College Up Close
College Up Close will begin again in the fall. But you can schedule a personal visit.
College Up Close is our feature visit event and the best time to visit! We’d love for you to join us for this two-day experience where you can see what life is like at BJU. High school students and their parents are invited.
What you will do
- Get a taste of residence hall life
- Tour campus with our student ambassadors
- Visit classes that you’re interested in
- Interact with students and faculty
- Get answers about admission and financial aid
- Chat with admission counselors
- Meet future classmates
Costs
Attending College Up Close is free!
Riding the motor coach — $25
Staying in a Residence Hall — $50
If you live 500+ miles from BJU, you may be eligible to receive up to a $250 rebate. Special terms apply. Please email for more information.
Upcoming Dates (Thu–Fri)
Sept. 28–29
Oct. 19–20
Nov. 16–17
Registration will open late summer
Check-in
College Up Close begins Thursday morning at 8 a.m. with breakfast at the Welcome Center. You will receive your check-in packet, room assignment (for those staying in the residence halls) and schedule from one of our Student Ambassadors. If you want to check in on Wednesday, you can check in at the Welcome Center desk from 5–10 p.m.
Accommodations
Students can stay overnight on campus for $50. Our Campus View Apartments rooms are available at a 50% discount on a first come, first served basis. (Check availability with the Welcome Center.) Or check out other accommodation options for discounted rates at these Greenville hotels.
Ride Our Motor Coach
Our comfortable motor coach will be in several states and can pick you up on Wednesday and return on Saturday. Times listed are Eastern unless noted. If the motor coach fills up near you, we would still love for you to visit us. The cost to ride the motor coach is $25. If you are planning to stay on campus, you can do so for $50.
Manchester — Mar. 29–Apr. 1
Walmart
420 Buckland Hills Dr.
Leave
Wed., Mar. 29 at 5 a.m.
Return
Sat., Apr. 1 at 11:30 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale (Dania Beach) — Feb. 1–4
T.J. Maxx
1730 S. Bearing St. (Dania Beach)
Leave
Wed., Feb. 1 at 6 a.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Jacksonville — Feb. 1–4
The Avenues
10300 Southside Blvd.
Leave
Wed., Feb. 1 at 12:15 p.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 4 at 12:45 p.m.
Melbourne — Feb. 1–4
Walmart
8500 N Wickham Rd.
Leave
Wed., Feb. 1 at 9 a.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 4 at 4 p.m.
Champaign — Mar. 8–11
McDonald’s
1812 North Neil St.
Leave
Wed., Mar. 8 at 9 a.m. CST
Return
Sat., Mar. 11 at 6 p.m. CST
Glen Ellyn — Mar. 8–11
Walmart
3S100 IL-53
Leave
Wed., Mar. 8 at 6 a.m. CST
Return
Sat., Mar. 11 at 9:15 p.m. CST
Greenfield (Indianapolis) — Nov. 16–19
Walmart
1965 N State St.
Leave
Wed., Nov. 16 at 6:30 a.m.
Return
Sat., Nov. 19 at 8:15 p.m.
Florence — Mar. 8–11
Florence Mall Food Court
2028 Florence Mall
Leave
Wed., Mar. 8 at 2:45 p.m.
Return
Sat., Mar. 11 at 2 p.m.
Hagerstown — Mar. 29–Apr. 1
Panera Bread
17772 Garland Groh Blvd.
Leave
Wed., Mar. 29 at 2 p.m.
Return
Sat., Apr. 1 at 3:45 p.m.
Parsippany — Mar. 29–Apr. 1
McDonald’s
1155 US-46 E
Leave
Wed., Mar. 29 at 9 a.m.
Return
Sat., Apr. 1, at 8 p.m.
Byesville — Nov. 16–19
I-77 Rest Area
To BJU: Southbound Rest Area near mile marker 36
To Byesville: Northbound Rest Area near mile marker 39
Leave
Wed., Nov. 16 at 11:15 a.m.
Return
Sat., Nov. 19 at 3:30 p.m.
Columbus — Nov. 16–19
Perkins Restaurant
1451 Hilliard Rome Rd.
Leave
Wed., Nov. 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Return
Sat., Nov. 19 at 5:15 p.m.
Carlisle — Feb. 22–25
Walmart
60 Noble Blvd.
Leave
Wed., Feb. 22 at 9 a.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.
Exton (Philadelphia) — Feb. 22–25
Hampton Inn
4 Pottstown Pike
Leave
Wed., Feb. 22 at 7 a.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
Hardeeville — Feb. 1–4
To BJU: I-95 S.C. Welcome Center
To Hardeeville: I-95 Ga. Welcome Center
Leave
Wed., Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 4 at 10:15 a.m.
Newport — Mar. 8–11
Burger King
836 Cosby Hwy.
Leave
Wed., Mar. 8 at 8:45 p.m.
Return
Sat., Mar. 11 at 8:30 a.m.
Beckley — Nov. 16–19
Beckley Travel Plaza
500 Vankirk Dr.
Leave
Wed., Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Return
Sat., Nov. 19 at 12 p.m.
Meals
Thursday morning breakfast through Friday dinner are included with your registration. If you are staying Wednesday night and/or Friday night in the residence halls or Campus View Apartments, your Wednesday dinner and/or Saturday breakfast are included.
Free snacks and drinks will be available on the motor coach.
Any food concerns (allergies, diet restrictions, etc.) may be directed to our Dining Common Manager.
What to Bring
For staying in the residence halls, bring bedding (twin bed), plus a towel and any toiletries you’ll want. While dressing casually is totally fine, you’ll mostly see business casual on campus during the day. You will want some casual clothes (T-shirts/pants/jeans) for evening activities. And you’ll want to make sure you have comfortable shoes for your campus tour. You may want to bring spending money for snacks or shopping.
Parents are welcome too!
We’d love to have your parents experience College Up Close too. They can attend events and classes right along with you plus go to a special Parents’ Q&A session. Meals are included for parents that register.
If they need accommodations, let us know. Our Campus View Apartments rooms are available at a 50% discount on a first come, first served basis. Check out other accommodation options for discounted rates at these Greenville hotels.
Cost is $25 to ride the motor coach or free if you are providing your own transportation.
For more info or any questions, email the Welcome Center or call (864) 241-1624.