2026 Asian Student Achievement Program Welcome Schedule
It is highly encouraged that you attend all of the events during our 2-day program. ASAP Welcome is free to all students. Commuter students are highly encouraged to commute to and from campus for each day. Meals will also be provided for commuter students, or any students without a meal plan.
*agenda will be updated monthly with changes. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Miller ([email protected])
Day One
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AUGUST 27, 2026 |
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9:30 AM |
Check-in (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 2201) Come pick up your tote bag, t-shirt, and other goodies! The ASAP Mentors will be here to greet you and get you settled. |
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
ASAP Welcome Breakfast (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 2201) Learn about ASAP, our community and what to expect from our program. Food will be provided to students!
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10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Mentor and Mentee Bonding Time (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 2201) Get to know your cohort and upperclassmen. |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (Location: Dish/Kleiner Dining Hall) Students can use their meal plans--any who don't have a plan will be paid for! |
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Walking Allendale Campus Tour (Location: Start at Recreation Center) With your ASAP Mentor groups, we will visit the Recreation Center, Mary Idema Pew Library, different Tutoring and Resource centers nearby, or ask to find your classes so you are prepared! We will also be spending time exploring the GVSU online resources, so you can independently navigate your education: - MyBanner - MyPath - LakerLink - Handshake/Workday - Blackboard |
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
Resource Programming - Alcohol and Other Drugs (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 2201) Learn more about resources available to you on campus in a competitive game! |
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Kirkhof Center Tour Explore the different offices in Kirkhof (Office of Multicultural Affairs, Center for Women and Gender Equity, etc.), the dining options, and more. |
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Dinner (Location: Dish/Kleiner Dining Hall) Students can use their meal plans--any who don't have a plan will be paid for! |
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
OPTIONAL: Tea Time Cafe Social with Laker Familia! (Location: Tea Time Cafe) Join us on the patio for free boba tea and games! Meet other students in Laker Connections, and discover more about the businesses/restaurants right next to campus. Feel free to come and go throughout this event. *There is limited parking, so please carpool or take the bus (48 route) to meet! We will coordinate carpooling in the GroupMe. |
Day Two
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AUGUST 28, 2026 |
ACTIVITIES |
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Optional Breakfast (Location: Dish/Kleiner) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Mentor/Full Group Bonding (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 2201) Play some games, work on some crafts, and continue getting to know everyone! |
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11:45 AM |
Group Photo (Location: Between Kirkhof Center and Zumberge Pond) Please wear your ASAP Shirt, or ask Anna for one! |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (Location: Dish/Kleiner) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Resource Programming - CARE Team (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 2201) Learn more about resources available to you on campus, and how to look out for your fellow students. |
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Explore Downtown Campus & Grand Rapids Use the Laker Line to visit the downtown campus (and other places downtown) with ASAP Mentors! Meet at the Laker Line bus stop in front of Kirkhof by 1:00pm! Along the route is: - Meijer - Restaurants/cafes - Urgent care, other medical services - GVSU City Campus buildings and resident halls |
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Dinner (Location: Dish/Kleiner) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
OPTIONAL: Volleyball with Current ASAP Students (Location: Kelly Sports Center, Outdoor Sand Courts) Come out to meet other ASAP Students for some fun before the weekend! Snacks and water will be provided! |