--- title: Week of Welcome date: 2022-06-23T11:34:00-05:00 author: Jordan Eshelman canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/wow" section: Landing Pages --- # Week of Welcome ### Welcome to campus! We're so glad you're here. Week Of Welcome, or as we like to call it: **WOW**, is an event designed to immerse new students into campus culture and community, while also acclimating them to what college might be like before classes start. It's a great way for students to make friends, get comfortable with the campus, and feel settled into their new home-away-from-home. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/wow-image.png?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=2fed6d60&v=7442a6fec8ecb774ed6e9aaab8d86a64a53e1ec3d8aae7a8738c8a2120852b8c) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Helpful Links](#toc1186143) - [The Plan](#toc1186149) - [Schedule of Events](#toc1186158) ## Helpful Links Helpful information for parents throughout the year. [WOW Parent Handbook ](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/Digitial-PDF-Pages_WOW-Parent-Handbook-2025.pdf) Locate the best route for navigating campus upon arrival. [Move-In Map ](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/Maps/ADM-0936-Campus-Move-In-Map_FINAL.pdf) Use this as a prayer guide as you walk through campus. [Parent Prayer Walk PDF ](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/APR-0059-Parent-Prayer-Guide-online.pdf) The program for our Welcoming Celebration. [SIG 0185 Welcoming Celebration Program Online ](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/SIG-0185-Welcoming-Celebration-Program-Online.pdf) ## The Plan ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-08-26_001942.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&f=webp&c=76b62465&v=9ed615fac2426ecaa4ba5f1b5c02a2ac64b68e08be3204199b0ad8d945ae61e0) ![]() ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ### Step 1: Move-In Campus is ready for you! Let's do this! [Get the map.](https://www.dordt.edu/general-uploads/Maps/ADM-0936-Campus-Move-In-Map_FINAL.pdf) ### STEP 2: SUNDAY On Sunday, we will have a variety of experiences planned for students including the opportunity to tune in to or join a local church in the morning and other community-building activities. ### STEP 3: MONDAY Monday will include a bunch more fun activities and will provide students enough time to check out where their classes will be on-campus and prepare for classes on Tuesday. ## Snapshots from Recent Years ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2024-08-23_000580.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=9d02db84&v=40e146d916cbdc614dc3dadef8c78c5ce3433570efdff6df24393fd5fa5a5e22) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-08-26_001972.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=86415aa4&v=6ec65b63a6daa5e8617e78b0da06cd6d38dc1f8063a4206b1a473fafa0378c70) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-08-26_001966.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=1bb73c01&v=791c3d7038dd2eb90f6165e489cee6e1ddba37b9f2363da87bf3230d34356abd) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-08-26_002015.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=7d64d1c7&v=46301513bdc7e5e6225b1205088396dbb9c9b7a664ed47d052549e7a885eff74) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2024-08-23_000568.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=5b472782&v=8cb7a0d8299e32a19bba1ac27268bfdc4d70f84bfe0402212009de9f5683df1f) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-08-26_002027.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=5bfc90cf&v=c6d8bfe494cbcf5aa0332edd7e553ec291bd895ba497790d606af5e9f4085351) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2024-08-23and24_001446.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=db821c19&v=578451c1e69535620cbc30c8b87f2353ebce3fbc48dec180b8773369b4bdf836) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-08-26_001996.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=7bd8db98&v=6e60c18a9ec5f86d7d1addefeb9ad57242af9c0978254bbc4322791a6a9915a9) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2024-08-23and24_001393.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=784e6284&v=2ba05a8aa2192ac4c77b5d4ba695329a1d1fc42b5b24813fe1e3953b8a0a3629) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-08-26_002001.