2021 Belmont University Summer Orientation Booklet by Belmont University

2021

Welcome! We are honored and excited to have you on campus for our Summer Orientation Program! The Towering Traditions Orientation Program is designed to help you navigate the transition into the Belmont community. Towering Traditions is about the legacy and the life of Belmont University. Tradition reminds us that being a Belmont Bruin is bigger than any of us. It starts with the thousands of Belmont students who have gone before you—students who dared to dream bigger, who committed to serve faithfully and who understood the privilege, honor and responsibility of living life under the Tower. As representatives of the Towering Traditions (TT) orientation program, we carry on this legacy. But it is not just about the past; it’s also about the present. Life Under the Tower is about service, creativity and exploration. It is about bringing your passions, abilities and curiosity to the table. It is about giving back and making the world a better place. It is about you discovering and developing your gifts in order to better serve the world around you. It is about you investing in your education to step more fully into the person God has created you to be. Life Under the Tower is about a community of learners, explorers and encouragers. Life Under the Tower is layered with curious scholars, inspiring creatives, soon-to-be nurses, teachers, lawyers and innovative entrepreneurs. Life Under the Tower is the life you are entering. Towering Traditions is the beautiful combination of Belmont past and present. It helps us appreciate the rich legacy of our past while we’re living out our present and preparing for our future. We know such a transition can be filled with emotions and excitement for what the next chapter holds. As veterans of the Belmont community, we could not be more excited for the journey that is before you. We have witnessed the beauty of life at Belmont, and we can't wait for you to join the Bruin community!

Welcome to Belmont! Ryan Holt Director, New Student Orientation Programs

@BelmontU @BelmontToday @BelmontUniversity

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MEET THE ORIENTATION COUNCIL EASTON KERR | Senior, Songwriting | Murphy, TX As the only songwriter I knew in Murphy, Texas, I never quite found my musical niche while I was in high school. I heard about Belmont’s flourishing community of writers and artists from my cousin after she graduated from Belmont, and I knew I had to visit. When I finally toured campus and got to meet one-on-one with the head of the Songwriting program, I knew that this was a family I wanted to join. As I had hoped, Belmont is full of people who are creative and passionate for life, and I can’t wait to welcome you home here! KAELA BUGGY | Senior, Social Entrepreneurship, Faith and Social Justice | Darien, CT During my college search, I knew I wanted to find a school where service was central to the campus culture. I was struck when visiting Belmont by the joy that students and faculty showed when talking about all kinds of opportunities to serve during their time here. Memories like this are such testaments to the passion people had for Belmont and the ways that this community allows them to live out their calling. I came to Belmont because of the joy I saw in these people. I have been blessed to feel it myself, and I am so excited for you to experience it too. Welcome to Belmont! GABE ALLEN | Senior, Motion Pictures | Ruston, LA At the time, my Belmont journey felt like an accident. All I knew was that I wanted to move out of my small, rural town in Louisiana before a friend introduced me to Belmont. I fell in love with the campus, and I enrolled as a Music Business student, but eventually decided to make a change. The Motion Pictures program piqued my interest enough to switch majors, but the uncertainty about my future persisted until I came in the fall and knew I had a home here. Motion Pictures is everything I never knew I wanted to do, and the community here has been so welcoming. I did not wind up here by mistake, and neither did you! KIRI GILBREATH | Senior, Economics, Marketing | Huntsville, AL I grew up moving all around the country, so I knew that I wanted to find a college in a new, exciting city. As soon as I visited Nashville and toured campus, I knew this was the place for me. Since becoming a Belmont student, my professors have challenged me, mentored me, and ultimately helped me discover my strengths and my passions. I have found incredible leaders, role models and friends within different organizations on campus, and I am so lucky to have spent the last three years growing and learning alongside them. I hope your Belmont journey is filled with love and joy! JACK TUCKER | Senior, Communication Studies | Chattanooga, TN After growing up in a small community, I was ready for a change of pace. My sister made the move to Nashville before recommending that I visit Belmont, and I couldn’t wait to start here as soon as I did. That’s not to say that coming to college wasn’t a big transition; it takes time to get used to anywhere new. However, Belmont’s amazing orientation program showed me that there was a place for me here. I got involved with Reformed University Fellowship, my dorm community and the live music scene in ways that made Nashville feel like home. I’m excited for you to find places that make you feel at home here, too! 2 | BELMONT UNIVERSITY

