I & II Semester 2017-2018
The following is to help you
identify activities that will assist you in getting ready and acquainted with
classmates and faculty as you begin your classes. Summer work schedules should end the Saturday
prior to the start of classes so that you can participate in Welcome Week
Activities. Read through the activities for each day, and note all items
that apply to you. Refer to the Registration Checklist, Music Auditions
and Placement
Tests under the links menu option in StudentCentral for
additional information pertaining to registration procedures.
Beginning Aug./Jan., in StudentCentral complete applicable
registration tasks. Check-In and
applicable registration tasks must be completed prior to seeing your advisor,
registering for classes or accepting your preregistered class schedule to
complete registration.
Reservation Status
Each student’s
admission certificate has one of the following reservation statuses for
assisting students with registration and Welcome Week activities:
·
New: Students enrolling for the first time in
residence at BJU.
·
Transfer: Students enrolling for the first time in
residence who previously attended a postsecondary institution full-time during
a semester following high school graduation.
·
Returning: Students previously enrolled in residence
during a semester at BJU.
Registration Assistance/Confirmation
During
Check-In and Registration Days, the following assistance is available to
students.
· Academic/Registration: After consulting with your advisor, academic and registration inquires may be made at the Registrar's Office (Student Services Hub); Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
·
Career Guide Resources for yearly activities
to assist with one’s career action plan and college success at http://home.bju.edu/life/opportunities/careers/.
·
Student Accounts
o
Accounts
may be paid in the Business Office (Student Services Hub): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9
a.m. – 12 p.m. (I Semester only)
o
Financial
aid counselors will be available to assist students with unapproved Business
Office accounts: Financial Aid Office
(Student Services Hub); Monday – Friday,
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; (I Semester only, during check-In at the Davis Field House)
·
Work Department: Meet with your work manager to discuss or
confirm your work schedule.
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I Semester—Welcome Week |
II Semester—Welcome Week |
I
Semester—Welcome Week
Blue: Required by ALL students or SEGMENT of group Orange: Optional but strongly recommended
Green: Major or Group specific Grey: Individual based
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EVENTS, MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES—At A GLANCE |
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Check-In & Residence Hall Move-In Days |
Registration
Days |
Class
Days |
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FRIDAY,
AUG. 25, SATURDAY, AUG. 26 |
SATURDAY, AUG. 26 |
MONDAY, Aug. 28 |
TUESDAY, Aug. 29 |
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30 |
THURSDAY, Aug. 31 |
FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 |
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Check-In Residence
Hall Move-In Friday
& Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Davis
Field House When you arrive
on campus, come by the Davis Field House to claim your reservation! At that time, resident hall students will
also receive their room assignment. ·
Transfer Students who did not attend Summer
Orientation & Students with Graduate Classification: Once checked in, build your
trial schedule in StudentCentral under the Register menu option. Meet with your advisor on Monday or Tuesday
to secure permission prior to submitting your schedule to complete
registration on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ___________________ Campus Tours Sunday 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3 & 3:30 p.m. Welcome Center (Student Center) This is not your normal campus
tour! Learn the ends and outs of
campus, shortcuts to get from class to class, in and out of chapel, and the
fastest way to lunch. |
1p.m. –
4 p.m. Fine
Arts Center 1 p.m.
– 4 p.m. Alumni
Bldg. 220 New Student/Parent Orientation 8:30 a.m. See Welcome Week Booklet If you
were unable to attend Summer Orientation, this session offers a quick
overview of topics covered at Summer Orientation. New Student Welcome Activity 6:30 p.m. Alumni Stadium Say Cheese! It’s your first school picture . . . well,
besides all the selfies you’ve been snapping.
We’ll take the first ever freshmen class picture. You will also have a chance to meet the
Student Life Staff and get to know other freshmen as well. Casual attire is recommended. Parent Reception 6:30 p.m. Riley Reception room (Student Center) Just for parents! If you’re the parent of a new student, we’d
like to meet you at this drop-in reception.
You’ll see administrators and faculty here who will be ministering to
your student all year. |
International Student SEVIS Registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student Services Hub All F-1 international students
must register with SEVIS their initial enrollment of the academic year. 8 a.m.
– 5 p.m. Fine
Arts Center 8 a.m.
– 5 p.m. Alumni
Bldg. 220 Meet with your Advisor 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Faculty Advisor Offices (See
Admission Certificate or StudentCentral for advisor name & office
location) ·
Summer Orientation Attendee: Even if you registered in Summer Orientation, you should still
go by your advisor’s office to say hello and get some advice about which
Student Success Workshops to attend.
