Bethel University Parents and Families

Bethel Football came in at No. 2 on the 2026 D3football.com Preseason Poll, their highest ranking in the 23-year history of the poll! The 2026 season opener will pit the country's top two teams as the No. 2 Royals will travel to No. 1 North Central (Ill.) on September 5 at 12 p.m.

Join us for the pre-game tailgate and then make your way to the stadium for the huge match up! Let's go Royals!

🏈: athletics.bethel.edu/sports/football/schedule

Curious how you could get a limited edition BU Herschel Backpack?! Check out the Parent & Family Association at bethel.edu/parents/parent-family-association!

Bethel Basics is a series of on-demand video conversations for parents and families of Bethel students. Today's featured video is Your Student's Mental Health and Safety.

Learn more about the people, processes, and resources that help ensure your student is safe and able to thrive as a college student.

🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=Xr2L1jMRtNY

Bethel Basics is a series of on-demand video conversations for parents and families of Bethel students. Today's featured video is Inclusive Excellence at Bethel.

Bethel cultivates a Christ-centered learning community that fosters flourishing for all. Learn about Bethel's commitment and work around diversity and the resources that are in place for students and staff.

🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=FLx1UVDaFN8

The July edition of the Parent and Family Association Newsletter arrived in inboxes last week! This quarterly newsletter is a great way to stay in-the-know about the many things happening at BU. If you didn’t receive this month’s edition, update your info with us at the link below.

Update Your Info: bethel.edu/parents/contact/update

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Royals Achieve Their Highest Ranking Ever, As They Come In at No. 2 on the 2026 D3football.com Preseason Poll - Bethel University Athletics The Bethel University football team came in at No. 2 on the D3football.com Preseason Poll, their highest ranking in the 23-year history of the poll.

Bethel Basics is a series of on-demand video conversations for parents and families of Bethel students. Today's featured video is Career Development and Vocational Exploration.

The Studio for Vocation and Calling helps students explore who they're meant to be—and find the structure, support, and experience to launch their career with confidence. Learn how students gain practical career preparation from the start, and now the Bethel Career Commitment means they'll graduate with support and a clear path forward.

🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=OKUAI3Wi3Hk&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bethel.edu%2Fundergrad%2Fadmissions%2Fprospective-parents-families%2Fbethel-basics

Our Welcome Week team is gearing up to welcome our new students and families to campus next month!

We've created a FAQ webpage that we think you'll find helpful! Check it out at bethel.edu/undergrad/student-life/welcome-week/frequently-asked-questions.