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Welcome Week

If you are flying directly to BJU from your home, schedule your flight to arrive in the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (airport code GSP)

Do you need shuttle service from the airport or bus station?

Check-in

Once you move in, you’re ready to check in!

Check-in is where you can receive your ID card, residence hall room assignment, academically check-in, pick-up your class T-shirt, booklet with schedule information, look for a job, and so much more.

Check-in opens at 9 a.m. in the Student Center Lobby near the Welcome Center and finishes at 1 p.m.

Students checking in

If you need special housing accommodations, please submit an accommodations request.

Residence Hall Move-In

You will receive your room assignment at check-in. You can move in any time on Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Students moving in

Meet Your Academic Advisor & Register for Classes

Your academic advisor will guide your academic journey. You will need to see your advisor to register for your classes and talk about your academic goals. (Alumni Building, Academic Resource Center, Alumni 213)

Student meeting with a faculty member

Placement Tests

Placement tests are given to determine the level of instruction that you should register for. You should take all placement tests that apply to you before registering for classes. Following each test, you will be informed which course(s) you should register for and/or waive.

If you have any questions about which placement test you need, please contact your First-year Advisor.

Auditions for Music Lessons and Groups

If you’re taking music lessons for the first time at BJU or if you want to join a music group, you’ll need to audition before you register for music lessons/groups. Music groups are open to all students, regardless of what academic program you’re in. If you’re planning to join a music group, you’ll be able to reserve space for it on your schedule in StudentCentral when you register for classes.

Students represent their society

Students at the new student activity

Society Rush

Society Rush is a crazy time of year where you’ll choose a society to get involved in for the rest of your college experience. It's good to do your research ahead of time, take advantage of all the freebies you’re offered, and have a blast meeting and hanging out with other students.

The Bruins Way & Society Fair

This intense but enjoyable time will get you up-to-speed with campus life and provide a good start for your academic career. You will meet and interact with current students, faculty, and administrators who will give you the inside scoop about college life at BJU. You will meet society leaders and learn of opportunities for involvement. (Graduate students and stop-out students are not required to attend.)

New Students & Parents Welcome Meeting

Meet Dr. Benson and your student leaders for a short meeting. Bring your parents, too!

Welcome Week introduces you to life at BJU and helps your transition to college life. We have exciting activities planned as you learn how to succeed at BJU.

Monday, Jan. 8

8 a.m. –5 p.m.

  • International Student SEVIS Registration (Student Center, The Hub)
    All F-1 international students (and their dependents) in the United States must report to the Designated School Official at their initial enrollment of the academic year. Bring the following items (including items for any dependents): passport, visa, and I-20.

9 a.m.–1 p.m.

  • New Student & Transfer Check-in (Student Center, Lobby and 2nd Floor)

  • Residence Hall Move-in (Student Center, Lobby and 2nd Floor)
    When you arrive on campus, come to the Student Center to claim your reservation. You will receive your ID card at that time. If you are a residence hall student, your ID card will provide access to your residence hall and meals at the Kalmbach Room. You may move into your room as soon as you complete the check-in process.

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

  • New and Transfer Student Advisor Meetings (Alumni Building, Academic Resource Center, Alumni 213)
    Your academic advisor will guide your academic journey. You will need to see your advisor to register for your classes and talk about academic goals.

  • IT Support Center (Alumni 207)
    The Technology Resources team will be happy to help you connect your laptop and any hand-held devices to the BJU intranet.

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

  • Lunch (Kalmbach Room, Dining Common)
    Lunch is the first meal provided through your meal plan. Meals may be purchased in the Kalmbach Room for additional family members.

3 p.m.

  • New Parent Orientation (Student Center, Levinson Hall)
    If your parents could not attend Summer Orientation, this offers a quick overview of the topics covered in the parent sessions.

4 p.m.

  • New Students & Parents Welcome Meeting (Student Center, Levinson Hall)
    Meet Dr. Benson and your student leaders for a short meeting. Bring your parents, too!

4:30–6 p.m.

10:30–10:50 p.m.

  • Residence Hall Discipleship Groups

Tuesday, Jan. 9

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

  • International Student SEVIS Registration (Student Center, The Hub)
    All F-1 international students (and their dependents) in the United States must report to the Designated School Official at their initial enrollment of the academic year. Bring the following items (including items for any dependents): passport, visa, and I-20.

8:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.

  • The Bruins Way & Society Fair (Student Center, Levinson Hall)
    This intense but enjoyable time will get you up-to-speed with campus life and provide a good start for your academic career. You will meet and interact with current students, faculty, and administrators who will give you the inside scoop about college life at BJU. You will meet society leaders and learn of opportunities for involvement. (Graduate students and stop-out students are not required to attend.)

11-11:45 a.m.

  • Student Life Seminar (Student Center, Levinson Hall)
    This seminar is for any student that did not attend BJU first semester. Mr. Daulton will explain the basics of the student experience at BJU, including opportunities for growth, expectations for conduct, and resources for success.

1–4 p.m.

1–5 p.m.

3 p.m.

  • New International Student Meeting (Alumni Building, Center for Global Opportunities)
    Come meet Dr. Matthew Weathers, Mr. Mark Vowels, and the international team at this required meeting for all new international students. They will provide helpful information for your first semester at BJU.

4 p.m.

  • New International Student Immigration Meeting (Alumni Building, Center for Global Opportunities)
    As a visa student with an I-20, you are under a special set of regulations enforced by the United States Department of Homeland Security. These regulations begin immediately upon entry to the U.S. and continue until your final departure. Mr. Bryan Boudreau, our Coordinator for International Student Engagement, will review some limitations and benefits of the student visa and explain campus work authorization. There will be time for you to ask questions.

  • Com Collective (FA 101)
    Required meeting for all communication majors focusing on program changes, internship opportunities, and community building amongst our students.

7 p.m.

  • Opening Exercises (Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium)
    This is our university family’s first opportunity to meet as we begin the new semester. Arrive a few minutes early to find a seat. Bring your ID card as this will be scanned after the service.

10:30–10:50 p.m.

  • Residence Hall Discipleship Groups

Wednesday, Jan. 10

7 a.m.

  • Classes begin.

7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 11

5 p.m.

  • Women’s Basketball vs. Trinity College (FL) (Davis Field House)

    Join us for our first women’s home game of the semester.

Friday, Jan. 12

11 a.m.

  • Society Meetings (New or transfer students may attend any society of their sex. Check campus bulletin boards or intranet for locations.)

Saturday, Jan. 13

1:30–4 p.m.

  • Theatre Auditions (Stratton Hall)
    For all students wishing to participate in Performance Hall dramatic productions this semester. Come prepared to perform a one-minute monologue.

2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 14

  • Church Services

Monday, Jan. 15

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    No morning and afternoon classes. Administrative, staff and faculty offices will be closed.