We can't wait to have you, our new transfer students, on campus for Transfer Orientation Day. At this event, you will meet one-on-one with your academic adviser, register for the fall semester, hear from key leaders and more. Make plans to join us as we help prepare you for your first semester at Belhaven!
Save the Date: May 19, 2023
Schedule of Events 2023
| Time | Event/Location |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Check-in Billy Kim International Center |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Welcome Billy Kim International Center |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Student Activity Billy Kim International Center |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch / Come Get the Scoop! Dining Commons / The Commons |
| 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. | Residence Hall Tours Various Locations |
| 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Advising & Registration Various Locations |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | The Security Office (located in Joy Lackey on the second floor of Student Center) will be open for you to make your photo for your student i.d. and get your parking decal. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Student Financial Services Offices open |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Bookstore open |
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer orientation is a time for students to meet with a faculty academic advisor to schedule classes for the fall semester and to hear from key leaders on campus to ensure your success as at transfer student.
The date is set for May 19, 2023 . Check-in will be from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with the Welcome Session beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Billy Kim International Center (see campus map).
All transfers, who have been accepted for admission to the university, are strongly encouraged to attend. Parents and siblings are welcomed! You and your parent will have the opportunity to hear from key campus leaders during the informative Welcome Session before registering for class.
Yes. We welcome you to have lunch in our dinning commons.
If you have not paid your enrollment deposit of $100, you must pay that amount before May 19. You can pay online.
Belhaven will not be providing rooms on campus to parents and students. However, there are several hotels in the area. Below on this page is a listing of possible options.
We help ease the transition
Hear about the experiences of several transfer students and what they loved about Belhaven, including the care of the faculty and staff, small class sizes, and the ability to get involved in campus events.
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
- The Westin Jackson
- Hilton Garden Inn Historic King Edward Hotel
- Residence Inn The District at Eastover*
- Hilton Jackson
- Peachtree House (Airbnb)
Ridgeland
Madison
Flowood/Airport
B&Bs
- The Fairview: 734 Fairview Street, 601-948-3429
- The Old Capitol Inn: 226 N. State Street, 601-359-9000
Ground
Air
- Jackson-Evers International Airport: 1-800-435-9792
- American, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, US Airway, United
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
- The Westin Jackson
- Hilton Garden Inn Historic King Edward Hotel
- Residence Inn The District at Eastover*
- Hilton Jackson
- Peachtree House (Airbnb)
Ridgeland
Madison
Flowood/Airport
B&Bs
- The Fairview: 734 Fairview Street, 601-948-3429
- The Old Capitol Inn: 226 N. State Street, 601-359-9000
Ground
Air
- Jackson-Evers International Airport: 1-800-435-9792
- American, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, US Airway, United
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
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