Virtual Campus Tour
Picture yourself here
Deciding where you’ll spend the next few formative years of your life is a meaningful task not to be approached lightly. We’ve collected a number of resources to ensure you have everything you need to imagine your life at Bethel.
What does life at Bethel feel like?
As business major Blake Birno shows you around campus, he highlights meaningful places, experiences, and moments shared by most members of the Bethel community. From worshiping together in Benson Great Hall to hanging out in a residence hall lobby to eating tacos together in the Dining Center—there are infinite opportunities to form those lifelong connections we long for.
What does Bethel look like?
It’s one thing to dream about Lake Valentine’s Instagramable sunsets and another to truly picture where you’ll spend time between classes. With these 360° mini tours, you can explore the spaces for yourself while listening to a current Bethel student share what they love most about these locations. See a few highlights below, and visit our map of Bethel to explore the rest of the mini tours.
Dining Center
One of three dining options on campus, the Monson Dining Center offers buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the week. We provide a wide variety of freshly prepared food created by our professional chefs and bakers, including gluten free and lactose free options available at every station.
Valentine Patio
A gift from the Bethel Student Senate, the Valentine Patio was added to campus in 2020 and quickly became a favorite location for students to study, connect with professors, and hang out with friends. The patio overlooks Lake Valentine, and no matter the season, the Minnesota sunsets will take your breath away. snacks, and more.
Nelson Hall
Of the nine residence halls on campus, Nelson is Bethel’s biggest dorm and one of four housing options available for freshmen. Residents can choose between two-person rooms and six-person suites, and every night, a resident assistant hosts activities in the common lounge area (called Shack), so there’s always something to do in the evenings!
Nelson Larson Science Center
The Nelson Larson Science Center (NLSC) was built in 2020, and the 18,000-foot space is filled with biology and chemistry labs, study lounges, and windows that overlook Lake Valentine. The NLSC has helped community develop between different science majors as they spend so much of their time in this space studying, learning, and researching with nationally renowned professors.
What is day-to-day life at Bethel like?
For a current, up-to-date, and—dare we say—trending portrayal of life at Bethel, follow us on social media. Across our channels, you’ll meet current students, hear from enrollment counselors, celebrate alumni accomplishments, and stay in the know about events on campus. Also, you’ll never know when we might hit you with a Twitter poll or Instagram quiz.
Schedule a Visit
One of the best ways to know if Bethel is right for you is to come visit campus for yourself! We have all kinds of visiting options, including a personalized tour of campus, preview days, virtual meetings with professors—and more.
Have a question?
We’re also ready to answer whatever questions you have about Bethel or life as a college student. Just drop us a line, and one of our admissions counselors will get back to you soon!
