Get Ready for Spring: Virtual Smart Start Saturday & Extended Support Hours
Finish up enrollment with the Help Hub and feel prepared for a successful semester.
Start the Semester with Confidence
The spring semester is almost here, and we want you to feel ready to hit the ground running. Whether you need to finalize enrollment, plan your schedule, or have lingering questions about financial aid, you can find support from the Help Hub.
Virtual Smart Start Saturday: Enrollment at Home
Prepare for spring classes from the comfort of home! Join the Help Hub on Saturday, January 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Virtual Smart Start Saturday—a one-stop opportunity to connect with Brightpoint experts and complete important enrollment tasks remotely.
During this online event, you can:
- Meet with an advisor to explore majors and plan your course schedule
- Learn about and apply for financial aid
- Explore payment plans to manage tuition costs
- Discover student support services, like free tutoring and technology loans
Nervous About the First Week of Classes?
The Help Hub is also offering extended support hours January 5 - 8, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., via Zoom. As classes begin, you can get additional help, wherever you are.
Learn more about the Help Hub's services on our website.
New Student Orientation: Don't Forget to Sign Up
Have you already registered for New Student Orientation? If not, now is the perfect time to do so!
You can attend orientation at either campus:
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., at the Midlothian Campus
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., at the Chester Campus
And our fully online students can join a virtual orientation session on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be sent via email after you register.
Winter Break: December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026
The college will be on Winter Break, from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. During Winter Break, the campuses will be closed, and there will be no on-campus classes or services. Some remote services will be available. Information on these services and how to connect to them are outlined in our news section. Registration for Spring 2026 classes will continue online during Winter Break. Current students may sign up and pay for their classes through their SIS account in myBrightpoint. Our campuses will reopen on January 5, 2026.