Join us for a fun-filled day on Winona Lake with great food, time on the water, beach volleyball, and more. This is a great opportunity to connect with your future classmates and experience the beauty and community that make ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and Winona Lake so special. PreUnion Lake Days are completely optional, but it is an experience you will not want to miss.
Your afternoon at PreUnion is designed to help you experience life at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ in a meaningful and relational way.
When you arrive, you will be welcomed by our team and invited to explore an open fair with campus offices. This is a great opportunity to meet staff, ask questions, and learn more about the resources that will support you during your time at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.
Once your questions have been answered we’ll connect you with our Admissions staff and other students to start the fun in a casual group game setting!
Now that everyone has checked-in and is connected with other students, we will share a brief overview of the day and pray together before lunch.
Enjoy a catered lunch alongside other future Lancers and current ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ students. Take in the lakeside setting and continue building connections with the people around you.
Spend the afternoon enjoying Winona Lake. You can head out on the lake*, join a game of beach volleyball, explore the Village at Winona, or relax with yard games and conversation. This time is designed for you to experience the fun and community that are part of everyday life at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.
*space for boating is limited and we’ll provide signups after lunch.
We will close our time together with worship through song and learning more about our campus theme for the year. This is a meaningful opportunity to reflect and celebrate the community you are becoming part of.
PreUnion concludes at 4:00 p.m. Thank you for joining us. We are grateful you were here and look forward to welcoming you back to campus soon. While the official program has ended, feel free to continue enjoying our community and spending time with your new friends.
While PreUnion is designed specifically for students, there are several great ways for parents and families to enjoy the area during the event:
Learn more about local options at or in the surrounding area
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Outdoors, located in the Welcome Center, offers bikes, boats, boards, and more at affordable rates!
Stroll the Winona Lake trails, visit the Village’s shops and cafes, or relax by the lake — a perfect way to imagine life at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.
Be sure to visit our campus store within the Welcome Center to find scores of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ merch that will help you show off your school spirit and make you feel right at home!
Our history center is also located within the Welcome Center and will help you discover the rich Christian history of our community. From Billy Sunday to Billy Graham, our town has made a lasting impact for Christ across generations!
We will be mainly outdoors so make sure you’re dressed ready to swim, enjoy beach volleyball and the wonderful outdoors. Helpful things to have:
PreUnion is intended for new ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ students only. Don’t worry – there are many ways you’ll build connections with other new students! If you know someone who is also attending ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, by all means, find the date that works for you both and enjoy the day together.
If you have a food allergy or sensitivities, please inform us at enroll@grace.edu as soon as possible so we can make proper arrangements before the event. You can also give us a call at 866-974-7223.
Admissions Office/Welcome Center
105 9th St.
Winona Lake, Indiana 46590
(866) 974-7223
visit@grace.edu