Updates from Aquinas College about COVID-19 are at aquinas.edu/coronavirus. Updates on our academic plans are at aquinas.edu/saintstogether.
Life at Aquinas College
New Student & Transfer Orientation
Save the date for the 2021 New Student & Transfer Orientation program - Sunday, August 22, 2021, through Tuesday, August 24, 2021
First Day of Classes- Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Schedule as of April 2021
All Orientation Activities are required for students
Sunday, August 22 Mid AM-Late PM
Move in date- Details TBA
Community Luncheon*
Orientation Kick Off*
Class Photo
Community Standards
Diversity/Inclusion Keynote/Activity
Student Senate Sponsored Evening Activity/Social
Monday, August 23: All DAY
Academic Success
Mental/Personal Safety
Class Tree Planting Project/Ceremony
Sustainability Activity
Class Dance (Evening)
Tuesday, August 24: All Day
Project Unite (Service Project)
Community building activity
AQ Programming Board Evening Activity/Social
Wednesday, August 25
First Year Experience Class
*=Families are invited
All COVID safety protcols will be enforced provided by AQ Opens Team and Kent County Health officials.
Expected learning outcomes for New Student Orientation:
Mission
1. Recognize our inclusive mission and the values of Aquinas College,
2. Recognize the Dominican pillars of Prayer, Study, Service, and Community
Academics
3. Continue to understand the academic expectations of Aquinas College
4. Identify campus resources critical to their success.
Student Experience
5. Demonstrate what it means to be an engaged and excited Aquinas Saint
6. Learn and navigate the physical campus environment and the greater Grand Rapids community
7. Recognize the Aquinas College community's culture of respect
Are you an admitted student looking to register for STAR? Visit the STAR page for more information and the registration link!
Questions? Feel free to contact the Student Activities & Orientation office at sao@aquinas.edu.
