Towering Traditions Orientation
Virtual Session #2
June 21, 2024
Welcome to Summer Orientation! We can’t wait to connect with you! For your big day, you will register for your fall courses, connect with other incoming students, meet the Orientation Council and hear from key Belmont faculty, staff and students! So get your fully charged computer, grab a cup of coffee, find a comfortable spot for viewing and let your Belmont Towering Traditions experience begin!
Some orientation events require the use of Microsoft Teams to participate. Click here for a quick start guide to using the software.
Scroll down the page to join sessions throughout the day—All times are Central.
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
OPENING SESSION
Welcome to the Opening Session! To kick off our time together, you will meet the Orientation Council – your twelve student hosts for the day. You will also hear from Belmont University President – Dr. Jones, Student Financial Services, Office of New Student Orientation and from our Residence Life team as you learn about all the aspects of life at Belmont. Sit back and enjoy the start of your Belmont experience!
Virtual Session #1
Opening Session
Have a Question?
Needing help? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Email the orientation office below or jump into our virtual help desk to get your questions answered!
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
STUDENT CONNECT SESSION
STUDENTS ONLY
Part of the beauty of Belmont is our community! In this student only session, you will have the chance to turn on your camera and meet other new students. Each Microsoft Teams group will consist of Summer Staffers (current students) and approximately 10 new students. Groups are based on last name.
You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access the Connect Sessions.
Find Your
Connect Session
Your MyBelmont account is your student portal. You will use it daily at Belmont. Please make sure to make note of your username and password when you create it. Follow these instructions to create your MyBelmont Account:
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- Locate your BUID
- 1-2 days after submitting your enrollment deposit, you will receive an email from mybelmont@belmont.edu with instructions on how to log in to your Belmont email account.
- Utilize your new Belmont email address and temporary password to set up the Belmont email account. You can access your account at office.com.
- Once you have followed the above instructions to set up your Belmont email, you can use your email address and password to log into your my.belmont student portal. You can log in to my.belmont here and select the “take me to my account” button in the red box.
Note: If you encounter any technical problems setting up your account, please email servicedesk@belmont.edu.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
LIVING & LEARNING AT BELMONT
In this mid-day session, we will cast a vision of life at Belmont by showcasing all the exceptional learning experiences – in and outside of the classroom – awaiting you. We hope by the end of this session you start to imagine your life at Belmont!
Living and Learning
at Belmont
Have a Question?
Needing help? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Email the orientation office below or jump into our virtual help desk to get your questions answered!
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
MEET YOUR ACADEMIC COLLEGE & REGISTER FOR COURSES
It is now time to connect with your academic college and register for courses! During this session, key staff and faculty members in your college will go over courses specific to your major and provide a step-by-step process on how to register for courses.
Click here to download the printable course planning worksheet to help you as you create your fall schedule.
You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access the College Sessions.
Meet with your College
& Register for Classes
Need help registering for courses? Check out these two videos:
Navigating
Classfinder
Registering for
Classes
Have a Question?
Needing help? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Email the orientation office below or jump into our virtual help desk to get your questions answered!
7:00 PM – 8:00PM
Bruins Late Night Link Up
STUDENTS ONLY
Bruins Late Night Link Up is the perfect way to end your Towering Traditions Summer Orientation experience! This is your chance to sit back and connect with the Orientation Council, Summer Staff and other new Bruins. Choose between multiple Microsoft Teams gatherings as you connect with others based on your interests. Click on the below link and join in the fun!
You’ll need your MyBelmont username and password to access the Link up Sessions.
Bruins Late
Night Link Up
COMPLETE YOUR
ORIENTATION CHECKLIST ON BRUINLINK
We realize the “coming to college task list” can be daunting and confusing. There are so many to-do’s and tasks it can be easy to be overwhelmed. Don’t worry, we have you covered! Belmont’s orientation checklist is your one-stop, everything you need in one place, master checklist to help you complete key tasks as you prepare for life at Belmont!
To get started, take a look at this short video, login to BruinLink on My.Belmont, and start checking things off your checklist!
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