THRIVE at Trinity Christian College

Because we know how important it is to learn from and interact directly with Trinity faculty, the Thrive course is co-taught by a student and faculty mentor pair, giving you peer perspective and faculty guidance from your first day on campus.

It is so important to us, that it is included in your tuition, so you do not have to pay any extra for meals or housing for the intensive 5-day portion.

It is proven that participating in a first-year seminar program, such as Thrive, greatly increases your chances for returning to college for your sophomore year and ultimately graduating from college.

To help you get ready for Thrive, communication is key!  There will be numerous communications sent to you throughout the summer, so make sure you are checking your email regularly.   There will also be a summer assignment due a week before the start of Thrive, so be on the lookout for those instructions as well!

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 2024 will begin on Wednesday, August 21 at 3:00pm, and will continue with all-day activities and sessions throughout the weekend. (See Welcome Week tab for more details.)

After the official start of classes the week of August 26, 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.

Transfer Thrive 2024 will begin on Saturday, August 24 at 12:30pm with an optional orientation and activities (see the Welcome Week Tab for more details).

There will be a required Welcome Orientation on Monday, August 26 from 10:40 – 11:30am.

Transfer Thrive will continue to meet weekly for the first five weeks of the semester.

Students will receive a more detailed copy of the Thrive schedule from their Faculty & Student Mentor.

WELCOME WEEK | Fall 2024

Wednesday, August 21
9:30am | First-Year Move-In
1:00pm | Commuter Stay Check-In
3:00pm | Opening Welcome
4:00pm | Breakout Sessions
4:45pm | Dinner
6:00pm | Family Goodbyes
6:30pm | Thrive Small Group
7:30pm | TrollNight
9:00pm | Late Night Activities

Thursday, August 22
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 23
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 24
8:45am | Breakfast
9:00am | Transfer Move-In
9:45am | Thrive Large Group
10:30am | Passport Day 3
11:00am | 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 25
10:30am | Worship Service
11:30am | Brunch
1:00pm | Free Time
5:00pm | Welcome Feast

Monday, August 26
10:40am | Transfer Thrive (FDN 111) Welcome Orientation (required)

Commuter students are encouraged to live in campus housing during the first days of Thrive, also known as Welcome Week (August 21 – 25). 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 21 from 9:30am – 2:30pm
Transfer Students | Saturday, August 24 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 25 between 1:00-4:00 pm

Sign up for Welcome Week Commuter Stay here: https://form.jotform.com/241625007411141