LIZZY DAVIS | Senior, Worship Leadership | Nacogdoches, TX In high school, my sports teams, church community, and honors society were like family to me, and saying goodbye to them was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. However, Belmont’s diversity and sense of community were apparent to me right away. I quickly found new families in Greek Life, University Ministries, Towering Traditions and in my residence hall. Today, Belmont feels as much like home to me as Nacogdoches did in high school, and I can’t wait for you to find your new families here as well! NICK BRAZELTON | Senior, Music Business | Huntsville, AL As a transfer student, I had a lot of feelings and expectations about my Belmont experience. I was anxious about meeting new people and getting involved, but I was surprised to be welcomed into this community so immediately. The Music Business program that drew me to Belmont has been everything that I hoped it might be. The communities and friendships I have found at Belmont are truly unmatched. My time here has prepared me so well for success in both my career and my personal life no matter where I may go. Like our slogan says, Belmont has truly prepared me to go “from here to anywhere”! EMMA JOHANSSON | Senior, Communication Studies | Madison, WI My Belmont story has been a whirlwind! I never planned to move south before enrolling, and I stayed undeclared for my first year and a half to try out all kinds of potential majors. Through all of this, I learned the importance of being patient and of leaving my comfort zone. Belmont has been an incredible place for me to try new things, to grow and to discover what I’m passionate about through Towering Traditions, Delight Ministries and our Speech and Debate team. We take our slogan “From Here to Anywhere” seriously, and I can’t wait for you to start that journey too! TREY STONE | Senior, Biophysics | Gadsden, AL I grew up in Nashville before moving away, but I always knew I would make my way back. Deciding to come to Belmont was exciting, but it wasn't until I was here that I knew I was really home! Getting to live and learn in a community of peers and professors from all walks of life has been so impactful. It has been so encouraging to have so many people come alongside me to help shape my future. The relationships and moments I have found here have been like no others, and I would encourage you all to lean into all the moments and relationships that you can! MOLLY DEAKINS | Senior, Sociology | Knoxville, TN After growing up just a few hours east of Music City, I knew that Nashville would be the perfect home for me from the first time I stepped foot on campus. Between being a tour guide, the co-chair of the Presidential Debate Student Engagement Committee and my time in Greek Life, Belmont has given me so many opportunities to grow as a student, as a friend and as a leader. I cannot wait for you to see how your time at Belmont will transform your story. Welcome home!

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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

STUDENT SCHEDULE 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Welcome to the College + Planning for Course Registration | Various Locations 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Register for Fall Semester Courses | Various Locations

PARENT SCHEDULE 2:30–3:45 p.m. | Parent and Guest Afternoon Sessions | CURB

3:45–4:30 p.m. | Parent Reception and Connection | Beaman Student Life Center Lobby 4:30 p.m. | Parents Dismissed for the Evening

SEE COMPLETE DETAILS ON PAGES 6–10

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STUDENT & PARENT SCHEDULE STUDENTS & PARENTS Welcome Session

9:30–10 a.m. | CURB Event Center Welcome to Belmont! We are so glad you are here for your Summer Orientation experience. In this opening session, you will meet the Orientation Council—your student-led crew that is here to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of life at Belmont. You will also hear from President Jones as he officially welcomes you into the Belmont community!

Spiritual Life at Belmont

10–10:15 a.m. | CURB Event Center Belmont believes that your spiritual life is a crucial aspect of your holistic development. In this session, Vice President of Spiritual Life, Dr. Todd Lake, will provide a glimpse into how Belmont approaches faith and spirituality.

Framing the Transition

10:15–10:30 a.m. | CURB Event Center Transition is a season. This season can be filled with excitement and even a little nervousness. From Summer Orientation, to Welcome Week, to your First Year Seminar Course, we have intentionally crafted structures and processes to help you navigate the transition. Before we get into the logistics of the day, we want to provide you with a framework to help you navigate the journey into the Belmont community.

Residential Living and Community Policies

10:30–11:00 a.m. | CURB Event Center Residential life is a key part of the Belmont learning experience. In this session, you will hear from the Residence Life team as they explain the intentional programming and living experience created for first year housing at Belmont. They will also talk about: preparing for your Move-In Day, what to bring to campus, and campus meal plans. You will also learn about the Community Accountability office and Belmont’s policies designed to create an optimal learning community.

Bruin Books

11–11:05 a.m. | CURB Event Center Bruin Books is Belmont’s textbook ordering system designed to offer students an easy, seamless, price-competitive and direct-ship service for your textbook needs. In this session, we will cover the process of ordering books to make sure you are good to go when classes start in August!

