Student Orientation

Returning Student Down Payment by August 1

A down payment is required of all students who plan to enroll at Faith. Returning students are required to submit a down payment of $1,500 on their first-semester bill by August 1 to confirm their enrollment. Students will be unable to attend
classes until the down payment has been paid. You may pay the down payment by:

• Submitting a payment through your Populi account. Payments may be completed in Populi under My Profile> Financial >Dashboard, and by selecting the “Make a Payment” button located in the top right corner of the page.  You will not see a charge for your down payment, but you will enter the down payment amount at the bottom of the page.
•  Mailing a check to Faith Baptist Bible College Attn: Student Accounts 1900 NW 4th St. Ankeny, IA 50023. Please include the student’s name with your payment.

1. Student Account Payment Plan Form
   For a payment plan consultation or if you have any questions about payments or billing, please contact Student Accounts (studentbilling@faith.edu).
2. Health Form
3. Student Health Insurance: Faith Baptist Bible College will not be offering an insurance plan for the 2025-2026 school year. All students will need to have insurance coverage in the state of Iowa. Students who do not have pre-existing insurance will need to obtain a plan that will cover them while they are student.
4. Sports Physical Form Athletes only– bring with you to registration or email to Nihartk@faith.edu and Barronz@faith.edu
5. Vehicle Registration Form
6. Statement of Purpose Form
7. Computer Services Information
8. Technology Recommendations

Your orientation forms and next steps will be available on your Student Portal. For access, please contact your admissions counselor or reach out to Admissions at admissions@faith.edu or 515-964-0601. Their orientation schedule and checklist will be on their portal.

Students interested in participating in women’s volleyball, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, or cross country are required to attend tryout week (August 14 – 23).

• Check-in Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025, scheduled to start at 1 p.m.
• Check-in Location: Nettleton Center. Here you will complete your registration process and pick up your housing assignment before moving into your dorm room.
• Student Athletes are required to attend the Welcome Session on August 14 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (parents are welcome to join) and the Player/Coaches Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Athletes should be available each day between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during tryout week for practices/tryout sessions. Specific sport schedules will be distributed at the Player/Coaches Meeting on August 14.
• Athletic Fee: If you are selected to a sports team, a $240 athletic fee will be billed to your account. This fee will be added to your school bill on August 25, unless other arrangements are made.

WHEN TO ARRIVE

We are looking forward to having you on campus as a new student this fall! As you prepare to come, this document will explain when you need to arrive on campus. If you have any questions or needs, please contact the Student Life Department at 515.422.5651 or email us at sld@faith.edu.

DINING SERVICES STUDENTS

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

If you will be working on the Dining Services Crew, plan to arrive by Wednesday August 13, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  You will need to check in with Student Life in the Domokos Welcome Center between 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. to pick up your housing assignment before moving into your dorm room. You will complete the rest of your registration on August 14.

Dining Service employees need to be present at Orientation beginning at 12:15 p.m. in Benson on Wednesday, August 13..

An optional light lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m..

FALL STUDENT ATHLETES

Thursday, August 14, 2025

If you are trying out for women’s volleyball, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, or cross country, you will need to check in at the Nettleton Center on Thursday, August 14, between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. At this time, you will complete the registration process, pick up your housing assignment, and move into your dorm room. 

Student athletes need to be present at the Welcome Session in Gray 101 at 3:30 p.m. as well as the All Athletes Meeting on Thursday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m. Gray 101. 

Meals begin with dinner on Thursday, August 14.

NEW STUDENTS

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Registration is on Thursday, August 21, from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. You will need to check in at the Nettleton Center, complete the registration process, pick up your housing assignment, and move into your dorm room during this time.

The first orientation session starts at 6:45 p.m. in the Nettleton Gym.

Meals begin with dinner on Thursday, August 21.

BEDDING

• Extra-long twin sheets

• Waterproof mattress pad (All beds must have a mattress pad.)

