Residence Hall Move-In
Residence Assistants and Orientation Guides will help you settle into your new home.
Hayden Park Hang Out
Gather with new friends and current students for a casual celebration of your first night on campus hosted by Campus Rec.
Location: Hayden Park
Residence Hall Move-In
Residence Assistants and Orientation Guides will help you settle into your new home.
New Student Check-In
Begin your journey by checking in with an Admissions Counselor in the lobby of the Searle Center. You will receive your student ID, a welcome folder with essential orientation information, and a t-shirt.
Location: Searle Center Lobby
ITS Presentation
Learn information about your Hillsdale email account, cloud storage, and cyber security from our ITS staff. Stick around for one-on-one help from our ITS staff.
Location: Plaster Auditorium
Freshman Convocation
Join us in the Biermann Center to listen to President Arnn address new students and families with an introduction to Hillsdale College and the Freshman Pledge. You and your guests will part ways afterwards to begin orientation.
Location: Biermann Center
Freshman Welcome
Kick-off your first evening on campus by meeting your fellow classmates and the Student Activities Office.
Location: East Lawn
New Student Dinner
Get to know your dormmates while enjoying a catered dinner at your residence halls.
Location: Residence Halls
Patriot Cadence Run
Chief Rogers leads a charged-up cadence run around main campus culminating with a presentation at the Civil war memorial.
Location: Civil War Memorial
Registrar Presentation
An important presentation about the core curriculum, class registration, and schedule changes from Registrar Doug McArthur.
Location: Plaster Auditorium
Campus Crash Course
Tour campus and meet the Student Affairs staff in their offices to learn about the many resources available to students. Topics include academic strategies, job opportunities, spiritual and mental well-being,, and how to get involved on campus.
Location: Plaster Auditorium
The Honor Code
Listen to Dr. Arnn as he unpacks the meaning and purpose of the Hillsdale College Honor Code. Bring your copy of the Nicomachean Ethics to assist in the discussion.
Location: Plaster Auditorium
On-Campus Employment
Join Career Services for an informational session on applications, resumes, and on-campus employment opportunities.
Location: Plaster Auditorium
Dean of Women Talk
Join your fellow first-year women to meet the Vice President of Student Affairs Diane Philipp, Dean of Women Rebekah Bollen, and Associate Dean Stephanie Gravel.
Location: Plaster Auditorium
Dean of Men Talk
Join your fellow first-year men to meet the Dean of Men Aaron Petersen and Associate Dean Jeff “Chief” Rogers.
Location: Markel Auditorium
Welcome Party
Join the Student Activities Board for an all-campus party to welcome you back to Hillsdale!
Academic Honesty
Learn from Professor of English Dr. Justin Jackson about the importance of academic honesty.
Location: Plaster Auditorium
The Source
Check out 100+ booths representing campus clubs, volunteer programs, job opportunities, and community businesses.
Virtus Tentamine Gaudet
Hear Vice President for Curriculum Dr. David Whalen lecture on the College motto: Virtus Tentamine Gaudet, Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.
Location: Plaster Auditorium
Explore Mossey Library
Learn about the Library’s resources and services. Stop by for giveaways and a 30-minute orientation.
Location: Mossey Library
Freshman Faculty Dessert
Hosted by President and Mrs. Arnn. Business casual attire is requested.
Location: Broadlawn
Leadership Dinner
Listen to General Robert B. Neller, the 37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, speak on leadership as you begin your time at Hillsdale College. Business casual attire is requested.
Location: Searle Center
Baw Beese BBQ
Join the Student Activities Board at Owens Memorial Park at Baw Beese Lake for BBQ, games, and more!
Concert on the Quad
Join SAB for an evening of great music. Bring your picnic blankets and listen to student musicians perform on the South quad.
Evensong
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.
Evensong
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.
Evensong
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.
Evensong
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.
Evensong
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.
Even Prayer
Join Campus Ministry in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture and prayers.
Fall Fest Market
Stop by and bring your parents to a market featuring student projects and small businesses!
Day of Thanks
Join SAB for a whole day dedicated to gratitude and write letters to your friends, family, professors and everyone else you are thankful for!
Thanksgiving Dinner
Join SAB for the annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the Searle Center featuring our president Dr. Arnn!
Gingerbread Wars
Bring your best icing skills and join SAB for Gingerbread Wars in AJs Cafe!
Commencement
Bid Farewell to the Class of 2025 and listen to Victor Davis Hanson’s Commencement Address.
Last Class Bash
Wrap up the spring semester and stop by the Front Quad in between your final classes for hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, and more!
Centralhallapalooza
Celebrate the end of the school year with our massive festival! Expect live music from student bands, great food, and dancing!
CHP Showdown
Which student bands will perform at Centralhallapalooza this year? You get to decide! Come listen to and vote for student bands on CHP Showdown-they’re competing to play live at CHP…only three bands will place!
Manning Street Chariot Race
Come watch or participate as teams spend 1 hour building chariots to race down Manning Street!
Taste of Manning
Come stroll down Manning Street to taste a themed appetizer from each house! Then, vote on your favorite snack!
GOAL Day of Service
Join GOAL in serving our community together during Day of Service on Saturday, April 5th! Teams of students and community members will spread out over Hillsdale County from 9:30am-12:30pm to bless and serve the place we call home. At 12:30, we'll meet back at Searle to enjoy lunch together.
Kalamazoo Wings Hockey Game
Join SAB for a Friday night game with the Kalamazoo Wings on March 28th!
Murder Mystery Night
On March 25th grab a team and try to solve a murder mystery! Stay tuned for more information!
Prof Talk Show
SAB's Late Night Prof Talk Show is a night you won't want to miss. Get ready for a night of learning, laughter and lies with Dr. Herring, Dr. Pytel, Dr. Coupland—and more! We will see you then.
Blue Christmas (Campus Ministry)
Join Campus Ministry in Christ Chapel for reflection and prayer for those who find it especially hard to rejoice during the Christmas season.
Lessons and Carols (Campus Ministry)
Join Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for a service to celebrate the Advent and Christmas Season.
Evensong (Campus Ministry)
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.
Evensong (Campus Ministry)
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.
Day of Thanks Hymn Sing (Campus Ministry)
Join the Student Ministry Board in Christ Chapel for the singing of hymns of gratitude and thanks.
Evensong (Campus Ministry)
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.
Evensong (Campus Ministry)
Join Campus Ministry and Christ Chapel Choir in Christ Chapel for an evening of scripture, choral anthems, and prayers.