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You've been accepted! Congrats. If you’ve decided to join us at Bethel, here are your next steps. Questions along the way? Contact your counselor.

1. Create your Bethel Community Account.

   If you haven't already created your account, now is the perfect time. You'll need it to complete the steps below.

   Just go to Blink and click "Create your account." You’ll need the username and temporary password sent to you in a letter when you applied.

2. Pay your enrollment deposit.

   Your $200 enrollment deposit saves your spot in class and allows you to continue with the other steps. This deposit is fully refundable until May 1. (Your housing security deposit is a separate deposit.)

   You can pay your enrollment deposit several different ways:

   • Use your community account to log in to Blink (Student Services tab > Enrollment Deposit channel).
   • Pay through our online store with your ID number.
   • Return the card in your acceptance letter with your check to the Admissions Office.

3. Get in line for housing.

   Starting mid-November, you can complete a housing application and request a residence hall through Blink (Student Services tab > Housing channel > Apply for Housing).  Get to know your residence hall options.

   You must pay your $150 housing security deposit to activate the application and secure your application priority date. The housing security deposit is separate from the enrollment deposit and is also refundable before May 1.

   You’ll select your roommate and your specific room in May and June based on your application priority date. A meal plan will be assigned after you select your room.  

4. Apply for financial aid.

   You can start by getting an estimate or exploring financial aid information to learn about tuition, costs, and applying for aid.

   Ready to apply? You can find Bethel's application through Blink (Student Services tab > Financial Aid channel).

5. Prepare for a New Student Welcome event.

   In April, you’ll have the chance to register for classes, take your ID card photo, meet classmates, and get more familiar with your new campus home during a New Student Welcome event. 

   Please submit your class pre-registration form in Blink (Student Academics tab > New Student Registration channel) at least 72 hours before the event. This way, you'll be able to leave with your class schedule in hand.

   If you're not able to attend, please complete your class pre-registration form by May 31. Your schedule will be prepared by the Office of the Registrar and sent to you by email later in the summer.

6. Contact the Office of Disability Services (Optional)

   Did you receive accommodations in high school? Interested in what accommodations may be available to you at Bethel? Contact the Office of Disability Services for more information.

7. Complete your immunization form and health insurance waiver.

   Minnesota law requires Bethel to collect immunization information from all students. If you don’t complete this form, you will be unable to register for second semester.

   All College of Arts & Sciences students are required to have proof of health insurance or will be charged $950 annually to be automatically enrolled in the plan available through Student Assurance Services (SAS). 

   Complete these forms through Blink (Student Services tab > Immunization & Health Insurance channel). They'll be available late April and should be completed before the first day of class.

8. Submit your parent information form.

   Sign your family up for info about prayer groups, events, volunteer opportunities, and tips on what to include in your next care package by submitting the Parent Information Form through Blink (Home tab > Forms channel > Alumni & Parent > Parent Information Form).

9. Save the date for Welcome Week.

   Welcome Week starts August 23, 2012. The count down has already begun. Keep tabs on Welcome Week details as they're released throughout the summer.