BJU Up Close
BJU 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.
Not only will you get a wide overview of all BJU has to offer, but you can also get help with planning for college and beyond. Plus you can meet and spend time with your future professors. And you’ll get to experience Greenville’s amazing downtown. So come let us show you how BJU can prepare you for success.
High school students in 10-12 grade, transfer students and parents are invited to Up Close. Reserve your spot early since space is limited, and dates can fill up quickly.
What you will do
- Tour campus with our student ambassadors
- Visit classes that you’re interested in
- Explore academic showcases
- Get answers about admission and financial aid
- Meet future faculty and admission counselors
- Get a taste of residence hall life
- Experience downtown Greenville
Costs
Attending 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
almost full
Oct. 19–20
Nov. 16–17
Feb. 1–2
Feb. 22–23
Mar. 7–8
Mar. 28–29
Apr. 18–19
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.
Any food concerns (allergies, diet restrictions, etc.) may be directed to our Dining Common Manager.
Staying on Campus: 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.
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 extra spending money for snacks or shopping.
For staying in the residence halls, bring bedding (twin bed), plus a towel and any toiletries you’ll want.
We’d love to have your parents experience BJU Up Close too. They can attend events and classes right along with you plus go to a special Parents’ Q&A session.
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.
Ride Our Motor Coach
Our comfortable motor coach will be in several states and can pick you up on Wednesday and return on Saturday. The cost to ride the motor coach is $25 (plus $50 if you’re staying on campus in a residence hall).
Reserve your spot early since space is limited, and seats can fill up quickly. If the motor coach fills up near you, we would still love for you to visit us.
All times are Eastern unless noted.
Manchester — Apr. 17–20
Walmart
420 Buckland Hills Dr.
Leave
Wed., Apr. 17 at 6 a.m.
Return
Sat., Apr. 20 at 11:30 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale — Jan. 31–Feb. 3
TJ Maxx
1730 S. Bearing St.
Leave
Wed., Jan. 31 at 6 a.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Jacksonville — Jan. 31–Feb. 3
The Avenues
10300 Southside Blvd.
Leave
Wed., Jan. 31 at 12:15 p.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 3 at 12:45 p.m.
Melbourne — Jan. 31–Feb. 3
Walmart
8500 N Wickham Rd.
Leave
Wed., Jan. 31 at 9 a.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.
Champaign — Mar. 6–Mar. 9
McDonald’s
1812 North Neil St.
Leave
Wed., Mar. 6 at 9 a.m. CST
Return
Sat., Mar. 9 at 6 p.m. CST
Glen Ellyn — Mar. 6–Mar. 9
Walmart
3S100 IL-53
Leave
Wed., Mar. 6 at 6 a.m. CST
Return
Sat., Mar. 9 at 9:15 p.m. CST
Brownsburg (Indianapolis) — Mar. 6–9
Walmart
400 W. Northfield Dr.
Leave
Wed., Mar. 6 at 12 p.m.
Return
Sat., Mar. 9 at 5 p.m.
Florence — Oct. 18–21
Florence Mall Food Court
2028 Florence Mall
Leave
Wed., Oct. 18 at 12:15 p.m.
Return
Sat., Oct. 21 at 12:45 p.m.
Florence — Mar. 6–9
Florence Mall Food Court
2028 Florence Mall
Leave
Wed., Mar. 6 at 2:45 p.m.
Return
Sat., Mar. 9 at 2 p.m.
Hagerstown — Apr. 17–20
Panera Bread
17772 Garland Groh Blvd.
Leave
Wed., Apr. 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Return
Sat., Apr. 20 at 2:45 p.m.
Burton (Flint) — Oct. 18–21
Walmart
5323 E Court St North
Leave
Wed., Oct. 18 at 6 a.m.
Return
Sat., Oct. 21 at 8 p.m.
Ypsilanti — Oct. 18–21
McDonald’s
5550 W Michigan Avenue
Leave
Wed., Oct. 18 at 8 a.m.
Return
Sat., Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.
Parsippany — Apr. 17–20
McDonald’s
1155 US-46 E
Leave
Wed., Apr. 17 at 8 a.m.
Return
Sat., Apr. 20, at 8 p.m.
Binghamton — Sept. 27–30
McDonald’s
704 Old Front St.
Leave
Wed., Sept. 27 at 7:15 a.m.
Return
Sat., Sept. 30 at 8:45 p.m.
Syracuse — Sept. 27–30
Walmart
6438 Basile Rowe
Leave
Wed., Sept. 27 at 6 a.m.
Return
Sat., Sept. 30 at 10 p.m.
Columbus — Oct. 18–21
Walmart
8659 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center
Leave
Wed., Oct. 18 at 9:15 a.m.
Return
Sat., Oct. 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Carlisle — Feb. 21–24
Walmart
60 Noble Blvd.
Leave
Wed., Feb. 21 at 9 a.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 24 at 5 p.m.
Exton (Philadelphia) — Feb. 21–24
Hampton Inn
4 Pottstown Pike
Leave
Wed., Feb. 21 at 7 a.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
Hardeeville — Jan. 31–Feb. 3
To BJU: I-95 S.C. Welcome Center
To Hardeeville: I-95 Ga. Welcome Center
Leave
Wed., Jan. 31 at 3 p.m.
Return
Sat., Feb. 3 at 10:15 a.m.
Newport — Oct. 18–21
Burger King
836 Cosby Hwy.
Leave
Wed., Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Return
Sat., Oct. 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Newport — Mar. 6–9
Burger King
836 Cosby Hwy.
Leave
Wed., Mar. 6 at 7:45 p.m.
Return
Sat., Mar. 9 at 8:30 a.m.
Staunton — Sept. 27–30
Walmart
1028 Richmond Ave.
Leave
Wed., Sept. 27 at 3 p.m.
Return
Sat., Sept. 30 at 12:45 p.m.
For any questions, email the Welcome Center or call (864) 241-1624.