2016 Belmont University Summer Orientation Booklet by Belmont University

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welcome! Welcome to Belmont! 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. It is about tradition. 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. It is about life under the Tower. 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 Under the Tower, and we can’t wait for you to join the community! So show up—by bringing your passions, abilities and curiosity to the table. The foundation has been laid, and now you have the honor of joining the legacy. You are part of Belmont’s 125 years of educational excellence. You are a part of Towering Traditions.

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

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meet the orientation council ZAYNE ANDERSON Senior, Entertainment Industry Studies | Rockford, IL I am from Rockford, Illinois, and I stumbled across Belmont’s website one fine afternoon and realized this was the school for me. I applied, and the rest was history. I found my home at Belmont through Greek Life, which led me to this wonderful TT community. I am honored to be a part of this loving community, and I am so stoked to have the opportunity to help you find your place at this wonderful university! KATHRYN DICKENSON Senior, Psychology | Visalia, CA I grew up in the charming city of Visalia in the central valley of California. I heard about Belmont through my aunt, who had attended Belmont for her undergrad. Tennessee isn’t super close to California, so I didn’t get the chance to visit Belmont before deciding to come here. I fell in love with Belmont at Summer Orientation, and I continue to fall in love with this place and the people in it more and more everyday. It is with great honor and gratitude that I get the opportunity to introduce you to this wonderful place and the beautiful people that make it so. SCOTT FRENZEL Junior, Music Business | Cincinnati, OH Hailing from the barely-northern Cincinnati, OH, I first discovered Belmont when I googled “music schools,” and after stepping on campus and feeling the uplifting and collaborative community of Belmont, I knew that it was the place to be. I found a home in the Belmont Bridge Builders, a faith & sexuality group, and in Greek Life. I was so thankful for my Orientation Council because they immediately alleviated all my fears and helped me dive head first into all Belmont has to offer. I hope I can do the same for you! TERRANCE GULLEY Junior, Marketing | Rockford, IL I was born and raised in the wonderful city of Rockford, Illinois. Although I originally planned to attend college for musical theatre, as my senior year of high school progressed, I realized that was not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Luckily my number one choice for musical theatre, Belmont, also had a great business program! I hope that in this crazy time of transitioning to college, the other members of the 2016 Orientation Council and I can show you the love that was shown to me by the wonderful people at Belmont University! JOE LAMARTINA Junior, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | St. Louis, MO I have lived in St. Louis, Missouri, all of my life. When I was choosing where I wanted to go to college, I knew that I wanted to go somewhere in the South. I visited Nashville and fell in love with the city. When I visited Belmont, I knew that it was the perfect place for me. I felt at home, and I felt that Belmont and the people here cared about me. I have never been someone super musical, but I have always loved listening to music. I fell in love with the music atmosphere at Belmont and in Nashville. I am incredibly excited to welcome you to Belmont and help facilitate your transition as a member of the 2016 OC!

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HANNAH MAHALAK Senior, Music Business | Chelsea, MI I first visited Belmont in December of 2012 on the way to Florida with my parents. It was the only school I applied to, and I was beyond ecstatic to begin my journey. I’m from a small town right outside of Ann Arbor, MI. I wasn’t used to the big city of Nashville, but the Belmont community showed me this is exactly where I was meant to be. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to serve on the 2016 Orientation Council. I cannot wait to show you all the same warm welcome and to kick off the start of your journey here at Belmont! Welcome home. Welcome to Belmont! WILL POTTER Senior, Audio Engineering Technology | Grove City, PA I am from a small town in western Pennsylvania. I came down to Belmont with the vague notion of becoming a folk singer, but when I got here, I was taken in a whole new direction. I am and always have been a huge nerd. I like to joke that I’m more “student” than “college.” At Belmont I found a community of professors and students that empowered me to question more boldly, to understand myself more effectively, and to serve others more fully. I am so thankful for the opportunity to serve on the 2016 OC and am stoked to be able to welcome y’all into this wonderful community! MARE ROTE Senior, Social Entrepreneurship | Racine, WI I grew up in Racine, Wisconsin. All three of my older sisters went to Belmont, and I swore I would never do the same…but when I saw the campus my senior year of high school, I knew it was where I belonged. By serving on the 2016 Orientation Council, I want to help all of you discover that this is where you belong as well. Belmont’s community is full of love and laughter. It is accepting of everyone exactly as they are but will also encourage you to grow into the truest version of yourself. Get ready for some of the best years of your life. WELCOME TO BELMONT! MADI SHULTZ Junior, Corporate Communications | Cross Plains, TN I grew up in a small town in Tennessee that consists of a four-way stop and three monogramming shops. Needless to say, Nashville was a big change of scenery. But on March 13, 2013, I knew Belmont was supposed to be my home. The genuinely kind and welcoming atmosphere I experienced on my Admissions tour that day has been affirmed time and time again in my two years as a student. I am so honored to serve on the 2016 Orientation Council and to see you continue your stories at Belmont. God has blessed me here, and I cannot wait to see how Belmont blesses all the new students and parents as well. JULIA WERMUTH Senior, International Business | Mequon, WI Descending from the icy tundra of Mequon, Wisconsin, fueled by a passion for music and people, I knew it made sense to visit a place like Belmont, but I had no idea just how incredible a small campus in the middle of a big Southern city would be. A little comment from Dr. Fisher sealed the deal on my acceptance and proves to be a guiding ideal throughout my collegiate journey: “college is about finding who you are. But, ‘who you are’ isn’t about you at all.” My heart beats faster as I close my eyes and imagine how each of you will impact the world and those who inhabit it, taking your talents and strengths to serve others “from here to anywhere.”

