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?
If you need a ride to campus from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, the Greenville Greyhound station, or the Greenville Amtrak station for the fall semester, please submit a request (BJU login required). Shuttle service is available on Saturday, August 20, 2022. The cost for this service is $15, which will be billed to your student account. After you arrive and collect your luggage, make your way to the BJU vans parked just outside the baggage claim area. The shuttle drivers cannot leave the vehicles to meet you inside the terminal.
Residence Hall Move-In
You will receive an email to your BJU student email account Saturday morning,
Your ID card will provide access to your residence hall. If you need help finding your residence hall, check out our campus map or ask another student or a member of the faculty or staff for directions.
You can also bring your laptop to the Information Technology (IT) station, and we’ll connect it to the campus network. We’ll have this station open during check-in hours.
Once you move in, you’re ready to check in! Check-in for new and transfer students is open from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Davis Field House.
Check-in
Once you move in, you’re ready to check in! Check-in for new and transfer students is open from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Davis Field House.
Check-in is where you can pick-up your class T-shirt, booklet with schedule information, academically check-in and complete your schedule, meet your First-year advisor, look for a job, and so much more.
Check-in opens at
Technology Resources will be at check-in to help you connect your electronic devices to the university Wi-Fi and network. Please bring these with you to check-in.
If you need special housing accommodations, submit an accommodations request.
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 classes. 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.
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.
Meet Your Academic Advisor & Register for Classes
Your First-year Academic Advisor will be at the Davis Field House during check-in to answer any questions and help you finalize and officially submit your schedule.
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.
Welcome Activity
We’re glad you’ve joined the Bruin Nation! To celebrate and to get to know you a little better, our Student Engagement & Success team hosts a fun activity where you’ll eat good food, meet other new students and enjoy games together.
Opening Exercises
Your official welcome as a BJU Bruin comes during this annual tradition. After you join the procession into the Founder’s Memorial Auditorium, you’ll be challenged by student leaders and hear your professors commit to supporting you through prayer and encouragement. This annual tradition not only sets the spiritual tone for the year, but also bookends your college experience. And most importantly, you’ll hear encouraging and challenging messages that will help orient your heart toward following Christ and cultivating a lasting relationship with Him.
Campus Opportunities Expo
Explore dozens of ways you can get involved in the student body at the Campus Opportunities Expo. All student organizations gather in one location and set up booths so you can find the opportunities that interest you. Make sure you talk with the student representatives and ask about openings in their group for you. Some may want you to complete your first year before you can join, but it’s good to let them know now that you’re interested.
Community Outreach Fair
Outreach in the local community is a vital part of your education at BJU. At the Community Outreach Fair you’ll have the opportunity to explore and sign up for events that will take place during the first few weeks of school.
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.
Saturday, Aug. 20
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Residence Hall Move-In
When you arrive on campus, head to your residence hall and move in before coming to the Davis Field House to check in. Check your student email to locate your residence hall.
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Student Services Hub Open (Student Center, 2nd Floor)
9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Check-in (Davis Field House)
After moving into your residence hall room, come to the DFH to complete your academic check in, pick up your class shirt, activate your ID card, connect your laptop, and more.
2:30 p.m.
- New Parent Orientation — (Stratton Hall)
If you were unable to attend Summer Orientation, this session offers a quick overview of the topics covered in the parent session at orientation.
4 p.m.
- Presidential Welcome to New Students & Parents (Davis Field House)
Welcome to Bruin Nation! Bring your parents and meet President Pettit and student body leaders as you begin your transformational journey.
4:30 p.m.
- New Student Class Picture (Davis Field House) (front steps)
Wear your new class T-shirt and say “Go Bruins!” It’s your first school picture… well, besides all the selfies you’ve been snapping. We’ll take your freshman class picture in front of the Davis Field House.
Monday, Aug. 22 (Registration Day)
9:30 a.m.
- New Student Orientation (Stratton Hall)
This required meeting will get you up to speed with campus life and provide a good start for your academic career. This is required meeting for all first-year and transfer students.
11 a.m.
- Society Preview (Stratton Hall)
Wondering what societies are? Hearing about “Rush”? Come see what it is all about. For new students only.
6:40 p.m.
- Class of 2026 Processional Meeting (Rodeheaver Auditorium)
Your class will be presented by the student body leaders and welcomed by the president as members of the university community. The incoming freshman class processional is a tradition of the Opening Exercises each year.
7 p.m.
- Opening Exercises for 2022-2023 Academic Year (Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium)