Summer Orientation for Students

If you have not yet taken the ACT, you need to take the English test.

If you are planning to take music lessons in the fall, you should take a Music Test.

If your Math ACT score is 30 or lower and you are enrolling in the following programs, you should take the Math Test to ensure that you are able to make the most effective use of your first-term credits.

• Actuarial Science
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Physics

If you are planning to take any foreign language class first semester regardless of your major, you should take the Foreign Language Test.

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This step in the journey to college may be both the most basic and the most intimidating decision you’ll make in your academic career. For some students the choice is simple, but for others it can be nerve-wracking and stressful. This session aims to help those struggling to decide on an area of study.

You will receive tools to help you decide on the best way to pursue your passions. Your future career may be a job that doesn’t exist yet—so this session will focus on finding a major that gets you the skills to adapt and grow in any occupation.

Required for all School of Religion majors — Alumni 115
Each area of study in college has its own nuances and specifications. The Bible programs at BJU are both robust and diverse. The academics and ministry opportunities will sharpen you academically and stretch you spiritually.

This session will focus on the multiple majors available to a student looking to study Bible, as well as explore the many vocational possibilities.

Required for Business, Business Administration, Culinary Arts majors — Alumni 217
The School of Business offers a selection of majors and concentrations. A business major affords a student the opportunity to tailor the program to their specific needs and desires to achieve the anticipated occupation.

This session will focus on diving deeper into the required courses for the major and the various concentrations, as well as a discussion on how to appropriately choose courses to purposefully fulfill the general elective credits.

Required for music and music education majors — Fine Arts 224
Students studying music at BJU are passionate and enthusiastic about the field. There are lots of options for majoring in music (BA, BS, BMus, BME), and this session will address the ins and outs of each one, including information on our new and expanded degree programs. Job opportunities and post-graduate paths will also be addressed.

Required for the following majors: Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Physics — Alumni, Lecture B
The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics hold some of the most sought–after occupations in the world. These programs are stimulating and invigorating to the courageous students who choose to embark on this voyage of study.

BJU is known for turning out some of the most well-equipped and well-rounded STEM majors. These students typically surpass the performance and work ethic of their peers graduating from many of the top universities in the nation. This session will address the requirements for the STEM fields of study and provide tips on how to be successful in these highly competitive majors.

Alumni, 2nd Floor
Get ahead of the game by setting up your devices for next semester. Visit Technology Resources for more information about free Microsoft Office, connecting to Wi-Fi, and printing information.

Student Center
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 20 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 whatever else you might need.

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An academic accommodation is a modification in the learning environment for students with documented disabilities to ensure their equal opportunity for success among their peers. This session will address the accommodations and services provided by the University and the required documentation needed in order to receive academic accommodations.

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The University offers a wide variety of support to students to help ensure a successful academic career. The goal of our academic support services is to provide students with the necessary tools to succeed in their field of study. This session will make you aware of the range of instructional methods, educational strategies, and other resources available to students at BJU.

Required for all Educational Studies and Child Care majors — Alumni 217
Are you interested in working with children, adolescents, or adults in settings outside the classroom? The Division of Educational, Child and Family Studies has programs that prepare you for roles in child care, arts integration, social services, teaching English as a second language, and more!

Learn more about the programs in this division, the internship opportunities, and potential careers for graduates.

Required for all teacher education majors — Alumni 201
Education is one of the most needed and most rewarding occupations. With a national teacher shortage, there is no better time to pursue careers in education. This degree will prepare teachers who can confidently enter the classroom with a firm grasp on content, pedagogy, and delivery strategies.

This session will help prospective education majors understand tiered levels of requirements for becoming a teacher and gain a basic understanding of the process for licensure.

Required for Nursing majors — Alumni 112
If you’re planning on studying nursing, chances are you’ve already realized your desire to care for others—a quality essential to being a nurse. This session will explain the requirements needed in order to be accepted into BJU’s nursing program.

Required for Biochemistry, Biology, Health Sciences, Premed/Predent majors — Alumni Lecture B
The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics hold some of the most sought–after occupations in the world. BJU is known for educating some of the most well-equipped and well-rounded STEM major graduates.

This session will address the requirements for the STEM fields of study and provide tips on how to be successful in these highly competitive majors.

Alumni, 2nd Floor
Get ahead of the game by setting up your devices for next semester. Visit Technology Resources for more information about free Microsoft Office, connecting to Wi-Fi, and printing information.

