Parents & Families

student with parent on family day

Kettering University 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.

Camp Compass

Jump start your first-year experience 

Camp Compass is an optional 2.5 day off-campus leadership development opportunity available to new undergraduate students before beginning their first term at Kettering University. Join other new students and upper-class student leaders to learn leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills, while orienting to campus life.COST 
$250/person (payment must be made at registration)

A-SECTION B-SECTION 
July 7-9, 2025 
Eagle Village, Hersey, MI 
Register by June 25, 2025 
Register
September 29 – October 1, 2025 
Grace Adventures, Silver Lake, MI 
Register by September 17, 2025
Register 

✚ Transportation from Kettering University is provided. 
✚ All participants living in Thompson Hall will have the opportunity to move-in the afternoon of our departure. 
✚ Learn leadership, team-building, and problemsolving skills. 
✚ Participate in fun activities such as high and low ropes, climbing walls, and cooperative initiatives.

Questions?
Contact Myra Lumpkin, Director of Student Life Programs
810-762-9743
[email protected]

Community Spotlight: Dining Services

Community Spotlight: Dining Services

Our expanded dining options means students can choose food from one of the seven stations in the Battenburg Café. 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.

Learn More About Dining Services

students in battenberg cafe

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.

Schedule An Appointment