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first-year student & parent schedule DAY 1 Check-In

8:30–9:30 a.m. | Beaman Student Life Center If you are reading this, you have completed check-in! Congrats—you are already off to a great start!

Welcome Session

9:30–10 a.m. | Massey Performing Arts 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 who is here to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of life at Belmont. You will also hear from President Fisher as he officially welcomes you into the Belmont community!

Spiritual Life at Belmont

10–10:15 a.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center Belmont believes that your spiritual life is a crucial aspect of your holistic development. This session gives you a glimpse into how Belmont approaches faith and spirituality.

Framing the Transition

10:15–10:30 a.m. | Massey Performing Arts 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 Life

10:30–11 a.m. | Massey Performing Arts 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.

Mental Reset

11–11:15 a.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center Everyone needs a break…here is yours. Take 15 minutes to stretch, to connect with the person sitting behind you or to grab some fresh air.

Investing In Your Belmont Education

11:15–11:45 a.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center The Office of Student Financial Services assists 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.

Students: Lunch

11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining It’s time to eat! Follow the crowd as you enjoy the amazing offerings of Harrington Place Dining. Lunch is complimentary.

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Parents: The Belmont Way

11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center In this session, we will highlight Belmont’s First-Year KIVA program, Belmont’s StoryCorps initiative and other programs that make Belmont unique!

Students: The Belmont Way

12:30–1:15 p.m. | Johnson Center Theater This session features Belmont’s new on-campus Johnson Center Theatre! In this session, we will highlight Belmont’s First-Year KIVA program, Belmont’s StoryCorps initiative and other programs that make Belmont unique!

Parents: Lunch

12:30–1:15 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining Thanks for waiting. It’s now your turn to eat! Lunch is complimentary.

Music Placement Assessment

1:15–4:15 p.m. | Wilson 121 Music Placement Assessments are for Music Majors only. If you have auditioned for and been accepted to the School of Music and declared music as your major, you must arrive promptly to take the music placement assessment. The results of the assessments will provide vital information related to the planning of your academic schedule.

Life at Belmont: Part I

1:15–2:10 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center Life at Belmont is full of possibilities and opportunities. In this first half of a two-part session, we will begin to cast a vision of what your time at Belmont could be. We hope this session inspires you to dream big, imagine the possibilities and take steps toward owning your education. Part I session line-up includes: Academic Life, Study Abroad, Fitness & Recreation and Health Services.

Mental Reset

2:10–2:20 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center

Life at Belmont: Part II

2:20–2:50 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center Part II of Life at Belmont will continue to connect you with key Belmont departments and opportunities. Part II Session line-up includes: Campus Security, Belmont’s Community Commitments and Campus Involvement.

Worship

2:50–3:15 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center Join us as we end our afternoon sessions by worshipping together and hearing from University Ministries.

Casting a Vision

3:15–3:30 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center The Dean of Students, Dr. Burgin, ends our time in MPAC with an inspiritational message.

