We continue to welcome a record-breaking number of students from around the world, all bringing a wide variety of academic, cultural, personal and social interests. It's important that you have a clear picture of what's needed to begin your Lipscomb experience. Entering an academic community is important and can be stressful, but don't worry. We're here to help. The orientation team is dedicated to serving you and easing this exciting transition. We can't wait to welcome you home!
Log into your Bison Portal to sign up for orientation.
Here, you will also be able to pay your enrollment and housing fees. Once you’ve completed both, you will receive instructions about receiving a room in one of our Residence Halls and a roommate.
Incoming transfer students are invited to attend a two-hour virtual transfer orientation experience. During the session, you'll hear from campus leaders, engage with other incoming students, and learn about ways to get involved on campus.
To sign up for an orientation session, please view your Bison Portal. For questions, please contact your Admissions Counselor or email orientation@lipscomb.edu
We're so glad you're joining The Herd!
Schedule
9:00 A.M. - Welcome and Program Review
9:15 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. - Various Sessions
10:35 A.M. - Closing and Additional Resources
*Schedule is subject to change prior to program date*
New Student Orientation is a one-day onboarding experience designed specifically for first-time Lipscomb students and their parents and guests. Here, you will learn about Student Life, get acquainted with campus, meet with faculty in your field of study, and connect with your peers.
All new students are required to attend one of the above sessions. Space is limited.
Each student is invited to bring up to two parents or guests with them to NSO.
For questions, please read the "Common Questions" tab below. To sign up, please visit your Bison Portal. For any additional questions, please contact your Admissions Counselor or email orientation@lipscomb.edu.
In-Person Schedule
7:45 A.M. - Check-In Begins
8:45 A.M. - Welcome and Program Review
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. - Morning Sessions
11:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. - Lunch
12:00 P.M. - 4:55 P.M. - Afternoon Sessions
5:00 P.M. - Closing and Presidential Remarks
8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Quest Team Hangout (Optional)
*Schedule is subject to change prior to program dates*
Virtual Schedule
9:00 A.M. - Welcome and Program Review
9:05 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. - Various Sessions
10:00 A.M. - 10:20 A.M. - Break
10:20 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - Various Sessions
11:30 A.M. - Closing and Additional Resources
*Schedule is subject to change prior to program date*
QuestWeek (fall orientation) is required of all freshmen as well as transfers 21 and under (by Aug. 1). This is an intentional extension of your orientation experience and will engage you academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. You’ll get to meet other new students and, if you’re a residential student, begin getting accustomed to dorm life.
If you have questions, please contact your Admissions Counselor or email orientation@lipscomb.edu.
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, August 16
Parent/Student Worship + Send-Off
QuestWeek Kickoff
Community Group Meetings
Residence Hall Meetings
Wednesday, August 17
Morning & Afternoon Orientation Sessions
Resource Fair
Evening Engagement Activity
Thursday, August 18
Morning Orientation Sessions
Service Day
Evening Engagement Activity
Friday, August 19
Morning Orientation Sessions
Nashville Excursions
Local Church Fair
Evening Engagement Activity
Saturday, August 20
Canvas Orientation Sessions
Beaman Library Scavenger Hunt
Bison Bash with Athletics
Men's Soccer Game vs. University Alabama Birmingham
Lipscomb Orientation also runs a parallel program for parents and guests during New Student Orientation. Those who participate will have the opportunity to meet university leaders, interact with other parents and guests, and attend a wide range of sessions including everything from financial aid to tips for the adjustment to college life.
To register for any of our orientation programs, students must first have been accepted for admissions to the University and paid their enrollment fee. Each student is invited to bring up to two parents or guests. Each guest will pay a $20 guest fee to cover costs and materials.
Please begin familiarizing yourself with local lodging accommodations. Lipscomb has an on-campus hotel, Bison Inn (subject to availability), as well as a list of local accommodations that offer Lipscomb discounts and preferred rates. Learn more on our hotel information page.
What if I need special accommodations for New Student Orientation?
New Student Orientation and QuestWeek are built to serve and suit the needs of all students. If you would like to request accommodations including food allergies or wheelchair accessibility, please contact us at orientation@lipscomb.edu.
How and when will I meet with my academic advisor?
You will meet with your advisor virtually prior to attending New Student Orientation. Here, you will discuss your degree path and finalize your classes for your first semester.
When will I register for classes?
Your class registration time will be determined by your advising cohort. Continue checking your Lipscomb email for specific details about your time.
When is Move-In Day?
Check back soon for 2022 move-in dates. The Office of Housing and Residence Life will be in contact with specific move-in day assignments and instructions.
I need additional support for this school year. Who should I contact?
The ACCESS Ability program can answer any questions, requests or concerns regarding services and accommodations. You can reach them at acccessability@lipscomb.edu.
What is the Quest Team?
The Quest Team is a group of peer leaders who have gone through a rigorous interview, selection and training process in order to prepare them to serve you throughout the entire summer as orientation leaders. They're here to walk students through the entire process from registering for classes to hanging out during QuestWeek. They've been where you are and are here to point you in the right direction so that you feel welcome in your new home at Lipscomb.
ASC: Academic Success Center, your one-stop shop for all things regarding your academic success, including services like the Writing Studio, Peer Tutors, and more!
Battle of the Boulevard: a 67-year tradition where we battle it out on the basketball court each year with our arch-nemesis down the street to see who owns the Boulevard!
