Student Life

Your life at Bethel is faith-filled, vibrant, and full of purpose. Discover a community where you'll grow through faith, connect with life-long friends, and find ways to get involved.

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You’ll find a community where you belong and where your faith grows every day. Student life at Bethel means discovering your passions, deepening your relationships, and finding purpose in everything you do—from worshiping at Vespers and cheering on the Royals to serving others and exploring the Twin Cities. From your first day on campus, you’ll be surrounded by people who encourage you to grow in faith, friendship, and confidence as you prepare for your future.

Welcome home

Your first days at Bethel are filled with opportunities to connect and belong. From move-in to community events, you’ll discover spaces and people that make campus feel like home.

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New student orientation

Orientation—called Welcome Week at Bethel—is designed to help you launch your Bethel experience with support from staff, student leaders, and new friends. Whether you join us in the fall or spring, you won’t start your journey alone. 

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Housing and dining

Community grows in Bethel’s residence halls and dining spaces—from lakeside living to meals at Monson Dining Center, Royal Grounds, or 3900 Grill. As you live on campus or commute to campus, you’ll find spaces and support to connect, recharge, and feel at home.

Get involved

Make the most of your Bethel experience by finding your place on campus. You can join a club, cheer on the Royals, worship at Vespers, or lead a service project—discovering ways to belong and make memories that last.

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Student activities

Bethel’s campus life is full of energy and connection. From clubs and recreation to faith gatherings and campus traditions, you’ll find countless ways to get involved outside the classroom.

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Leadership and service

Grow as a servant leader while making a difference in the lives of others. Through mentoring, volunteering, and service opportunities rooted in faith, you’ll discover how your gifts can have a lasting impact and connect you to something greater than yourself.

Community life

Bethel is a Christ-centered community where faith and relationships shape every part of life. You’ll find care, support, and connection woven into your experience in your classrooms, residence halls, and across campus.

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Services for students

Throughout your Bethel journey, you’ll have the support you need to thrive. From counseling and health resources to tutoring and career coaching, we’ll walk alongside you every step of the way.

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Living in community

Life together at Bethel is guided by faith, shared values, and accountability. You’ll become who you’re meant to be through relationships, service, and the commitments that shape us as a Christ-centered community.