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Welcome to Highlands College!
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.
As you begin this new chapter, know that you are not just starting college, but 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.
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 7
Move-In & Family Night
8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. | Housing Check-in Waves – HC Vision Commons,1st Floor Main Entrance
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Family Free Time
*Dinner is not provided by Highlands College.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Coffee Hour – Resolute Coffee & Bistro
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Chapel Service – Grandview Auditorium, 2nd Floor
8:30 – 9:30 p.m. | After Party – Campus Green
9:30 p.m. | Parent and Family Goodbye
Sunday, August 9
Sunday Service & Headshots
9:30 a.m. | Check-in & Headshots – HC Vision Commons, 1st Floor
*Attire is Sunday Best.
10:45 a.m. | Group Picture – Campus Green
11:15 a.m. | Church Service – Highlands Grandview Campus
12:30 p.m. | Lunch – *Provided in Harvest Food Hall
Monday, August 10
Orientation & Residence Life Rally
6:00 a.m. | 21 Days of Prayer – Grandview Auditorium
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast – Harvest Food Hall
8:00 a.m. | Freshman Orientation Check-In – The Forum, 1st floor
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Freshman Orientation – Learning Studio 300
*Breakfast and lunch provided in Harvest Food Hall.
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.| Residence Life Rally – Grandview Auditorium
Tuesday, August 11
Chancellor's Breakfast
6:00 a.m. | 21 Days of Prayer – Grandview Auditorium
9:00 a.m. | Chancellor’s Breakfast – HC Vision Commons
*Attire is Business Professional
10:15 a.m. | Freshman Orientation: Session with the Chancellor – Learning Studio 300
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.| Freshman Orientation: Technology Support & Concierge Services – Learning Studio 300
Wednesday, August 12
First Day of Classes & Kickoff on Campus
6:00 a.m. | 21 Days of Prayer – Grandview Auditorium
3:00 p.m. | Kickoff on Campus – Grandview Commons
Friday, August 14
Rec and Fit Fair & Luau
6:00 a.m. | 21 Days of Prayer – Grandview Auditorium
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Underclassmen Rec & Fit Fair – Grandview Auditorium
6:30 p.m. | Luau – Campus Green
Saturday, August 15
Birmingham Barons Game
9:00 a.m. | 21 Days of Prayer – Grandview Auditorium
5:15 p.m. | Arrival
5:45 p.m. | Parade Walk
6:30 p.m. | Game Time
Monday, August 17
Cinema
6:00 a.m. | 21 Days of Prayer – Grandview Auditorium
6:30 p.m. | Cinema – The Village Green
Move-In Map
Arrival Map for Move-In
Campus Maps
Campus Exterior
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
Calendar & Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 7 | Freshman Move-In; Family Night |
| August 9 | Freshman Sunday Service at Grandview |
| August 10 | Freshman Orientation; Residence Life Rally |
| August 11 | Chancellor’s Reception |
| August 12 | Fall Classes Begin; Kickoff on Campus |
| August 14 | Luau |
| August 15 | Birmingham Barons Game |
| August 17 | Cinema |
| September 11 | Heart of the City |
| October 8-9 | Expedition |
| October 10-12 | Fall Break |
| October 23 | Mayhem |
| November 5 | Fall Festival |
| November 11 | Veterans Day Celebration |
| November 20 | Fall Small Group Semester Ends |
| November 30 | Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration |
| December 2 | Highlands College Leadership Conference* |
| January 4 | Spring Classes Begin; Welcome Back Social |
| January 21–23 | Saturate * |
| February 5 | Dream Team Party * |
| February 14 | Super Bowl Bash |
| March | Month of Madness |
| April 10 | Highlands College Half Marathon * |
| May 1 | Commencement |
* Graduation Requirement