New Students: Welcome to Bennett College!

Welcome to the Bennett College Family! We are so excited that you have chosen Bennett College and we look forward to supporting you on the journey that awaits! This is official notification of your next steps, to prepare for your arrival on campus. Please see the below. All next steps MUST be complete and finalized BEFORE you arrive to campus for move in weekend. Access to the residence hall will not be permitted, if ANY process is incomplete.

Student Toolkit

Move in Weekend: August 8 - 10, 2025

ARRIVAL TIME: 10:00AM
Global Learning Center
521 Gorrell Street Greensboro, NC 27401

IMPORTANT: NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

  • Receive confirmation from Admissions that your final transcripts have been submitted and received

    a. Contact your Admissions Representative

  • If you have not already, pay your one-time, non-refundable $150 Enrollment Fee

  • Complete your Housing Application in SONIS and pay your $100 annual housing fee

    a. Use this link to make a secure payment: https://square.link/u/enmKnq06

  • Finalize your financial aid and complete all financial aid documents

    a. Use this link to schedule a meeting with Mr. Pichey https://calendly.com/bennettfa/15min

  • Receive a copy of your final bill

    a. Reach out to Student Accounts if you need to set up payment arrangements: studentaccount@bennett.edu

  • Submit your Health and Immunization records by July 15th to

    a. Health_center@bennett.edu

  • Attend an Academic Advising Session with Ms. Tonya Doane, Director of Student Success, to finalize your class schedule

    a. Date: July 7th at 3pm, 6pm, or 9pm EST
    Zoom Link: https://bennett-edu.zoom.us/j/81827230586

Move In Weekend:
Friday August 8th- Sunday August 10th

If you will be living on campus, please check your emails from Ms. Pridgen about your arrival time and room assignment. There will be activities/sessions set up for you and your families on Friday and Saturday. Sunday will be a special ceremony to celebrate the beginning of your new journey as you say goodbye to your families.

New Student Orientation: For ALL students who are NEW to Bennett College

New Student Orientation will begin on Monday August 14th. You will engage in activities and sessions throughout the week that will give you insight into different areas of the college which include: Campus Safety, Academics, Career Services, Student Activities, Transportation, Counseling and Accessibility, Global Studies and so much more. You will also participate in learning about Bennett Traditions and have fun with sister bonding activities!

Housing

Please email Ms. Rachel Pridgen at rpridgen@bennett.edu for any questions, comments, or concerns about your housing assignment

**List of items to pack can be found HERE and on this page. Only bring what you normally need, you are not required to bring every single item that is suggested.**

Financial Aid

Do you still have questions about your financial aid or not sure if your package is complete? Set up a meeting with Financial Aid to get your questions answered: https://calendly.com/bennettfa/15min

Health and Immunization Records

Please submit your Health and Immunization Records to Admissions or directly to the Health Center by emailing Health_center@bennett.edu

Fax: 336.517.2235 or 336.332.0160

** Health Forms can be found HERE**

Bennett Email Addresses

Your Bennett email is being created by the IT department. You should be receiving an email from IT@Bennett.edu.  The email contains a link for you to setup your Bennett email address.

Social Media

Let us know how you are preparing to arrive at Bennett for move in weekend! Feel free to create a post or reel highlighting how you are packing, custom Bennett merch that you may have ordered, saying goodbye to your hometown friends, getting excited about college, or anything else that is fun and exciting to share about your journey to Bennett College.

Tag us on IG: Bennett_admissions and Bennett_College and Twitter: Bennett_admiss and BennettCollege

Freshwomen and Transfer Students Final Transcripts

Please be sure to have your final high school transcripts (Freshwomen) or college transcripts (Transfer Students or Dual Enrollment) submitted to the Office of Admissions as soon as possible. Final transcripts are needed before your fall 2025 class registration can be completed. In addition, Freshwomen who were a dual enrollment student taking high school and college course work at the same time must contact their high school and college where the courses were taken to ensure Bennett College receives their transcripts (when applicable).

Freshwomen who completed AP courses must be sure to have your scores sent to Bennett College.

Fall 2025 Schedules

Group Advising Sessions will be held the week of July 24-28. You will receive an email invitation for the Advising Sessions from Ms. Tonya Doane, Director of Student Success.

Questions?

If you have any questions, concerns, or if something has changed that we should be aware of, please let us know as soon as possible so we can help you get everything completed by the August 1st deadline.

Department

Email
Immunization North Carolina requirements are HERE. Email to health_center@bennett.edu)
Housing Application Email rpridgen@bennett.edu if you have not received your housing assignment and have paid your deposit.
Financial Aid If you have any questions or concerns, email financialaid@bennett.edu  Copy Dr. Wimberly at Yvette.wimberly@bennett.edu
Student Accounts Make payment arrangements if you have a balance left after your aid is applied (studentaccounts@bennett.edu).

Microwaves

Students are provided a refrigerator and microwave in the common area of their residential suite. If your room assignment is in Merner Hall, then you may bring a microwave.

Student Access and Success

Student access and success are the focal points of our work within Academic Affairs and Student Experience. The programs, services, resources, and learning and engagement opportunities we provide were created specifically with you, our students, in mind. Please know that supporting your academic, career and personal-wellness goals are what we enjoy most.

Get Involved

We encourage you to get involved in some of the numerous on-campus events and organizations we offer to help you build new relationships, expand your knowledge and skills or learn new ones — maybe even pursue a new hobby or interest outside your comfort zone.

Many of the networking, service, educational and leadership opportunities these activities offer not only foster your academic success but also help you land a job after graduation.

Counseling Services & Accessibility Services

Bennett College also provides essential resources to help with a wide range of challenges impacting today's college students. For example, we offer confidential counseling services and accessibility services are available for students who would like to self-identify any limits they may have. Your success in and out of the classroom is important to us.

For your academic needs, visit the visit the Office of Student Success, along with the Writing Center. Ms. Tonya Doane, Director of Student Success will work with you to get you acclimated to the College and your academic schedule.

Ms. Rachel Pridgen, Executive Director of Student Experience, and/or Ms. Jasmine Faison, Assistant Director of Student experience will reach out to you soon via email. Please begin to check your school email, as information will be sent to your school email address beginning July 10th.