Spring Semester Start

Below is information from 2025. Spring Orientation 2026 information will be posted in November. 

Students who register for Spring Orientation before December 4^th qualify for early course registration. Early course registration will be open from November 19^th -December 4^th. Students unable to register for courses before December 4^th will have the opportunity to register for courses during Spring Orientation on January 6^th.

To participate in early course registration, new students will need to:

STEP #1: Register for Spring Orientation: Starting November 12, students who have submitted their enrollment deposit will receive an email from the New Student Orientation Office with instructions on how to register for spring orientation. Follow these instructions and register for Spring Orientation.

STEP #2: Email Your Academic College: Once students have registered for Spring Orientation, students can email their Academic College inquiring about participating in the Early Course Registration opportunity. See below for the contact for each academic college.

Contact for Academic Colleges

Each year, we work to create a schedule that is relevant to the needs of new students and their families. Our goal is to provide new students and families with the foundation they need to be successful at Belmont. Below is the schedule from Spring Orientation 2025. The schedule for 2026 will be published in November 2025. This schedule is subject to change.

Monday, January 6, 2025

Students Living On-Campus: Residence Hall Move-In

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Various Locations

For those students living on-campus, students will receive more information about move-in after housing assignments are made in early December. New students move into their residence halls as assigned by the Office of Residence Life in their move-in packets.  Move-In will be held between 9:00am-12:00pm on Monday, January 6, 2025. More specific individual information will follow in December.   

STUDENT & PARENT SESSIONS  

Spring Orientation Check-In | Students & Parents  
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Beaman Student Life Center Lobby  

Check-in with the Towering Traditions Orientation Program.

1. Pick up spring orientation schedule booklet and name tag. 
2. Get key information for the day and complete the registration process. 
3. Pick up coupon for free lunch on campus for students and guests. 

Lunch | Student & Parents   

11:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining  

Enjoy a complimentary lunch! You can pick up your free lunch coupons on spring orientation check-in in the Beaman Student Life Center Lobby.  

Welcome from the President | Student & Parents   

12:45 - 1:15 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center 

Welcome to Belmont! We are so excited you are here for your Spring Orientation experience.  In this opening session, you will meet the Orientation Council – your student-led crew that is here to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of life at Belmont. 

Framing the Transition | Students & Parents  

1:15 - 1:20 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center  

This season of transition can be filled with excitement and even a little nervousness. The Office of New Student Orientation has intentionally crafted structures and processes to help you navigate the transition. Before we get into the logistics of the day, we want to provide you with a framework to help you navigate the journey into the Belmont community.

Spiritual Life at Belmont | Student & Parents   

1:20 - 1:30 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center  

Belmont believes that spiritual life is a crucial aspect of your holistic development. This session gives you a glimpse into how Belmont approaches faith and spirituality.   

The Belmont Education | Student & Parents   

1:30 - 1:50 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center  

The Belmont education is designed to make our students informed and engaged citizens who think critically, act ethically and communicate effectively. In this session, we will cast a vision of academic life at Belmont – painting a picture of all the exceptional learning experiences awaiting you!   

Investing in Your Belmont Education  | Student & Parents   

1:50 - 2:05 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center  

The Office of Student Financial Services assists students and parents in developing a plan to successfully invest in their Belmont education. This session will provide information on payment schedules, tuition, fees, and other information associated with your student account.  

STUDENT ONLY SESSIONS 

Community of Care | Students Only  

2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Johnson Center Theater 

Here at Belmont, we believe caring is cool. At this main session, hear more about Belmont’s commitment to each other, our commitment to our core community values, and the implications these commitments have for our day-to-day life together. Lineup includes: Campus Conduct, Title IX, and Campus Security.  

Travel to Course Registration Locations | Students Only 

2:45 - 2:55 p.m. | Various Locations  

Meet Your College + Prepare for Course Registration | Students Only  

2:55 - 3:30 p.m. | Various Locations  

Simply put, we want you to succeed in getting your Belmont degree!  In this session, you will connect with your Academic College and learn about the courses specific to your major. Each college will provide you with a step-by-step process on how to register for courses.  

Register for Spring Courses | Students Only  

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Various Locations  

It is time to officially make your fall semester schedule! If you encounter any issues along the way, faculty, staff, and current students will be available to help!  

