THRIVE at Trinity Christian College
What is THRIVE?
Thrive is Trinity’s orientation program for new students — both first-year and transfer students — taken during their first semester at Trinity. As part of the Foundations curriculum, Thrive introduces incoming students to Trinity’s mission, and is aimed to help students transition academically and socially.
As a co-curricular and credit-based course, students will be learning both in and out of the classroom. But they will not be doing it alone — all students will be placed into a small group (20-25) of their peers, led by a Faculty Mentor and 1-2 Student Mentors.
Our hope is that Thrive will provide students with the foundation that they need to THRIVE during their time at Trinity!
First-Year Thrive (FDN 101)
First-Year Thrive (FDN 101) is a 2-credit, required course for incoming first-year students. And it actually begins before any other class!
Thrive 2025 will begin on Wednesday, August 20 at 3:30pm, and will continue with all-day activities and sessions throughout the weekend. For First-Year Thrive, the following four days—known as Thrive Welcome Week (August 20-24)—will be filled with more orientation presentations and activities. Please note that these days are considered official meetings of your FDN 101 course, and so attendance is required. Please plan your work and personal schedules accordingly. See the “Welcome Week” tab for more details.
After the official start of classes the week of August 25, First-Year Thrive will continue to meet on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 11:30am for the first eleven weeks of the semester.
Students will receive a more detailed copy of the Thrive schedule from their Faculty & Student Mentors.
Transfer Thrive (FDN 111)
Transfer Thrive (FDN 111) is a 1-credit, required course for incoming transfer students. It is offered in both fall and spring semesters. Incoming first-year students starting in the spring semester will also take FDN 111.
Before the first official day of classes, we invite Transfer Thrive students to an optional, but highly encouraged Welcome Week Orientation. For Fall 2025, this will be on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. This is an opportunity to start building connections with other new students, exploring campus resources, as well as engage in some fun activities. Meals will also be provided. See the “Welcome Week” tab for more details.
Transfer Thrive will continue to meet weekly for the first eight weeks of the semester.
Students will receive a more detailed copy of the Thrive schedule from their Faculty & Student Mentor.
WELCOME WEEK | Fall 2025
Wednesday, August 20
9:30am | First-Year Move-In
1:00pm | Commuter Stay Check-In
3:30pm | Opening Welcome
4:15pm | Breakout Sessions
4:45pm | Dinner
6:00pm | Family Goodbyes
6:30pm | Thrive Small Group
7:30pm | TrollNight
9:00pm | Late Night Activities
Thursday, August 21
8:45am | Breakfast
9:45am | Thrive Large Group
10:30am | Passport Day 1
1:00pm | Thrive Small Group
2:30pm | Thrive Large Group
3:30pm | Free Time/Athletics Practices
5:00pm | Dinner
8:00pm | Outcry
9:00pm | Late Night Activities
Friday, August 22
8:45am | Breakfast
9:45am | Thrive Large Group
10:30am | Passport Day 2
1:00pm | Thrive Small Group
2:30pm | Thrive Large Group
3:30pm | Free Time/Athletics Practices
5:00pm | Dinner
9:00pm | Late Night Activities
Saturday, August 23
8:45am | Breakfast
9:00am | Transfer Move-In (including Transfer Commuter Stay)
9:45am | Thrive Large Group
10:30am | Passport Day 3
12:30pm | Transfer Thrive (FDN 111) Welcome Orientation (optional)
1:00pm | Thrive Large Group
2:00pm | Transfer Thrive Small Group
3:30pm | Free Time/Athletics Practices
5:00pm | Dinner
7:00pm | Mandatory Meetings
9:00pm | Late Night Activities
Sunday, August 24
10:30am | Worship Service
11:30am | Brunch
1:00pm | Free Time
5:00pm | Welcome Feast
Commuter students are encouraged to live in campus housing during the first days of Thrive, also known as Welcome Week (August 20 – 24). Staying on-campus these days will give you the opportunity to take full advantage of the Thrive content and connect with the rest of the incoming class. All of your meals will be provided, and there is NO additional cost to stay on-campus over Welcome Week.
Here are some essential details of the program
Move in:
First-Year Students | Wednesday, August 20 from 9:30am – 2:30pm
Transfer Students | Saturday, August 23 from 9:00am – 11:00am
What to Bring?
Clothes for the weekend—including something to wear to the Worship Service on Sunday, plus a few sets of clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty or wet.
Towels, personal toiletries, a pillow, chargers, snacks, etc.