You may even have a different advisor than the one you saw in Summer
Orientation. In that case, you will
definitely want to meet the person who will be guiding your academic journey
this year. ·
Registering for the First Time: If you weren’t able to attend Summer Orientation, you will need
to see your advisor to register for your classes. Prior to going by your advisors office, you
should take any placement tests and/or auditions listed on your Admission
Certificate. ·
Transfer Students who did not attend Summer
Orientation & Students with Graduate Classification: Once
checked in, build your trial schedule in StudentCentral under the Register
menu option. Meet with your advisor on
Monday or Tuesday to secure permission prior to submitting your schedule to
complete registration on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Presidential Welcome to New Students 11 a.m. Stratton Hall (Student Center) Welcome to the family! You’re your new president and student
leaders as you begin your transformational journey. Class of 2019 Processional Meeting 6:40 p.m. Rodeheaver Auditorium Your class will be presented by
the student body leaders and welcomed by the president as members of the
university family. The incoming
freshman class processional is a tradition of the Opening Exercises each
year. Opening Exercises for 2015-2016 Academic Year 7 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium |
Society Rush Begins (Ends Saturday,
Sept. 3) International Student SEVIS Registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student Services Hub All F-1 international students
must register with SEVIS their initial enrollment of the academic year. New & Transfer Student Seminar 8:15 a.m. Stratton Hall (Student Center) This
seminar explains how the student covenant and the code of conduct contribute
to helping the whole student grow toward Christlikeness. Required meeting for all new and transfer
undergraduate students. Major Meet & Greet 9:30 a.m. The faculty and upperclassmen in your program of study are eager to welcome you to the family. Make connections that will help you as you face the challenges of your new pursuit. New Graduate Student Seminar 10 a.m. Levinson Hall (Student Center) Required meeting for all new graduate students. This seminar explains how the
student covenant and the code of conduct contribute to helping the whole student
grow toward Christlikeness. Required
meeting for all new graduate students. Chapel 11 a.m. (Come at 10:30 a.m.and we’ll
help you find your seat) Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Check your email and/or
StudentCentral for your chapel seat assignment and bring this information
with you to chapel on Tuesday. International & MK Students Meeting 1 p.m. Alumni Bldg. 116 Required meeting for all new
international students and highly recommended for missionary kids. Student Success Workshops Repeated Sessions at 2, 2:45 & 3:30 p.m. Make your transition from high school to college successful! Attend three of the workshops. Your advisor can tell you which will be most helpful to you. Evangelistic Meeting 7 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Please be
seated in your assigned chapel seat. Day Student Eat 'n
Greet 8:15 – 9:15 p.m. Dining
Common Enjoy refreshments and take the
opportunity to meet the president, student leadership council members and the
student life team as well as making connections with others. During the event, enter to win a $100 in
bruin bucks. Society Prayer Meetings 9:45 – 10:15 p.m. This is your first of several chances to check out the society you may want to join. You may attend any society of your gender.
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Drop/Add Period Begins (Access under the
Register menu option in StudentCentral, closes Monday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m.) Classes Begin After completing registration,
print and follow this schedule. (Room
changes since Summer Orientation are possible.) Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Please
find your assigned chapel seat New Student Picnic 5 p.m. Activity Center If you are new to BJU, we
invite you to enjoy supper with the president, other administrators, your
Freshman Seminar coach and peer leader. |
Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned
chapel seats Student Opportunities Fair 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Student Center Different from Summer
Orientation’s Information Fair, this event will introduce you to
opportunities for campus and community involvement to enrich your college
experience. Freshman Art & Design Majors Meeting 5 p.m. Fine Arts Center 101 Required meeting for all New
and Transfer student art and design majors (Apparel-Textile Design, Graphic
Design, Interior Design & Studio Art). |
Society Meetings 11 a.m. New students may attend any
society of their gender. Check campus bulletin boards or the intranet for
locations. ___________________ ACT Testing Saturday 1 – 5 p.m. Required of New and Transfer students who do not have scores on hand to complete your admission to BJU. Bring a photo ID. Any questions concerning the ACT should be direct to the Registrar's Office (Student Services Hub). |
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I
Semester—Welcome Week
Blue: Required by ALL students or SEGMENT of group Orange: Optional but strongly recommended
Green: Major or Group specific Grey: Individual based
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EVENTS, MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES—At A GLANCE |
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Check-In & Residence Hall Move-In Days |
Registration
Days |
Class
Days |
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FRIDAY,
AUG. 25, SATURDAY, AUG. 26 & SUNDAY,
AUG. 27 |
MONDAY, Aug. 28 |
TUESDAY, Aug. 29 |
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30 |
THURSDAY, Aug. 31 |
FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 |
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Check-In Friday
& Saturday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday 1 – 10 p.m. Davis
Field House Upon arrival at the start of
Welcome Week, all students must check-in to claim their reservation for
enrollment. ·
Preregistered: Once
checked in, complete your registration by accepting your preregistered class
schedule in StudentCentral under the Register menu option prior to the close
of registration on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ·
Not Preregistered: Once checked in, build your
trial schedule in StudentCentral under the Register menu option. Meet with your advisor on Monday or Tuesday
to secure permission prior to submitting your schedule to complete
registration prior to the close of registration on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Residence Hall Move-In Residence hall room assignments
will be released during check-in. |
ISC Leadership Development Schedule
will be sent to those involved. Required
meeting for International
Student SEVIS Registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Office Annex, Admission All F-1 international students must
register with SEVIS their initial enrollment of the academic year. 8 a.m.
