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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.

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Explore our beautiful campus through our immersive, interactive digital experience. Get a glimpse of our state-of-the-art classrooms, stand on Abbey Lane, see our Sports Performance Center, hang out at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop, tour a residence hall room, and much more!

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Upcoming Admissions Events

Crusader Prep Days

Dates: July 11, 2025
This day is designed to help you finalize your enrollment process and get to know the Belmont Abbey community members who will be guiding you through your college career over the next four years! Meet the Residence Life, Wellness Center, Student Life, Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, Business Office and Campus Police staff as you return to campus for a day to turn in all your paperwork, meet future classmates, and prepare for Orientation in August.

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Crusader Prep Days

Dates: July 11, 2025
This day is designed to help you finalize your enrollment process and get to know the Belmont Abbey community members who will be guiding you through your college career over the next four years! Meet the Residence Life, Wellness Center, Student Life, Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, Business Office and Campus Police staff as you return to campus for a day to turn in all your paperwork, meet future classmates, and prepare for Orientation in August.

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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.

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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.

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Meet the Abbey Advocates

Meet our Abbey Advocates – a prospective student’s greatest resource in their college search. Abbey Advocates lead all campus tours and aid the Admissions Office in putting on Abbey events. Abbey Advocates 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 Advocates Team below!

Leadership Team

Dominic Estis (Andalusia, AL)

Dominic Estis

Position: Co-President
Hometown: Andalusia, AL
Major: Motorsports Management
Year: Senior

Dominic Estis

I am Co-President of the Advocates as well as President of the Great Movies Club. My favorite part of the Abbey is the community. The people here are very welcoming and help make the Abbey feel like home. I am studying Motorsport Management with a minor in Digital Sport Media. A fun fact about me is that I have been to 45 of the 50 States.

Benjamin Derrig (Fort Worth, TX)

Ben Derrig

Position: Co-President
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Major: Motorsport Management & Business Management
Year: Senior

Ben Derrig

I enjoy working in social media and photography/videography. I have prior experience in NASCAR in this department, which high skills developed in Adobe Products. I am also a big BMW enthusiast, and always wear BMW gear.

Joshua Atkinson (Winterville, NC)

Josh

Position: Lead Tour Guide
Hometown: Winterville, NC
Major: Masters in Data Analytics
Year: Senior

Josh

Hello I’m Joshua Atkinson I graduated form Belmont Abbey with duel degrees in sport management and psychology. I am currently getting my masters in Data Analytics and I am a proud member of the bowling team.

Adrienne Welch (Germantown, MD)

Adrienne Welch

Position: Lead Office Guide
Hometown: Germantown, MD
Major: Biology
Year: Junior

Adrienne Welch

Adrienne Welch is a Junior majoring in Biology. She chose to come to the Abbey because of its close community and welcoming atmosphere. This is her first year as an Abbey advocate, and she’s excited to be back on campus!

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Anina Puccio-González (Sacramento, CA)

Abbey Team Member

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Major: Biology and Great Books
Year: Senior

Abbey Team Member

Hi! My name is Anina! I am from Sacramento, California! I am double Majoring in Biology and Great Books! I am hoping to go to Medical School school after BAC! I also play soccer for a club in Charlotte!  work for Charlotte Football Club as a Youth Community Coach! Some of my favorite things to do when not studying are: Working for Charlotte Football Club as a Community Youth Soccer Coach, Playing soccer with friends, Photography (and drone photography), Traveling, Kayaking, Hiking, and going to Charlotte FC games with friends and family!⚽️

Monica Sexton (Long Beach, CA)

Monica Sexton

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Major: Educational Studies
Year: Junior

Monica Sexton

I play basketball and sing and love getting to know new people.

Jim Keegan (Falls Church, VA)

Jim Keegan

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Falls Church, VA
Major: History
Year: Junior

Jim Keegan

Hi, my name is Jim I am a rising junior for Belmont Abbey College. This is my second year here, and I love to play frisbee and baseball, do yard work, go to the gym, read history books, and hang out with friends.

Hannah Blaha (Charlotte, NC)

Hannah Blahah

Position: Tour & Office Guide
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Major:
Elementary Education
Year: Sophomore

Hannah Blahah

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 also worked as a Customer Service Clerk at Harris Teeter when I was in high school. 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.

David Cornwell (Spokane Valley, WA)

David Cornwell

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Spokane Valley, WA
Major:
Great Books
Year:
Senior

David Cornwell

David Cornwell is a senior in the Honors College, and will be majoring in Great Books with a triple minor in theology, theater, and English. He is an active member in the Abbey’s Catholic community and the Abbey Players, having featured in 5 main-stage productions through his junior year. He has been a tour guide with the Abbey Advocates since January 2024, and has enjoyed showing the beauty of the Abbey to prospective students. He hopes to finish his degree in the spring and move on to earn his PhD in English after he gets married this coming summer.

Canan Bademci (Patchogue, NY)

Canan Bademci

Position: Office Guide
Hometown: Patchogue, NY
Major:
Elementary Education
Year:
Junior

Canan Bademci

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.

Nadezhda Patterson (Cramerton, NC)

Nadezhda Patterson

Position: Office & Tour Guide
Hometown: Cramerton, NC
Major: History
Year: Sophomore

Nadezhda Patterson

Hi! My name is Nadezhda—but I go by Nadia. In my free time I love reading, writing, and exercising.

Mia Zuniga (Spring, TX)

Mia Zuniga

Position: Office Guide
Hometown: Spring, TX
Major: Biology
Year: Senior

Mia Zuniga

I am currently a Senior, majoring in Biology. At the Abbey, I enjoy competing for the Cross Country and Track team, as well as participating in the Hintemeyer program. I chose the Abbey for its close-knit community and beautiful campus! I love reading, sports, baking, and spending time with my friends and teammates. I look forward to a fun year and welcoming prospective students to the Abbey!

David Akhiwu (Kano, Nigeria)

David Akhiwu

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Kano, Nigeria
Major: Biology
Year: Sophomore

David Akhiwu

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.

Ben Gensiejewski (Victor, NY)

Ben Gensiejewski

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Victor, NY
Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Year: Sophomore

Ben Gensiejewski

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!

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