ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – Bethel University President-Elect Ross Allen announced that students in all schools will be returning to Bethel University for the fall semester. In addition, Vice President for Student Life, Dr. William Washington and Athletic Director Bob Bjorklund announced the move-in dates for fall student-athletes.

"It's going to be a great fall at Bethel," said Bjorklund. "Our coaching staff and I are excited to see you back on campus and begin preparing for excellence on and off the field."

Move-in dates are as follows:

*please note that as of July 15, these move-in dates will be reassessed*

Football: August 12 & 13
Men's and Women's Soccer: August 13
Men's and Women's Golf: August 14
Men's and Women's Cross Country: August 14
Volleyball: August 14
 
After July 15, student-athletes will hear more information from their coaching staff on how to prepare for practice and the start of the season.

Over the next several weeks, Bethel will continue to communicate important details regarding the safety and wellbeing of our community this fall. Details that will be addressed are undergraduate student move-in and arrival, adjustments to campus life to accommodate for social distancing, testing and contact tracing and student support and community life.

In addition to these important details, there will be a series of community gatherings and Q&A sessions for employees, students, and parents, where information specific to each group will be provided. We will communicate dates for these events as soon as they are available.
 
For more information on COVID-19 updates at Bethel University visit bethel.edu/covid-19.