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Opening Week 2026

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Opening Week Fall 2026

Orientation, Event, and Registration Schedule

Saturday, August 22
Saturday Schedule
Time Event Location
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Registration and Dorms Officially Open

9 AM - Freshmen Arrival
11 AM - Upperclassmen Arrival

Walther Center
10:00 am to 11:00 am Parent Orientation (morning option) Revels 102
11:00 am Campus Tour Revels 102
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Parent Orientation (afternoon option) Revels 102
3:00 pm Campus Tour Revels 102
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Late Check-in

*After 7 PM, check in at the guard shack for room assignments.

Walther Center Lobby
5:00 pm BBQ Dinner The Hangar
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Senior Theological Exam (Men and Ladies)

-All potential 2026–2027 graduates must choose one of the offered exam times (Sat., Mon., or Tues.).
-Arrive anytime between 6:00–8:00 pm. Takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Revels 309
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Saturday Registration Schedule
Time Event Location
9:00 am to 4:00 pm New Student Photos Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Eagle ID and Scan Card Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Portal Access Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm On-Campus Housing Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Mailbox Keys Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Finance Cards WCBC Library
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Academic Registration WCBC Library
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Employment/Financial Aid WCBC Library
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Financial Registration WCBC Library
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Ministry Registration (Returning Students) Walther Center
Sunday, August 23
Sunday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
11:00 am Sunday Morning Service

*Students must attend one of the two AM services.

Walther Center
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
5:00 pm Sunday Evening Service

*Dinner will open thirty minutes after the service concludes.

Walther Center
7:00 pm President’s Reception (for first-time students and their families) Choir Room
Monday, August 24
Monday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 7:45 am Introduction of Faculty and Staff Walther Center
7:45 am to 8:30 am Orientation Walther Center
8:40 am to 9:20 am All Ladies’ Orientation Walther Center
8:40 am to 9:20 am All Men’s Orientation The Hangar
9:30 am to 10:00 am Dorm Residents Ladies’ Orientation Walther Center
9:30 am to 10:00 am Dorm Residents Men’s Orientation The Hangar
10:00 am Registration Opens (see schedule below) Walther Center Lobby
10:30 am to 11:00 am Typing Test Revels 206 - Computer Lab
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Senior Theological Exam (Men and Ladies)

-All potential 2026–2027 graduates must choose one of the offered exam times (Sat., Mon., or Tues.).
-Arrive anytime between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Revels 309
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
2:00 pm to 2:50 pm Freshmen/Transfer Orientation Walther Center
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Work Study Program Meeting

*For all work studies & students interested in working on campus

Walther Center
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm AVMA Instructor Training Revels 204
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Dinner Student Life Center
5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Monday Hour 7 Classes See class schedule
7:00 pm Service Walther Center
8:30 pm Donut Wall The Hangar
8:30 pm Student Government Orientation Dr. Piervicenti's House
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Monday Registration Schedule
Time Event Location
10:00 am to 4:00 pm New Student Photos Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Eagle ID and Scan Card Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Portal Access Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm On-Campus Housing Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Mailbox Keys Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Finance Cards WCBC Library
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Academic Registration WCBC Library
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Employment/Financial Aid WCBC Library
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Financial Registration WCBC Library
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Ministry Registration (Returning Students) Walther Center Lobby
Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 8:30 am Chapel Walther Center
8:30 am Registration Opens (see schedule below)
8:30 am to 9:00 am International Student Orientation Revels 103
8:30 am to 9:00 am Off-Campus Orientation Revels 102
9:00 am to 9:15 am Extension Ministry Meeting Revels 103
9:40 am to 9:50 am West Coast Choir, Orchestra, and Ensembles Interest Meeting Revels 102
10:00 am to 11:00 am Department Meet-ups: Bible The Hangar
10:00 am to 11:00 am Department Meet-ups: Education Revels 102
10:00 am to 11:00 am Department Meet-ups: Music Revels 103
10:00 am to 11:00 am Department Meet-ups: Creative Arts Revels 209
11:10 am to 11:40 am Private Music Lessons Meeting: Piano Lessons Revels 209
11:10 am to 11:40 am Private Music Lessons Meeting: Instrumental Lessons Revels 204
11:10 am to 11:40 am Private Music Lessons Meeting: Voice Lessons Revels 103
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Freshmen Fifteen Auditions Revels 102
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Senior Theological Exam (Men and Ladies)