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first-year student & parent schedule continued Residence Life Tours

3:45–4:45 p.m. | Various Residence Halls The Residence Life Tour is designed to showcase each specific residence hall. For this tour, go directly to the residence hall where you’ll be living during the fall semester. During this tour, we will showcase a room in your building in order to help you prepare for move-in day in August.

Math Assessment

3:45–4:45 p.m. | McWhorter 114 The Mathematics Placement Assessment is for any student who expects to take several mathematics courses (primarily BBA and BS students) and who has a Math ACT below 22 or a Math SAT below 520. The assessment will be used to place you in an appropriate beginning mathematics course. During check-in, the Orientation Team notified students who will need to take the Mathematics Placement Assessment.

Foreign Language Advising Preparation Session

3:45–4:45 p.m. | McWhorter 110 This session is for students who desire to take a foreign language course and who are unsure of the course level they should select. Students wanting to start a new language can sign up for 1010 Elementary I and do not need to attend this session. Students with no degree requirement including languages and no plans to take another language do not need to attend. Belmont offers major/minor degrees in French, German and Spanish and minor degrees in Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Latin.

Campus Tours

4–4:30 p.m. | Meet at the Bell Tower First time on campus? Come to the Bell Tower and join this short walking tour of Belmont’s beautiful campus.

Choral Ensemble Auditions

5–6 p.m. | Wilson Music Building, Room 105 Membership is open to all students regardless of major. Music Majors should not attend this session.

Band & Orchestra Auditions

5–6 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts, Room 15 Membership is open to all students regardless of major. Music Majors should not attend this session.

Dinner: Students Only

5–6:30 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining Dinner is complimentary for all students.

FitRec ID Picture

5–7 p.m. | Beaman Student Life Center See the card you were given at check-in for your specific time.

Fiesta: Students Only

7–9 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. 6 | BELMONT UNIVERSITY

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first-year student & parent schedule continued DAY 2 STUDENTS Breakfast

7:15–7:45 a.m. | Harrington Place Dining Start your morning off with the most important meal of the day. We know it is early, but no one said college would be easy! Breakfast is complimentary for all students.

Student Morning Session

8–8:30 a.m. | Janet Ayers Academic Center Chapel Join us in the Chapel for a time of centering and prayer and a word from University Ministries.

Student Academic Planning

8:45–9:30 a.m. | Various Locations Simply put, we want you to succeed in getting your degree! Getting your degree requires an intentional plan. In this session, the Office of Growth & Purpose for Students (GPS) will give you the tools necessary to start creating your academic plan.

Meet Your Academic College

9:30–9:45 a.m. | Various Locations Connecting to your academic discipline is an important part of having a successful college experience. This session gives you the opportunity to hear from key faculty of your college as you begin to prepare for academic life at Belmont.

Academic Advising

9:45–11:15 a.m. | Various Locations It is almost time to register for classes! During this session, we will go over courses specific to your major and provide a step by step process on how to register for classes. We know registering for classes can be overwhelming. Know that we are here to support you to make this process as seamless as possible!

11:15 a.m. Your class registration access will be open today from 11:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m. At 2:30 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 8 at 11 p.m. After general class registration closes on July 8, you will be able to edit your class schedule for one week at the start of the academic year beginning August 23 at 7 a.m.–August 30 at 11 p.m.

Campus Store Hours

The Campus Store will be open from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. during Summer Orientation.

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DAY 2 PARENTS We’re so glad you’re back! Parking for Day 2 will be in the Janet Ayers Academic Center Garage. Once parked, take the North Elevator to the 4th Floor for the coffee reception.

Coffee Reception

8–8:30 a.m. | Janet Ayers Academic Center: 4th Floor Conference Room Start your morning with coffee as you connect with other Belmont parents.

The Belmont Education

8:40–9 a.m. | Janet Ayers Academic Center: 4th Floor Conference Room 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 he or she registers for classes.

College Parent 101

9–9:35 a.m. | Janet Ayers Academic Center: 4th Floor Conference Room We realize that coming to college is not only a transition for students, but it is also a transition for parents. Join us as faculty member Dane Anthony delivers an interactive session identifying keys to navigating a successful transition. You won’t want to miss this important and engaging session!

