Join the Crusade!
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Bookmark this page to help you complete all of the necessary steps to becoming an Abbey Crusader!
If you haven’t been to our campus yet, your very first step is to join us for Crusader Preview Day and see what the Abbey is all about. Then, in the summer, join us for one of our Crusader Prep Days, where you get the details worked out, meet key Abbey personnel, get your student ID, get your class schedule and get ready to join the Crusader community!
As an accepted student ready to enroll, PLEASE keep an eye on your PERSONAL email account as we will communicate all important enrollment related processes via email to your personal email address over the spring and summer months.
The Basics
You received your acceptance letter and now you’re ready to begin your journey to being a Crusader!
Outlined below is a summary of all the steps you need to take to make sure your transition is as smooth as possible. Complete each of these steps as soon as you can!
Reserve your Place
Even after you have been accepted, your space at Belmont Abbey College is not reserved until we receive your deposit. If you haven’t made your deposit click the link below and do it today!
Housing and Meal Plan
The cost of both room and board will remain the same for the 2020-2021 Academic year. Incoming residential students will choose meal plans and indicate residential preferences on the Housing Application. If you are a NEW student planning to reside on campus, you will receive an email sent to your personal email address about how to complete your housing application. Please complete this housing application in order to receive a room assignment in June. This must be completed no later than May 31, 2020 if you’d like to use the room mate selection feature. If you do not complete this by May 31, 2020, then we will auto-assign your roommate for you. The Housing Application will be sent to your email after your deposit is received.
Room
- Poelleth and O’Connell Halls (where all incoming first-year students will live) – $2,914 per semester
- Raphael Arthur Hall – $1,950 per semester
- Cuthbert Allen Apartments – $3,254 per semester
- St. Benedict and St. Scholastica Halls – $3,350 per semester
Assignment of new students is made according to deposit date once this application has been processed. Returning students are assigned in order of completed academic hours. Once the Upperclassmen halls are full, the remaining students will be housed in O’Connell or Poellath Halls. Click here for more information about Residence Halls.
Board
Resident students must purchase one of these two meal plans. These plans must be purchased through the Business Office, not through the campus dining service. Additional meal plan options, such as additional Flex dollars, can be purchased through the campus dining service.
- Basic Meal Plan – $2,133 per semester, includes 14 meals per week w/ $200 Flex dollars
- Unlimited Meal Plan – $2,233 per semester, includes unlimited meals per week w/ $100 Flex dollars
Flex dollars may be used in the campus coffee shop and grill, Holy Grounds. If you run short on Flex dollars, you can add more throughout the semester. All resident students are assigned to the Basic Meal Plan unless they notify the Office of Residence Life that they want the Unlimited Plan before the end of the drop/add period. Click here for more information about Meal Plans.
New Tax Requirement
The North Carolina Tax Simplification and Reduction Act (Session Law 2013-316) was passed on August 23, 2013, which, in part, repealed the exemption on sales tax for prepared food and food served to students at institutions of higher education. Our college is required to assess, collect, and remit this sales tax to the state of North Carolina. If you are a residential student you will see this additional line item on your statement, to accommodate for sales tax due. The official North Carolina Department of Revenue publication can be viewed here (applicable section is Part III, Effective January 1, 2014, “Food and Prepared Food Served at Institutions of Higher Education”).
Financial Aid
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and make sure you’re getting all the support you deserve! Financial Aid information and applications are available from the Financial Aid office by clicking below.
Submit Official Documents
Now that you’re committed to attending the Abbey, complete these steps to start connecting with your future community. Complete these steps before coming to campus.
Registration Questionnaire
Incoming students must complete a registration questionnaire for class placement. After you submit your deposit you will receive this questionnaire via email.
Final High School and/or College Transcript
After high school graduation or completion of your current semester of college, ask your school to send a copy of your official academic transcript. Send transcripts to: Belmont Abbey College Office of Admissions 100 Belmont Mt Holly Rd Belmont, NC 28012
Medical Forms
New students (Freshmen and transfer students) must submit their immunization records and complete a Student Medical History prior to move-in. Information regarding these documents will be sent to each new student from the Admissions office via their new Abbey email.
See more information on our Wellness Center page.
Insurance
Medical Insurance
Each student must have medical insurance, either through a private insurance company plan or the insurance package offered through the College. Information regarding the school’s medical insurance with information on how to waive the insurance will be sent during the summer months from Student Financial Services. Click here to find a brochure with coverage information, waiver form if you choose not to keep the school’s insurance and a claim form.
All students are billed every year on their fall tuition bill for the school health insurance. There will be a charge of $390.00 on your fall bill. To waive the school insurance click here.
All international students are required to keep the school-offered medical insurance.
For non-international students, in order to waive the school insurance, you will need to complete an on-line waiver each year and show evidence of coverage by a private policy. You will be required to submit proof of insurance according to the directions from Student Financial Services. You are also agreeing to the financial commitment should your private insurance not cover services in this area.
Tuition Insurance
Tuition insurance is billed every year on the fall tuition bill for both residential and commuter students. Information regarding the school’s medical insurance with information on how to waive the insurance will be sent during the summer months from Student Financial Services.
To waive your tuition insurance: Dewar Tuition Insurance Waiver »
Payment Plan
Information about student tuition payments is available on the Business Office’s “Payment Plan” page.
Final Prep
Crusader Prep Day
In the summer, join us for one of our Crusader Prep Days, where you get the details worked out, meet key Abbey personnel and get ready to join the Crusader community! You’ll also get your ID, pick up your class schedule, meet your classmates and if necessary finalize your enrollment.
Crusader Prep Days »
Preview Day
Summer Reading
All First-Year students enrolled in First-Year Experience will receive an email wih a link to the book “How to College” by Andrea Malkin Brenner and Lara Hope Schwartz. Students transferring more than 13 credit hours to Belmont Abbey College are not required to take the First-Year Symposium.
All new students will be required to complete the canvas course “Orientation”. This course has information needed for a successful start and answers many questions you may have.
Order Your Books
You can order your books online and pick them up for free once you get here! You can either choose to either buy or rent, new or used, here!
Move-In Day
Move-in Day for new residential students will be Friday, August 13, 2021.
All information about Residence Life is available on these pages. Please take time to read all information before you pack to move into your dorm.
Important Information »
FAQs »
Residence Halls »
Orientation
Orientation is mandatory for all new students. Orientation will take place August 13-16, 2021.
View Full Student Orientation Schedule*
View Full Parent Orientation Schedule*
Mailing Address
100 Belmont Mount Holly Rd.
Belmont, NC 28012
Important Dates
Fall 2020 Students
There are several dates of which you should be aware:
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