On behalf of our faculty and staff,
Welcome to Bethel College!
We want to tell you that we are diligently planning for your arrival and are excited to welcome you to Bethel College this fall!
An exciting part of your Bethel College career is Thresher Days! This program is designed to prepare new Bethel College students to be successful members of our community. You will learn about various campus offices and services, interact with other new students, and get to know faculty and staff outside the typical office or classroom setting.
If you have any questions before you arrive at Bethel College, please get in touch with the Office of Student Life at (316) 284-5324 or email us at studentlife@bethelks.edu.
We are excited you have chosen to be a Bethel College Thresher and are looking forward to a great year together!
Arrival Dates:
| Fall Athletes | Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| Everyone | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
Step 1: Registration, Tuition & Payments
Review your account balance, pay your tuition and fees, learn about deadlines, and have a payment plan in place. Be sure to pay your tuition and fees before the start of the semester to avoid late fees. Please bring the following items to registration and contact the financial aid office with any questions:
- Medical Insurance Card
- Registration Packet
- Payment
Kiley McCord, Student Accounts, kmccord@bethelks.edu Ext. 233
Clark Oswald, Financial Aid Director, coswald@bethelks.edu Ext. 232
Attention Athletes! You are required to carry primary insurance which covers athletic injuries in the state of Kansas. More information can be found in myBC.
Step 2: Immunization forms
Please send us a copy of your current immunization records. If any questions come up about submission, please get in touch with your admissions representative for more details on how to submit.
Step 3: Incoming Credit Evaluation
Taking courses the summer before you start at Bethel? Use our Free Credit Evaluator to see who they will transfer.
Step 4: Arrival to Campus
Details for arrival are coming soon. What to bring on move-in day?
Step 5: Get ready for your First Semester
Commuter Information
If you plan to commute to campus, we encourage you to become familiar with more than just your classrooms!
Krehbiel Auditorium in the Luyken Fine Arts Center; Schultz Student Center (home to the Thresher Shop, The 1887 Cafe, and the Cafeteria); Mantz Library; and the Administration Building (home to Financial Aid, the Registrar’s Office, and Student Life) are all important for you to know.
You are also welcome at events on campus throughout the year, including Welcome Week activities, events hosted by Student Activities Council (SAC), events hosted by Development, Inclusion, and Values Council (DIVCO), club activities, intramurals, campus ministries, and much more!
The computer labs and Wellness Center are open to you, and there are comfortable spaces in the Will Academic Center atrium where you can relax between classes. Your student ID allows you to attend most student activity events, athletic events, concerts, plays, and special lectures at no additional cost, so please take advantage of all the campus has to offer.