Parent Breakout Sessions: Breakout #1

9:45–10:05 a.m. | Various Locations We realize you have questions you want answered and specific Belmont opportunities you want to explore. Take advantage of our breakout sessions to learn more about the various opportunities and services Belmont has to offer. Look on page 10 for a full list of Breakout Options.

Parent Breakout Sessions: Breakout #2

10:10–10:30 a.m. | Various Locations Take advantage of Parent Breakout Session #2. Page 11 has a full list of Breakout Options.

Parent Reception

10:30–11:30 a.m. | McWhorter and Inman Lobbies 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.

Housing Check-Out

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Patton Residence Hall We hate goobyes! Make sure to grab your things and turn in your key. We’ll see you in two months!

#iheartbelmont

@belmontorientation

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parent interest sessions 1 | 9:45–10:05 a.m.* *Please Note: Parent Sessions are only on Day 2 of Summer Orientation. Career and Professional Development Janet Ayers Academic Center 2090 The Belmont University Career Development Team consists of experienced career professionals in specialized service locations to best meet your student’s needs. The office seeks to empower students and graduates to identify and pursue their passions and meet the needs of the world through exploring career options, developing educational and professional partnerships, providing intentional programming and promoting comprehensive resources. Student Organizations and Greek Life Janet Ayers Academic Center 2091 The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership Development coordinates all campus co-curricular events and programming, provides oversight to all student clubs and organizations and advises Greek Life. Learn about the vibrant co-curricular programming that adds to campus life and the student experience. Study Abroad Janet Ayers Academic Center: 4th Floor Conference Room As part of the academic mission to engage and transform the world, Belmont University’s Office of Study Abroad (OSA) connects undergraduate students from all majors with international study, service and internship opportunities on six of the seven continents. Students earn Belmont credit towards major, minor or general education requirements on academic year, semester and faculty-led short-term programs. Convocation Janet Ayers Academic Center 2095 The Vision of Belmont’s Convocation program is to be a common and shared experience that encourages the development of well-rounded individuals. Learn about ways your student will enjoy a uniquely engaging campus community with a wide variety of opportunities to connect socially, intellectually and spiritually both inside and outside the classroom. Campus Security Janet Ayers Academic Center 2139 As students transition to Belmont it is important for them to understand the importance of personal safety and security. The university has a qualified staff of campus security officers who help protect and educate the community, but in the end, it’s the community’s responsibility to keep our campus safe. Growth and Purpose for Students Janet Ayers Academic Center 2143 It’s important that students think comprehensively about their strengths, passions and needs as well as the needs of their community, nation and world. The Office of Growth and Purpose for Students helps students navigate their academic experiences, providing a variety of tools and activities. Campus Dining Services Janet Ayers Academic Center 2144 Belmont Dining Services provides a variety of delicious and nutritious dining options through several on-campus locations. Dining services works to accommodate a range of dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegetarian. Learn about the available meal plans, declining points, Bruin Bucks and food accommodations.

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parent interest sessions 2 | 10:10–10:30 a.m.* *Please Note: Parent Sessions are only on Day 2 of Summer Orientation. Career and Professional Development Janet Ayers Academic Center 2090 The Belmont University Career Development Team consist of experienced career professionals in specialized service locations to best meet your student’s needs. The office seeks to empower students and graduates to identify and pursue their passions and meet the needs of the world through career exploration, developing educational and professional partnerships, providing intentional programming and promoting comprehensive resources. Student Organizations and Greek Life Janet Ayers Academic Center 2091 The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership Development coordinates all campus co-curricular events and programs, leadership programming, provides oversight to all student clubs and organizations, and advises Greek Life. Learn about the vibrant cocurricular programming that adds to campus life and the student experience. Study Abroad Janet Ayers Academic Center: 4th Floor Conference Room As part of the academic mission to engage and transform the world, Belmont University’s Office of Study Abroad (OSA) connects undergraduate students from all majors with international study, service and internship opportunities on six of the seven continents. Students earn Belmont credit towards major, minor, or general education requirements on academic year, semester and faculty-led short-term programs. University Ministries Janet Ayers Academic Center 2095 Learn about opportunities available to students both on-campus and in the local church that provide genuine Christian community, discipleship, fellowship and worship that nurture and develop students’ faith. Fitness & Recreation Janet Ayers Academic Center 2143 Beaman Fitness and Recreation is much more than a fitness facility with a rock wall. The office provides a host of opportunities for students to maintain their health and wellness including outdoor adventures, educational programs, personal trainers and intramural sports. Health & Student Support Services Janet Ayers Academic Center 2139 Staff from the departments of Counseling, Health and Disability Services will explain their scope of service for students and how students can arrange appointments to make use of Belmont’s student support systems.

