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Welcome to Highlands College!
As you begin this new chapter, know that you are not just starting college—you are stepping into a calling and joining a family. This is the beginning of a life-changing journey, and we believe God has something powerful ahead for you.
Welcome Week is designed to help you start strong. Every moment is intentional—from move-in to your first class—and this page will guide you through it all. You will find our full schedule, campus maps, attire expectations, and more.
We are with you from day one, and we cannot wait to see all that is ahead. Together, the best is yet to come!
Schedule
Friday, August 8
Move-In & Family Night
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Housing Check-in Waves – The Forum
1:00-5:00 p.m. Pick Up Your HC Essentials – The Bistro
5:00 p.m. Dinner – 1st Floor
- Gluten-Free Options Available
7:00 p.m. Chapel Service – Main Auditorium, 2nd Floor
8:30 p.m. After Party – Campus Green
Saturday, August 9
Orientation & Barons Game
9:00 a.m. Saturday Morning Prayer – Grandview Campus
- Attire is Family Fit
10:00 a.m. Orientation Check-in – The Forum
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Orientation Sessions – Learning Studio 300
- Lunch Provided
6:30 p.m. Barons Game – Regions Field
Sunday, August 10
Orientation & Sunday Services
10:00 a.m. Check-in and Headshots – The Forum
- Attire is Sunday Serve
11:30 a.m. Church Service – Grandview Campus
12:45 p.m. Lunch – Harvest Food Hall
Monday, August 11
First Day of Classes
3:30 p.m. Kickoff on Campus
7:30 p.m. Den Meetings
Tuesday, August 12
Chancellor's Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Chancellor’s Breakfast – 1st Floor
- Attire is Business Basics
10:30 a.m. Freshman Seminar with PC – Learning Studio 300
Thursday, August 14
Navigate Connect & Cinema
10:00 a.m. Navigate Connect – The Forum
7:00 p.m. Cinema – Campus Green
Friday, August 15
Luau
6:00 p.m. Luau – Campus Green
Move-In Map
Move-In Map
Campus Maps
Campus Exterior
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
Style Standards
Our HC Style Standards are designed to equip you with practical examples of attire expectations throughout your time here. You can learn more about each one in the link below.
Our schedule includes details about attire for specific events. We also ask that you wear your Welcome Week lanyard through the first week of classes.
Calendar & Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 8 | Freshman Move-In | Family Night |
| August 9–10 | Orientation | Barons Game |
| August 11 | Classes Begin | Kickoff on Campus |
| August 14 | Cinema |
| August 15 | Luau |
| August 17 | First Sunday Experience |
| August 28 | Late Night Chapel |
| August 31 | Fall Small Group Semester Begins |
| October 9–10 | Expedition * |
| October 17–18 | Family Weekend |
| October 18 | Mayhem |
| October 30 | Late Night Chapel |
| November 7 | Veterans Day Celebration |
| November 14 | Family Festival |
| November 20 | Fall Small Group Semester Ends |
| December 1 | Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration |
| December 3 | Impact Leadership Conference * |
| January 5 | Spring Classes Begin |
| January 22–24 | Saturate * |
| TBD | Dream Team Party * |
| February 8 | Super Bowl Bash |
| March | Month of Madness |
| April 11 | Birmingham Marathon * |
| April 23 | Torch Awards |
| May 2 | Commencement |
* Graduation Requirement