Future Students
Welcome new and returning Bethany Lutheran College students. This page is designed as a resource to help answer many of the questions you have before beginning the new semester. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Haven't yet applied to Bethany? Explore our admissions section or apply now.
Forms
Housing Selection form (requires tuition deposit code)
Tuition Deposit form (requires tuition deposit code)
Checklists
New student living on campus
Before you arrive:
- Learn what to bring to campus
- Get driving directions for your trip to Bethany and view a map of the campus
- Make any changes to your class schedule by contacting the Registrar
- Check your Bethany e-mail account for announcements (BLC login required)
When you arrive:
- Get your room key and fob from the Resident Manager (RM) in your res hall
- Check into your room with your Resident Assistant (RA) and get your information folder
- Get your Student ID in the library
- Check your meal plan
- Pay cable TV (if requested) at the Business Office
- Register your car (BLC login required)
- Buy your parking permit if you wish to park on campus
- Buy books at the bookstore
- Find your mailbox
- Get your computer connected to the Bethany network
New student living off campus
Before you arrive:
- Get driving directions for your trip to Bethany and view a map of the campus
- Make any changes to your class schedule by contacting the Registrar
- Check your Bethany e-mail account for announcements (BLC login required)
When you arrive:
- Get your welcome folder from the information secretary in Old Main
- Get your mailbox key, student ID, and fob in the library
- Check your meal plan
- Register your car (BLC login required)
- Buy your parking permit if you wish to park on campus
- Buy books at the bookstore
- Get your computer connected to the Bethany network
Returning student living on campus
- Review what to bring to campus
- Make any changes to your class schedule by contacting the Registrar
- Get your room key and fob from the Resident Manager (RM) in your res hall
- Check into your room with your RA and get your information folder
- If you need a new ID, get one in the library
- Check your meal plan
- Pay cable TV (if requested) at the Business Office
- Register for classes
- Register your car (BLC login required)
- Buy your parking permit if you wish to park on campus
- Buy books at the bookstore
- Find your mailbox
- Get your computer connected to the Bethany network
- Check your Bethany e-mail account for announcements (BLC login required)
- Attend returning student (sophomore) orientation
Returning student living off campus
- Get your mailbox key, welcome folder, and student ID (if a new one is needed) in the library
- Check your meal plan
- Register for classes
- Register your car (BLC login required)
- Buy your parking permit if you wish to park on campus
- Buy books at the bookstore
- Get your computer connected to the Bethany network
- Check your Bethany e-mail account for announcements (BLC login required)
- Attend returning student (sophomore) orientation
Athletics
All athletes must complete these forms to participate in BLC athletics for the 2011-12 school year.
Events
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Fine Arts
Instrumental music
Chapel Brass is open to brass members of the Concert Band and rehearses Thursdays.
Jazz Band is open to all members of Concert Band. Rehearsals will be determined by the availability of the members and director.
Students may register for half-hour private instrument lessons (MUSC190D) with the registrar. An instructor and lesson time will be assigned to you based on your class schedule and that of the instructor. Watch the "lesson information" bulletin board in the practice room hallway of the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center for the lesson schedules to be posted.
If you have questions about instrumental music you may contact Prof. Adrian Lo.
Choral music
Concert Choir is a mixed choir for campus and tour performances.
Rehearsals are 4:30-6p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Contact Dennis Marzolf if you are interested in joining.
Mary Martha Singers is women's choir for campus and tour performances, Rehearsals are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 - 4:20 p.m.
Contact Ann Frederickson if you are interested in joining.
Handbell Choir
Rehearsals are on alternate Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Contact Dennis Marzolf if you are interested in joining.
Students may register for half-hour private vocal lessons (MUSC190A) with the registrar. The cost per semester is $350 for 13 lessons. An instructor and lesson time will be assigned to you based on your class schedule. Watch the "lesson information" kiosk in the practice room hallway of the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center for the lesson schedules to be posted there.
Choraliers is a non-auditioned vocal organization that performs a lyric opera.
Contact Dennis Marzolf if you are interested in joining Choraliers.
Spring Play performances are in mid-April. Watch for announcements or contact a theater professor for more information.
Additional opportunities for involvement include set production, props, lighting, sound, and publicity. For more information, visit the Bethany theater page.
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