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transfer student & parent schedule Early Check-In for Music Majors

8–8:30 a.m. | Beaman Student Life Center If you are reading this, you have completed check-in! Congrats—you are already off to a great start!

Music Placement Assessment

8:30–11:45 a.m. | Wilson 121 Music Placement Assessments are for Music Majors only. If you have auditioned for and been accepted to the School of Music and declared music as your major, you must arrive promptly to take the music placement assessment. The results of the assessments will provide vital information related to the planning of your academic schedule.

Check-In

8:30–9:30 a.m. | Beaman Student Life Center If you are reading this, you have completed check-in! Congrats—you are already off to a great start!

Welcome Session

Spiritual Life at Belmont

Life at Belmont: Part I

10:15–10:55 a.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center Life at Belmont is full of possibilities and opportunities. In this first section of a two-part session, we’ll begin to cast a vision of what your time at Belmont could be. We hope this session inspires you to dream big, imagine the possibilities and take steps toward owning your education.

Mental Reset

10:55–11:05 a.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center Everyone needs a break…here is yours. Take 15 minutes to stretch, to connect with the person sitting behind you or to grab some fresh air.

Life at Belmont: Part II

11:05–11:15 a.m.| Massey Performing Arts Center Now that you have heard from key staff, hear from the students. During this session, several students will share impactful ways they have been involved at Belmont.

Investing in Your Belmont Education

#iheartbelmont

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transfer student & parent schedule continued TRANSFER STUDENT SCHEDULE Students: The Belmont Way

11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Johnson Center Theater This session highlights Belmont’s new on-campus Johnson Center Theatre! In this session, we will highlight Belmont’s First-Year KIVA program, Belmont’s StoryCorps initiative, and other programs that make Belmont unique.

Students: Lunch

12:30–1:15 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining Thanks for waiting, it’s now your turn to eat! Lunch is complimentary.

Student Academic Planning

1:15–2 p.m. | Various Locations Simply put, we want you to succeed in getting your degree! Getting your degree requires an intentional plan. In this session, The Office of Growth & Purpose for Students (GPS) will give you the tools necessary to start creating your academic plan.

Meet Your Academic College

2–2:15 p.m. | Various Locations Connecting to your academic discipline is an important part of having a successful college experience. This session gives you the opportunity to hear from key faculty of your college as you begin to prepare for academic life at Belmont.

Academic Advising

2:15–3:45 p.m. | Various Locations It is almost time to register for classes! During this session, we will go over classes specific to your major and provide a step-by-step process on how to register for classes. We know registering for classes can be overwhelming. Know that we are here to support you to make this process as seamless as possible!

3:45 p.m. Your class registration access will be open today at 3:45 p.m. At noon tomorrow, your registration will be locked. The general class registration period will reopen for all students on June 28 at 8 a.m. after the final Summer Orientation session course registration is complete. General class registration will be open until July 8 at 11 p.m. After general class registration closes, you will be able to edit your class schedule for one week at the start of the academic year beginning August 23 at 7 a.m.–August 30 at 11 p.m.

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Transfer Organization Interested in being a part of the Transfer Organization?

Email the Student Engagement & Leadership Development Office at seld@belmont.edu. The Transfer Organization is a specific organization designed to connect transfer students to each other and to the Belmont community.

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TRANSFER PARENT SCHEDULE Parents: Lunch

11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining It’s time to eat! Follow the crowd as you enjoy the amazing offerings of Harrington Place Dining. Lunch is complimentary.

Parents: The Belmont Way

12:30–1:15 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts Center In this session, we will highlight Belmont’s First Year KIVA program, Belmont’s StoryCorps initiative and other programs that make Belmont unique!

The Belmont Education

1:15–1:45 p.m. | Massey Performing Arts 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 he or she registers for classes.

Community Commitments

1:45–2 pm. | Massey Performing Arts Center Here at Belmont we believe community impacts learning. The Community Commitments session provides you the opportunity to learn the core values that unify this inclusive, welcoming Belmont community.

