness to be visible.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. — Breakfast | Union Dining
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the breakfast cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
8:50 a.m. — Head to class | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students who opted in for breakfast should be done and walking to their classrooms. Students driving to campus should be parked and walking to their classrooms by now.
9 – 9:50 a.m. — CORE 100: Identity, Culture, and Community (ICC) | Assigned Classrooms *
Students will walk to their assigned ICC classroom following breakfast.
10 – 10:30 a.m. — Chapel/Convocation | Church-Chapel *
The campus gathers for chapels or convocations every Wednesday. In this session, you’ll learn about what chapel/convo is and why we do it. The Music Department will introduce students to the campus singing culture, so come ready to participate! The Chapel/Convo Planning Committee invites all of campus to attend. Students can earn their first chapel/convo credit for the semester (students must have their ID card available to swipe to receive credit).
ICC sections will walk to the Church-Chapel together; students can sit where they want upon arrival.
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Academic Showcase | Various locations *
Academic departments will host open houses across campus. Faculty will be available to answer questions and engage with students. Students are encouraged to be curious and visit departments that spark interest beyond their intended major or program. There will be a sign-in sheet at each location. Orientation Leaders will collect the names and add them to drawings for prizes.
12 – 1:30 p.m. –Lunch | Union Dining *
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the lunch cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
1:30 p.m. — Afternoon Gathering | Church-Chapel *
Students will sit with their orientation group—look for your Orientation Leaders when you arrive. Everyone will gather for important afternoon announcements. Students who arrive on time will have their names put in a drawing for fabulous prizes! Orientation Leaders will take attendance.
2 -4 p.m. — Rotating Sessions | Various locations *
Students will rotate between “Advising and Preparing for Classes” hosted by the Registrar’s Office and “How to Read a College Text” hosted by the Academic Success Center (ASC).
4 – 6 p.m. — Athletic Practice | Various locations
New student-athletes participating in a fall sport will report to practice. Student-athletes should be dressed for practice following lunch so they can leave right after the last session. The dining hall will be open until 7 p.m. for dinner.
4 – 5 p.m. — Afternoon Activity | Location TBA
Join Connections Advisors Areli and Isacc for an afternoon activity after sessions.
4 – 5 p.m. — Taking Care of Business (optional) | Various offices
The hour before dinner is an excellent time for students to stop by offices and take care of any school-related business that needs to get done before classes begin. Departments or student groups may opt to schedule meetings or gatherings during this time and will notify students in advance
4 – 10 p.m. — Open Recreation (optional) | Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC), Outdoor Courts
The Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC) is open and available for students after the required Welcome Week activities. Students can utilize the weight room on the main floor, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, racquetball courts, and the indoor track upstairs and on the mezzanine. Beginning September 5, students can check out equipment at the front desk using their GC student ID card. Fall sports teams have priority with the weight room and gymnasium from 3 – 6 p.m.
5 – 7 p.m. — Dinner | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the dinner cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (35-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
7 p.m. — Evening at the Cabin (optional) | College Cabin, Witmer Woods
Wednesday night’s main activity is walking to the College Cabin and choosing from various activities hosted by Student Life. The evening activities are optional, but all new students are encouraged to participate.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. — Breakfast | Union Dining
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the breakfast cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
9:20 a.m. — Head to Morning Gathering | Church-Chapel *
Students who opted in for breakfast should be done and walking to the Church-Chapel. Students driving to campus should also be parked and walking to the Church-Chapel by now.
9:30 – 10 a.m. — Morning Gathering | Church-Chapel *
Students will sit with their orientation group — look for your Orientation Leader when you arrive. Everyone will gather for important morning announcements and what to anticipate at Merry Lea. Buses will begin loading at 9:50 a.m.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Outdoor Adventure | Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center *
Students will spend the day off-campus at Goshen College’s Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center. Students will experience the various outdoor spaces that make up the campus, including the nature sanctuary and sustainable farm, by participating in two sessions.
