Orientation FAQ
Where should I go when I get to campus?
All students and their families must check into the Haid Ballroom when they first arrive on campus. You will check-in here and receive your Parking decal (if applicable), Student ID, and packets of information. You must clear that you have checked in at the Haid Ballroom before you will be permitted to move into the Residence Halls.
Does Orientation cost anything?
Orientation does not cost anything for the students or parents attending. In fact during Orientation, we even supply all of your meals on campus in our Abbott Walter Coggins, OSB Student Commons.
When is Orientation?
The actual Orientation Program begins at 3pm on Friday, August 20th. However, check-in and move-in begin at 8am that same day. Make sure to get there early enough to get moved in before the Orientation program starts. For Students, Orientation is packed full of events and activities and goes until Monday, August 23rd. For Parents and Families, Orientation starts on Friday and lasts until around 2pm on Saturday.
I'm a transfer is Orientation required?
It is particularly important for students transferring into the Abbey to attend Orientation because it is during Orientation that you will learn about all of the traditions, rules and services that are unique to Belmont Abbey College. Even though you have attend a different college, there is alot of information that you will receive that is BAC specific.
I'm a Commuter, do I need to go to everything during Orientation?
It is very important for all students to attend Orientation. Not only do you receive valuable information about the college, but you will also have the opportunity to interact with your fellow classmate, as well as, faculty, staff & monks of Belmont Abbey College. Commuter students can also get pertinent information on getting involved on campus and about all of the services we offer to our students.
As a parent, how long do I need to plan to be at the Abbey?
For parents/guardians that attend Orientation, we ask that you arrive with your student on Friday and session begin at 3pm. Parents will have sessions Friday afternoon and into the evening. There is a Parents Reception Friday evening around 8pm. This reception is casual, so there is no reason to leave and get dressed up. During this reception you will be able to mingle and meet members of the BAC Faculty, Staff and Monastic Community on a 1-on-1 setting.
For travel arrangements, when do you suggest getting into North Carolina?
Because check-in and move-in is from 8am to 2pm, for students coming in from a long distance we suggest coming in on Thursday, August 19th. We suggest that you arrive as early as possible to get time to settle in before sessions start at 3pm. Remember, there is always going to be that last minute shopping trip that is inevitable. Luckily there is a Wal-Mart, Lowes, and a grocery store, all within a half mile from school.
Do you offer any deals with local hotels?
There are plenty of local hotels that will offer a discount if you tell them you are with the Abbey. In fact, there is a Hampton Inn right across the street from campus that gives a generous discount.
Hampton Inn at Montcross
820 Cecilia Alexander Dr.
Belmont, NC 28012
Tel: 704-825-6100
Fax: 704-825-6108