Parent Breakout Sessions: Breakout #1

2:10–2:30 p.m. | Various Locations We realize you have questions you want answered and specific Belmont opportunities you want to explore. Take advantage of our breakout sessions to learn more about the various opportunities and services Belmont has to offer. Look on page 10 for a full list of Breakout Options.

Parent Breakout Sessions: Breakout #2

2:40–3 p.m. | Various Locations Take advantage of Parent Breakout Session #2. Page 11 has a full list of Breakout Options.

Parent Reception

3–4 p.m. | McWhorter and Inman Lobbies 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.

Campus Store Hours

The Campus Store will be open from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. during Summer Orientation.

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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 c) look at the Academic Planning Room Key to find the specific location for your Student Academic Planning Session

JACK C. MASSEY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (MCOB) w w w w w w w w w w q

Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business International Business International Economics Management Management Information Systems Marketing Social Entrepreneurship

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC BUSINESS (CEMB) Audio Engineering Technology Entertainment Industry Studies q Motion Pictures w Music Business q Songwriting q q

Nursing ¢ Public Health ¢ Social Work ¢

q MCWH 114 w MCWH 110 ¢ JAAC 1034  JAAC 1037  Wilson 121

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES (CLASS) School of Education      

Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Exercise Science Middle School Education Secondary Education Sport Administration

School of Humanities English French  German  Philosophy  Spanish  

School of Social Sciences    

GORDON E. INMAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES & NURSING (CHS)

Academic Planning Room Key:

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Audio & Video Production Communication Studies Corporate Communications History International Politics Journalism Mass Communication Multimedia Production Political Science Politics & Public Law Public Relations Publishing Sociology Video Production

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS (CSM) ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢

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Applied Discrete Mathematics Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Physics Environmental Science Mathematics Medical Physics Neuroscience Pharmaceutical Studies Physics Psychology Web Programming & Development

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 

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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 Theory  Music Therapy  Music with an Outside Minor  Musical Theatre  Piano Pedagogy  

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INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN:

COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CVPA) Department of Art q q q q q

Asian Studies Global Leadership Studies

Art Art Education Art History Design Communications Studio Art

Pre-Allied Health Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary

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

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plan + tools + energy = success

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It’s important to consider time for: convocations friends eating

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studying exercising family

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coffee shopping sleeping laundry

COURSE OPTIONS FOR MY FIRST SEMESTER (Find the information you need for this page on ClassFinder) Select classes for your schedule in this order: 1. Course for your major or exploration (Work with your advisor to discuss “major” courses or exploratory courses that you will need for the fall.) 2. First-Year Seminar (see General Education in ClassFinder) 3. First-Year Writing (see English in ClassFinder) 4. BELL Core Options First Choice Schedule CRN

Number/Section

Name of Course/Credits

Hours

*Example: 18495

GND 1015.44

First Year Seminar (3)

TR/8–9:15 a.m.

Alternative Choices (have two or three classes that meet your needs and fit your schedule) CRN

Number/Section

Name of Course/Credits

Find an electronic copy of the Schedule Planning Form and get more info on #findingmyway at belmont.edu/gps.

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Hours

academic planning step 1: log in to mybelmont

step 2: look up classes on degreeworks and classfinder

step 3:

step 4: register for the next semester

meet with an advisor

Academic Advising

Remember that YOU are responsible for your degree program, but you complete that responsibility by using all of the resources available to you. One of your PRIMARY resources is your ACADEMIC ADVISOR. Advising is a complex relationship that can take many forms. Some advisors depend on the student to know the degree requirements and want to focus on the mentoring relationship. However, other advisors focus on ensuring that you are taking every opportunity to learn and grow. If you find your advisor has a different definition of the relationship than you desire, talk to him/her about it or find someone with whom you develop that special bond. Your advisor has information and experience that may not be available from other sources. He or she can advise you as to the best semester to take certain courses or of opportunities beyond the classroom that can be critical to your success.

Topics to Discuss with Your Advisor

Classes and/or experiences you really want to have while in college: It could be Study Abroad or internships; it might be faculty-assisted research or leadership opportunities on campus.

Talk about your academic background: What have been areas of strength for you? Do you have any academic concerns? Are there things about college courses that absolutely frighten you?

