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See for yourself whether Belmont Abbey College is your kind of place with our guided virtual visit or on-campus tour. Check out the sights, experience the rich beauty and remarkable history found all over our campus, talk with current Crusaders, and get answers to all your questions.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Abbey Experience
Dates: Friday, September 26, 2025, and Saturday, October 25, 2025
We welcome you to our open house. This event will give you the opportunity to tour our campus, talk with current students and faculty, learn about financial aid, meet with admissions counselors, attend an optional Mass, and visit with other prospective students. We hope to see you!
Register for Oct. 25 ExperienceHonors Scholarship Weekend
Date: February 6-7, 2026
All students who have applied, interviewed, and been admitted to the Honors College for the Fall 2026 term are invited to join us for Honors College Weekend. Experience the Honors College first-hand by reading and discussing classic works of philosophy and literature in seminars with your future classmates. Contact your Admissions Counselor for additional information.
Hintemeyer Scholarship Weekend
Date: February 27-28, 2026
All students who have applied, interviewed, and been awarded to our Felix Hintemeyer Catholic Leadership Scholarship for the Fall 2026 term are invited to join us for Hintemeyer Catholic Leadership Weekend. Experience the Hintemeyer program first-hand with your future classmates.
Daily Tours
Date: Ongoing
Tours are available every weekday at 9am, 1pm, and 3pm. Select Saturdays, and Virtual Tours are offered at 1pm M,W,F and 10am on Tu,Th.
Learn, seek, thrive.
I’ve learned how to be a better person and how I can help the world after I graduate. I feel like I know a little about everything through the core classes I’ve taken. Belmont Abbey College has changed me.
CIERRA SKYERS 2017
Education
Meet the Abbey Ambassadors
Meet our Abbey Ambassadors – a prospective student’s greatest resource in their college search. Abbey Ambassadors lead all campus tours and aid the Admissions Office in putting on Abbey events. Abbey Ambassadors are current students from a variety of backgrounds, pursuing the different opportunities available at the Abbey, from athletics to theatre arts to the Honors College. Learn more about our Abbey Ambassadors Team below!
Leadership Team
Position: President
Hometown: Germantown, MD
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Hi! I’m Adrienne and I’m a Senior majoring in Biology. In my free time I enjoy baking, dancing and crochet. I’m excited to welcome prospective students into the Abbey community!
Position: Vice President
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Major: Elementary Education
Year: Junior
My name is Hannah Blaha and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I have five younger siblings and a dog named Moses. I graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School in 2023. I enjoy volunteering at my home parish and I care deeply about my faith. I am part of the Hintemeyer Catholic Leadership Program at Belmont Abbey. I also like to sing and I am a part of the Abbey Chorus. Finally, I intend to major in Elementary Education and minor in Theology.
Position: Office Lead
Hometown: Kano, Nigeria
Major: Biochemistry
Year: Junior
I love soccer, playing games, and studying for med school to become a doctor in the neurology department. I like discussing random things with people and doing any activity.
Position: Event Lead
Hometown: Victor, NY
Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Year: Junior
My name is Ben Gensiejewski and I am from Victor, New York. I am a St. Thomas More Scholar and involved in Ultimate Frisbee Club, Men’s Group, The North Carolina Student Legislature and Young America’s Foundation. In my free time I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, growing in my Catholic Faith, and researching Polish history. Upon graduating I am hoping to pursue a career in politics. I look forward to welcoming you into our community!
Position: Tour Lead
Hometown: Falls Church, VA
Major: History
Year: Senior
Hello! My name is Jim, I am a current senior at Belmont Abbey College! I am majoring in History, and minoring in Education, and look forward to pursuing a career in teaching. For my free time I enjoy playing pingpong, pool, frisbee, reading, and hanging out with friends. I also enjoy giving tours and working with the Belmont Abbey Ambassador Association. Welcome to the Abbey!
Our Ambassadors
Hometown: Greenville, NC
Major: Criminal Justice/Cyber Security
Year: Junior
I am on the Cross Country and Track team. A hobby I have is photography as I am president of the photography club! I hope to use my majors to join a federal agency.
Hometown: Patchogue, NY
Major: Elementary Education
Year: Senior
Hello! I’m Canan and I’m a Junior from Long Island New York. I am an Elementary Education Major, and am on the Women’s Bowling team. I enjoy the outdoors, concerts, and spending time with friends and family.
Hometown: Mishawaka, IN
Major: Theology and Great Books
Year: Junior
My name is Hannah Feeney. I am a junior pursuing a double major in Theology and Great Books and a minor in classical languages. I am a student in the Honors College, which was one of the main reasons I chose to come to Belmont Abbey. I am also involved in the Abbey Schola and Abbey Players. Whenever I am not drowning in homework, I love to read, run, spend time with friends, and visit the Adoration Chapel. I hope to either become a high school teacher or pursue a masters degree after I graduate.
Hometown: Berkley, MI
Major: Great Books
Year: Junior
I am a junior in the Honors College here at Belmont Abbey. I spend my time reading, playing multiple instruments, and learning to work and create with my hands. I also help out with our theater productions.
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Major: Latin, Great Books
Year: Sophomore
I like reading, football, Latin, and being Catholic. I think the abbey is a super cool place to be, so I thought it would be nice to get paid to tell people about that (they don’t pay me very much but that’s ok). I really want to visit Maine but I don’t have any money so I’ll wait till after I graduate. Dr. Varacalli is one of the coolest teachers I’ve had so you should join the honors college if you’re a prospective student reading this. 🙂
Hometown: Concord, NC
Major: Healthcare Management
Year: Junior
Hi! I am Lexi Olszewski, I am from Concord, NC. I am majoring in Health Care Management. I love spending time outdoors, also with family and friends. I love the Abbey because of the amazing catholic community which allows me to grow deeper in my faith. I hope to see you on campus!
Hometown: Easley, SC
Major: Latin + Great Books
Year: Junior
Mary Amanda is a Junior in the Honors College and is double majoring in the Great Books and Latin. She enjoys the social aspect of campus life, including singing in the Abbey Schola, being a member of the Students for Life, participating in various fine arts, including dance, music, and theater performances, and being the staff editor of the Honors College newsletter, The Forum. She is looking forward to a life of learning even after school and delving into teaching or whatever other field the Lord requests of her.
Hometown: Bluffton, SC
Major: Theology
Year: Sophomore
I’m a sophomore here at the Abbey and I am studying theology with the plan to do a missionary year after graduation. After that I would like to teach middle school or high school theology. I am an Otegen scholar and very involved in the dance program at the Abbey. If I’m not dancing I’m usually hanging out with my friends and doing the most random things. I enjoy reading, baking, and crafting. Most of all I love Jesus and my faith.