Investing in Your Belmont Education

11:05–11:25 a.m. | CURB Event Center The Office of Student Financial Services is here to assist you in developing a plan to successfully invest in your Belmont education. This session will provide information on payment schedules, tuition, fees and other important information associated with your student account.

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LUNCH ROTATIONS We will be dividing into two groups from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The groups are based on the student's last name. Parents and students will stay in the same rotation. Parents will eat with other parents from their region and students will eat with other students from their academic college. We will announce what rotation you are in right before 11:30 a.m.

GROUP A

11:30–12:30 | Lunch It’s time to eat! Follow the crowd as you enjoy the amazing offerings of the Harrington Place Dining located in the Johnson Center. Lunch is complimentary. 12:30–1:30 | The Belmont Way + Resident Hall Tour | Start in CURB Event Center In this session, we will start in the CURB and highlight Belmont’s First Year KIVA program, Belmont’s StoryCorps initiative and other programs that make Belmont unique! From there, we will dismiss students and parents for the Resident Hall Tour—giving you a chance to check out the building where you (the student...sorry parents!) will be living this fall!. *Note: On Thursdays, Transfers will have a transfer only session and transfer only lunch in order to connect with other transfer students.

GROUP B

12:30–1:30 | The Belmont Way + Resident Hall Tour | Start in CURB Event Center In this session, we will start in the CURB and highlight Belmont’s First Year KIVA program, Belmont’s StoryCorps initiative and other programs that make Belmont unique! From there, we will dismiss students and parents for the Resident Hall Tour—giving you a chance to check out the building where you (the student...sorry parents!) will be living this fall! *Note: On Thursdays, Transfers will have a transfer only session and transfer only lunch in order to connect with other transfer students. 12:30–1:30 | Lunch It’s time to eat! Follow the crowd as you enjoy the amazing offerings of the Harrington Place Dining located in the Johnson Center. Lunch is complimentary.

Extra Time During Lunch Option 1: Visit The Belmont Store!

Don’t forget to get your Bruin Gear! The Belmont Store will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Orientation attendees will receive 15% discount on all purchases!

Option 2: Get Your Food Allergy or Dietary Restriction Questions Answered

Our campus dietitian, Kara Miller, will have a table at the dining hall where she will answer your questions regarding food allergies or dining options for students with dietary restrictions. You can also scan this QR code to sign up for a virtual session with Kara this summer to get your questions answered.

Option 3: Meet Counseling Services

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Student & Parent Schedule Continued The Belmont Education

1:30–2 p.m. | CURB Event Center The Belmont education is designed to make our students informed and engaged citizens who think critically, act ethically and communicate effectively. In this session, we will cast a vision of academic life at Belmont—painting a picture of all the exceptional learning experiences awaiting you! Session line-up includes: academic panel discussing the BELL Core, Belmont’s Well Core Convocation Program, Study Abroad/Study Away Programs and Belmont’s Leadership Program (BOLD).

Belmont’s Plans for the Fall Semester

2–2:10 p.m. | CURB Event Center We realize you might be curious about what the fall semester will look like at Belmont! You won't want to miss this session as senior leaders Dr. Burns and Dr. Gill provide an overview of Belmont's plans for the fall semester.

Student Stories

2:10–2:20 p.m. | CURB Event Center We know we have thrown a lot of info your way—but how does this information live out into the Belmont experience? Sit back as the Summer Staffer and Orientation Council members share their favorites stories from life at Belmont.

Prayer by University Minister

2:20–2:25 p.m. | CURB Event Center Join us as we end our joint afternoon sessions with a benediction from University Minister, Heather Daugherty.

STUDENTS Welcome to Your Academic College + Planning for Course Registration

2:30–3:30 p.m. | Various Locations It is almost time to register for classes! During this session, you will have the chance to connect with your academic college. Key faculty and staff from your college will go over courses specific to your major and provide a step-by-step process on how to register for classes. Know that we are here to support you to make this process as seamless as possible.

Your class registration access will be open today from 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. At 5 p.m. today, your registration will be locked. After the final Summer Orientation session course registration is complete, the general class registration period will reopen for all students on June 28 at 8 a.m. General class registration will remain open through July 15 at 11 p.m. After general class registration closes on July 15, you will be able to edit your class schedule for one week at the start of the academic year from August 24 at 7 a.m. through August 28 at 11 p.m.

THE BELMONT STORE HOURS

The Belmont Store will be open from 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. during Summer Orientation. Summer Orientation attendees will receive 15% discount on all purchases!

