College of Arts & Sciences
Schedule
Note: Activities for parents only are highlighted in red, for students only in blue, and for both in black.
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Wednesday, August 29
This day is for students with early arrival permission ONLY!
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Move-In (see schedule for details)
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Parent Information Booth - RC Lounge. After your student gets settled into his/her room, please pick up Welcome Week information at our booth.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Refreshments - RC Lounge. Stop by for refreshments and find out about the Bethel Hotline.
10 a.m. "Campus Tours" - meet in the Office of Admissions
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Financial Aid/Business Offices open
noon-3 p.m. ID/Roster pictures taken - RC Gym balcony
2 p.m. "Campus Tours" - meet in the Office of Admissions
3-7 p.m. Nontraditional Student Orientation - Student Life office, CC314
2-5:30 p.m. Student employee training sessions - Benson Great Hall
7 p.m. BINGO! - Event for Student Employees
Thursday, August 30
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Move-In (see schedule for details)
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Refreshments - RC Lounge
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Financial Aid and Business Offices open
9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Parent Information Booth - RC Lounge. After your student gets settled into his/her room, please pick up Welcome Week information at our booth.
10 a.m. "Campus Tours" - meet in the Office of Admissions
11 a.m.-5 p.m. ID/Roster pictures taken - RC Gym balcony
2 p.m. "Campus Tours" - meet in the Office of Admissions
3-5 p.m. PSEO Orientation - Eastlund Room
5-7 p.m. New Student and Parent Picnic - Kresge Courtyard
6:15 p.m. Legacy Photo - Benson Great Hall
7 p.m. "Kickoff" - Benson Great Hall
8:30 p.m. Core Group Activity
8:30 p.m. President's Reception - Dining Center
10 p.m. Residence Hall Meetings, Transfer Event, Commuter Event
Friday, August 31
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Parent Information Booth - CLC Lobby
8-9:45 a.m. Breakfast on your own in the Dining Center (DC)
8:30-11:45 a.m. Parent Sessions - Benson Great Hall
- 8:30 a.m. Devotional - Jay Barnes, Provost
- 9 a.m. "The Heart of the Matter: Spiritual Growth During the College Years" - Sherry Mortenson, Interim Campus Pastor
- 9:30 a.m. "Academic Life at Bethel" - Debra Harless, Dean of Academic Programs
- 10 a.m. Coffee Break - CLC Lobby
- 10:30 a.m. "Helping My Student Adjust to College Life" - Office of Student Life Staff
- 11 a.m. Q & A (Ask the Leaders) - Panel
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Financial Aid and Business Offices open
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ID/Roster pictures taken - RC Gym balcony
9-11:15 a.m. Departmental Overviews (9-10, and 10:15-11:15)
10:10-11:40 a.m. Math Placement Exam (Students needing to take the Math Placement Exam should attend the 9:00 a.m. session of the Department Overview & First Meeting with Your Advisor.)
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch/Introduction to the Liberal Arts (ILA)
noon-4 p.m. Hospitality area - RC Lounge
12:45-1:45 p.m. Lunch/Introduction to the Liberal Arts
1-5 p.m. Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Orientation to Essential Technology
1-3 p.m. Advisors available in office to meet with students
2 p.m. "Campus Tours" - meet in the Office of Admissions
3-4:30 p.m. Advising Central Open
Afternoon Parents: This is a great opportunity to take care of those last-minute residence halls needs, or just relax and enjoy the Twin Cities.
5:15-6:30 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Center (with RAs)
6 p.m. Parents Banquet, RC Gym
7-9 p.m. "Whodunit" (awesome team-building event)
Saturday, September 1
9-10 a.m. Breakfast on your own
10 a.m. Celebration and Commitment Service - Benson Great Hall
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch - Students and parents may eat in the Dining Center or at a local restaurant.
Parents: This ends the parent track we've planned for you. We pray that as you leave Bethel's campus, you are assured that God has led your student to this place. We are committed to serving you and your students in the years to come.
1 p.m. Core Group Activity & Transfer/Commuter Picnic
1-3 p.m. Married Student Fellowship picnic - Jeff and Mary Sanders home.
5-6:30 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Center (with RAs)
8-10 p.m. "The Show"
Sunday, September 2
8-10 a.m. Breakfast in the West Parking Lot (Dining Center if rain)
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Day of Worship
5-6:30 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Center and Core Group debriefing
8-10 p.m. Koinonia - Benson Great Hall
Monday, September 3
9-10 a.m. Breakfast on your own in the Dining Center
9-10 a.m. Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Orientation to Essential Technology
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Assessment Testing/Core Group Activity/Lunch
10 - 2p.m. Financial Aid and Business Office open
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bethel Opportunity Fair
12:30-2 p.m. Departmental advisors available for questions
1-2 p.m. Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Orientation to Essential Technology
5-7 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Center (with RAs)
Tuesday, September 4