-All potential 2026–2027 graduates must choose one of the offered exam times (Sat., Mon., or Tues.).
-Arrive anytime between 2:00–4:00 pm. Takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Revels 309
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm West Coast Choir Auditions Revels 102
4:45 pm to 5:30 pm Taste of SoCal Gazebo
5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Tuesday Hour 7 Class See class schedule
7:00 pm Service Walther Center
9:45 pm to 10:15 pm Dorm Gatherings Dormitories
Tuesday Registration Schedule
Time Event Location
8:30 am to 4:00 pm New Student Photos Welcome Center
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Eagle ID and Scan Card Dean’s Office (COM 4)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Portal Access Church Admin Building
8:30 am to 4:00 pm On-Campus Housing Dean’s Office (COM 4)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Mailbox Keys Package Annex (Welcome Center)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Finance Cards Finance Office (COM 1)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Academic Registration Academic Office (COM 1)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Employment/Financial Aid Financial Aid Office (COM 4)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Financial Registration Finance Office (COM 1)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Ministry Registration (Returning Students) Brother Glenning's Office (Founders 1)
Wednesday, August 26
Wednesday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 8:25 am Hour 1 See class schedule
8:35 am to 9:30 am Hour 2 See class schedule
9:40 am to 10:40 am Chapel Walther Center
11:00 am to 11:55 am Hour 3 See class schedule
12:05 pm to 1:00 pm Hour 4 See class schedule
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:00 pm Registration Opens
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Resurrection Ensemble Auditions (Sophomores & Juniors)

*Sign-up required.

Revels 204
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm West Coast Orchestra & String Ensemble Auditions

*Sign-up required.

Revels 209
1:30 pm Hour 5

*MU 491 begins at 3 PM.

See class schedule
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Library Orientation WCBC Library
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Spanish Ensemble Auditions

*Sign-up required.

Revels 102
3:15 pm to 4:00 pm Employment Orientation West Wing 201
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Majesty Senior Ensemble Auditions

*Sign-up required.

Revels 102
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Dinner Student Life Center
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Midweek Service Walther Center
8:30 pm Missionary Kids Fellowship Bus leaves from Walther Center
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Wednesday Registration Schedule
Time Event Location
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm New Student Photos Welcome Center
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Eagle ID and Scan Card Dean’s Office (COM 4)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Portal Access Church Admin Building
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm On-Campus Housing Dean’s Office (COM 4)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Mailbox Keys Package Annex (Welcome Center)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Finance Cards Finance Office (COM 1)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Academic Registration Academic Office (COM 1)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Employment/Financial Aid Financial Aid Office (COM 4)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Financial Registration Finance Office (COM 1)
Thursday, August 27
Thursday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 8:25 am Hour 1 See class schedule
8:35 am to 9:30 am Hour 2 See class schedule
9:40 am to 10:40 am Chapel Walther Center
10:40 am Pick up Angels Game Ticket WAC Lobby
11:00 am to 11:55 am Hour 3 See class schedule
12:05 pm to 1:00 pm Hour 4 See class schedule
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:30 pm Hour 5 See class schedule
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm Tour of Dr. Chappell’s Office

*For new students whose last name begins with A-M

Admin Courtyard
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm Tour of Dr. Chappell’s Office

*For new students whose last name begins with N-Z

Admin Courtyard
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm Weekend Jewish Outreach Meeting Revels 207
4:30 pm "Wings & Things" The Hangar
5:00 pm Eagles Volleyball Game Walther Center
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm West Coast Orchestra Rehearsal Revels 207
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm West Coast Choir Rehearsal Revels 102
10:15 pm Dorm Devotions Dormitories
Friday, August 28
Friday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 8:25 am Hour 1 See class schedule
8:35 am to 9:30 am Hour 2 See class schedule
9:40 am to 10:40 am Ministry Involvement Chapel (All Students) Walther Center
11:00 am to 11:55 am Hour 3 See class schedule
11:00 am to 3:00 pm Ministry Placement (All Students) Walther Center
12:05 pm to 1:00 pm Hour 4 See class schedule
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:30 pm Hour 5 See class schedule
2:45 pm Angels Game and BBQ Angel Stadium
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Dinner Student Life Center
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Saturday, August 29
Saturday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
10:00 am Soulwinning Training and Rally

*Students must attend one of the two soulwinning rallies (Sat. or Sun.).

West Wing 201
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
6:00 pm Dinner Student Life Center
7:30 pm Bonfire and Testimonies Fire Pit
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Sunday, August 30
Sunday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:00 am Weekly Ministry Begins Various
11:00 am Sunday Morning Service Walther Center
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:00 pm Soulwinning Training and Rally West Wing 201
5:00 pm Sunday Evening Service

*Dinner will open thirty minutes after the service concludes.

Walther Center