You're invited to Freshmen Orientation: June 11-12, 2026
Join us for two action-packed days filled with events and activities that prepare you (and your parents) for your upcoming first year at Belhaven. As an admitted student, we invite you to immerse yourself in campus life by spending the night, as you embark on making Belhaven your new home in the fall.
We can't wait to see you on campus, Blazers!
Registration will open early May 2026.
Schedule of Events: June 11-12, 2026
| Time | Event/Location |
|---|---|
| Thursday | |
| 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Check-In – Student Center ALL: Head to the Student Center to get your name tag, schedule, and advising and financial aid appointment times. OVERNIGHT STUDENTS: After checking in at the Student Center, head to the residence hall to drop off your luggage and get your key. (Females- Lakeview, Males- Robertson) Pop on by! – Student Center Lawn Enjoy Popcorn, soda station, and lawn games. |
| 3:00 - 4:35 p.m. | Welcome – Center for the Arts: Concert Hall (Riverside Dr) Kickoff Orientation with a welcome from Belhaven President, Dr. Parrott, and key departments across campus. |
| 4:45 p.m. | Student Activity – Walk with Student Leaders from Center for the Arts to Billy Kim Connect with other new students and get ready for a fun two days! |
| 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | BU Signing – Student Center Lawn Sign the BU and get your t-shirt! Dinner – The Dining Commons Enjoy dinner provided by Admission! |
| 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Parent Panel – Billy Kim International Center Room 202 Hear from parents of current Belhaven students and connect with parents of incoming students! (Parents dismiss after panel) |
| Evening Activities for Students: | |
| 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Student Development Activities – Various Locations
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| 10:00 p.m. - Midnight | Enjoy Residence Life |
| Midnight | Lights Out! |
| Friday | |
| 7:45 - 8:45 a.m. | Overnight Check- Out Grab and Go Breakfast Available to Overnight Students |
| 8:30 - 8:55 a.m. | Honors Program Info Session (Optional) – Center for the Arts: Instrumental Rehearsal Hall The Honors Program at Belhaven offers academically advanced students an opportunity to deepen and expand their education, both intellectually and spiritually. Come and learn more! |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Day 2 Kick-Off – Center for the Arts: Concert Hall Worship with us and learn about advising and academic support! |
| 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Drop-In Residence Hall Tours – Various Residence Halls Residence Halls will be open for you to view a room and see what it will be like to live on campus. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | All Athletes: Athletic Compliance Meeting – Center for the Arts: Concert Hall Non-Athlete Registered Students: Meet Your Academic Advisor – Black Box Theatre |
| 10:30 a.m. | Athletes Registered: Meet Your Academic Advisor – Black Box Theatre |
| 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Advising & Financial Aid Appointments – Check the back of your name tag for appointment times and locations. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch – The Dining Commons Enjoy lunch provided by Admission! |
Check out highlights from Orientation 2025!
Freshmen Orientation 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
If you've been accepted for admission, this event is for you! This two-day event includes family activities and separate breakout sessions for students and parents.
Nope! As long as you Pay Your $100 Enrollment Deposit by June 11th, you are able to attend Freshman Orientation!
Yes! We will provide dinner on Thursday and lunch on Friday. Grab-and-Go Breakfast will be available in the residence halls Friday morning for students who spend the night.
As our special guest for Orientation you will be able to park in our parking garage conveniently located in the center of campus.
Yes! Admitted students are invited to spend the night on campus Thursday night. Make sure that you complete the "Spend the Night on Campus" section of the Registration Form!
No. Belhaven cannot provide rooms on campus to parents and family members. However, there are many affordable hotels in the area. See the listing below.
Belhaven will provide you with a bed and mattress, but you will need to bring: a pillow, twinXL sheets and a blanket (or a sleeping bag!), towel, washcloth, and any toiletries.
We will be hosting female students in Lakeview Hall and male students in Robertson Hall. We will pair chosen roommates together, when space allows.
Jonathan's Belhaven Experience
Belhaven University takes academics to the next level. You will be challenged by a rigorous academic program that separates you from the competition in your field, but you will also be given every tool needed to succeed. All the while, top quality professors will be walking through the process with you, making sure you become the best that you can be.
Jonathan, Sports Medicine, Tyler, TX
Travel Resources
Estimated mileage from:
- Atlanta: 400
- Birmingham: 245
- Dallas: 400
- Houston: 420
- Memphis: 210
- New Orleans: 180
- St. Louis: 480
Note: This list is not an exhaustive list and we do not endorse any specific properties. Locations noted with an asterisk (*) offer a Belhaven discount.
Jackson
Ridgeland
Madison
Flowood/Airport
Fondren
B&Bs
- The Fairview: 734 Fairview Street, 601-948-3429
- The Old Capitol Inn: 226 N. State Street, 601-359-9000
Travel Resources
Estimated mileage from:
- Atlanta: 400
- Birmingham: 245
- Dallas: 400
- Houston: 420
- Memphis: 210
- New Orleans: 180
- St. Louis: 480
Note: This list is not an exhaustive list and we do not endorse any specific properties. Locations noted with an asterisk (*) offer a Belhaven discount.
Jackson
Ridgeland
Madison
Flowood/Airport
Fondren
B&Bs
- The Fairview: 734 Fairview Street, 601-948-3429
- The Old Capitol Inn: 226 N. State Street, 601-359-9000
Directions: How do I get to Belhaven?
To the Main Campus:
- From Jackson Airport take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- Take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
To the Main Campus:
- From Memphis take I-55 south to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- From Memphis take I-55 south to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
To the Main Campus:
- From New Orleans, LA take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- From New Orleans, LA take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
To the Main Campus:
- From Birmingham, AL take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- From Birmingham, AL take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
To the Main Campus:
- From Dallas, TX take I-20 east to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS. Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- From Dallas, TX take I-20 east to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
Contact Us
Office of Admission
Phone: 601-968-5940Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202
For campus visit:
Jimmy Hood Welcome Center
855 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Fax: 601-300-2932
Verse of the Year
Go and make disciples of all the nations ... And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20