FRESHMAN SESSION #3
June 11, 2020
Welcome to Summer Orientation! We can’t wait to connect with you! For your big day, you will register for your fall courses, connect with other incoming students, meet the Orientation Council, and hear from key Belmont faculty, staff, and students! So get your fully charged computer, grab a cup of coffee, find a comfortable spot for viewing, and let your Belmont Towering Traditions experience begin!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Scroll down the page to join sessions throughout the day—All times are Central.10:00 AM – 11:05 AM
OPENING SESSION
Welcome to the Opening session! To kick off our time together, you will meet the Orientation Council – your ten student hosts for the day. You will also hear from Belmont University President Bob Fisher as well as from Dr. Todd Lake, Vice President of Spiritual Life. Following our opening messages, you will not want to miss our Why We Love Belmont session where Belmont students will highlight how they are making the most of life at Belmont!
Have a Question?
Needing help? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Email the orientation office below or jump into our virtual help desk to get your questions answered!
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
STUDENT CONNECT SESSION
STUDENTS ONLY
Part of the beauty of Belmont is our community! In this student only session, you will have the chance to turn on your camera and meet other new students. Each Zoom breakout group will consist of a Summer Staffers (current student) and approximately 10 new students. Groups are based on last name. You'll need your MyBelmont username and password to access the Connect Sessions.
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
LIVING & LEARNING AT BELMONT
STUDENTS & PARENTS
In this mid-day session, we will cast a vision of life at Belmont by showcasing all of the exceptional learning experiences awaiting you. Later in this session, senior leaders will discuss Belmont’s plans for the fall semester. After this informative overview, senior leaders will be joined by a panel of key Belmont staff and faculty to answer your questions. To submit a question, text 615-933-8398.
Have a Question?
Needing help? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Email the orientation office below or jump into our virtual help desk to get your questions answered!
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
MEET WITH YOUR COLLEGE & REGISTER FOR CLASSES
It is now time to connect with your academic college and register for courses! During this session, key staff and faculty members in your college will go over courses specific to your major and provide a step by step process on how to register for courses. You'll need your MyBelmont username and password to access the College Sessions.
Have a Question?
Needing help? Don't hesitate to reach out. Email the orientation office below or jump into our virtual help desk to get your questions answered!
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
LIVING ON CAMPUS
As we plan for the fall semester, we are excited to welcome you to our residence halls! Res Life is an important part of your college experience, and these short videos will help answer questions and prepare you for the fall. Due to COVID-19, we will not complete housing assignments until around June 30. Once assignments are released, our Residence Directors will host a virtual tour of each residence hall with live Q&A sessions in early July. We also hope to have basic information about 2020 Move-In Days later this month, with more specific details arriving in mid-July. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to safely welcome students to campus this fall.
Welcome to
Residence Life
Residence Life
Staff & Safety
Residence Life
Amenities & Transportation
Living in a
Community
Choosing Your
Meal Plan & Bruin Bucks
The Belmont
Marketplace
7:00 PM - 9:00PM
ZOOMIN' WITH THE BRUINS
STUDENTS ONLY
Zoomin' with Bruins is the perfect way to end your Towering Traditions Summer Orientation experience! This is your chance to sit back and connect with the Orientation Council, Summer Staff, and other new Bruins. Choose between multiple zoom room gatherings as you connect with others based on your interests. Click on the below link and join in the fun! You'll need your MyBelmont username and password to access the Zoomin' Sessions.
NEXT STEPS
Still unsure what you need to complete before the first day of classes? Don't worry - we have you covered! Take a read of the below tasks and start crossing items off of your list!
REGISTER FOR SUMMER SERIES SESSIONS
Belmont's Summer Series provides you the opportunity to continue to your orientation journey throughout the summer! Here is how it works: On select Tuesdays at 1 PM CST, you will have the chance to join a virtual session to learn more about exciting ways to connect to life at Belmont. Summer Series topics include: Join a Student Club and Organization, Student Financial Services, Spiritual Life on Campus, Study Abroad, and much more! During each session, you will have the chance to get your questions answered. Click here to view the list of sessions and register for our Summer Series events.