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STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES HOURS

Student Financial Services will be open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. during Summer Orientation. Need to meet with Student Financial Services today to get your questions answered? Stop by the Orientation Help Desk in the Curb Event Center to schedule an appointment with Student Financial Services.

PARENTS Parent Session Part I | Overview of Belmont’s Academic Resources

2:30–2:45 p.m. | CURB Event Center As your student prepares to register for classes, the Registrar’s Office will walk you through the academic systems that your student will be navigating. This educational session is designed to help you understand how we are supporting your student as they register for classes.

Parent Session Part II | Student Wellness and Safety at Belmont

2:45–3:10 p.m. | CURB Event Center In this session, you will hear from key campus departments as you learn about Belmont’s commitment to student wellness and safety. Session Lineup Includes: Fitness & Recreation, Health Services, Counseling Service and Campus Security.

Parent Session Part III | The College Parent Transition

3:10–3:40 p.m. | CURB Event Center We realize that coming to college is a transition not only for students, but also for parents. Join us for an interactive session identifying keys to navigating a successful transition. You won’t want to miss this important and engaging session!

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Student & Parent Schedule Continued Belmont’s Parent Program

3:40–3:45 p.m. | CURB Event Center Parents play a vital role in the life of the University. In this session, you will learn about all of the opportunities to stay informed and engaged as you empower your student to thrive at Belmont.

PARENT RECEPTION

3:45–4:30 p.m. | Beaman Student Life Center Lobby End your day at the popular Parent Reception. The Parent Reception provides you with an opportunity to reconnect with key Belmont faculty and staff. Enjoy this community connection opportunity. *At 5 p.m., we will start our student only portion of Summer Orientation. Parents, after a full day of information overload, we recommend you check out page 22 and visit one of the many fabulous restaurants Nashville has to offer. Students will end their night at 8:30 p.m. We recommend parking in the CURB garage (#39 on campus map) to pick up your student. Students will end their night at 8:30 p.m.

STUDENTS Dinner: Students Only

5–6 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining Dinner is complimentary for all students.

Band & Orchestra Information Session: Students Only

5–5:30 p.m. | Location: Johnson 120 Membership is open to all student regardless of major. Music majors should not attend this session.

Student Life Session—Led by the Orientation Council (students only)

6–6:30 p.m. | CURB Event Center This student only event will be led by the Orientation Council. A big part of life at Belmont is the community and the connections to other students. In this session, the Orientation Council will give you the ins-and-the-outs of preparing for life as a Belmont students.

Rodeo—Student Connect Session (students only)

6:30–8:30 p.m. | Beaman Student Life Center This student only event is your chance to connect with your fellow Bruins! Come to the Beaman Student Life Center and join in the fun at this student favorite event.

Access the schedule at any time by downloading the Belmont Mobile App belmont.edu/mobile

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Freshman Forward is a program designed to help new students successfully navigate the first weeks at Belmont. Be on the lookout for future Freshman Forward advertisements, and stay connected to key resources and opportunities that are here to help you set a path toward reaching your Belmont goals.

UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES: STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES Into.Nashville As a unique convocation-credit program, Into.Nashville exposes Belmont students to the diverse communities of Nashville, offers students an education in how to engage and embrace those segments of society so often ignored by the upwardly mobile, and gives students a glimpse into how others in Nashville are seeking to engage and transform the world.

Plunge Belmont on Mission has designed Plunge as a service and immersion trip specifically for first-year students. Traveling to one of five regional locations to learn and to serve, Plunge introduces students to the disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage, and faith that characterizes what it means to be at Belmont, and gives them the opportunity to build new relationships with other students, faculty and staff.

Earn Community Service Convocation Credit

October 15-18, $200 trip fee, pay the first $30 to register.

Contact Larkin Briley at larkin.briley@belmont.edu for more information.

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7 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS 1. Connect with your Academic Advisor

Make it a priority to connect with your academic advisor in the fall semester about course selection, transfer credits, and planning your academic path at Belmont.

2. Attend and engage with TT during Welcome Week

During Welcome Week, you’ll be in Transfer student groups. This is a great way to get acquainted with new students, returning Belmont students, and the campus in general! Orientation and Welcome Week are for all new students—that means you!

3. Get Involved

Make an effort to get involved in the first month on campus by attending Throwback Prom, the BruinLink Involvement Fair, joining a Faith Development Group, or considering joining a Fraternity or Sorority. Fall recruitment is only open to second-year students and older!