– 5 p.m. Fine
Arts Center 8 a.m.
– 5 p.m. Alumni
Bldg. 220 Registration
with Advisor 8 a.m.
– 5 p.m. Faculty
Advisor Offices (See Admission Certificate or
StudentCentral) Society Meetings for Returning Students 11 a.m. Check campus bulletin boards or
the intranet for locations. Outreach Leaders Meeting 4 p.m. Alumni Bldg. Lecture A Required meeting for all
students leading a university outreach ministry. Opening Exercises for 2015-2016 Academic Year 7 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Returning students and visitors
should be seated by 6:50 p.m. The new
student procession will move into the amphitorium at 6:50 p.m. |
Society Rush Begins (Ends Saturday,
Sept. 12) International Student SEVIS Registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Office Annex, Admission All F-1 international students
must register with SEVIS their initial enrollment of the academic year. 8 a.m.
– 4 p.m. Fine
Arts Center 8 a.m.
– 4 p.m. Alumni
Bldg. 220 Registration
with Advisor 8 a.m.
– 5 p.m. Faculty
Advisor Offices (See Admission Certificate or
StudentCentral) Returning Student Seminars 9:30 a.m. Required meeting for: · Students with General Privileges Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium · Students with or seeking to apply for Advanced Privileges Rodeheaver Auditorium Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Check your email and/or
StudentCentral for your chapel seat assignment and bring this information
with you to chapel on Tuesday. Education Clinical Practice Meeting 1 p.m. Alumni Bldg. Lecture B Required meeting for education
students applying for Clinical Practice during the 2015-16 academic year. Hospital Orientation for Nursing Students 1 – 5 p.m. Grace Haight 104 Required for nursing students
taking Nu 200 I Semester. Bring a
black ink pen, all student nursing uniforms, clinical shoes, BJU ID card and
driver’s license. Business Internship Meeting 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Alumni Bldg. 109 Required meeting for
upper-level business students regarding internship application process and
procedures. · Jr & Sr Accounting majors (Al 216) · Jr Business majors interested in an internship (Al 217) Evangelistic Meeting 7 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned
chapel seats Day Student Eat 'n
Greet 8:15 – 9:15 p.m. Dining
Common Enjoy refreshments and take the
opportunity to meet the president, student leadership council members and the
student life team as well as making connections with others. During the event, enter to win a $100 in
bruin bucks. Society Prayer Meetings 9:45 – 10:15 p.m. New students may attend any
society of their gender. Check campus bulletin boards or the intranet for
locations. |
Drop/Add Period Begins (Access under the
Register menu option in StudentCentral, closes Monday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m.) Classes Begin After completing registration,
print and follow this schedule. (Room
changes since preregistration are possible.) Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned
chapel seats |
Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned
chapel seats Student Opportunities Fair 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Student Center This event will introduce you
to opportunities for campus and community involvement to enrich your college
experience. |
Society Meetings 11 a.m. New
students may attend any society of their gender. Check campus bulletin boards
or the intranet for locations. Student
Leadership Retreat Schedule
will be sent to those involved. |
Blue: Required by
ALL students or SEGMENT of group Orange: Optional
but strongly recommended
Green: Major or
Group specific Grey: Individual based
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EVENTS, MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES—At A GLANCE |
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Check-In & Residence Hall Move-In Day |
Registration Day |
Class Days |
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MONDAY, JAN. 8 |
TUESDAY, JAN. 9 |
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10 |
THURSDAY, JAN. 11 |
FRIDAY, Jan. 12 |
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Check-In 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Davis Field House Upon
arrival at the start of Welcome Week, all students must check-in to claim
their reservation for enrollment. ·
New Students: Register with your advisor on Tuesday prior to the close of
registration at 5 p.m. ·
Transfer Students & Students with Graduate Classification: Once checked in, build your trial schedule in StudentCentral
under the Register menu option. Meet
with your advisor on Tuesday to secure permission prior to submitting your
schedule to complete registration prior to the close of registration on
Tuesday at 5 p.m. Residence Hall Move-In Residence
hall room assignments will be released during check-in. International Student SEVIS
Registration 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Office Annex, Admission All F-1
international students must register with SEVIS their initial enrollment of
the academic year. New Student/Parent
Orientation 7 p.m. Levinson Hall (Student Center) Seminar
for new students who were not enrolled I Semester and their parents |
Society Rush Begins (Ends Saturday,
Jan. 22) International Student SEVIS
Registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Office Annex, Admission All F-1
international students must register with SEVIS their initial enrollment of
