Spring Orientation: January 3, 2022
Towering Traditions Spring Orientation is designed for first-year and transfer undergraduate students enrolling at Belmont University for the start of the Spring semester. This mandatory orientation program for new students includes academic orientation, course registration, financial information, and other activities to help connect you to the Belmont community. Spring Orientation will take place on January 3, 2022. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join their students.
- Online Registration
- Schedule
- Residence Life Move-In
Online Registration for Spring Orientation will open in mid-November 2021. For new students who have paid their enrollment deposit, the Office of New Student Orientation Programs will send an email to the email address you provided on your admission's application with instructions on how to register for orientation. You will receive this email starting in mid-November.
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.
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT | Student & Parents
12:45 - 1:15 p.m. Central Standard Time
Welcome to Belmont! We are so excited to welcome you 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. You will also hear from President Jones as he officially welcomes you in the Belmont community!
SPIRITUAL LIFE AT BELMONT | Student & Parents
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
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 – 1:45 p.m. Central Standard Time
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!
STUDENT LIFE AT BELMONT: KEY RESOURCES FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER | Students & Parents
1:45-1:55 p.m. Central Standard Time
Life at Belmont is beyond in-class academics. In this session, you will hear from key Student Life staff about all the ways to get connected to the Belmont community. You will also learn about the resources available to help students thrive while at Belmont.
INVESTING IN YOUR BELMONT EDUCATION | Student & Parents
1:55-2:10 p.m. Central Standard Time
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.
BRUIN BOOKS | Student & Parents
2:10-2:15 p.m. Central Standard Time
Bruin Books is Belmont’s textbook ordering system designed to offer students an easy, seamless, price-competitive, and direct-ship service. In this session, we will cover all things Bruin Books making your book selection process as simple as possible.
COMMUNITY OF CARE
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Central Standard Time
At Belmont, we believe caring is cool. In 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, Campus Security, and Title IX
STUDENT ONLY SESSIONS
HEAD TO YOUR REGISTRATION ZOOM ROOM
2:45-2:55 p.m. Central Standard Time | Log into MyBelmont to find your college's Zoom link.
MEET YOUR COLLEGE + PREPARE FOR COURSE REGISTRATION | Students only
2:55-3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
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. Central Standard Time
It is time to officially make your fall semester schedule! If you encounter any issues along the way, we have faculty, staff, and current students available to help!
Note: Registration will open at 3:30pm and it will stay open through the end of drop/add, which is January 11. The orientation students will have exclusive access until drop/add opens for everybody at 7:00am on January 4th.
Zoomin' with the Bruins | Students Only
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | You will receive the Zoom link via email
Join the Orientation Council and connect with other new students. Learn about campus resources including BelmontToday, Bruin Text, and more!
PARENT ONLY SESSIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS | Parents Only
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Central Standard Time
Belmont offers an educational experience allowing students to develop critical thinking skills through a liberal arts education while also pursuing a specific academic discipline. The Office of the Registrar will provide information on academic policies, regulations, and information regarding your student’s enrollment.
LIFE AT BELMONT | Parents Only
3:15-4:15 p.m. Central Standard Time
Life at Belmont is full of possibility and opportunity. In order to give you a fuller picture of Life at Belmont, the next session highlights several key departments on campus.
Lineup Includes:
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
3:45-3:55p.m. | Student Support
3:55-4:05 p.m. | Parent Programs
RECONNECT WITH YOUR STUDENT
4:30 p.m.
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.
TAKING CARE OF DETAILS
We know that the start of your semester is a busy time filled with last minute appointments and details. The Orientation Council will be available to help point you in the right direction to take care of your last-minute needs. Staff will also be available in the Help Desk until 4:30 today
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.