Student Center
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 20 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 whatever else you might need.

Alumni 116
This step in the journey to college may be both the most basic and the most intimidating decision you’ll make in your academic career. For some students the choice is simple, but for others it can be nerve-wracking and stressful. This session aims to help those struggling to decide on an area of study.

You will receive tools to help you decide on the best way to pursue your passions. Your future career may be a job that doesn’t exist yet—so this session will focus on finding a major that gets you the skills to adapt and grow in any occupation.

Alumni, Lecture B
This session will discuss the reason for the online math modules, who needs them, how to complete them this summer, and the benefits of the course.

Required for Accounting majors — Alumni 216
This session will detail some of the distinct aspects of the major at BJU, the job market and the availability of specific ministry opportunities in the field. Get your questions answered in this informative session.

Required for Health Sciences majors — Alumni 111
This session will detail some of the distinct aspects of the major at BJU, the job market and the availability of specific ministry opportunities in the field. Get your questions answered in this informative session.

Alumni, Lecture A
For many students, the idea of moving away from home is overwhelming and intimidating. Thousands of questions fill the minds of rising freshmen preparing for their first taste of independence. This session will be a chance to get many of those questions answered. The speakers will give you a realistic view of what to expect the first few days of dorm life and give you an insider’s guide of what you really need with you in college.

Alumni, 2nd Floor
Get ahead of the game by setting up your devices for next semester. Visit Technology Resources for more information about free Microsoft Office, connecting to Wi-Fi, and printing information.

Student Center
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 20 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 whatever else you might need.

Alumni, Lecture B
Scholarships, grants, FAFSA…so many options! How do you know you are getting all the aid you are eligible for? And what is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized anyway? The financial part of a college education can cause tremendous stress and anxiety. This session will answer your questions about financial aid. We hope you’ll leave feeling more at ease about the financial outlook of college.

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Four years of college may seem like a long time, but it will be over before you know it. Don’t wait until you are a senior to think about life after college. Learn to make strategic choices each year that will best prepare you for the career, ministry or graduate school that God has for you.

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BJU is fortunate to have public safety officers who have served in the community as police officers and are now serving on campus to keep students and faculty safe. In this day and age, campus safety is at the forefront of parents’ minds.

Come to this session and learn about the plans and protocols in place to deal with any emergency scenario. The speakers will also address student vehicle registration and parking requirements.

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This session will explain the bill pay process, due dates and options/outcomes of missing a payment. The goal of this session is to inform you on all fronts in order to alleviate any anxiety you may be feeling and create a smooth process.

Alumni, 2nd Floor
Get ahead of the game by setting up your devices for next semester. Visit Technology Resources for more information about free Microsoft Office, connecting to Wi-Fi, and printing information.

Student Center
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 20 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 whatever else you might need.

Alumni, Lecture B
Scholarships, grants, FAFSA…so many options! How do you know you are getting all the aid you are eligible for? And what is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized anyway? The financial part of a college education can cause tremendous stress and anxiety. This session will answer your questions about financial aid. We hope you’ll leave feeling more at ease about the financial outlook of college.

Alumni 215
Four years of college may seem like a long time, but it will be over before you know it. Don’t wait until you are a senior to think about life after college. Learn to make strategic choices each year that will best prepare you for the career, ministry, or graduate school that God has for you.

Alumni 116
BJU is fortunate to have public safety officers who have served in the community as police officers and are now serving on campus to keep students and faculty safe. In this day and age, campus safety is at the forefront of parents’ minds.

Come to this session and learn about the plans and protocols in place to deal with any emergency scenario. The speakers will also address student vehicle registration and parking requirements.

Alumni 115
This session will explain the bill pay process, due dates and options/outcomes of missing a payment. The goal of this session is to inform you on all fronts in order to alleviate any anxiety you may be feeling and create a smooth process.

Alumni, Lecture A
For many students, the idea of moving away from home is overwhelming and intimidating. Thousands of questions fill the minds of rising freshmen preparing for their first taste of independence. This session will be a chance to get many of those questions answered.

The speakers will give you a realistic view of what to expect the first few days of dorm life and give you an insider’s guide of what you really need with you in college.

Alumni, 2nd Floor
Get ahead of the game by setting up your devices for next semester. Visit Technology Resources for more information about free Microsoft Office, connecting to Wi-Fi, and printing information.

Student Center
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 20 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 whatever else you might need.

