Virtual Welcome Week Schedule
Sunday, August 16 – Tuesday, August 18
In order to start you off on the right track, we are kicking off your Belmont career with Welcome Week. Welcome Week is designed to connect you to our community, prepare you for all facets of life at Belmont, and help you feel at ease as you enter into this next chapter of life. Not to mention, Welcome Week is full of unforgettable experiences! We hope that you dig deep during these next three days. Ask questions. Meet people. Be yourself. Soak in the memories. This is your college journey, and we hope you fully lean into this experience. Welcome to Belmont!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Scroll down the page to join sessions throughout the day—All times are Central.SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Sunday
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Worship Service
Begin your Sunday Towering Traditions experience with a time of worship and celebration. This meaningful time, led by our University Ministry Staff, sets the tone for the academic year. Visit here to learn more about Spiritual Life at Belmont. Want to learn more about University Ministries at Belmont? Click here.
Sunday
9:00 PM CT
CATHOLIC WELCOME MASS
Join members of University Catholic for the first Mass of the semester on FB live where we will encounter Jesus Christ and one another.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
Monday
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CT
OPENING SESSION
Join the Orientation Council as we kick off your virtual Welcome Week experience. During this session, you will meet the OC and hear from key Belmont staff and faculty as you learn about the journey you are about to begin.
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! The virtual help desk is open from 10am-4:30pm CT on Monday and Tuesday.
Monday
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM CT
MEET YOUR
TT GROUP
It is time to meet your TT group. Each TT group consists of 10 new students and is led by a Tower Team Leader (an upperclassman). Jump in on the fun and get connected to your Bruin community! You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access this session.
Monday
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM CT
STUDENT LIFE AT BELMONT
KEY RESOURCES FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
Life at Belmont is beyond in-class academics. In this session, you will hear from key Student Life staff about all of the virtual and in person ways to get connected to the Belmont community. You will also learn about the resources available to help students thrive while 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! The virtual help desk is open from 10am-4:30pm CT on Monday and Tuesday.
Monday
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM CT
VIRTUAL MEET YOUR ACADEMIC COLLEGE
Academic life regularly happens within your academic college. This session gives you a chance to meet the professors and other new students in your college. You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access this session.
This session will formally welcome all new students who are part of the Belmont Honors Program. Students will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Mimi Barnard (Associate Provost for Interdisciplinary Studies and Global Education) and Dr. Bonnie Smith Whitehouse (Director of Honors), as well as say hello to other new Honors students in small breakout rooms.
Monday
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT
HONORS MEET YOUR COHORT
HONORS STUDENTS ONLY
Needing Help Navigating Classes Online?
Click here to watch several tutorial videos ranging from how to submit an assignment on Blackboard, to how to view your grades. You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access this resource.
Before we kick off our night time activities, reconnect with your TT group. If you don’t know your TT group, email orientation@belmont.edu, and we will help you out! You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access this session.
Monday
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM CT
TT GROUP NIGHT RECONNECT
Monday
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM CT
BRUIN
CONNECT
Bruin Connect is the perfect way to end your first day of your virtual Welcome Week experience! This is your chance to sit back and connect with the Orientation Council, TT Leaders, and other new Bruins. Choose between multiple zoom room gatherings as you connect with others based on your interests. Don’t miss out on this must attend event! You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access the Bruin Connect Session.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM CT
MAIN SESSION
MORNING WELCOME WITH THE OC + STORYTELLING PART I
Stories have the power to connect us, to shape us and to inspire us. As you enter the Belmont community, you are bringing your story into the Belmont story. And now, your community is colliding with other people’s story. In this session, we will explore how our diverse stories will strengthen the Belmont community.
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! The virtual help desk is open from 10am-4:30pm CT on Monday and Tuesday.
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CT
STORYTELLING PART II WITH TT GROUP
In this session, you will take what you have learned from storytelling part I and bring this to your TT group. You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access this session.
America’s women fought for the right to vote for decades. In spite of overt racism and corruption, on August 18, 1920. Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th amendment, thus ensuring the right to vote could not be denied based upon sex. Cities across the U.S. rang bells in celebration. Nashville did not. We need your help to break the historic silence. At noon on August 18, bells will ring out all over Nashville. Belmont’s Carillon will be ringing, and we encourage you to pause to honor this moment in history and ring a bell from your location (download the Ringing Bell app).
Tuesday
12:00 PM CT
RINGING OF THE BELLS
Tuesday
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
CONNECT WITH UPPERCLASS STUDENTS FROM YOUR COLLEGE
What better way to learn the ins-and-outs of your academic college than connecting with upperclassman from your college. In this student panel Q&A session, hear from current students in your college as they share their pro tips on making the most of your Belmont education.
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! The virtual help desk is open from 10am-4:30pm CT on Monday and Tuesday.
Tuesday
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM CT
COMPLETE THE CIRP + KIVA
FOR FRESHMEN ONLY
At Belmont, we believe we were created to serve. The Freshmen Kiva Initiative is first-hand experience designed to help incoming students learn how to put this belief into action. Students will also complete the CIRP survey. Watch the below videos, check your email for your KIVA code and CIRP code, and complete these tasks. Contact Help Desk or TT Leader if you have questions.
What Is
KIVA
Why KIVA
At Belmont
How To Participate
In KIVA
Video About
CIRP
Before we kick off our night time activities, reconnect with your TT group. If you don’t know your TT group, email orientation@belmont.edu, and we will help you out! You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access this session.
Tuesday
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM CT
TT GROUP NIGHT RECONNECT
Tuesday
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM CT
RESIDENCE HALL MANDATORY MEETING + CONNECT WITH YOUR HALLMATES
Each Residence Hall has a mandatory meeting before the start of the academic semester. This is your chance to learn more about life in the residence hall as well as connect with your hallmates. You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access this session.
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!
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.
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 17, 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.
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