Student Arrival Hub
Your guide to Welcome Week, including Enrollment Validation, Move-In, orientation, student activities, and the first day of classes at Ecclesia College.
We’ll walk you through what happens next.
Welcome Week is the full arrival week for the Fall semester. It includes Enrollment Validation, Move-In after clearance, orientation, and student activities.
Use this page to know what to do first, where to go, what to bring, and who to contact with questions.
Enrollment Validation comes first. Residential students must complete Enrollment Validation before moving into their residence hall.
Complete your checklist
Finish required admissions, financial aid, housing, registration, billing, and Work-Learning-Service items before arrival.
Attend Enrollment Validation
Confirm key enrollment details by appointment as part of Welcome Week.
Move in after clearance
If you are living on campus, you may move into your room after completing Enrollment Validation and receiving clearance.
Participate in Welcome Week
Attend the orientation sessions, and student activities that apply to your student group.
Begin classes
Start the semester knowing where to go, who to ask, and what comes next.
Welcome Week: August 11–16, 2026
Welcome Week is the full arrival week for the Fall 2026 semester. Different parts of the week apply to different student groups, so please follow the schedule and instructions sent to you by email and text.
Fall 2026 classes begin Monday, August 17, 2026.
Returning Student Enrollment Validation
Returning students complete Enrollment Validation by appointment.
New Student Enrollment Validation
New students complete Enrollment Validation by appointment.
Orientation & Student Activities
New students participate in orientation sessions, connection activities, and campus preparation.
Team Church
Students attend church together as part of Welcome Week and begin building spiritual community.
First Day of Classes
Classes begin after Welcome Week concludes.
Your first official arrival step.
Enrollment Validation is your required check-in before classes begin. During this appointment, you will confirm important enrollment details, visit key campus offices, and make sure you are ready for the semester.
Students will receive the correct Enrollment Validation registration link by email and text.
During Enrollment Validation, students may meet with:
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
- Housing
- Registrar
- Business Office / Student Accounts
- Work-Learning-Service
What to bring:
- Photo ID
- Any missing admissions documents
- Financial aid information, if requested
- Billing or payment information, if needed
- Housing information, if applicable
- Questions for campus offices
How to register
Enrollment Validation is scheduled by appointment. Use the link sent directly to you so you register for the correct student group.
If you are unsure which Enrollment Validation event applies to you, contact Admissions before registering.
Enrollment Validation comes before Move-In.
If you are living on campus, you must complete Enrollment Validation first. After you are cleared, you can check in with Housing and move into your room.
Your first step is to attend Enrollment Validation at your scheduled appointment time.
Arrival order for residential students
- Arrive at your scheduled Enrollment Validation appointment time.
- Complete Enrollment Validation.
- Receive clearance to move in.
- Check in with Housing.
- Move into your room.
- Attend the Welcome Week activities that apply to you.
Families are welcome
Families may help students move in after the student has completed Enrollment Validation and received clearance.
Please follow posted parking, unloading, and staff instructions when you arrive.
Why this matters
This helps confirm important enrollment, billing, housing, and student readiness items before students move into campus housing.
Download the Packing List
A simple printable list with essential items, optional items, and roommate-coordination reminders.
Essentials
Bedding, towels, toiletries, laundry supplies, clothing, school supplies, technology, and personal documents.
Optional items
Storage bins, decorations, a small fan, desk lamp, snacks, and comfort items.
Coordinate with your roommate
Talk before arrival about shared items so you do not bring duplicates.
Start strong at Ecclesia.
Orientation and student activities help students understand campus expectations, meet other students, connect with faculty and staff, and prepare for the first day of classes.
Required sessions
Students will attend important sessions designed to help them begin the semester prepared.
Student activities
Welcome Week includes opportunities to meet classmates, build friendships, and get connected on campus.
Team Church
Students attend local churches together as part of Welcome Week and begin building spiritual community.
Find where you need to go.
Use the campus map to find arrival locations, parking areas, residence halls, student services, and Welcome Week destinations.
Student destinations
- Residence Halls
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
- Registrar
- Business Office / Student Accounts
- Student Center
- Dining Hall
Arrival support
- Enrollment Validation check-in
- Housing check-in
- Move-In parking
- Family unloading areas
- Welcome Week locations
Tip for families
Save the campus map on your phone before arriving so you can quickly find parking, check-in, and key student service locations.
Common arrival questions.
Still unsure? Start here.
What is Welcome Week?
Welcome Week is the full arrival week for the Fall semester. It includes Enrollment Validation, Move-In after clearance, orientation, and student activities.
What is Enrollment Validation?
Enrollment Validation is your required check-in before classes begin. During this appointment, you will confirm important enrollment details, visit key campus offices, and make sure you are ready for the semester.
Do I need an appointment for Enrollment Validation?
Yes. Enrollment Validation is scheduled by appointment. Students will receive the correct registration link by email and text.
Can residential students move in before Enrollment Validation?
No. Residential students must complete Enrollment Validation and receive clearance before moving into campus housing.
Where do I go first when I arrive?
Your first step is to attend Enrollment Validation at your scheduled appointment time in Wallace Hall. Residential students should not go directly to the residence hall before completing Enrollment Validation.
Is Welcome Week required?
Different parts of Welcome Week apply to different student groups. New students should plan to attend required orientation sessions and activities. Please follow the schedule and instructions sent to you by email and text.
What is Team Church?
Team Church is part of Welcome Week. Students attend various churches around Northwest Arkansas together and begin building spiritual friendships and rhythms.
Need help? Start with the right office.
If you are not sure who to contact, start with Admissions and we will help direct you to the right office.
Admissions
Admissions checklist, Enrollment Validation, application items, and next steps.
Email: admissions@ecollege.edu
Phone: 479-248-7236
Financial Aid
FAFSA, scholarships, grants, loans, and required financial aid documents.
Email: financialaid@ecollege.edu
Phone: 479-248-7236
Housing
Residence halls, roommates, housing questions, and Move-In information.
Email: housing@ecollege.edu
Phone: 479-248-7236
Registrar
Class registration, academic records, transcripts, and schedule questions.
Email: registrar@ecollege.edu
Phone: 479-248-7236
Business Office / Student Accounts
Billing, balances, payments, student account questions, and payment information.
Email: business@ecollege.edu
Phone: 479-248-7236
Work-Learning-Service
Work-Learning-Service questions, placement information, and student work expectations.
Email: wls@ecollege.edu
Phone: 479-248-7236