BC & U Day for Freshmen
June 25-26, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BC & U Day?
Freshmen BC & U Day is a time for students to meet with a faculty advisor to schedule their classes for the fall semester and to complete necessary business items before school begins, such as having an I.D. card made, setting up a library account, setting up an internet address, etc. It also gives you the opportunity of spending the weekend with your roommate and getting to know others in the freshman class.
When will it be?
The date is set for Thursday and Friday, June 25-26. Registration will begin at 5:00 pm in the Student Center (see campus map).
Who should attend?
All freshmen, who have been accepted for admission to the college, and their parents are encouraged to attend. There will be programs provided for parents.
Will meals be provided?
Yes! Dinner on Thursday and continental breakfast and lunch on Friday will be provided for students and parents.
Is there a cost?
There is no cost for BC& U Day. We even cover the cost of food. However, please make sure you have paid your application fee, enrollment and housing deposits before you arrive.
How do I register?
Online registration is now closed. If you would like information, please contact the admission office at admission@belhaven.edu.
Be sure to include what you plan to major in, even if it is “undecided.” We will assign you an advisor based on your intended major.
What should I bring with me to BC & U Day?
- Casual clothes
- Comfortable shoes
- Toiletries (towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)
- Bedding (sleeping bag or sheets and pillow)
- Spending money (to purchase your books that might be available & other Belhaven paraphernalia)
- Sweater or jacket (just in case)
- Your Belhaven t-shirt (if you have one already)
- Your official final high school transcript with graduation date (if you haven’t sent it to us already)
- Vehicle information (if you plan to have a car on campus when you move-in in August)
- A smiley face (for your Belhaven ID)
Can I spend the night on campus?
Yes! We strongly encourage students to spend Thursday night in the residence halls so that you can get to know your roommate and others in the freshmen class. However, parents will be responsible for their own lodging. Here are a few suggestions:
What if I cannot attend BC & U Day?
We strongly encourage students to attend. This is a student’s time to interact with other incoming freshmen and sit down with their advisor to map out their fall schedule of classes. However, if you cannot, please fill out the online form and select “will not attend”. In the weeks following BC & U Day, your admission counselor will make sure the student is placed into class for the fall and will mail their schedule to them.
Schedule of Events
Download the detailed schedule for students for BC & U Day 2009.
Download the detailed schedule for parents for BC & U Day 2009.