What is it like for the newbies who hug their parents goodbye in the dorm parking lot, square their shoulders, and turn to face a lifetime's worth of choices, questions, and opportunities compressed within the space of four years?

InterVarsity chapters around the country prepare themselves every fall for the new influx of students, ready to gather them into their communities. Just like the changing of the seasons, incoming freshman bring new things for us to enjoy about them. Like the colorful leaves of fall, they are vibrant — they are ready for adventure and open to new experiences.

In 1939 InterVarsity did not have a national office in the United States, but a few people were ministering to college students through Inter-Varsity Canada. One of these people was Grace Koch Belden, the only staff member for the Philadelphia area.

Rick James has a word for the unceremonious, anything-but-orthodox student who wonders if there might, after all, be something to Jesus.

Our calling is to sacrifice our lives to advance his kingdom

"I know God is at work here”

Students at American colleges and universities seem to be growing more and more interested in spirituality. An openness to spirituality does not necessarily correspond with an openness to Christian faith, but it does present an opportunity for InterVarsity's ministry on campus.

College president praises InterVarsity’s presence on campus

Iowa alumni gather to relax, refuel, and reconnect with InterVarsity friends

Valerie Ong is a Malaysian alum of Bemidji State University, now on staff with InterVarsity at Bemidji State University.