No need to bring sheets and bedding – those will be provided for you!
Move out: Sunday, August 24 between 1:00-4:00 pm
Sign up for Welcome Week Commuter Stay HERE
- + FIRST-YEAR THRIVE (FDN 101)
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First-Year Thrive (FDN 101)
First-Year Thrive (FDN 101) is a 2-credit, required course for incoming first-year students. And it actually begins before any other class!
Thrive 2025 will begin on Wednesday, August 20 at 3:30pm, and will continue with all-day activities and sessions throughout the weekend. For First-Year Thrive, the following four days—known as Thrive Welcome Week (August 20-24)—will be filled with more orientation presentations and activities. Please note that these days are considered official meetings of your FDN 101 course, and so attendance is required. Please plan your work and personal schedules accordingly. See the “Welcome Week” tab for more details.
After the official start of classes the week of August 25, First-Year Thrive will continue to meet on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 11:30am for the first eleven weeks of the semester.
Students will receive a more detailed copy of the Thrive schedule from their Faculty & Student Mentors.
- + TRANSFER THRIVE (FDN 111)
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Transfer Thrive (FDN 111)
Transfer Thrive (FDN 111) is a 1-credit, required course for incoming transfer students. It is offered in both fall and spring semesters. Incoming first-year students starting in the spring semester will also take FDN 111.
Before the first official day of classes, we invite Transfer Thrive students to an optional, but highly encouraged Welcome Week Orientation. For Fall 2025, this will be on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. This is an opportunity to start building connections with other new students, exploring campus resources, as well as engage in some fun activities. Meals will also be provided. See the “Welcome Week” tab for more details.
Transfer Thrive will continue to meet weekly for the first eight weeks of the semester.
Students will receive a more detailed copy of the Thrive schedule from their Faculty & Student Mentor.
- + WELCOME WEEK
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WELCOME WEEK | Fall 2025
Wednesday, August 20
9:30am | First-Year Move-In
1:00pm | Commuter Stay Check-In
3:30pm | Opening Welcome
4:15pm | Breakout Sessions
4:45pm | Dinner
6:00pm | Family Goodbyes
6:30pm | Thrive Small Group
7:30pm | TrollNight
9:00pm | Late Night ActivitiesThursday, August 21
8:45am | Breakfast
9:45am | Thrive Large Group
10:30am | Passport Day 1
1:00pm | Thrive Small Group
2:30pm | Thrive Large Group
3:30pm | Free Time/Athletics Practices
5:00pm | Dinner
8:00pm | Outcry
9:00pm | Late Night ActivitiesFriday, August 22
8:45am | Breakfast
9:45am | Thrive Large Group
10:30am | Passport Day 2
1:00pm | Thrive Small Group
2:30pm | Thrive Large Group
3:30pm | Free Time/Athletics Practices
5:00pm | Dinner
9:00pm | Late Night ActivitiesSaturday, August 23
8:45am | Breakfast
9:00am | Transfer Move-In (including Transfer Commuter Stay)
9:45am | Thrive Large Group
10:30am | Passport Day 3
12:30pm | Transfer Thrive (FDN 111) Welcome Orientation (optional)
1:00pm | Thrive Large Group
2:00pm | Transfer Thrive Small Group
3:30pm | Free Time/Athletics Practices
5:00pm | Dinner
7:00pm | Mandatory Meetings
9:00pm | Late Night ActivitiesSunday, August 24
10:30am | Worship Service
11:30am | Brunch
1:00pm | Free Time
5:00pm | Welcome Feast - + COMMUTER INFORMATION
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Commuter students are encouraged to live in campus housing during the first days of Thrive, also known as Welcome Week (August 20 – 24). Staying on-campus these days will give you the opportunity to take full advantage of the Thrive content and connect with the rest of the incoming class. All of your meals will be provided, and there is NO additional cost to stay on-campus over Welcome Week.
Here are some essential details of the program
Move in:
First-Year Students | Wednesday, August 20 from 9:30am – 2:30pm
Transfer Students | Saturday, August 23 from 9:00am – 11:00amWhat to Bring?
Clothes for the weekend—including something to wear to the Worship Service on Sunday, plus a few sets of clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty or wet.
Towels, personal toiletries, a pillow, chargers, snacks, etc.
No need to bring sheets and bedding – those will be provided for you!Move out: Sunday, August 24 between 1:00-4:00 pm
Sign up for Welcome Week Commuter Stay HERE
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If you have any questions about the program or session, please drop us an email thrive@trnty.edu.