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John Brown University
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
June 10, 2023
Eagle Base Camp is JBU's summer enrollment event. All incoming students and their families are encouraged to attend.
Kick off your JBU experience.
Connect with your classmates
This is the largest event we have for the incoming class before the fall semester. Don't miss it!
Go on an excursion
Choose from a float trip, a visit to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or a hike at Natural Falls State Park.
Complete the enrollment process
In addition to registering for classes, you'll complete important paperwork and get valuable information, including details about move-in, FERPA, meal plans and more.
Event schedule
Tentative
Students will be assigned to Group A or Group B based on the date they submitted their deposit. We will provide you with a personalized schedule including your registration appointments at check-in.
Parents and guardians, while your student is away on their excursion, you may use the parent lounge, attend information sessions or explore Northwest Arkansas on your own.
All times are CT.
| Group A | Group B | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-in | |
| 8:45 a.m. | Welcome + Chapel | |
| 9:30 a.m. | • Register for classes (students only) • Complete the enrollment process • Attend information sessions • Go on a campus tour • See your dorm room |
Excursion (students only) |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Excursion (students only) |
• Register for classes (students only) • Complete the enrollment process • Attend information sessions • Go on a campus tour • See your dorm room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Event concludes | |
| Students in Group A may leave once they have returned from their excursion. | Students in Group B may leave once they have completed all of their paperwork. | |
Frequently asked questions
I've already registered for classes as an Early Commit student. Should I come to Eagle Base Camp?
Yes! Besides getting to know your classmates on an excursion and seeing your dorm room, you still have important paperwork and other tasks to complete as part of the enrollment process. Coming to Eagle Base Camp means you'll have less work to do at Orientation.
Can I choose to be in Group A or Group B?
Group assignment is based on the date you submitted your deposit.
When will I know what group I'm in?
You will find out your group assignment the week before Eagle Base Camp.
What does Eagle Base Camp cost?
There is a $10 registration fee per student and per guest. The float trip costs an additional $30.
How many guests may I bring?
Students may bring up to six guests. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
Can parents go on an excursion?
Excursions are only for students. While their student is away on their excursion, parents may use the parent lounge, attend information sessions or explore Northwest Arkansas on their own.
Are on-campus accommodations available?
On-campus accommodations are not available for Eagle Base Camp. View local accommodations.
What if I can't make it to Eagle Base Camp?
You will register in August online with an advisor and complete the enrollment process when you arrive to campus in the fall.
I have a question. Who should I contact?
Please contact your admissions counselor or the Visit Office at campusvisit@jbu.edu or (479) 524-7161.
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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.
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