Welcome Week 2024
Welcome Week takes place from August 17-20, 2024. All Welcome Week events are mandatory for all new students: transfers and first-year students. Parents and Guests are encouraged to attend the Saturday night and Sunday morning Welcome Week events.
At Welcome Week check-in, all new students and guests will receive a Welcome Week schedule. Take a look at the schedule below, mark your calendars, and get ready to experience Belmont’s Towering Traditions Welcome Week.
Parents & Guests at Welcome Week
Many parents and family members assist their students as they move into their on-campus housing. Parents and family members are invited to attend the following Welcome Week events: the Welcome Week Dinner, the Welcome Week Opening Session, the Sunday Worship Service, and the Matriculation Ceremony. These events will take place on Saturday night and Sunday morning during Welcome Week. We do ask parents to make travel plans to leave campus by 11:00 AM on Sunday, August 18. At this time, students will start the student-only portion of Welcome Week. Click below to see all Welcome Week events.
Student & Guest Schedule
BRUIN BASH | Students Only | 7:30-9:00 pm | Main Lawn
For students moving in on Thursday or Friday, we have your nighttime plans covered! Join us for Bruin Bash happening on the main lawn Thursday and Friday night from 7:30-9 p.m. This is a student only event. Students – come grab your free Belmont T–shirt at this event.
KICK OFF DINNER | Students & Guests | 5:00-6:00 pm | Grand Maddox Atrium/Curb Event Center
Enjoy a complimentary dinner with your fellow classmates and their families. The Belmont community will be bustling with live music and great food!
OPENING SESSION | Students & Guests | 6:15-7:15 pm | Curb Event Center
Join the Orientation Council, Belmont faculty/staff, and Tower Team Leaders as you learn more about the amazing journey you are about to begin moving in on Friday afternoon and Saturday
TOWER JAM PART II : MEET YOUR TT GROUP | Students Only | 7:45-9:15 pm | Main Lawn
At this time, students will meet their TT Group. Each TT Group consists of 15-25 new students and is led by 2-3 Tower Team Leaders (upperclassman). Jump in on this un and get connected to your Bruin Community.
CATHOLIC MASS | 9:30-10:30 pm | Janet Ayers Academic Center University Chapel
Catholic Mass will be held in the University Chapel and is open to anyone wishing to participate.
WORSHIP SERVICE | Students & Guests 8:45-9:30 am | Curb Event Center
Begin your Sunday Towering Traditions experience with a time of worship and celebration. This meaningful time of song, prayer, scripture reading and short meditation from our University Minister sets the tone for the academic year. All are welcome for this time of reflection and celebration.
MATRICULATION SERVICE | Students & Guests | 9:45-10:30 am | Curb Event Center
Each year, Belmont University welcomes its new students with a Matriculation Ceremony to signify their acceptance into the school’s academic program.
GUEST DISMISSAL | 10:30-11 am | Curb Event Center
At this time, we start our student-only portion of Welcome Week. Parents and guests, we ask you to plan travel accordingly and leave campus by 11 a.m., allowing your student to fully participate in Welcome Week.
*At 11 am on Sunday, we will start our student only Welcome Week events.
Student Only Events
Student-only Welcome Week events take place from Sunday, August 18 at 11 am and continue through Tuesday, August 20. Students will receive a Welcome Week booklet/schedule at Welcome Week Check-in with a full list of Welcome Week events.
Student Only Schedule
MEET YOUR TT GROUP
11:00-11:15 am | Main Lawn
LUNCH WITH YOUR TT GROUP
11:15-1:00 pm | Harrington Place Dining
THE TT THREE
1:00-4:30 pm | Various Locations
CHURCH FAIR
4:00-5:30 pm | North Lawn
DINNER
4:30-6:30 pm | Harrington Place Dining
MAIN SESSION 2 | STORYTELLING SESSION
7:00-9:00 pm | Curb Event Center
RESHALL HANGOUT HOSTED BY SPIRITUAL LIFE AMBASSADORS
9:00-10:30 pm | ResHalls
FITREC OPEN HOUSE
9:00-11:00 pm | Fitness Center in Beaman Student Life Center
FITNESS CENTER OPEN
7:00-9:00 am | Fitness Center in Beaman Student Life Center
MORNING WORSHIP
8:15-8:45 am | Janet Ayers Academic Center Chapel
MORNING WALK
8:15-8:45 am | Meet at McWhorter Fountain
MAIN SESSION 3: A COMMUNITY OF LEARNING
9:00-9:30 am | Curb Event Center
MEET WITH YOUR ACADEMIC COLLEGE
9:30-11:00 am | Various Locations
LUNCH
11:00am-1:00 pm | Harrington Place Dining
CIRP SURVEY + BRUINLINK CHECKLIST
1:00-2:00 pm | TT Rooms
BRUIN VETS WELCOME SESSION
1:00-2:00 pm | Bruin Vets Center
MAIN SESSION 4: A COMMUNITY OF CARE
2pm-4:00 pm | Curb Event Center
ORGANIZE YOUR ROOM
4:15-5:00 pm | ResHall
COMMUTER MEETUP
4:15-5:00 pm | Bell Tower Patio
DINNER
4:30-6:45 pm | Harrington Place Dinner
MAIN SESSION 5: THE BIG GAME
6:45-9:00 pm | Curb Event Center
BELMONT BREAKDOWN + FITREC OPEN HOUSE
9:00-10:30 pm | Various Locations
FITNESS CENTER OPEN
7:00-9:00 am | Fitness Center in Beaman Student Life Center
HONORS STUDENT MEETING
9:00-9:45 am | Johnson Theater
MAIN SESSION 7: YOUR COMMUNITY
10:00-11:45 am | Curb Event Center
MAKE A CONNECTIONS INTEREST FAIR
11:30 am-1:30 pm | Maddox Grand Atrium
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR
11:45 am-1:30 pm | Maddox Grand Atrium
LUNCH
11:45 am-1:30 pm | Harrington Place Dining
CLASSROOM TOURS
2:45-3:30 pm | Welcome Week Rooms
EXPLORE NASHVILLE
3:30-7:00 pm | Various locations in Nashville
MOTION PICTURES SEMINAR & SAFETY TEST (mandatory for all MOT majors)
3:00-5:00 pm | Johnson Theater
MANDATORY RESHALL MEETING | Freshman halls only
7:00-8:00 pm | At your ResHall
LIFE UNDER THE TOWER
8:15-9:15 pm | Curb Event Center
Questions
If you have specific questions regarding Welcome Week, please contact the Office of New Student Orientation at:
Email: orientation@belmont.edu
Phone: 615.460.8529
Contact Us
We're here to make your transition to Belmont as seamless as possible! If you have questions, feel free to contact us!
Email: orientation@belmont.edu
Phone: (615) 460-8529