For each session, students will be able to choose a guided activity that they will do in smaller groups with various Merry Lea staff, or they will be at the farmstead, where there will be multiple self-guided or drop-in activities that they can do according to their interests and desired activity level.
The Office of Orientation will use charter buses for transportation. Students should dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Lunch will consist of a boxed meal. Buses will return to campus by 3 p.m. Student-athletes will return in time for afternoon practice.
3 – 5 p.m. — Afternoon Activity | Location TBA
Join Connections Advisors Areli and Isacc for an afternoon activity after sessions.
4 – 6 p.m. — Athletic Practice | Various locations
New student-athletes participating in a fall sport will report to practice. Student-athletes should be dressed for practice following lunch so they can leave right after the last session. The dining hall will be open until 7 p.m. for dinner.
4 – 5 p.m. — Taking Care of Business (optional) | Various offices
The hour before dinner is an excellent time for students to stop by offices and take care of any school-related business that needs to get done before classes begin. Departments or student groups may opt to schedule meetings or gatherings during this time and will notify students in advance
4 – 10 p.m. — Open Recreation (optional) | Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC), Outdoor Courts
The Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC) is open and available for students after the required Welcome Week activities. Students can utilize the weight room on the main floor, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, racquetball courts, and the indoor track upstairs and on the mezzanine. Beginning September 5, students can check out equipment at the front desk using their GC student ID card. Fall sports teams have priority with the weight room and gymnasium from 3 – 6 p.m.
5 – 7 p.m. — Dinner | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the dinner cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (35-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
7 – 8:30 p.m. — Slip ‘n Slide Kickball (optional) | KMY Lawn
Thursday night’s main activity is Slip’n’Slide Kickball, hosted by the Campus Activities Council (CAC). Be prepared to get wet as you slip and slide into the bases. The evening activities are optional, but all new students are encouraged to participate.
Friday, August 23, 2024
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. — Breakfast | Union Dining
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the breakfast cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
8:50 a.m. — Head to class | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students who opted in for breakfast should be done and walking to their classrooms. Students driving to campus should be parked and walking to their classrooms by now.
9 – 9:50 a.m. — CORE 100: Identity, Culture, and Community (ICC) | Assigned Classrooms *
Students will go directly to their classroom for class.
10 – 10:30 a.m. — Morning Gathering | Church-Chapel *
ICC sections will walk to Umble Center together, and then students will sit with their orientation group—look for your Orientation Leaders when you arrive. Everyone will gather for important morning announcements before orientation groups break off. Students who arrive on time will have their names put in a drawing for fabulous prizes! Orientation Leaders will take attendance.
10:30 – 11 a.m. — Surveys | Church-Chapel *
Students will take a survey administered by Justin Heinzekher from the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.
Afterward, the Office of Orientation will hand out gift cards earned throughout the week.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Clubs & Organizations Fair | Schrock Plaza *
Student Life and the Campus Activities Council (CAC) host this fair, which allows students to find out what clubs and organizations are available to Goshen College students.
12 – 1:30 p.m. –Lunch | Union Dining *
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the lunch cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
1:30 p.m. — Afternoon Gathering | Umble Center *
Students will sit with their orientation group—look for your Orientation Leaders when you arrive. Everyone will gather for important afternoon announcements. Students who arrive on time will have their names put in a drawing for fabulous prizes! Orientation Leaders will take attendance.
2 – 3 p.m. — Closing | Church-Chapel *
As part of a long-standing tradition for new students, Students will receive a gift during our closing ceremony.
The Closing concludes the required portions of Welcome Week. While the remaining Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule is optional, we encourage students to engage as much as possible.
