Save the Date: November 17, 2023
Performing, designing, producing, building, teaching. For every creative passion, Belhaven University is the place to be — and we have a special day planned just for you.
Arts Discover Day is uniquely designed for students who wish to major or minor in an arts program. This is your day to explore our thriving arts degrees, meet faculty and students, and share your gifts.
Registration will open approximately 6 weeks before the next Arts Discover Day.
An Extraordinary Discover Day
What to Expect
Be prepared to experience the creativity and excellence of the arts at Belhaven! You will enjoy:
- Personal interaction with faculty
- Portfolio reviews/auditions
- Meeting future classmates
- Campus tours
- Workshops
- Classes
- Performances (with complimentary admission)
Parents are welcome too! We have sessions and events specifically tailored to address everything they need to know.
Explore the specific schedules by program for Arts Discover Day from the links below.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're excited to extend a warm invitation to high school students and their parents who want to delve deeper into the extraordinary School of the Arts programs at Belhaven University.
We've crafted tailored schedules for each field of study. And that's not all - why not join us for one of our vibrant arts events happening throughout the weekend? You'll even enjoy complimentary admission!
View schedules for each department from the links below.
Art + Design: Visual Art, Graphic Design, Traditional/Digital Studies
No — and we’ll even give you and your parents a free lunch!
Parking for Arts Discover Day will be at the Center for the Arts lot where the opening kick off event will take place.
If this dates don't work for you, don’t worry! You can visit campus when it’s convenient for you and your family.
A Celebrated Haven for Arts Education
Only 39 universities in the U.S. are accredited in all major arts. Belhaven is one. That means master classes, great performances, and national competitions. When you study art, dance, music, or theatre here, you’re earning a degree from a nationally recognized school for the arts.
Kaitlyn's Discover Day Experience
Exciting, fun, motivating—all of these words describe my Arts Discover Day visit. I was able to learn about my major in-depth, meet some wonderful faculty members, and talk with many students about their experiences at Belhaven. It wasn't until I had the amazing opportunity to stay on campus and see how student life would be that I realized Belhaven was the right choice for me.
Kaitlyn Witt, Dance and International Studies, Clarkdale, AZ
You Visit Us; Earn a $1,000 Scholarship
It’s absolutely true! We’re so confident that you’ll love what you experience on your visit to Belhaven, we’ll add $1,000 to your first-year scholarship package when you come for a personal visit or one of our Discover Days.
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
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
God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.
Philippians 2:13