4. Plan for future experiences

In the fall, the Study Abroad Fair can help you consider experiential learning opportunities, or you can prepare for an internship with the annual Career Fair.

5. Make connections with faculty

Here at Belmont, faculty want to get to know and support you! Consider attending office hours or finding time to chat one-on-one with your professors—even if you don’t need extra support in the class!

6. Get to know your future roommates asap

Don’t wait until move in to connect with your roommates. Find time to chat and get to know one another over the summer, and you’ll arrive on campus in August already with a new connection!

7. Spend time on campus

The surest way to feel like a Bruin is to spend time on campus. Grab lunch in the Curb Café, study at Club Lila, or get some sunshine on the Lawn. The more time you spend on campus, the more likely you are to get to know other students, find out about upcoming events, and feel like part of the community!

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DON’T BELIEVE US? Hear it straight from our Summer Staff that transferred to Belmont! “As a fellow transfer student, my biggest piece of advice is to get involved on campus! Belmont has so many amazing clubs and organizations that will bring you best friends and memories that you will carry with you for the rest of your life.” —Nick Brazelton | Music Business

“Belmont has a solid range of activities and social organizations to be a part of that are just waiting for you to come join in on. If I had not just simply shown up to certain things, then I would have missed out on a lot of wonderful community that has shaped me. So, my advice is to take that brave first step and just show up. You get out of things what you put into them!”—Carter Buescher | Corporate Communications

“Push yourself to become more comfortable with being uncomfortable. As much of a cliché as it may seem, putting myself out there to meet people and get involved is the biggest thing that I am grateful for having done as a transfer student. It was my leaning into those new, awkward, initially uncomfortable moments that led to me finding the communities and spaces where I feel the most loved and celebrated and welcomed than I ever have in my life.”—Andrew Estrada | Music Business

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ACADEMIC MAJORS/PROGRAMS Each academic major falls under a specific college. This college will be your academic home at Belmont. Take a look at the below list and: a) Find your major. b) Identify your academic college.

JACK C. MASSEY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (MCOB) • Accounting • Business Systems and Analytics • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • General Business • Hospitality and Tourism Management • International Business • International Economics • Management • Marketing • Social Entrepreneurship • Supply Chain Management MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC BUSINESS (CEMB) • Audio Engineering Technology • Creative and Entertainment Industries • Emerging Media • Film and Television Writing • Journalism • Mass Communication • Media Production • Motion Pictures • Music Business • Publishing • Songwriting GORDON E. INMAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES & NURSING (CHS) • Nursing • Public Health • Social Work • Exercise Science

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES (CLASS) School of Humanities • Asian Studies • English • French • German • Philosophy • Spanish School of Social Sciences • Communication Studies • Corporate Communications • History • International Politics • Political Science • Politics & Public Law • Public Relations • Social Media Management • Sociology • Sport Administration COLLEGE OF SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS (CSM) • Applied Discrete Mathematics • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology • Biology • Biophysics • Chemistry • Computer Science • Data Science • Engineering Physics • Environmental Science • Mathematics • Neuroscience • Pharmaceutical Studies • Physics • Psychology • Web Programming & Development

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COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY & CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (CTCM) • Biblical Languages • Biblical Studies • Christian Leadership • Church Leadership & Administration • Faith & Social Justice • Philosophy of Religion • Religion & the Arts • Religious Studies • Worship Leadership COLLEGE OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS (CMPA) Department of Theatre & Dance • Theatre • Theatre Directing • Theatre & Drama • Theatre Education • Theatre Performance • Theatre Production Design School of Music • Church Music • Commercial Music • Music (Bachelor of Arts) • Music Composition • Music Education • Music Performance • Music Technology • Music Theory • Music Therapy • Music with an Outside Minor • Musical Theatre • Piano Pedagogy O’MORE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN (CAD) • Architecture • Fashion Design • Fashion Merchandising • Interior Design

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education • Middle School Education • Secondary Education • Teaching English as a Second Language WATKINS COLLEGE OF ART • Art • Art Education • Art History • Design Communications • Experiential Design • Illustration • Photography • Studio Art INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS • Global Leadership Studies • Honors • Legal Studies PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS • Pre-Allied Health • Pre-Dental • Pre-Law • Pre-Medical • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Pre-Optometry • Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Veterinary UNDECLARED • Undeclared Major

Colored stickers on student nametags represent college majors, as indicated by colored circles.