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Moving coursework from paper to the internet has many benefits, but can also be a huge adjustment from high school, where the first phrase out of your teacher’s mouth every day was “put your name on your paper.”

This session will explore the online platforms used in the classroom and give students an overview of the capabilities of the applications. You will not be expected to remember all of this the first day of class, but it will make the transition smoother to have a jump–start on BJU apps.

Seminary 113
Finding a church a student can call home is a big decision. Though we know there is not a church that will perfectly match a student’s home church, we hope that each student is able to connect and embrace a church in the Greenville community. We are fortunate to live in an area where there is no shortage of choices.

However, sometimes having too many choices can be overwhelming. This session will help students and parents become aware of the churches in the area and provide some basic guidance in choosing a church to attend. You will be given questions to ask yourself to help you pick relevant churches to visit while making your decision.

Alumni, Lecture A
College is so much more than strictly academics. Part of the “college experience” is getting plugged-in with groups and organizations. Whether it’s diving into a community outreach opportunity, participating in society sports, or joining a professional association, you will enjoy the lifelong friendships made and the lasting benefits from the enriching skills learned.

Extracurricular activities will enhance and deepen your educational experience. This session will inform you of extracurricular activities and explain the purpose of literary societies at BJU.

Alumni 116
Do you love to work? Do you need to work? Do you want to work so that you can enjoy your weekly trip to Starbucks? No matter what your reason is for working, there are ample job opportunities on and off of campus. This session will introduce you to employment opportunities and show you how to get started earning what you need to fund your college experience.

Alumni 217
Moving coursework from paper to the internet has many benefits, but can also be a huge adjustment from high school, where the first phrase out of your teacher’s mouth every day was “put your name on your paper.”

This session will explore the online platforms used in the classroom and give students an overview of the capabilities of the applications. You will not be expected to remember all of this the first day of class, but it will make the transition smoother to have a jump–start on BJU apps.

Alumni, Lecture A
College is so much more than strictly academics. Part of the “college experience” is getting plugged-in with groups and organizations. Whether it’s diving into a community outreach opportunity, participating in society sports, or joining a professional association, you will enjoy the lifelong friendships made and the lasting benefits from the enriching skills learned.

Extracurricular activities will enhance and deepen your educational experience. This session will inform you of extracurricular activities and explain the purpose of literary societies at BJU.

Alumni 116
Do you love to work? Do you need to work? Do you want to work so that you can enjoy your weekly trip to Starbucks? No matter what your reason is for working, there are ample job opportunities on and off of campus. This session will introduce you to employment opportunities and show you how to get started earning what you need to fund your college experience.

Alumni, Lecture A
For many students, the idea of moving away from home is overwhelming and intimidating. Thousands of questions fill the minds of rising freshmen preparing for their first taste of independence. This session will be a chance to get many of those questions answered.

The speakers will give you a realistic view of what to expect the first few days of dorm life, and give you an insider’s guide of what you really need with you in college.

Alumni 217
Moving coursework from paper to the internet has many benefits, but can also be a huge adjustment from high school, where the first phrase out of your teacher’s mouth every day was “put your name on your paper.”

This session will explore the online platforms used in the classroom and give students an overview of the capabilities of the applications. You will not be expected to remember all of this the first day of class, but it will make the transition smoother to have a jump–start on BJU apps.

Seminary 113
Finding a church a student can call home is a big decision. Though we know there is not a church that will perfectly match a student’s home church, we hope that each student is able to connect and embrace a church in the Greenville community. We are fortunate to live in an area where there is no shortage of choices.

However, sometimes having too many choices can be overwhelming. This session will help students and parents become aware of the churches in the area and provide some basic guidance in choosing a church to attend. You will be given questions to ask yourself to help you pick relevant churches to visit while making your decision.

Alumni, Lecture A
College is so much more than strictly academics. Part of the “college experience” is getting plugged-in with groups and organizations. Whether it’s diving into a community outreach opportunity, participating in society sports, or joining a professional association, you will enjoy the lifelong friendships made and the lasting benefits from the enriching skills learned.

Extracurricular activities will enhance and deepen your educational experience. This session will inform you of extracurricular activities and explain the purpose of literary societies at BJU.

Alumni 116
Do you love to work? Do you need to work? Do you want to work so that you can enjoy your weekly trip to Starbucks? No matter what your reason is for working, there are ample job opportunities on and off of campus. This session will introduce you to employment opportunities and show you how to get started earning what you need to fund your college experience.