Get to Know Your Campus & Community
Mark your calendar for Welcome Week: January 10-17, 2025.
The Office of Student Development is excited about welcoming you to your new home and introducing you to the many wonderful opportunities you have as a new Blazer. This week is full of fun and purposeful activities for new and returning students as well as opportunities to get to know our campus and community.
We can't wait to welcome you to campus! Download the print-friendly Welcome Week 2025 schedule (PDF). Contact Student Development with any questions.
2025 Welcome Week Schedule
7:00-9:00pm – Reset Retreat Kickoff
Location: Billy Kim 200
The Reset Retreat is a new event coordinated by Belhaven Leadership Council’s Ministry Coordinator. All students are invited to attend.
8:30-11:00am – Reset Retreat Service Project
Location: Meet at Student Center
Please join Belhaven Leadership Council for an off-campus service project at We Will Go Ministries. Meet at the Student Center at 8:30am. Lunch will be provided on campus following the service project.
1:30-2:45pm – Reset Retreat
Location: Billy Kim 200
A time of worship and wrap-up session to close out the Reset Retreat weekend.
2:00pm – Women's Basketball Game vs. Maryville
Location: Rugg Arena
4:00pm – Men's Basketball Game vs. Maryville
Location: Rugg Arena
9:00-11:00AM – Welcome Back Coffee and Tea
Location: Student Center
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by for a free cup of coffee or tea to celebrate the beginning of the new semester.
7:00pm – Welcome Back Block Party
Location: Student Center, 1st Floor
All students are invited to the Welcome Back Block Party to kick off the beginning of the new semester. There will be music, games, Crumbl cookies, and more!
4:45-7:00pm – Taco Tuesday
Location: Bailey Dining Commons
11:30am-1:00pm – Blazers’ Closet
Location: Student Center, 2nd Floor
6:30pm – 3v3 Basketball Tournament
Location: Rugg Arena
Open to all students, please join us for a fun-filled night of 3v3 basketball hosted by Campus Recreation.
7:30pm – FIKA Trivia Night
Location: Shoebird Cafe, Student Center
Come enjoy a game of trivia and half-off any drink purchase.
8:00-9:15am – Commuter Connect
Location: Student Center Booth
Commuter students, you’re invited to pop by for a Pop Tart. Hang with your peers and start your day off with something sweet!
7:00-9:00pm – Board Game Night
Location: Student Center
Please join us for a night of boardgames, snacks, and fun!
7:00-9:00pm – Silent Disco
Location: Billy Kim 200
The Welcome Back Week Silent Disco is open to all students. Come see us, grab a pair of headphones, and jam out to all your favorite music! Pizza provided.
Contact Us
Office of Student Development
Phone: 601-968-5969Belhaven University
Student Center | 2nd Floor
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 167
Jackson, MS 39202
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