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Fagerstrom Releases 14th Book
Oct 23, 2009
Dr. Douglas Fagerstrom, president of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS), recently released The …
Cultural Intelligence
Sep 19, 2009
Leading with Cultural Intelligence by Dr. David Livermore NOW AVAILABLE! How do you lead with cultural …
New Student Orientation
Monday, January 25, 2010
Leon J. Wood Seminary Building
New Student Orientation is designed to welcome you to the GRTS community and provide an overview of academic information, technology, Library resources, student life, and an individual meeting with your faculty advisor. Please R.S.V.P. to rosemary_a_vanryn@cornerstone.edu to confirm your reservation and provide the name of the guest who may attend with you.
12:00-1:30 PM MA Counseling Orientation
Required only of students enrolled in the
MA Counseling Program.
12:00-2:00 PM Greek or Hebrew Advanced Placement Exam
Required only of students who have completed Greek or
Hebrew language study at the undergraduate level and
desire to receive advanced standing at GRTS. Please
contact the admissions office to register for the exam.
1:30-1:45 PM Registration and Reception (Lobby)
1:45-2:00 PM Greeting and Core Values
Dr. Doug Fagerstrom, GRTS President
Dr. John VerBerkmoes, Academic Dean
2:00-3:00 PM Introductions and Institutional Orientation
Tara Kram, Director of Admissions
3:00-3:30 PM Library Orientation
Dr. Fred Sweet, Director of Library
3:30-4:00 PM Technology Orientation
Connie Sattler, Instructional Technology Manager
4:00-5:30 PM Faculty Advisor Meetings (15 minutes each)
Introductory meetings of new students with faculty
New Student Checklist
1. Apply for Financial Aid.
Complete the following 2 forms:
- Seminary Scholarship Application AND
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Cornerstone University Code: 002266
2. Register for classes.
Watch for an important email from GRTS about registration for classes for the upcoming semester. Reply to the email or call (800-697-1133) to register for classes.
3. Pay your bill.
After you register for spring classes, you will receive your bill by mail. Pay your bill before January 1:
- At the Business Office OR
- By phone: 616-222-1445 OR
- Enroll in the 4-Payment Plan ($50 fee)
4. Receive syllabi and purchase books.
By the end of December, Seminary Admissions will email your course syllabi to you. The Hoch Bookroom website also contains course syllabi and updates the list of required textbooks as they are provided by professors.
5. RSVP for New Student Orientation.
Please call or email your reservation for NSO (see above).
