Hello from the Student Affairs Office!
I was once a student sitting in the same classrooms you will be in starting in August. I graduated from Bethany in 2014 with a degree in Psychology.
I was very involved in campus life when I was a student at Bethany. I was a peer minister, Resident Advisor, a member of the Alpha Delta Zeta Sorority and president of SAB. I was fully immersed in college life and shortly after graduation, made a career out of it!
There is great value and the opportunity for personal growth when YOU become involved in activities in addition to classroom learning. We want to see YOU have as many positive experiences as possible on campus that lead to wonderful memories and future resume boosters.
There is so much at Bethany for YOU to be involved in/look forward to:
• We have around 20 student clubs and organizations that YOU can join, from Student Government to Bethany Lifting and Fitness, to Newtonians Society and so many more!
• The Student Activities Board (known as SAB on campus) hosts several events each month that are sure to keep YOU engaged and excited for the next one.
• Residence Life and Intramurals also host several events each month to get students connected with others across campus.
• Gregory Hall was recently renovated and will be open to students for the fall of 2023. It will have double, single and triple room options. We are excited about the upgrades and the community that will be built there.
There is so much for YOU to get involved in on campus and I highly encourage YOU to step out of your comfort zone and try something new! We have new organizations being formed by Bethany students each semester, so if there isn’t an organization your interested in joining, reach out to me about creating one!
Please email me at peterstk@bethanylb.edu if you have any questions and we’ll do our best to help.
See you in AUGUST!
Tessa Peters Executive Director of Student AffairsVÄLKOMMEN WEEKEND ACTIVITIES Välkommen to Lindsborg!
(Välkommen is Swedish for “Welcome”)
August 18-22 will be a busy few days for our new students. Check-in for any non-preseason freshman will be the morning of Friday, August 18, and Välkommen Weekend events start off that evening with Playfair! Playfair is a great Bethany Tradition; you’ll get to meet your new classmates in a fun and interactive way.
Saturday, August 19, you will be busy getting to know and visit the Lindsborg community
Sunday, August 20, you’ll have time to go to a local church and then hear from several presenters in the afternoon ending with a night at the pool (bring your swim suit) and a South Park Block Party!
We are really looking forward to Monday, August 21, where students can learn about on campus employment, get a tour of their classrooms, and Orientation Bingo.
Tuesday, August 22, Chat with upper-class students at the Involvement Fair where you can join a club or organization!
You will also have time to pick up your textbooks and just relax before classes begin on Wednesday, August 23! Our Välkommen Leaders (upper-class students) are eagerly awaiting your arrival and can’t wait to “show you the ropes” during Välkommen Weekend! A full schedule of events will be handed out during check-in on August 18!
INTRAMURALS EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
August 28 - Pickleball
September 7 - 3 on 3 Basketball League starts
September 18 - Spikeball
October 2 - Frisbee Disk Golf
October 31 - Costume Dodgeball
1ST 50 DAY EVENTS TO
FORWARD TO:
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Pickleball
Mac & Cheese Mixer
3vs.3 Basketball
Various Sporting Events
Lawn Games
Jammin’
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2023-24 CHECKLIST
Please make sure that you have completed all these tasks and submitted forms to the appropriate office before August 1st. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to the Admissions Office at 785-227-3380, and they can help you connect with the appropriate people!
ADMISSIONS
Submit all final official high school transcripts
Submit all final official college transcripts (if taken any dual enrollment as well)
Pay $150 Enrollment Fee
Log into your Bethany Email Address (provided here)
On the www.bethanylb.edu/checklist website:
Complete News/Photo Release Form
Complete FERPA Form
Complete Promise To Pay Form
TB Screening Form
Immunization Records
Meningitis Form and Waiver
COVID Vaccination Status
Enroll in Classes (Schedule with Admissions Department)
Confirm login into eSwede
Register for Fall Check In Date/Time on eSwede Register for your On Campus/Off Campus accomodations and Meal Plan options
If participating in Athletics:
NAIA Consent Form
Athletic Training Paperwork & Insurance information (Opens June 1)
Complete Athletic Paperwork online at www.bethanyswedes.com
Complete NAIA Eligibility center certification
FINANCIAL AID/BUSINESS OFFICE
Be sure you applied for and completed all steps for the FAFSA
Accept/Decline financial aid in eSwede
Complete all verification documents if selected to do so
If accepting Student Direct Loans: Log back into your FAFSA account :
Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN)
Complete Entrance Counseling
If accepting a Parent Direct Loan:
Complete application through FAFSA parent login
Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN)
If accepting Private Student Loans:
Complete application and co-signer. (Check out www.elmselect.com to start this)
Set up Payment Arrangements using CashNet (access through eSwede) (6 month payment plans begin in July)
NEED HELP ON ANY OR ALL OF THIS? Contact your Admissions Rep or call: 785-227-3380
EMAIL: admissions@bethanylb.edu