Plans for your future: If your advisor knows where you want to go, then he or she can help you identify ways to achieve those goals.

It is important to remember you have four years. You will grow and change in significant ways! Compare the person you were as a high school freshman and who you are todayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;now multiply that change by at least 10-fold. Make plans but ALWAYS BE OPEN TO OPTIONS. Just be deliberate about the options. TOWERING TRADITIONS 2016 | 23

your first year experience at belmont

Move-In Day

Greek Life

belmontu First day as a Belmont Bruin! I already love this place!

belmontu Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Greek Life at Belmont!

Culture Fest

Bruin Link Fair

belmontu I am so inspired by the girls on my floor who celebrate who they are! Way to represent.

belmontu There are sooooo many cool campus clubs at Belmont...if only I could be involved in all of them!

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Parent & Family Weekend

Plunge

belmontu Thanks Mom and Dad for driving 300 miles to come see me for the weekend! #FreeDinnerForMe

belmontu Spending my first Belmont fall break in Atlanta on a Plunge Trip! Love serving alongside my fellow Bruins!

First on the Floor

Christmas at Belmont

belmontu ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BRUIN TIME!!!!

belmontu Now this is how to bring in the Christmas cheer! #ChristmasAtBelmont

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journey to the first day of classes what to expect!

Summer Orientation: June 13–24

Tuition Payment Deadline: August 8

Alcohol EDU and Haven completed by: August 15 Check-in for Welcome Week: August 19-20

Check your Belmont email for information

Check-in immediately after you have moved into your room. Check-in Location: Curb Event Center

Move-In Day: August 19–20

Welcome Week: August 20-23 Parent Welcome Week events take place on August 20–August 21 (ending at noon)

First Day of Classes August 24

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get with the lingo! did you see bruiser at the game last nigh t? i gotta get the queso from chago’s

wanna hang out on the south lawn?

club lila just saved my life!

hey! are you in the beaman?

let’s meet at the curb cafe

Beaman Beaman Student Life Center BruinLink A website highlighting Belmont events and connection opportunities The Caf Harrington Place Dining Club Lila Lila D. Bunch Library Convo Convocation: A common learning experience required to graduate Curb Curb Event Center Café/Arena Exxon Gas Station on Belmont Blvd featuring 32 oz. drinks for $0.59 (AKA Circle K) FitRec Fitness & Recreation Center Follies A student-led improv group GPS Office of Growth & Purpose for Students: Helps students gain academic direction JAAC Janet Ayers Academic Center (formerly known as Wedgewood Academic Center/WAC) The Lawn The green space in front of Patton and Potter Residence Halls MC Jack C. Massey Center MPAC Massey Performing Arts Center Plunge A fall break service trip for freshmen The Quad The green space by the Bell Tower RA Resident Assistant RD Resident Director: Professional staff overseeing your residence hall SAPB Student Activities Programming Board SELD Student Engagement & Leaders Development Office 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 TOWERING TRADITIONS 2016 | 27

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Dining Options

Belmont Boulevard

39 Delmar Avenue

A mobile map and walking tour of campus is available on the Belmont App. Download at belmont.edu/mobile.

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Campus Security 615.460.6617

University Operator 615.

