Parent Connection
Welcome to Parent Connection
We’re so glad you’re here—and even more, we’re grateful you’re now part of the Bob Jones University community. As a parent, your role doesn’t end at move-in day. In fact, your prayers, support, and involvement make an incredible difference in your student’s journey. We recognize that when your student joins BJU, you do too.
This series of web pages is designed to inform, encourage, and connect you throughout your student’s time at BJU. Whether you’re on campus or hundreds of miles away, we’re here to serve you as you continue to invest in your student’s growth, learning, and spiritual formation.
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Parent Benefits
As part of the BJU community, you’ll receive a Connection Card that opens the door to helpful on-campus benefits and discounts during your student’s college years. We know you want to stay connected to what’s happening on campus, so we’ll keep you in the loop with periodic updates throughout the semester.
Connection Card
You can use this card throughout your student’s college experience—to enjoy a variety of services and exclusive discounts, including:
- Use of the Mack Library, Music Library, Davis Field House and the fitness centers
- Discounted Concert, Opera & Drama Series tickets
- 25% discount on the current price of a guest meal ticket at the Kalmbach Room in the Dixon-McKenzie Dining Common (limit two per meal)
- 10% discount on Bruins Shop purchases
First-Year Experience
Mr. Kevin Schmidt, BJU’s Director of Student Engagement and Success, will be a great source of information for you as your student gets settled into life at BJU. The First-Year Experience office supports students spiritually, academically and socially as they transition to college. The office helps first-year students feel that they belong at BJU by building communities of engagement. You may contact Kevin by calling (864) 546-4575 or emailing him at [email protected].
First-Year Advisors
Each new student is assigned a First-year advisor to provide support as they navigate their first year of college. Advisors will help schedule courses, talk through possible major changes and provide academic coaching. The First-year advisors are typically in their office in the Alumni Building, second floor in the Academic Resource Center (Alumni 213). During Welcome Week check-in, they will be available in the Davis Field House.
Academic Resource Center
The Academic Resource Center is located on the second floor of the Alumni Building. The staff seeks to assist students in achieving academic excellence by providing a variety of services and resources to support students’ academic goals.
- Academic Accommodations
- Academic Coaching
- Study Groups
- Technology Resources
- Testing Center
- Tutor Referral
- Writing Center
Student Life
Student Life is primarily responsible to help students thrive through campus life and spearhead student discipleship efforts. As a part of Student Life, the Office of Student Care assists students with a variety of counseling needs. The Student Care Office provides biblical counsel and care and fosters mentoring relationships in the BJU community. It is a safe place for students to talk about their cares and struggles and receive biblical help that is also confidential. You may contact the office by calling (864) 349-2495.