• Blankets and pillows

BATHROOM SPACE

• Towels and washcloths

• Hand soap, shower soap, shampoo, etc.

• Organizer – under-the-counter or basket-type

• Cleaning supplies

• Tissues

CLOSET SPACE

• Clothes hangers

• Laundry basket and supplies

• Iron, ironing board, and drying rack

• Umbrella

• Clothes for Classroom Dress, Casual Dress, and Formal Dress (See Handbook.)

• Winter Gear

• Recreational equipment

• Handheld vacuum (Helpful when the dorm vacuum is unavailable.)

LIVING SPACE

• Lamp – desk or floor (No halogen lamps)

• Wastebasket

• Power strip/surge protector and extension cord

• Dishes, cups, utensils, food storage, etc.

• Non-marking sticky tack and blue painter’s tape to hang decor

• Compact refrigerator

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

• 3-ring binders for class notes

• Notecards, paper, and post-it notes

• Pens, pencils, stapler, push-pins

• Computer/Laptop (No Chromebooks)

• Backpack

• Planner with calendar

• Textbook List (Available on your Populi account under the “student” tab.)

THINGS TO LEAVE BEHIND

• Furniture

• TV/DVD Player

• Microwave/toaster oven

• Candles, candle warmers, incense

• Weapons and explosives

• Brad nails, pull tabs, wall stickers, and decals, etc.

• Pets

Here are some suggestions and helpful tips for things to pack for college. Remember that you do have to share your space with others, so you don’t need a moving van’s worth of possessions. If you have questions about anything, please just let us know!

Some of you may have a million questions running through your head about moving to campus!
To help you out, we have put together a list of frequently asked questions. This may answer all your questions or make you think of new ones.
Feel free to send us an email with any dorm or campus questions.
We want to help make your transition to life at Faith as easy as possible.

Q: What furniture is provided in each room?

Each student has his/her own bed, desk, dresser, and two bookcases.
The desk has a light for doing some late night studying.
You may want to bring a lamp (not halogen) to hook onto your bed if you like to read at night without keeping your roommate up with the main light.
No additional furniture may be brought into the dorms, with the exception of a small bookshelf, mini fridge, organizational drawer, or similar-sized item per person.

Q: Can I hang things on the wall?

It is always fun to personalize your room with things from home: a cork board, pictures, clock, etc.
You may use non-marking sticky tack and blue painter’s tape when hanging things on the walls.
Not allowed: Brad nails, 3-M tabs, pull tabs, wall stickers, command strips, or decals.

Q: When will I hear about my room assignment?

We are working hard to match you with your roommate and suitemates.
Room assignments are subject to change and do so frequently.
If you have a roommate request, please let us know as soon as possible.
While we cannot guarantee all requests, we do our best to honor as many as possible.
We will seek to have the room assignments out in August.

Q: Is there laundry available in the dorms?

Yes! Free laundry is provided on each floor of the dorm.
You will also want to bring a steamer or iron and ironing board to make sure you look sharp for class.

Q: What if I don’t have a computer?

Computers are available for all students to use in the dormitories, computer lab, Student Center, and library.
Printers are also available in the Student Center, library, dormitories, and computer lab.
Each student has a printing and copying account.
You are welcome to bring your own computer, laptop, tablet, and printer.
Note: Chromebooks and tablets are not recommended as your main school device since they are not compatible with all apps and platforms used in coursework.
Students can access and download Office 365® through their school email account.

Q: What kind of linens do I need?

Bring your own extra-long twin sheets and a waterproof mattress pad (required).
Also bring any bedspreads, blankets, and towels you want.
Shower curtain liners are provided.

Q: How can I receive mail from home while on campus?

You will receive a mailbox key in your orientation packet.
Use the school’s address (1900 NW 4th St. Ankeny, IA 50023) with your name or box number to receive mail.

Q: Where do I go when I arrive on campus?

