BVU Orientation
New students, join us for BVU Orientation. At this day-long event, you sign up for classes with the help of an academic advisor, connect with fellow Beavers, and learn everything you need to know to feel comfortable in what will soon be your new home. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build at BVU!
2026 Orientation Schedule
- Student Schedule
| 8:45-10 a.m. | Check-in & Morning Resources Fair | Siebens Forum |
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome Address | Grand Ballroom |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | O-Team Group Activities | Grand Ballroom |
| 11-11:05 a.m. | Break | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:05-11:15 a.m. | FERPA & Educational Consent Form | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:15-11:35 a.m. | Understanding Your Financial Aid Award & Next Steps | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:35-11:45 a.m. | Payments, Plans, & More | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:45-11:55 a.m. | What's Work Study & Do I Have It? | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:55 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Grand Ballroom |
| 12:45-1:05 p.m. | Beavers 101 | Dows Multipurpose Room |
| 1:05-1:20 p.m. | Residence Life & Commuter Connections | Dows Multipurpose Room & GSLC |
| 1:20-1:35 p.m. | 2Fix | Dows Multipurpose Room |
| 1:45-3:45 p.m. | Class Schedule Registration & Confirmation | Forum Classrooms |
| 1:50-2:20 p.m. | Athletics Meeting
*For student-athletes and parents | Dows Multipurpose Room |
| 1:30-4 p.m. | Financial Aid & Business Office Meetings | Fireside Lounge |
| 1:45-4 p.m. | Know Before You Go | Siebens Forum |
- Family Schedule
| 8:45-10 a.m. | Check-in & Morning Resources Fair | Siebens Forum |
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome Address | Grand Ballroom |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | Embracing the Beaver Family as a Parent | Grand Ballroom |
| 11-11:05 a.m. | Break | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:05-11:15 a.m. | FERPA & Educational Consent Form | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:15-11:35 a.m. | Understanding Your Financial Aid Award and Next Steps | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:35-11:45 a.m. | Payments, Plans, & More | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:45-11:55 a.m. | What's Work Study & Do I have it? | Grand Ballroom |
| 11:55 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Grand Ballroom |
| 12:50-1 p.m. | Session One:
Wellness Center
Campus Security
Career Readiness for your BVU Student | Rooms:
Grand Ballroom
Library 1116
Trading Room |
| 1:05-1:15 p.m. | Session Two:
Wellness Center
Campus Security
Career Readiness for your BVU Student | Rooms:
Grand Ballroom
Library 1116
Trading Room |
| 1:20-1:45 p.m. | Center for Academic Excellence | Grand Ballroom |
| 1:50-2:20 p.m. | Athletics Meeting
*For student-athletes and parents | Dows Multipurpose Room |
| 1:30-4 p.m. | Financial Aid & Business Office Meetings | Fireside Lounge |
| 1:45-4 p.m. | Know Before You Go
Beaver Resource Fair, Financial Aid & Business Office Appointments, and Campus Tours | Siebens Forum |
How-to Videos and Resources
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Directions to BVU
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