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Faith Baptist Bible College

Early Arrival 

Student Athletes

We’re thrilled to have you join or return to our athletic teams this year!

This page is here to help you feel confident and prepared as you get ready for the weeks leading up to preseason and your first days on campus.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Student Life at sld@faith.edu.

Students playing soccer

​Fall Athlete Orientation 2026

Please complete this registration form by August 1 so that we can prepare 

for your early arrival on campus.

Register for Athlete Orientation

Sports Physical Form

All athletes must complete the following form before August 1 and email it to both

nihartk@faith.edu and barronz@faith.edu.

Complete Sports Physical Form

Student Arrival - Thursday, August 13

Check-In

1:00-3:00 p.m. in Nettleton Center

At this time, you will receive your room keys, room assignment and early arrival schedule. Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and Registrar’s offices will be open for questions.


 Please note that you will need to complete your registration on August 20 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Nettleton Center to make sure that all of your forms are completed and verify that your information is correct so that you have a smooth transition to classes!

Move-In

3:00-4:00 p.m. in Student Housing

Once you are finished checking in, you can move into your room! Your Resident Advisor (RA) will be available to answer questions and help with your move-in process.


Use this time to get to know your roommate and RA as well as explore campus with your parents!

Opening 

Session

4:00-5:00 p.m. in Nettleton 103-105

Parents are welcome to join their students during this session.

Dinner

5:00-6:00 p.m. in Benson Dining Hall

Parents of new students are welcome to dine

with their student athletes for free.

All Athletes 

Meeting

6:30 p.m. in Nettleton 103-105

This is a required meeting for all new and returning student athletes.

Parent 

Session

6:30 p.m. in Gray 104

This special session has been designed specifically for parents to encourage and inform them as their athletes enters college.

Women's Volleyball Team Celebrating

Full Early Arrival Schedule

August 14-23


Here is the full meal and activity schedule for athletes while they are here on campus.

View Full Schedule
Cross Country Team Huddle

Parents Early Arrival Schedule

August 14-23


Here is the full meal and activity schedule for parents of new and returning student athletes. 

View Full Schedule

Faith Baptist Bible College

1900 NW 4th Street

Ankeny, IA 50023


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