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International Student Orientation

International Orientation

August 17–22

Orientation introduces you to life at BJU and helps your transition into college life. We have a very exciting lineup of activities planned as you learn how to succeed at BJU. If you are flying directly to BJU from your home, schedule your flight to arrive in the Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (airport code GSP). BJU will pick you up and bring you to campus.

When you arrive, check in at the Center for Global Opportunities (Alumni Building, CGO). Check-in for New International Student Orientation will open Sunday, August 17 between 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. All international students are required to attend. A fee of $250 will be added to your October bill for the costs of providing this orientation.

Get Connected

  • Engage with current students and faculty
  • Connect with other new students and their families

Get Answers

  • Discover support resources and services to help you succeed
  • Get answers to your financial, academic and student life questions

Get Ahead

  • Establish any needed banking or cell phone accounts
  • Meet with your first-year advisor to figure out your class schedule

Student Identification Card Information

If you would like your identification card to be ready when you arrive on campus, please email us a picture that meets the photo submission guidelines by Friday, August 4.

When to Arrive

August 17

Plan your flight to arrive on Sunday, August 17. Please keep in touch with the Admission office so that we can be sure your arrival to BJU goes smoothly.

Accommodations for Families

Bob Jones University welcomes families to accompany their students to orientation. Since our residence halls are designed for students only, family members should reserve their own housing in Campus View Apartments on a first-come basis. Space is limited. In the case that Campus View Apartments is full, please see these hotels for families.

Driving Directions


Arriving in Greenville? We can pick you up.

If you’re arriving by plane, bus or train, we can give you a ride to campus. Shuttle service is provided from:

  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
  • Greenville bus station
  • Greenville train station

To request a shuttle, provide your arrival details on the reservation form.

Arriving outside the Greenville Area

Shuttle Service from Major Airports

Vendors at these airports provide shuttle service.

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — 8 hour shuttle ride to Greenville
  • Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) — 6 hour shuttle ride to Greenville

Shuttle arrangements can be made by calling (800) 669–6463. When scheduling flights, please keep in mind your travel time to BJU.