First year students are required to participate in the First-Year Experience program. This includes extracurricular programming such as the new student orientation, the Hike, and Growth Groups. It also enrolls students in the following courses: First-Year Foundations, Exploring the Bible, Essentials of Behavioral Science, and Current Issues in Historical Context. All students are required to attend mandatory hall meetings (once a month) and chapel (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays).
See more at First-Year Experience or Grace College Core Curriculum.