Bethel College is a small private liberal arts college in North Newton, Kansas, founded in 1887 and affiliated with the Mennonite church. It enrolls roughly 500 undergraduates. All full-time students under 23 are required to live in a college residence hall and be on the dining plan, unless they qualify for an exception such as living with family, being married or approval from the vice president for student life. Housing is in three residence halls, and freshmen are placed in Haury Hall.
Enrollment
504
Total Students
Freshman Class
186
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 13, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
94%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New students move in on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Haury Hall, Voth Hall and Warkentin Court all open for move-in at those hours. Fall athletes (cheer, cross country, dance, football, soccer, volleyball) move in earlier, on Friday, Aug. 7. Roommate assignments for new students are emailed to their Bethel email starting June 15.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Thresher Days Check-In & Move-In is held 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Fine Arts Center lobby entrance.
- Parking
- Parking is free, but vehicles must be registered with the Office of Student Life, and the permit must be clearly visible on the front windshield.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Haury Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyVoth Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Warkentin Court
Modular apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Thresher Days
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 14 - August 16, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.