Registration and Orientation are in Building #5 – the Nettleton Center.
It’s the largest building on campus and includes the gym, some classrooms, the Student Center, the bookstore, mailboxes, the Fitness Center, and the Student Life Department.

Q: What types of shops or food places are near campus?

Faith is only 7 miles from downtown Des Moines, so you’re not in the middle of nowhere.

Within 5–10 minutes, you’ll find:
Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, Caribou, Pancheros, Fazoli’s, Menards, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, Applebee’s, Taco John’s, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Culver’s, HyVee, Shoe Carnival, Michaels, Walgreens, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Cazador, Chipotle, Panda Express, Hu-Hot, Panera, IHOP, Subway, and more.

Within 25 minutes: Three major malls and even more shops and restaurants.

• Arrival: Student Leaders are to arrive on campus on August 18.
• Student leaders not already on campus due to Dining Services employment or fall sports tryouts are to communicate with Student Life in advance regarding your expected arrival time and to arrange to pick up your dorm assignment and room keys. 
• You will complete your registration with the rest of the Returning Students on August 23, 2025.

ALL Student Leaders will meet together on Tuesday, August 19, at 9:00 a.m. There will be sessions throughout the week until Wednesday. A detailed schedule with exact times and locations will be sent out closer to the date.

Students interested in participating in women’s volleyball, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, or cross country are required to attend tryout week (August 14 – 23).

• Check-in Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025, scheduled to start at 1 p.m.
• Check-in Location: Nettleton Center. Here you will complete your registration process and pick up your housing assignment before moving into your dorm room.
• Bring your completed Sports Physical Form with you or email to Nihartk@faith.edu and Barronz@faith.edu
• Student Athletes are required to attend the Welcome Session on August 14 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (parents are welcome to join) and the Player/Coaches Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Athletes should be available each day between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during tryout week for practices/tryout sessions. Specific sport schedules will be distributed at the Player/Coaches Meeting on August 14.
• Athletic Fee: If you are selected to a sports team, a $240 athletic fee will be billed to your account. This fee will be added to your school bill on August 25, unless other arrangements are made.

• Check-in time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
• Check-in location: Welcome Center (located in Domokos Hall). Here you will obtain your housing assignment and room keys so that you can move into your dorm room. Dining Service student employees will complete the remainder of their registration on August 14.
• Dining Service Orientation begins on August 13 at 12:15 p.m., with an optional light lunch served from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Additional arrival details for Dining Service student employees will be communicated through email beginning on or around July 1, and any questions can be directed to the Director of Dining Services (email hausnert@faith.edu or text/call 641-233-8722).

Parents are welcome and encouraged to join your first-time student for orientation. Special sessions have been designated for Parents.

• What to Wear: Dress for arrival and orientation is casual, which is jeans and t-shirts. No shorts or sweats, please.
• Meals: Complimentary meals will be provided for parents and families of new students during orientation. Please see the parent schedule for which meals this applies to.
• Where to stay: We have arrangements with local hotels for special rates. Just mention that you are a guest of Faith Baptist Bible College when you make your reservation.
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Parents are welcome and encouraged to join your first-time student for orientation. Special sessions have been designated for Parents.

• What to Wear: Dress for arrival and orientation is casual, which is jeans and t-shirts. No shorts or sweats, please.
• Meals: Complimentary meals will be provided for parents and families of new students during orientation. Please see the parent schedule for which meals this applies to.
• Where to stay: We have arrangements with local hotels for special rates. Just mention that you are a guest of Faith Baptist Bible College when you make your reservation.
  • Sleep Inn & Suites: $90 Standard Room (two queens or one king)
    • Book Now
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites: $80 Standard Room (two queens or one king)
    • Book Now
  • Comfort Inn & Suites: $90 for a King/Double Queen Room
    • Book Now
  • Homewood Suites: $129 for a Studio Suite
    • Book Now
  • Airbnb Property 1
    Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1227234662367797972Vrbo: https://t.vrbo.io/mKHBXCtaXSb
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