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=30c9160d&v=aeb80a5c59296e467536ae83a6fc13859af4b2f202b5dbc1bcb9ddf7eda0fafc) ## Schedule of Events *This schedule is tentative and subject to change.* ### FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 TimeEventLocation1 - 7 p.m.Registration & Check-in OpenCampus Green (tent)1 - 7 p.m.Student Move-inResidence Halls5:30 - 7 p.m.Dinner - This **optional** dinner costs $8 per person, for both incoming students and their guests. *Student meals will be covered Saturday through Monday, with meal plans starting on Tuesday.*The Atrium### SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 **\*Student-Only Activities || \*\*Parent-Only Activities** TimeEventLocation8 - 10 a.m.Registration and Check-in OpenCampus Green (tent)8 - 10 a.m.Student Move-inResidence Halls8 - 10 a.m.Grab & Go BreakfastClock Tower10:15 a.m.Campus Tours**\*\***Clock Tower10:15 a.m.WOW Meeting #1**\***B.J. Haan Auditorium11:30 a.m.[Welcome Celebration](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lvabqua0aHp0QrLxy6KmQ/live)B.J. Haan Auditorium & Recital Hall12:30 - 2 p.m.Lunch and Department ExpoRecreation Center2 - 2:45 p.m.Parent Information Panel**\*\***B.J. Haan Auditorium2 - 2:45 p.m.RA & Commuter Meetings**\***Residence Halls & Eckardt Lounge3 - 6 p.m.[Choral Auditions](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rO3A43gEgToZOz-btxnO8nDiXS0OnxuicufZxVAfWes/edit?usp=sharing)\*Performing Arts Center3 - 4 p.m.Parent Social**\*\***The Overlook4 - 5 p.m.Prayer WalkDe Yager Student Activity Center5:30 - 7 p.m.WOW DinnerThe Atrium7 p.m.WOW Meeting #2**\***B.J. Haan Auditorium8 p.m.Ice Cream SocialCampus Green (tent)### SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 ***Starting at 1:30 p.m. all activities on the WoW schedule are student-only activities.*** TimeEventLocation8:30 - 9:30 a.m.BreakfastThe AtriumVarious timesMorning ChurchLocal Churches11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.LunchThe Atrium12:30 - 1:30 p.m.Families say goodbye 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.WOW Meeting #3B.J. Haan Auditorium2 - 4:15 p.m.Olympic PreliminariesB.J. Haan Auditorium4:15 - 5:15 p.m.Dinner with the HoekstrasRecreation CenterVarious timesEvening Church ServiceLocal Churches### MONDAY, AUGUST 24 TimeEventLocation7:30 - 9:30 a.m.BreakfastThe Atrium6 - 9 a.m.Athletic PracticesVarious Locations8 - 10 a.m.[Choral Auditions](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rO3A43gEgToZOz-btxnO8nDiXS0OnxuicufZxVAfWes/edit?usp=sharing)Performing Arts Center8 - 10 a.m.Free Time (Find your classes, purchase your books, set up your room, take a walk, go to the Rec Center, tour the Gaming Guild, etc.)Various Locations9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Your First 30 Days (Learn how to get involved in your first month on campus) B.J. Haan Auditorium10:15 a.m.Program Orientation KickoffB.J. Haan Auditorium10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Program OrientationVarious Locations12 - 1 p.m.LunchThe Atrium1 - 2 p.m.Double-Majors and Explorers OrientationVarious Locations2 - 4 p.m.Student Employee MeetingsB.J. Haan Auditorium4 - 5 pm[Choral Auditions](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rO3A43gEgToZOz-btxnO8nDiXS0OnxuicufZxVAfWes/edit?usp=sharing)Performing Arts Center5 - 6 p.m.Olympic PicnicThe Atrium (outside)/Clock Tower Amphitheater6 - 9 p.m.WOW OlympicsCampus Green### TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 TimeEventLocation8:10 a.m.Classes BeginVarious Locations7:30 p.m.Wing MeetingResidence Halls### WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 TimeEventLocation11:10 a.m.Chapel & ConvocationB.J. Haan Auditorium8 p.m.The ShowB.J. Haan Auditorium### THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 TimeEventLocation1 - 3:30 p.m.Taste of Sioux Center & Club FairRecreation Center7:30 p.m.Defender FeudB.J. Haan Auditorium9:30 p.m.Praise and WorshipDe Yager Student Activity Center### FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 TimeEventLocation6 p.m.Block PartyThe Quad### SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 TimeEventLocation8 p.m.Campus Ministries Kick-OffB.J. Haan Auditorium