Before You Arrive

13 Things to do before you arrive on campus...

The first week of classes will be here sooner than you know it. Here are 13 action steps we suggest you take before you arrive on campus. Take a read and start preparing!

1. Complete all of the required new student forms. Have you filled out all of your forms? Having your forms completed before you arrive to campus gives you the fast pass once you arrive for move-in day. Go to your application portal and fill out your forms!
2. Follow the Geneva College Social Media Accounts. It’s important to stay connected at Geneva. Below is a list of accounts that help you stay connected on campus in order for you to have any amazing Geneva experience.

   @GenevaCSE on Facebook and Instagram: Get involved on campus and know what is happening for students.

   @genevaclassof2028 Instagram Account: Get to know your fellow classmates.

   @genevacollege Instagram Account: Follow the college’s account.

   @genevacollegeathletics Instagram Account: Follow our athletic teams as they represent Geneva.

3. Print out your Welcome Week Schedule. Welcome Week begins on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 for all new students. Welcome Week is about meeting new people and transitioning to learning in college! New students begin their Learning and Transitions (L&T) course during Welcome Week, which means that you will start receiving points for your L&T class during these days. If you’re local, call off work now so that you can be present on campus for these days.
4. Make a move-in day playlist. Nothing gets you in the groove on your first day of campus life like your own jams. Then, once you arrive, swap playlists with your new roommate/classmate. Who knows, you might both secretly like the same artists!
5. Write someone a thank you letter. Although you have accomplished a lot to get here, most likely someone else has also contributed to you making it to Geneva. Take a second to let this special person know how much you appreciate how they have impacted your life. And send them a letter - not a text or Facebook message – but a letter. Trust us, they will appreciate it.
6. Make a packing list. Even if you aren’t a list person, we suggest going with a list on this one. Start with the large categories: academics, clothes, snack food, room décor. From there, start adding specific items to the list. This list will help alleviate the stress of actually packing. Make sure to check with you roommate to make sure your both not bringing the same items. No one wants two microwaves. Check out our suggestions on what to bring on the Welcome Week site.
7. Check the move-in day map. We know that move-in day is a big day for you. We want to make that big day as stress-free as possible. Therefore, we have created a specific driving flow to help keep everyone moving in the right direction – literally.
8. Contact your roommate (commuters – we thought we would give you a gift and let you skip out on one). Some of the best times in college are with your roommate. Take the initiative to contact your roommate and start the relationship off right. Wondering what you would talk about? Here are some conversation starters: What are you bringing for the room? What time do you think you will get to Geneva on move-in day? How often do you shower a week? From there, just go with your instincts.
9. Check out local churches. Plugging in with a local church is a great way to connect, serve, and be served. Get connected spiritually, click here to explore the various oppurtunies on and off campus.
10. Hug your parents daily. Even if they don’t show it, your parents are going to miss you – or at least most of you. Give them a little daily kickback for helping you make it to age 18. A hug can go a long way in making the transition a good one for everyone.
11. Make a list of 10 goals. College is what you make it. The opportunity for growth is around every corner at Geneva. Make a list of 10 things you want to accomplish in your first year at college.
12. Pray. We have already been praying for you as you start making this transition. Join with us as we cover this time of your life in prayer. Be specific. Be bold. Be consistent.
13. Enjoy your summer. Although we hope you start thinking about how you can prepare for college, we don’t want you to miss out on your summer. Soak up the sun, rest, and get some good social distanced friend time.

We can’t wait to see you on campus!!!!