For detailed information on minor programs, concentrations within majors, degree requirements and course descriptions, visit belmont.edu/catalog.

ACADEMIC PLANNING A major component of your orientation is focused on your preparation for classes in the fall! This is an exciting time as you begin to map out your first semester at Belmont! In order to ensure your success, below is a list of answers to common course registration questions. What should I do to get ready for course registration? No preparation is required. You will be led step-by-step through the advising and registration process by people who have done this many times. Our primary goal is to help you select and register for the classes you need at times that work well for you. That said, below you will find resources for additional information if you are curious now about your academic options. What do I need to bring with me? > Your BU ID number > Your password for your MyBelmont account > Something to write with What advising tools are available on the Belmont website? The primary advising tools are DegreeWorks and ClassFinder, and both are accessed through your MyBelmont account. ClassFinder lists all available classes and times for the upcoming semester, and DegreeWorks lists your personal degree requirements based on your declared major and minor. How do I find my DegreeWorks and Classfinder? > To access DegreeWorks: log in to MyBelmont > click on Registration (left hand column of page) > click on DegreeWorks (student) > To access Classfinder: Visit classfinder.belmont.edu or log in to MyBelmont > click on Registration (left hand column of page) > click on Classfinder Do I need to look at ClassFinder and DegreeWorks before my academic planning session during Summer Orientation? During your academic planning session, you will be guided through the advising and registration process. Choosing classes is not difficult, but it can feel overwhelming when you are unfamiliar with the process. Our goal is to make this initial registration session as stress-free for you as possible! Minor (if required in your degree) Degree Cognates

Major

Convocation

Components of Your Belmont Degree Electives

BELL Core

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REGISTERING FOR CLASSES FAQ How will I know what courses to register for my first semester? During your academic planning session, you will be advised on what courses you will need to take during your first semester at Belmont. How many classes do I need to take my first semester? Usually students take 12–16 credit hours their first semester. This typically equates to four or five classes. Most classes you will take your first semester are 3–4 credit hours each. (Music majors will be slightly different and will be advised accordingly.) What if I have taken AP/IB/Dual Enrollment credits? Where do those apply? You will have the opportunity to ask where your credits will apply when you meet for your academic planning session during Summer Orientation. If you’d like to take a look beforehand at our list of AP/IB credits we accept you can visit: www.belmont.edu/catalog > Undergrad Catalog > Academic Policies > Alternative Credit Programs > Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate. Who is my academic advisor? You will be assigned a primary academic advisor by August 20—prior to the start of the Fall Semester. You will be notified of who your advisor is via your Belmont email. Your primary advisor’s name will be the first one listed in the advisor section in DegreeWorks. Will I meet my academic advisor during my Summer Orientation academic planning session? You will most likely be advised in a group setting during your academic planning session There will be faculty and professional staff advising experts in your academic college session that will guide you on the courses you need to take and how to register for these courses. You will likely not meet with your primary academic advisor during this time. When will I get to meet one-on-one with my academic advisor? You will meet individually with your primary academic advisor during the Fall Semester to plan your second semester of courses and discuss your academic plan towards the path to a successful graduation at Belmont. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Remember: Don’t stress about registering ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... for classes. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

We are here to help you ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... through this process!

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YOUR FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE AT BELMONT

WELCOME TO BELMONT!

Welcome Week Move-In Day

Showcase Series Throwback Prom

Global Fair

Fall Follies

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Parent & Family Weekend

Battle of the Bands BruinLink Involvement Fair

First on the Floor

Finals Pancake Night

Christmas at Belmont

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JOURNEY TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES WHAT TO EXPECT!

Tuition Payment Deadline: August 18

Vehicle Registration: opens now!

Order Your Books via Bruin Books by July 31

Summer Orientation: June 7–24

Move-In Day Packet and Tuition Bill: Mid-July

Alcohol EDU and Haven completed by: September 30 Check your Belmont email for information

Welcome Week: August 21–24

Move-In Day: August 19–21

First Day of Classes August 25

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GET WITH THE LINGO! did you see bruiser at th e game last ni ght? i gotta get the queso from chago’s

club lila just saved wanna hang my life! out on the lawn?

hey! are you in the beaman?

