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Summer Orientation Schedule

Summer Orientation

Friday

7:30–8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Student Center

7:30–8:45 a.m.

Move-In & Residence Hall Open House

Women: Gaston | Men: Johnson

Pick up your information packet and get your Summer Orientation room assignment. Please move into your room before the 9:30 a.m. Opening Session.

The residence halls will be locked after 9:30 a.m. until lunch. The residence halls will be open again from 12–1:30 p.m.

7:30–9:30 a.m.
1:15–4:15 p.m.

Information Fair

Student Center (2nd Floor)

A university is like a small community. Just as in your hometown, there are many wheels and cogs that keep life running smoothly at Bob Jones University. Once you’ve been here awhile, the services and opportunities that keep the campus running blend into the background of daily life. But if you’re here for the first time, they may be overwhelming.

The Information Fair is your opportunity to learn about the departments that are here to help you acclimate to college life. Please take time to visit the more than 15 booths set up on the second floor of the Student Center. Each booth is packed with information that you will want to know. Topics range from meal plans, parking permits, financial aid, academic supports, student employment, and anything else you might need.

The Information Fair will be open on Friday from 7:30–9:30 a.m., and 1:15–4:15 p.m.

8–9 a.m.

Placement Testing for English, Languages, and Music

Alumni 208

This is your opportunity to take placement tests before you complete course registration. (Placement tests are available online. Talk with your admission counselor about how to complete these before arriving.)

Do I need to take placement tests?

8:15–8:45 a.m.

Campus Tour

Welcome Center Lobby (Student Center)

Meet a student orientation leader for a walking tour of campus.

9:30–10:15 a.m.

Session 1 — Opening Session

Stratton Hall (Student Center)

A personal BJU welcome and an overview of what we have to offer you as a student. We’ll also give you an overview of how to make the best use of your time during Summer Orientation.

10:30–11 a.m.

Session 2 — Breakout Sessions (Academic)

(Choose from one of the following)

Experiencing Business
Business Administration, Business, and Culinary Arts

Studying Ministry & Bible
Biblical Counseling, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Interdisciplinary Studies for Global Leadership, and Ministry and Leadership

Studying Communication, Film, and Theatre
Film & Digital Storytelling, Communication, Multimedia Journalism, Theatre, and Organizational Communication

Studying Criminal Justice

Studying Education and Human Services
Teacher Education and Educational, Child and Family Studies

Studying Health Sciences

Studying History, Humanities, & Political Science

Studying Music
Music and Music Education

Studying Nursing

Studying Premed/Predent

Studying STEM
Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Physics

Visit the Information Fair

Visit IT Support Center


11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Session 3 — Breakout Sessions (Academic)

(Choose from one of the following)

Choosing a Major/Minor

Studying Accounting and Public Accounting

Studying Kinesiology

Studying Sport Management

Studying STEM
Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Health Sciences, and Premed/Predent

Studying Visual Arts
Required for Art and Design majors

Visit the Information Fair

Visit IT Support Center


12–1:30 p.m.

Major Mixer Lunch

Kalmbach Room (Dining Common)

Students and parents or guardians are invited to enjoy lunch while meeting the faculty and the dean of your school. You’ll also get to know other students in your chosen program. In addition, you’ll experience the variety of food options available in the dining common.

1:15–4:15 p.m.

Information Fair

Student Center (2nd Floor)

A university is like a small community. Just as in your hometown, there are many wheels and cogs that keep life running smoothly at Bob Jones University. Once you’ve been here awhile, the services and opportunities that keep the campus running blend into the background of daily life. But if you’re here for the first time, they may be overwhelming.

The Information Fair is your opportunity to learn about the departments that are here to help you acclimate to college life. Please take time to visit the more than 15 booths set up on the second floor of the Student Center. Each booth is packed with information that you will want to know. Topics range from meal plans, parking permits, financial aid, academic supports, student employment, and anything else you might need.

The Information Fair will be open on Friday from 7:30–9:30 a.m., and 1:15–4:15 p.m.

2–2:30 p.m.

Session 4 — Breakout Sessions — Academic & Student Support

(Choose from one of the following)

Academic Accommodations

Online Math Modules

Safety and Parking

Understanding Your Financial Statement

What to Bring to College

Visit Information Fair

Visit IT Support Center

2:45–3:15 p.m.

Session 5 — Breakout Sessions — Academic & Student Support

(Choose from one of the following)

Beginning with the End in Mind – Career Services

Financial Aid

Online Math Modules

Safety and Parking

What to Bring to College

Visit Information Fair

Visit IT Support Center


3:15–4 p.m.

Campus Tour

Welcome Center Lobby (Student Center)

Meet a student orientation leader for a walking tour of campus.

3:30–4 p.m.

Session 6 — Breakout Sessions — Academic & Student Support

(Choose from one of the following)

Beginning with the End in Mind – Career Services

Day Student Connection

Financial Aid

Understanding Your Financial Statement

Visit Information Fair

Visit IT Support Center


4:15–5 p.m.

Session 7 — Student Expectations with Q&A

Stratton Hall (Student Center) – Speaker: Jon Daulton

BJU is committed to providing an outstanding Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading. We do this, in part, by holding to conservative lifestyle choices. The Student Life team will review key policies concerning student attire, music, and church attendance. (Parent and Student Q&A to follow.)

5:30–7 p.m.

Supper

Kalmbach Room (Dining Common)

Meet your orientation group for supper in the dining common.

7:30 p.m.

Bruins Challenge

Stratton Hall

8:15–9:45 p.m.

Praise & Fellowship

Enjoy a time of testimonies, singing and snacks on back campus. Come prepared to worship God and enjoy fellowship with new friends.

10 p.m.

Discipleship Group

Residence Halls

Saturday

8:30–9:15 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Rodeheaver Lobby

9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Financial Aid and The Hub Open

Student Center (2nd floor)

9:30–10 a.m.

Session 8 — Breakout Sessions: Student Life & Organizations

(Choose from one of the following)

Parent Session: Dad-to-Dad

Parent Session: Mom-to-Mom

Societies & Extracurricular Activities

Student Care

Student Employment

What to Bring to College


10:15–10:45 a.m.

Session 9 — Breakout Sessions: Student Life & Organizations

(Choose from one of the following)

Societies & Extracurricular Activities

Student Care

Student Employment

What to Bring to College


11–11:45 a.m.

Session 10 — Closing Session

Stratton Hall (Student Center)

12–1 p.m.

Move out of residence halls

Thank you for coming to Summer Orientation. Have a safe trip home! We look forward to seeing you again when you return for Welcome Week.