the academic year. New Student Orientation 8:30 – 11:45 a.m. Levinson Hall (Student Center) This
intense, but enjoyable time will get you up to speed with campus life and
provide a good start for your academic career. You will meet and interact with current
students, faculty and administrators who will give you the inside scoop about
college life at BJU. 1 – 4 p.m. Fine Arts Center 1 – 4 p.m. Alumni Bldg. 220 Registration with Advisor 1 – 5 p.m. Faculty Advisor Offices (See Admission Certificate or StudentCentral) Student Seminar 11 a.m. Levinson Hall (Student Center) Required
meeting of all undergraduate and graduate students not enrolled I
Semester. This seminar explains the
student covenant and how the code of conduct outlined in the Student Handbook
contributes to helping the whole student grow toward Christlikeness. Opening Exercises for
Semester 7 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Check your
email and/or StudentCentral for your chapel seat assignment and bring this
information with you to the Opening Exercises on Tuesday. Society Prayer Meetings 9:45 – 10:15 p.m. New
students may attend any society of their gender. Check campus bulletin boards
or the intranet for locations. |
Drop/Add Period Begins (Access under the
Register menu option in StudentCentral, closes Monday, Jan.19, at 5 p.m.) Classes Begin After
completing registration, print and follow this schedule. Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned chapel seats Society Fair for New Students 8 p.m. Rodeheaver Auditorium lobby Meet
society officers to learn of opportunities for involvement. |
Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned chapel seats Evangelistic Meeting 7 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned chapel seats |
Society Meetings 11 a.m. New
students may attend any society of their gender. Check campus bulletin boards
or the intranet for locations. |
II
Semester—Welcome Week
Blue: Required by ALL students or SEGMENT of group Orange: Optional but strongly recommended
Green: Major or Group specific Grey: Individual based
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EVENTS, MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES—At A GLANCE |
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Check-In
& Residence
Hall Move-In Day |
Registration
Day |
Class
Days |
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MONDAY, JAN. 8 |
TUESDAY, JAN. 9 |
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10 |
THURSDAY, JAN. 11 |
FRIDAY, Jan. 12 |
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Check-In 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Davis
Field House Upon arrival at the start of
Welcome Week, all students must check-in to claim their reservation for
enrollment. ·
Preregistered: Once checked
in, complete your registration by accepting your preregistered class schedule
in StudentCentral under the Register menu option prior to the close of
registration on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ·
Not Preregistered: Once checked in, build your
trial schedule in StudentCentral under the Register menu option. Meet with your advisor on Monday or Tuesday
to secure permission prior to submitting your schedule to complete
registration prior to the close of registration on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Residence Hall Move-In Residence hall room assignments
will be released during check-in. International Student SEVIS Registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Office Annex, Admission All F-1 international students
must register with SEVIS their initial enrollment of the academic year. |
Society Rush Begins (Ends Saturday,
Jan. 23) International Student SEVIS Registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Office Annex, Admission All F-1 international students
must register with SEVIS their initial enrollment of the academic year. 8 a.m.
– 4 p.m. Fine
Arts Center 8 a.m.
– 4 p.m. Alumni
Bldg. 220 Registration
with Advisor 8 a.m.
– 5 p.m. Faculty
Advisor Offices (See Admission Certificate or
StudentCentral) Student Seminar 8:30 a.m. Stratton Hall (Student Center) Required meeting of all
undergraduate and graduate students not enrolled I Semester. This seminar explains the student covenant
and how the code of conduct outlined in the Student Handbook contributes to
helping the whole student grow toward Christlikeness. Society Officers Meetings 2 p.m. Last semester's society rooms Opening Exercises for Semester 7 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Check your email and/or
StudentCentral for your chapel seat assignment and bring this information
with you to the Opening Exercises on Tuesday. Society Prayer Meetings 9:45 – 10:15 p.m. New students may attend any
society of their gender. Check campus bulletin boards or the intranet for
locations. |
Drop/Add Period Begins (Access under the
Register menu option in StudentCentral, closes Monday, Jan.18, at 5 p.m.) Classes Begin After completing registration,
print and follow this schedule. (Room changes since preregistration are
possible.) Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned
chapel seats |
Chapel 11 a.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned
chapel seats Evangelistic Meeting 7 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Assigned
chapel seats |
Society Meetings 11 a.m. New students may attend any
society of their gender. Check campus bulletin boards or the intranet for
locations. |