October 25, 2012 (Jackson) - Arts Discover Day is October 26 and will give future students a sneak peek into Belhaven University thriving School of the Arts.

Learn more about the arts and get a full access pass into Belhaven Dance, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Theatre, and Music programs. This day is also an important step for students deciding on a career in the arts and helps them discover what type of degree they might want to pursue. Participants will be able talk with Belhaven professors who love the arts and can give can advice and information about a chosen art profession.

Visiting students will get to take a tour through each department and see why Belhaven unique art facilities make it a premier art university in Mississippi. Students will also get to enjoy workshops, classes, meals, campus tours, performances, personal interaction with faculty, interaction with student panel, and the opportunity to meet others with a passion for the Arts.

Students can also have their portfolios reviewed, learn more about financial aid, compete for scholarships, and audition. Auditions will be happening throughout the day. Auditions for dance will be held on a separate day. Visit Belhaven Dance Auditions for more information.

Parents are also encouraged to attend Arts Discover Day as there are sessions/events specifically designed to address their questions and concerns.

Consider this an open invitation to experience Belhaven University and reserve a place for this year Arts Discover Day today.

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Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities and has been repeatedly named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys." The University offers 30 academic majors across a full spectrum of disciplines as well as a variety of graduate programs. In addition, Belhaven has achieved the distinction of being among only 30 universities nationally accredited in each of the major arts – music, theatre, visual art and dance. All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

Belhaven University serves over 3,700 students offering undergraduate and graduate degrees on its residential campus, an online degree program, and graduate and adult degree programs in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.