Parents & Families
ϲʹ is committed to providing your Bulldog every opportunity for success. And we know parents and families are a key to making that happen. We want to ensure we provide you with the information and resources needed while your Bulldog is here.
Upcoming Events
Camp Compass
Camp Compass is an optional 2.5 day off-campus leadership development opportunityavailable to new undergraduate students before beginning their first term at KetteringUniversity. Join other new students and upper-class student leaders to learn leadership,problem-solving, and team-building skills, while orienting to campus life.
✚ Transportation from ϲʹ isprovided.
✚ All participants living in Thompson Hall willhave the opportunity to move-in the afternoonof our departure.
✚ Learn leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
✚ Participate in fun activities such as high andlow ropes, climbing walls, and cooperativeinitiatives.
Questions?
Myra Lumpkin
Director of Student Life Programs
810.762.9743
mlumpkin@kettering.edu
Space is limited to the first 40 applicants for each section.
A-SECTION
July 8 – 10, 2024
Eagle Village, Hersey, MI
Register by June 28, 2024
B-SECTION
September 30 – October 2, 2024
Grace Adventures, Silver Lake, MI
Register by September 20, 2024
COST
$245/person (payment must bemade at registration)
Orientation
Our Orientation program is designed to provide new students with information and social opportunities to assist ina smoothtransition to ϲʹ.
The mandatory program is called COMPASS, Campus Orientation Meetings to Prepare for Academic and Social Success, and takes place on campus during thefour days before the first day of class inSummer and Fall. Students starting class inWinterandSpring, will attend a one day orientation the Friday before classes begin.
Orientation Dates:
Summer 2024
Camp Compass: July 8-10, 2024
Orientation: July 11-14, 2024
Fall 2024
Camp Compass: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2024
Orientaiton: Oct. 3-6, 2024
For more information contact:
Myra Lumpkin
Director of Student Life Programs, Student Affairs
3-135 Campus Center
1-800-955-4464 ext. 9743
mlumpkin@kettering.edu
Family Day
Join us for ϲʹ's Family Day!
We invite you to participate in our Family Day events.
Dates: Saturday, August 17th REGISTER HERE
November 16th (Fall)
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:ϲʹ's Campus Center,Founder's Room
It's a wonderful opportunity for families of incoming students to connect with our community and experience the vibrant campus life at Kettering.
A detailed schedule will be provided in July. We look forward to seeing you there!
Community Spotlight
Dining Services
Our expanded dining options means studentscan choose food from one of the seven stations in the Battenburg Café or one of your favorites from Einstein Bagel Bros. In the afternoon and late-night, you can order personalized pizza at the Café Order Window or from the specialty menu at BJ’s Lounge.
Incoming Student Family Portal
Parents Of Current Students
Contact Information
Campus Safety
1-810-762-9501
campussafety@kettering.edu
Student Affairs
1-810-762-9871
studentaffairs@kettering.edu
Student Accounts
1-810-762-9552
studentaccounts@kettering.edu
Have Questions For Our Enrollment Management Team?
We have a team of admission counselors, co-op managers and financial aid staff ready to talk with you.