There is no additional fee for Summer Orientation. When attending Towering Traditions, we suggest bringing a small amount of cash for the campus store or local shops and restaurants.
Students sign up for Towering Traditions Orientation through their myBelmont account. This is the same account Belmont students use to access important university information. Once students have submitted their enrollment deposit, they will receive an email containing specific instructions on how to register for Summer Orientation. This email will be sent to the email address provided on the student’s admission application. For students entering in the Fall semester, orientation registration opens on January 26, 2021. For students entering in the Spring semester, Orientation registration opens in November 2021.
No, Belmont University does not provide a shuttle service. Yes, there are numerous options in your travels to Belmont. Visit Driving Directions for suggested methods of transportation to Belmont.
A campus map will be provided for you for all portions of the Towering Traditions Orientation Program. Before you come, explore the campus with the Interactive Map.
If you are having technical problems, please contact the New Student Orientation Programs by emailing orientation@belmont.edu or calling 615-460-8529.
All incoming students have an advisor hold that will be released after meeting with their course registration team during Summer Orientation. The hold will not affect your ability to register for Summer Orientation.
First Year Student and Transfer Student orientations are distinct programs that are uniquely designed for each group. You may only attend your assigned program.
Yes! Summer Orientation is primarily an academic orientation session and Welcome Week is a celebration of your first week on campus! You can refer to the specific pages for information on programming within Summer Orientation and Welcome Week.
If you unable to attend any of the June Orientation sessions, we offer a one-day student-only course registration experience in August before Welcome Week. We strongly encourage students to attend the June Orientation sessions in order to experience the full orientation program. However, this abbreviated session in August provides the same opportunity for students to register for classes.
To maintain a quality experience for our new students, each session is limited in capacity. Registration is based on a first-come-first-registered system. Once a session has reached its capacity, the session will automatically close to new registrations.
If you are unable to register for your preferred session, please register for your next choice. After registering for your next choice, e-mail orientation@belmont.edu and request to be put on the wait list. In your e-mail, please note your first and last name, your BUID number, your preferred orientation dates, and the reason for the accommodation. The wait list is evaluated on a weekly basis beginning May 1, 2021, and all final decisions will be made by June 1, 2021.
Absolutely! We are committed to helping every student register for classes within their major that keep them on track for graduating within four years. During Summer Orientation, you will meet with an academic course registration team. This team will walk you through how to register for courses and give you an overview of the best course options for your first semester at Belmont.
Your myBelmont account indicates the events that you are signed up for. You can make changes to your Orientation registration directly through your myBelmont account. If you need assistance with changing your registration, please contact the Office of New Student Orientation Programs at orientation@belmont.edu or 615-460-8529.
Students will receive an e-mail from Residence Life about 5 days after they submit their deposit. Students will then need to go to myBelmont to fill out the housing application form. Students will be given a higher priority the earlier that they fill out the application. The roommate request on the housing application is due May 1 and must be a mutual request. Housing assignments will be communicated by Residence Life during the first week of June prior to Orientation.
All incoming freshmen are automatically signed up for 14 meals/week and 275 declining points. This is the minimum requirement for all freshmen. If a student would like to upgrade their meal plan, they can do so through myBelmont after they receive their housing assignment during the first week of June.