Submit Health Insurance/Immunization Forms
Belmont University requires that all students utilize their Health Portal to complete the Belmont Medical History, Immunization Records, and verification of health insurance, and manually enter all dates from Immunization records by the end of Summer Orientation session. Click here for instructions on submitting these documents.
Sign Up for 'Belmont Alerts'
Belmont Alerts is Belmont University’s emergency messaging system. Starting on June 1, 2020, you will be able to sign up to receive text alerts and emails in the event of a campus closure or emergency. When the time comes, please add your cell phone number to the Belmont Alerts system. To do this, sign in to myBelmont and select Belmont Alerts from the Campus Security and Safety folder on the left side of this page. Once the Belmont Alerts page opens, use the “Contact Type” field to enter the cell phone numbers that you want to receive Belmont Alerts. You are welcome to add family members to these contacts. Once finished, simply close the Belmont Alerts window. For more information, click here for Belmont Alerts.
Register for Belmont's Leadership Connections
The Belmont Office of Leadership Development, BOLD, is a great way for First Year Students and Transfer Students to continue their leadership journey at Belmont. It’s also a great way for new leaders to get involved and begin to learn and practice leadership.
Students who take advantage of campus-wide leadership development opportunities will have a chance to participate in various training and development workshops, retreats, conferences, and other challenging experiences to prepare for leadership roles on and off campus.
Start now! If you are interested in more leadership development experiences at Belmont, fill out this short form and let us know!
Log into BruinLink to discover campus-wide leadership and engagement opportunities and be on the lookout for emails giving you directions on next steps.
Email bold@belmont.edu if you have questions or concerns once you’ve arrived on campus. We’re happy to help!
Set Up Your BruinPrint Account
Welcome to BruinPrint, Belmont's student print station system. Operating through a network of hi-speed printers located throughout the academic buildings and many of the dorms, BruinPrint will offer a variety of printing options including Print Anywhere. This special feature will allow students to send print jobs from their phones, tablets, personal laptops, or from campus computer labs for pickup at any BruinPrint station on campus. The BruinPrint system provides a consistent user experience while also meeting the diverse printing needs of Belmont University's student body. Click here for complete information on BruinPrint.
Financial Aid Checklist
Due Date: Completed throughout the summer
Once you have been officially accepted to the university and paid your enrollment deposit, you will want to make sure you are taking care of all the key financial processes. Click here see the Financial Aid Checklist.
ORDER YOUR TEXTBOOKS
Due Date: July 26, 2020
Bruin Books is Belmont University's completely online textbook ordering system designed to offer a seamless, price competitive and direct-ship service for all your textbook needs. The portal for ordering will be open from July 10th through July 26th. You will learn more about Bruin Books at summer orientation as well as email communication to your Belmont pop account. In the meantime, please visit Bruin Books for full details.
Register Your Vehicle or Bicycle
Due Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2020
If you plan on riding in style by bringing a bicycle or a vehicle to campus in the fall, make sure you register with campus security. Click here for instructions.
Complete Alcohol Edu/Sexual Assault Prevention
Due Date: Part 1 due September 30th. Part 2 due November 30th. Invitations to participate will not be emailed out until July/August.
AlcoholEDU is a web-based alcohol prevention program currently used at more than 500 colleges and universities across the country. It uses the latest prevention techniques and scientific research to educate students about the impact of alcohol on the mind and body. AlcoholEdu will enable you to make informed choices regarding the use of alcohol and the behavior of peers. All survey responses are strictly confidential.
AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention (SAP) registration instructions can be found on MyBelmont under "Campus Life" tab. You then will be required to complete part 1 of Alcohol EDU and Haven by September 30 and complete part 2 of Alcohol Edu and Haven by November 30. Failure to complete these tasks on time will result in a hold being placed on your account.
Pay Belmont Fees
Due Date: August 10, 2020
Payment for your fees are due by early August to avoid late fees or withdrawal from Belmont. For more information on financial aid, click here.
** As responsible citizens, participants in Towering Traditions Summer Orientation are doing their part to limit personal interactions as we all seek to reduce the spread of COVID-19. A limited number of employees will be present on campus to make this event possible, and all will undergo strict protocols for social distancing and personal hygiene.
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