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New Student Orientation

It's officially time to welcome you to the Herd!

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We continue to welcome a record-breaking number of students from around the world, all bringing a wide variety of academic, cultural, personal and social interests. It's important that you have a clear picture of what's needed to begin your Lipscomb experience. Entering an academic community is important and can be stressful, but don't worry. We're here to help. The orientation team is dedicated to serving you and easing this exciting transition. We can't wait to welcome you home!

 Log into your Bison Portal to sign up for one of our New Student Orientation sessions!

Here, you will also be able to pay your enrollment and housing fees. Once you’ve completed both, you will receive instructions about receiving a room in one of our Residence Halls and a roommate.

We're so glad that you're joining The Herd!
 

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What is the Quest Team?

The Quest Team is a group of peer leaders who have gone through a rigorous interview, selection and training process in order to prepare them to serve you throughout the entire summer as orientation leaders. They're here to walk students through the entire process from registering for classes to hanging out during QuestWeek. They've been where you are and are here to point you in the right direction so that you feel welcome in your new home at Lipscomb.

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The 2024 Quest Team

The 2025 Quest Team

Alyssa Andrews

Alyssa Andrews

Andrews is a senior Worship Arts major from Trumbull, Connecticut.

Lily Armstrong

Lily Armstrong

Armstrong is a junior Nursing major from Lebanon, Tennessee.

Mason Baker

Mason Baker

Baker is a sophomore Accounting major from Brentwood, Tennessee.

Gavin Cavender

Gavin Cavender

Cavender is a sophomore Finance major from Cookeville, Tennessee.

Abby Clark

Abby Clark

Clark is a junior Accounting major from Manchester, Tennessee.

Monica Cook

Monica Cook

Cook is a senior Law, Justice, Society major from Columbus, Ohio.

Jonathan Edde

Jonathan Edde

Edde is a junior Piano Performance major from Pleasant Shade, Tennessee.

Dieula Estival

Dieula Estival

Estival is a sophomore Nursing major from Ouanaminthe, Haiti

Rachael Ferguson

Rachael Ferguson

Ferguson is a junior Early Childhood Education major from Nashville, Tennessee.

Andrew Forney

Andrew Forney

Forney is a senior Marketing and Management major from Springboro, Ohio.

Keegan Gardner

Keegan Gardner

Gardner is a sophomore Business Mangement and Finance major from Peoria, Illinois

Carter Gilbert

Carter Gilbert

Gilbert is a junior Sports Management major from Frankfort, Kentucky.

Cole Graves

Cole Graves

Graves is a sophomore Molecular Biology major from Louisville, Kentucky.

Luke Green

Luke Green

Green is a junior Psychology major from Nashville, Tennessee.

Harper Guthrie

Harper Guthrie

Guthrie is a sophomore Pre-Pharmacy Health Sciences major from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Je’Coria Hambrick

Je’Coria Hambrick

Hambrick is a junior Psychology major from Nashville, Tennessee.

Joseph Holmquist

Joseph Holmquist

Holmquist is a sophomore Family Science: Mental Health Professions major from Bellevue, Tennessee.

Ivana Huffines

Ivana Huffines

Huffines is a junior Molecular Biology major from Franklin, Kentucky.

Mateo Idler

Mateo Idler

Idler is a junior Accounting major from Hyattsville, Maryland.

Amada Lashmit-Peña

Amada Lashmit-Peña

Lashmit-Peña is a senior Spanish & Mathematics double major from Maryville, Tennessee.

Dillon McCracken

Dillon McCracken

McCracken is a senior Philosophy major from Marietta, Georgia.

Betsy Pack

Betsy Pack

Pack is a junior Nursing major from Murfreesboro,Tennessee.

Elena Parkhurst

Elena Parkhurst

Parkhurst is a sophomore undeclared major from Memphis, Tennessee.

Addyline Raper

Addyline Raper

Raper is a senior Family Science major from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Mason Reynolds

Mason Reynolds

Reynolds is a senior Exercise Science major from Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

Jaden Rodriguez

Jaden Rodriguez

Rodriguez is a sophomore Business Management major from Franklin, Tennessee.

Sophie Simmons

Sophie Simmons

Simmons is a junior Musical Theatre major from Cookeville, Tennessee.

Ella Williams

Ella Williams

Williams is a senior Neurobiology major from Lexington, Kentucky.

Max Williams

Max Williams

Williams is a senior Management and Marketing major from Stuttgart, Germany.

7 Tips to Prepare for Life at Lipscomb

students at jenis

1. Spend time with family.

“I wish I would have really cherished the time I had with my family. You don’t really realize that you will not see them as often when you get to college, especially being far away from home.”
- Madisyn Rentz, ’24, Dietetics, Rockford, Minnesota

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2. Get a plan for the semester.

“Take some time before you get here to map out and plan what’s important to you! Once school starts, you will have to pick up a lot of things related to academics and student life, so making sure you have a plan for self-care and spiritual investment will provide a lot of help in creating moments for rest.”
- Seth Meyer, ’24, Biochemistry, Mount Juliet, Tennessee

students walking

3. Connect with new students.

“I wish I would have reached out to more people who were coming to Lipscomb. Starting those conversations would have been super beneficial!” - Brady Bryson, ’25, Finance and Theology, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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4. Pack your bags.

“Don’t sweat Move-In Day and don’t overpack! A lot of times people bring too much stuff, so start with the necessities then go from there.”
- Abby Duesing, ’23, Nursing, South Holland, Illinois

students in dormroom

5. Prepare your dorm room.

“The most useful things I brought for my dorm room were cleaning products and decor. Everything in life feels easier to handle if my living space is clean and homey!”
- Priscilla Obregon, ’23, Information Technology Management and Graphic Design, Nashville, Tennessee

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6. Try new things.

“Don’t be afraid to explore new things! College is all about finding your interests and passions. Try everything once, then you’ll know if you like it or not.”
- Priscilla Obregon, ’23, Information Technology Management and Graphic Design, Nashville, Tennessee

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7. Make a Nashville bucket list

“I would never get this type of stuff in my hometown, so I love having access to different experiences in Nashville.”
- Alexis Cole, ’22, Theology and Ministry, Bristol, Virginia

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