Belhaven University | United States

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About Belhaven University

Belhaven University is a Christian liberal arts college dedicated to helping people grapple with the complex issues of life and to preparing them for positions of leadership in a rapidly changing society. A community of professors and students working together in a Christian environment, Belhaven emphasizes the importance of the individual. In addition to a strong traditional liberal arts program, Belhaven provides an atmosphere in which students can find purpose and meaning in life. Academic preparation and Christian experience go hand in hand at Belhaven.

Campus information

Located in a historical residential neighborhood, the Belhaven campus provides a pleasing setting for learning and growth. The campus combines the best of traditional southern architecture with contemporary utilization of space.

A highlight of the campus is the Belhaven lake. Surrounded by tranquil walking paths, students frequently spend hours on its banks. The lake also attracts canoeing enthusiasts and fisherman. Other recreational facilities include five tennis courts, a gymnasium, and an intramural and soccer bowl.

Belhaven University is located on a forty-two acre site near the heart of Jackson, the capital and largest city in Mississippi.

Accommodation

Belhaven has six residence halls with three designated for women, two for men, and one co-ed apartment style building. Each residence hall is staffed by a professional Resident Director (RD) and a team of student leaders who serve as Resident Assistants (RAs).

All resident rooms are fully furnished with furniture that can be arranged by the residents in order to personalize their rooms. Each room also is equipped with high-speed Ethernet connections and wireless Internet, along with an attractive 70-channel cable television package. Small refrigerators and microwaves are permissible in the residence halls as well.