let’s meet at the curb cafe

Beaman Beaman Student Life Center BelmontToday Your go to social media account for Student Life happenings at Belmont. BOLD Belmont Office of Leadership Development BruinLink A website where you can find out about campus events and connect with 160+ student organizations The Caf Harrington Place Dining Club Lila Lila D. Bunch Library Curb Curb Event Center Café/Arena FitRec Fitness & Recreation Center Follies A student-led improv group GPS Office of Growth & Purpose for Students: Helps students gain academic direction Handshake Your source for internships and off-campus jobs JAAC Janet Ayers Academic Center The Lawn The green space in front of Patton and Potter Residence Halls MPAC Massey Performing Arts Center The North Lawn The green space by the Bell Tower OSE Office of Student Engagement RA Resident Assistant RD Resident Director: Professional staff overseeing your residence hall SAPB Student Activities Programming Board SGA Student Government Association Showcase Series Belmont’s full-production concert series highlighting student musicians SLA Spiritual Life Assistant: Students providing spiritual support for each “first-year” hall TK Thrailkill Residence Hall and Parking Garage TT Towering Traditions Orientation Program TT Leader An upperclassman student who will be leading your Welcome Week group UM University Ministries UTD Up Til Dawn: Campus-wide philanthropy campaign for St. Jude Children’s Hospital WELLCore Convocation: A common learning experience required to graduate TOWERING TRADITIONS 2021 | 21

FRESH EATS IN NASHVILLE Parents—trying to figure out where to eat tonight? We have you covered. Here are the top recommendations from our Summer Staffers!

TEX-MEX & TACOS Baja Burrito s Anna Messer (Knoxville, TN) Nada Andrew Estrada (Orange County, CA)

BOWLS, SALADS & WRAPS Cava s Danielle Fite (Elmhurst, IL)

Tacqueria Del Sol Jada Rolston (Dickson, TN)

Sunflower Café s Adra Kreiling (Austin, TX / Taipei, Taiwan)

San Antonio Taco Company Miles Robinson (Bowling Green, KY)

Greenery Co. s Elise Petersen (Glencoe, MN)

Ladybird Taco s Caden Diffenderfer (Eugene, OR)

ASIAN

Taco Mama s Claire Buchanan (Roswell, GA)

Otaku Ramen Grace Usleman (Austin, TX)

Superica Emma Johansson (Sun Prairie, WI)

Hawkers Asian Street Food s Farris Turner (Tuscaloosa, AL)

SANDWICHES & BURGERS

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN

The Pharmacy s Lizzy Bowen (Alpharetta, GA)

McDougal's Vance Mazure (Wheeling, WV)

Dino’s Burger Joint Diego Melendez (Birmingham, AL)

Hattie B’s Ryan Holt (Nashville, TN)

Burger Up s Madison Wisted (West Chicago, IL)

Prince’s Easton Kerr (Murphy, TX)

The Grilled Cheeserie s Anna D’Amico (Hilton Head Island, SC) Shake Shack Riquera Smith (Mount Juliet, TN) Which Wich Liz Kate Slatery (Atlanta, GA)

PIZZA Two Boots s Jenna Eveslage (Hamilton, Ohio) Five Points s Jack Tucker (Chattanooga, TN)

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NOTES CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Career Development Team empowers students and graduates to identify and pursue their passions and meet the needs of the world. We offer specialized locations to meet your career development needs. Visit us online to learn more: belmont.edu/careerdevelopment

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NUMERICAL LISTING 1 Fidelity Hall 2 Freeman Hall Admissions Office 3 Belmont Mansion 4 Barbara Massey Hall Corner Court (dining) 5 Jack C. Massey Business Center Copy Center Robert E. Mulloy Student Studios 6 Gordon E. Inman Center (P) 7 McWhorter Hall (P) Health Services Pharmacy 8 Janet Ayers Academic Center (P) Chapel The Burrito Bowl (dining) We Proudly Brew Starbucks (dining) 9 Randall & Sadie Baskin Center (P) 10 R. Milton & Denice Johnson Center (P) Curb Music Business Center Harrington Place Dining (dining) 11 Potter Hall 12 Bear House 13 Patton Hall 14 Heron Hall 15 Pembroke Hall 16 Hail Hall Little Theatre 17 Foutch Alumni House 18 Kitty B. West Amphitheatre 19 Hitch Building 20 Massey Performing Arts Center Massey Concert Hall Harton Hall 21 Wilson Music Building 22 Lila D. Bunch Library Gallery of Iconic Guitars (GIG) Leu Art Gallery 23 Leu Center for the Visual Arts 24 The Belmont Store 25 Gabhart Student Center Belmont Central, 1st Floor Campus Security, 1st Floor Multicultural Learning & Experience Office, 1st Floor University Ministries, 1st Floor Career & Professional Development, 2nd Floor Counseling Services, 2nd Floor 26 Bell Tower 27 Beaman Student Life Center What’s Bruin (dining) 28 Curb Event Center Maddox Grand Atrium Curb Café (dining) Chick-fil-A (dining) McAlister’s Deli (dining) 29 Performing Arts Center (opening Fall 2021) 30 Troutt/Black Box Theater Complex 31 Belmont Heights 32 Dynamo Room 33 McAfee Concert Hall 34 Department of Sport Science 35 Belmont Commons 36 Facilities Management Services 37 South Garage/Tennis Facility (P) 38 Crockett Center for Athletic Excellence 39 Guitar House, 1508 Compton 40 Enactus, 1512 Compton 41 Curb Garage (P) 42 Wright Hall Residence Life Office 43 Maddox Hall 44 Kennedy Hall 45 Russell Hall 46 Thrailkill Garage (P) 47 Thrailkill Hall 48 Horrell Hall (P) 49 Dickens Hall (P) 50 Tall Hall 51 Hillside 52 Belmont Ministry Center 53 New Residence Hall (under construction) 54 Mail Services / UPS Store