Breakouts: On Thursdays, you have the opportunity to attend a wide variety of spiritual formation experiences we like to call breakouts
CDC: Career Development Center, your one-stop shop for career exploration, resume help, networking opportunities, internship experience and the job search
The Gathering: Campus pauses at 10:55 a.m. every Tuesday to come together for a campus-wide chapel called the Gathering
LMN: Lipscomb Mentoring Network, provides an opportunity for freshmen to connect with volunteer mentors in order to ease the transition into the Lipscomb community
OID: Office of Intercultural Development, build community through culture by being involved in programs, events and activities that empower and support Lipscomb's diverse community
RA: resident assistant, the trained student leader who acts as your primary contact while living in the residence halls who lives on your floor, coordinates activities and builds relationships to shape your on-campus experience
RHD: residence hall director, the full-time, live-in professional staff member who oversees your building and maintains a safe and welcoming residential community
SAB: Student Activities Board, a group of student interns responsible for planning and executing free events for the student body
SAC: student activities center, full of racquetball courts, a weight room, running or walking tracks, a spin studio and basketball courts (free with your student ID!)
Singarama: One of the Lipscomb's longest-standing traditions where students create mini-musicals with the hope of being crowned the sweepstakes winner
Stokes: an overflow parking lot located adjacent to campus, right across Belmont Blvd
Meet the Quest Team
Connor Adair
Adair is a rising sophomore Musical Theatre major from Edmond, Oklahoma.
Allen Bass
Bass is a rising senior Environmental & Sustainability Science major from Brentwood, Tennessee.
Brady Bryson
Bryson is a rising sophomore Finance and Theology major from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Reece Collie
Collie is a rising junior Entrepreneurship major from Montreat, North Carolina.
Lily Corley
Corley is a rising senior Public Relations major from Knoxville, Tennessee.
Julia Correa
Correa is a rising senior International Business major from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Grayson Crockett
Crockett is a rising junior History Teaching major from Willmore, Kentucky.
Alex Dee
Dee is a rising junior Musical Theatre major from Mount Juliet, Tennessee.
Abby Duesing
Duesing is a rising senior Nursing major from South Holland, Illinois.
Holden Fernandez
Fernandez is a rising sophomore Marketing major from Nashville, Tennessee.
Millie Gnewikow
Gnewikow is a rising senior Biology major from Mount Juliet, Tennessee.
David Green
Green is a rising junior Worship Arts major from Arlington, Virginia.
Ashlyn Holmes
Holmes is a rising junior Nursing major from Franklin, Tennessee.
Brady Johnson
Johnson is a rising senior Applied Mathematics major from Pickerington, Ohio.
Antonina Lucido
Lucido is a rising senior Political Science major from Rochester, Michigan.
Shawna Mann
Mann is a rising senior Journalism and New Media major from Deltona, Florida.
Jeffrey Martin
Martin is a rising senior Accounting & Data Science major from Birmingham, Alabama.
Liz McKell
McKell is a rising senior Disability Studies major from Kandern, Germany.
Angie Medina Galeaz
Galeaz is a rising senior Biology major from Memphis, Tennessee.
Seth Meyer
Meyer is a rising junior Biochemistry major from Mount Juliet, Tennessee.
Lawton Miller
Miller is a rising sophomore Political Science major from Nashville, Tennessee.
Keilah Murphy
Murphy is a rising sophomore Worship Arts major from Atlanta, Georgia.
Priscilla Obregon
Obregon is a rising senior IT Management & Graphic Design major from Nashville, Tennessee.
Meti Regaa
Regaa is a rising junior Biology & Music double major from Winchester, Tennessee.
Madisyn Rentz
Rentz is a rising junior Dietetics major from Rockford, Minnesota.
Ella Rosser
Rosser is a rising junior Biochemistry major from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Britt Waller
Waller is a rising senior Corporate Management major from Blairsville, Georgia.
Tyler Webb
Webb is a rising senior Exercise Science major from Christiana, Tennessee.
Ashley Zwiers
Zwiers is a rising junior Elementary Education & Special Education major from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
7 Tips to Prepare for Life at Lipscomb
1. Spend time with family.
“I wish I would have really cherished the time I had with my family. You don’t really realize that you will not see them as often when you get to college, especially being far away from home.”
- Madisyn Rentz, ’24, Dietetics, Rockford, Minnesota
2. Get a plan for the semester.
“Take some time before you get here to map out and plan what’s important to you! Once school starts, you will have to pick up a lot of things related to academics and student life, so making sure you have a plan for self-care and spiritual investment will provide a lot of help in creating moments for rest.”
- Seth Meyer, ’24, Biochemistry, Mount Juliet, Tennessee
3. Connect with new students.
“I wish I would have reached out to more people who were coming to Lipscomb. Starting those conversations would have been super beneficial!” - Brady Bryson, ’25, Finance and Theology, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
“Don’t sweat Move-In Day and don’t overpack! A lot of times people bring too much stuff, so start with the necessities then go from there.”
- Abby Duesing, ’23, Nursing, South Holland, Illinois
5. Prepare your dorm room.
“The most useful things I brought for my dorm room were cleaning products and decor. Everything in life feels easier to handle if my living space is clean and homey!”
- Priscilla Obregon, ’23, Information Technology Management and Graphic Design, Nashville, Tennessee
“Don’t be afraid to explore new things! College is all about finding your interests and passions. Try everything once, then you’ll know if you like it or not.”
- Priscilla Obregon, ’23, Information Technology Management and Graphic Design, Nashville, Tennessee
7. Make a Nashville bucket list
“I would never get this type of stuff in my hometown, so I love having access to different experiences in Nashville.”
- Alexis Cole, ’22, Theology and Ministry, Bristol, Virginia