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NUMERICAL LISTING 1 Fidelity Hall 2 Freeman Hall 3 Belmont Mansion 4 Massey Hall, Barbara Neely Dining Room Corner Court (dining) 5 Massey Business Center, Jack C. Center for Social Entrepreneurship Copy Center Mulloy Student Studios, Robert E. 6 Inman Center, Gordon E. McWhorter/Inman Garage (P) 7 McWhorter Hall Health Services McWhorter/Inman Garage (P) Pharmacy 8 Ayers Academic Center, Janet Ayers Garage (P) Chapel Sandella’s Flatbread Café (dining) Starbucks, We Proudly Brew (dining) 9 Baskin Center, Randall & Sadie Baskin Garage (P) 10 Johnson Center, R. Milton & Denice Johnson Garage (P) Curb Music Business Center Harrington Place Dining (dining) 11 Patton Hall 11 Bear House 12 Potter Hall 13 Hail Hall Little Theatre 14 Pembroke Hall 15 Heron Hall 16 Wilson Music Building 17 Massey Performing Arts Center Harton Hall 18 Bunch Library, Lila D. Bruin Grounds (dining) Leu Art Gallery 19 Leu Center for the Visual Arts 20 Hitch Building 21 Foutch Alumni House 22 West Amphitheatre, Kitty B. 23 Bell Tower 24 Gabhart Student Center Campus Security Campus Store University Ministries Career & Professional Development, 2nd Floor Counseling Services, 2nd Floor 25 Beaman Student Life Center What’s Bruin (dining) 26 Curb Event Center Maddox Grand Atrium Curb Café (dining) McAlister’s Deli (dining) 27 Curb Garage (P) 28 Maddox Hall 29 Wright Hall Residence Life 30 Kennedy Hall 31 TN Arts Academy, 1521 Bernard Center for Healthy Churches, 1521 Bernard 32 Guitar House, 1508 Compton 33 Enactus, 1510 Compton 34 Honors House, 1524 Compton 35 Troutt/Blackbox Theater Complex 36 Belmont Heights 37 McAfee Concert Hall 38 Dynamo Room 39 Facilities Management Services 40 Belmont Commons 41 Sport Science, Department of 42 Dickens Hall (P) 43 Horrell Hall 44 Bruin Hills 45 Hillside 46 Thrailkill Hall 47 Thrailkill Garage (P) 48 Two Oaks Hall 49 Campus Security Operations Center 50 Mail Services – Central Receiving

ALPHABETICAL LISTING 8 Ayers Academic Center, Janet 8 Ayers Garage 9 Baskin Center, Randall & Sadie 9 Baskin Garage (P) 25 Beaman Student Life Center 11 Bear House 23 Bell Tower 40 Belmont Commons 36 Belmont Heights 3 Belmont Mansion 18 Bruin Grounds (dining) 44 Bruin Hills 18 Bunch Library, Lila D. 24 Campus Security 49 Campus Security Operations Center 24 Campus Store 24 Career & Professional Development, 2nd Floor 5 Center for Social Entrepreneurship 31 Center for Healthy Churches, 1521 Bernard 8 Chapel 5 Copy Center 4 Corner Court (dining) 24 Counseling Services, 2nd Floor 26 Curb Café (dining) 26 Curb Event Center 27 Curb Garage (P) 10 Curb Music Business Center 42 Dickens Hall (P) 38 Dynamo Room 33 Enactus, 1510 Compton 39 Facilities Management Services 1 Fidelity Hall 21 Foutch Alumni House 2 Freeman Hall 24 Gabhart Student Center 32 Guitar House, 1508 Compton 13 Hail Hall 10 Harrington Place Dining (dining) 17 Harton Hall 7 Health Services 15 Heron Hall 45 Hillside 20 Hitch Building 34 Honors House, 1524 Compton 43 Horrell Hall 6 Inman Center, Gordon E. 10 Johnson Center, R. Milton & Denice 10 Johnson Garage (P) 30 Kennedy Hall 18 Leu Art Gallery 19 Leu Center for the Visual Arts 13 Little Theatre 26 Maddox Grand Atrium 28 Maddox Hall 50 Mail Services – Central Receiving 5 Massey Business Center, Jack C. 17 Massey Concert Hall 4 Massey Hall, Barbara 17 Massey Performing Arts Center 37 McAfee Concert Hall 26 McAlister’s Deli (dining) 7 McWhorter Hall 6/7 McWhorter/Inman Garage (P) 5 Mulloy Student Studios, Robert E. 4 Neely Dining Room 11 Patton Hall 14 Pembroke Hall 7 Pharmacy 12 Potter Hall 29 Residence Life 8 Sandella’s Flatbread Café (dining) 41 Sport Science, Department of 8 Starbucks, We Proudly Brew (dining) 47 Thrailkill Garage (P) 46 Thrailkill Hall 31 TN Arts Academy, 1521 Bernard 35 Troutt/Blackbox Theater Complex 48 Two Oaks Hall 24 University Ministries 22 West Amphitheatre, Kitty B. 25 What’s Bruin (dining) 16 Wilson Music Building 29 Wright Hall (P) Parking Garages

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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. Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service or sexual orientation. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of these policies to students should be directed to the Dean of Students, Beaman Student Life Center Suite 200, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212, deanofstudents@belmont.edu or 615.460.6407. SAF-16168