Bellarmine Bound Experience

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Supporting your Transition to College

Bellarmine Bound
Three Steps for a Smooth Transition

We understand that the transition to college can be challenging and we are here to support you through it.

  1. Attending a Knight U: Orientation and getting registered for classes is your first step.
  2. Complete Knight Essentials, an online orientation to Bellarmine. 
  3. Five days before classes begin, all first-year students will come to campus to start their Week of Welcome experience. We complete this process by enrollment in KNGT-101 – a course designed to support first-year student success in your first semester. 

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Student Activities Center at sac@bellarmine.edu.

Knights of Color

Early Knights Program

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025

During the Early Knights Program, students will connect with other incoming students, learn about available resources, and get familiar with campus before everyone else arrives! This program is free to students and includes food for the week as well as housing for residential participants. Students will also complete a free one-credit hour class: BU 199 – Career Pathways Exploration.

The early arrival program supports students in wellness, engagement, belonging, and purpose through academic preparedness, accessibility skill-building, executive functioning, major and career exploration, and leadership. 

Apply Now! 

Priority Deadline is July 18th. Applications for the program will remain open until full.

Bridge to BU Program

Monday, June 30, 2025 - Friday, August 1, 2025

Bridge to BU is a transformative and results-oriented College Readiness Summer Bridge Program at Bellarmine, which will build a strong foundation for conditionally admitted students that will increase their opportunities for retention, persistence, and graduation while preparing them for successful lives and careers. During the four-week program, students will develop skills such as time-management, organization, academic reading and writing, and study skills. Participation in the Bridge to BU Program is completely free. Students will receive free on-campus housing and three free meals per day while living on campus and participating in the program for four weeks. 

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