3 – 5 p.m. — Taking Care of Business (optional) | Various offices
The hour before dinner is an excellent time for students to stop by offices and take care of any school-related business that needs to get done before classes begin. Departments or student groups may opt to schedule meetings or gatherings during this time and will notify students in advance
4 – 10 p.m. — Open Recreation (optional) | Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC), Outdoor Courts
The Recreation-Fitness Center (RFC) is open and available for students after the required Welcome Week activities. Students can utilize the weight room on the main floor, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, racquetball courts, and the indoor track upstairs and on the mezzanine. Beginning September 5, students can check out equipment at the front desk using their GC student ID card. Fall sports teams have priority with the weight room and gymnasium from 3 – 6 p.m.
4 – 6 p.m. — Athletic Practice | Various locations
New student-athletes participating in a fall sport will report to practice. Student-athletes should be dressed for practice following lunch so they can leave right after the last session. The dining hall will be open until 7 p.m. for dinner.
4 – 5 p.m. — Afternoon Activity | Location TBA
Join Connections Advisors Areli and Isacc for an afternoon activity after sessions.
5 – 7 p.m. — Dinner | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) will swipe their cards. The Office of Orientation will cover the dinner cost for students without a meal plan or those on a limited meal plan (35-, 65-, or 90-block plans); sign in at the cashier’s station.
Dinner on Friday, August 25, is the last meal for which the Office of Orientation will cover the cost for students without a meal plan or on a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block).
7 p.m. — Discover Downtown (optional) | Downtown Goshen
Discover Downtown is an off-campus scavenger hunt in Downtown Goshen. Students can sign up as a group early in the week. Area churches will provide transportation.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Continental Breakfast | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) or a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans) will swipe their cards. Students who do not have a meal plan can add money to their account via GET mobile (they must have their ID card available to swipe) or pay cash at the door.
12 – 1 p.m. — Brunch | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) or a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans) will swipe their cards. Students who do not have a meal plan can add money to their account via GET mobile (they must have their ID card available to swipe) or pay cash at the door. The dining hall will be open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; AVI will serve hot food between 12 – 1 p.m.
5 – 6 p.m. — Dinner | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) or a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans) will swipe their cards. Students who do not have a meal plan can add money to their account via GET mobile (they must have their ID card available to swipe) or pay cash at the door.
5 p.m. — Men’s Soccer vs. Concordia (optional) | GC Soccer Complex
Join other students and cheer on the men’s soccer team as they play against Concordia.
7 p.m. — Women’s Soccer vs. Cornerstone (optional) | GC Soccer Complex
Join other students and cheer on the women’s soccer team as they play against Cornerstone.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Continental Breakfast | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) or a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans) will swipe their cards. Students who do not have a meal plan can add money to their account via GET mobile (they must have their ID card available to swipe) or pay cash at the door.
12 – 1 p.m. — Brunch | Westlawn Dining Hall
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) or a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans) will swipe their cards. Students who do not have a meal plan can add money to their account via GET mobile (they must have their ID card available to swipe) or pay cash at the door. The dining hall will be open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; AVI will serve hot food between 12 – 1 p.m.
3 – 4:30 p.m. — Guided Campus Tours (optional) | Schrock Plaza
Returning Goshen College students will offer guided campus tours for new students. New students can bring a copy of their class schedule and walk the path of their Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (MWF) schedules and Tuesday and Thursday (TR) schedules. New students can stop by Schrock Plaza outside the Harold & Wilma Good Library anytime between 3 and 4:30 p.m. to participate in this optional activity.
5 – 6 p.m. — Dinner | Westlawn Dining Hall *
Students with an unlimited meal plan (carte blanche) or a limited meal plan (30-, 65-, or 90-block plans) will swipe their cards. Students who do not have a meal plan can add money to their account via GET mobile (they must have their ID card available to swipe) or pay cash at the door.
7 – 8:30 p.m. — Ice Cream Social (optional) | Westlawn Dining Hall *
Join other students for an ice cream social on the eve of the first day of classes. Hosted by Student Life.
Monday, August 26, 2024
First day of classes for the fall semester.