New Student Dinner | Students Only   

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining in Johnson Center Dining Hall  

New students enjoy a complimentary dinner prepared by the Belmont Dining Services. The Orientation Council will be in the Dining Hall awaiting your arrival. This meal is complimentary for spring semester start students.   

Bruin Connect | Students Only   

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Meet in Gabhart Flex located behind the Bell Tower

Join the Orientation Council and connect with other new students.   

PARENT & GUEST ONLY SESSIONS

Bruin Family Connections Reception | Guests Only  

2:15 - 3:00 p.m. | Gabhart A&B located in the Gabhart Student Center 

This break will give parents a chance to stretch your legs and make key connections. Key faculty and staff will also be present to answer questions and help you connect to the Belmont community.   

Life at Belmont | Guests Only  

3:00 - 4:15 p.m. | Gabhart A&B located in the Gabhart Student Center 

Life at Belmont is full of possibilities and opportunities. In order to give you a fuller picture of Life at Belmont, the next session highlights several key departments on campus.   

Lineup Includes:   

3:05-3:15 | Administrative Resources for Parents  

3:15 - 3:25 p.m. | Campus Security   

3:25 - 3:35 p.m. | Career and Professional Development   

3:35 - 3:45 p.m. | Leadership Opportunities: BOLD + Student Engagement  

3:45 - 3:55 p.m. | Student Support  

3:55 - 4:15 p.m. | Parent Programs   

Reconnect with Your Student   

4:30 p.m. | Various Locations

Most students will complete course registration between 4:00-5:00 p.m. You will be able to connect with your student once they complete course registration and the parent programming concludes. Students will continue our student-only programming with the New Student Dinner at 5:00 p.m. in the Harrington Place Dining.   

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

STUDENT ONLY SESSIONS 

Student Life Introductions | Students Only

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Gabhart A&B located in the Gabhart Student Center 

We want you to make the most of your time at Belmont! This session, highlights several opportunities and resources to help you get on the right path as you start your Belmont story.  

Session Line Up Includes:   

9:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Student Engagement & Leadership  

9:15 - 9:25 a.m. | Orientation Council’s Top Advice  

9:25 - 9:30 a.m. | Insights from Director of New Student Orientation  

Free Breakfast in Nashville with the Orientation Council | Students Only

9:30 - 11:15 a.m. | Meet in Gabhart A&B located in the Gabhart Student Center 

One of the great things about Belmont is it is located in the amazing city of Nashville! Start your morning off right by joining the Orientation Council as we go and grab breakfast in one of the great Nashville hot spots. This meal is on the house!  

Campus Tour | Students Only   

11:15 a.m. | Meet in the downstairs Beaman Lobby

If you want to get a better feel for campus, join us on this student led campus tour. In this tour, we will make sure you feel comfortable navigating campus for your first day of classes.  

TAKING CARE OF DETAILS   

We know that the start of your semester is a busy time filled with last minute appointments and details. We’ve designed the orientation schedule so that you can visit on-campus offices as well as run important errands. At this time, the Orientation Council will be available to help point you in the right direction to take care of your last-minute needs.    

All on-campus offices are open from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. today.  Walk-in appointments are available at many offices you may wish to visit and these offices can assist you in answering questions you might have regarding your time at Belmont. We’ve created a list of suggested items that can help you get your academic year started:  

• Visit Student Financial Services for any personal questions regarding your student account or tuition payment options.  
• Visit Belmont Central to add Bruin Bucks to your student account.  
• Stop by Campus Security to pick up your Belmont Student ID or submit for your parking pass.  
• For any questions regarding transfer credits from previous institutions, visit the Office of the Registrar.  
• Log into your MyBelmont account to make fine tune adjustments to your schedule or review it.   
• Order your books online through Bruin Books.  
• If needed, visit Counseling Services, Disability Services, or Health Services for assistance setting up continuation of care.  
• Visit a local department or grocery store to get final supplies before classes start.  
• Stop by The Bruin Shop to get your Bruin Gear. 

Learn more details about Spring Orientation

If you have applied for and been accepted to on-campus housing, the Office of Residence Life will contact you with information regarding your move-in. For questions about on-campus housing or move-in, please contact the Office of Residence Life directly at 615-460-5802 or reslife@belmont.edu.

Visit Residential Life for more information