ALPHABETICAL LISTING 2 Admissions Office 8 Ayers Academic Center, Janet (P) 9 Baskin Center, Randall & Sadie (P) 27 Beaman Student Life Center 12 Bear House 26 Bell Tower 25 Belmont Central, 1st Floor Gabhart 35 Belmont Commons 31 Belmont Heights 3 Belmont Mansion 52 Belmont Ministry Center 24 The Belmont Store 22 Bunch Library, Lila D. 8 The Burrito Bowl (dining) 25 Campus Security, 1st Floor Gabhart 25 Career & Professional Development, 2nd Floor Gabhart 8 Chapel 28 Chick-fil-A (dining) 5 Copy Center 4 Corner Court (dining) 25 Counseling Services, 2nd Floor Gabhart 38 Crockett Center for Athletic Excellence 28 Curb Café (dining) 28 Curb Event Center 41 Curb Garage (P) 10 Curb Music Business Center 49 Dickens Hall (P) 32 Dynamo Room 40 Enactus, 1512 Compton 36 Facilities Management Services 1 Fidelity Hall 17 Foutch Alumni House 2 Freeman Hall 25 Gabhart Student Center 22 Gallery of Iconic Guitars (GIG) 39 Guitar House, 1508 Compton 16 Hail Hall 10 Harrington Place Dining (dining) 20 Harton Hall 7 Health Services 14 Heron Hall 51 Hillside 19 Hitch Building 48 Horrell Hall (P) 6 Inman Center, Gordon E. (P) 10 Johnson Center, R. Milton & Denice (P) 44 Kennedy Hall 22 Leu Art Gallery 23 Leu Center for the Visual Arts 16 Little Theatre 28 Maddox Grand Atrium 43 Maddox Hall 54 Mail Services / UPS Store 5 Massey Business Center, Jack C. 20 Massey Concert Hall 4 Massey Hall, Barbara 20 Massey Performing Arts Center 33 McAfee Concert Hall 28 McAlister’s Deli (dining) 7 McWhorter Hall (P) 5 Mulloy Student Studios, Robert E. 25 Multicultural Learning & Experience Office, 1st Floor Gabhart 53 New Residence Hall (under construction) 13 Patton Hall 15 Pembroke Hall 29 Performing Arts Center (opening Fall 2021) 7 Pharmacy 11 Potter Hall 40 Residence Life Office 45 Russell Hall 37 South Garage/Tennis Facility (P) 34 Sport Science, Department of 8 Starbucks, We Proudly Brew (dining) 50 Tall Hall 46 Thrailkill Garage (P) 47 Thrailkill Hall 30 Troutt/Black Box Theater Complex 25 University Ministries, 1st Floor Gabhart 18 West Amphitheatre, Kitty B. 27 What’s Bruin (dining) 21 Wilson Music Building 42 Wright Hall (P) Parking Garages

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Nondiscrimination statement: Belmont University is a Christian community. The University faculty, administration and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs, activities or admissions. The Director of Title IX Compliance and Prevention Programs serves as coordinator of compliance for these policies. Inquiries should be directed to: Lauri Chaudoin, Director of Title IX Compliance and Prevention Programs, Freeman Hall 3rd floor, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. Phone: 615.460.5661. Email:lauri.chaudoin@belmont.edu. For more information on Belmont’s nondiscrimination policy, visit www.belmont.edu/nondiscrimination. SAF-213595