Review the Parent Resource Guide (see link below).
The New Student Checklist outlines the essential steps needed to get you started at BYU-Idaho and will connect you to the correct University Resources. Student Ambassadors are current students who will contact you as needed and answer any questions or concerns you may have. All students who accept their offer will be contacted by a Student Ambassador prior to their start date at BYU-Idaho.
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Get Connected is BYU-Idaho's New Student Orientation program. Access our web site to learn more.
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The New Student Mentor program assists new students in their transition to college by having a peer mentor assist you in getting started at BYU-Idaho.
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The Heber J. Grant Program is an opportunity for you to work regularly, one-on-one, with a peer-mentor to develop self-reliance in all aspects of your life.
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Is your student planning on serving a mission before attending or needs to take time off for medical or other reasons? If so, please review BYU-Idaho's deferment options web site.
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Looking to find out what ward/stake your student is in? Visit the Ward/Stake Locator web site. Please be aware, this site is most accurate 1-2 weeks prior to the start of each semester.
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BYU-Idaho offers free workshops and mentoring to help students learn new skills, and apply those skills in their lives. The workshops are interactive and cover many topics spanning the scope of student life. The Skills Mentoring includes one-on-one assistance from a peer in applying the principles learned from the workshops.
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BYU-Idaho's Public Safety Office provides information, protection and services to you while you are on campus. These resources can be accessed from our website.
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The Title IX Office at BYU-Idaho provides helpful information and prevention tips for you while attending the university.
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Dating Awareness Tips
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The Financial Aid Office can help provide you the tools you need to put your financial aid in place.
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Payment for tuition is always due the first day of the semester. We then give up until one week after the first day of school to make changes in your classes. After the first week of classes, any balance owing for Tuition/Fees or the Student Health Plan will be assessed a 5% late fee. Also, if your student drops classes after the first 7 days, they will not receive a refund on their tuition. The only way to get a refund is to completely withdraw from the semester at which time your student will only be given a prorated refund.
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Working on campus will not only help you pay for college but can also help you prepare for future employment and leadership opportunities. Be aware, not every campus department posts their jobs on the BYU-Idaho Job Board.
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The Academic Support Center helps students achieve their academic goals by providing free tutoring in math, writing, reading, study skills, and class presentations. Individual and group tutoring are also available for specific courses. Our more than 300 qualified tutors are ready to serve students in both one-on-one and drop-in lab settings. Appointments and hours can be found on our website.
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Career and Academic Advising can be your guide towards graduation.
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If you are unsure about what you want to declare for a major or pursue as a career, we recommend taking General Studies 100 (GS 100), Career Exploration. This 1 credit class is designed to assist in making a decision concerning your career or major. Career assessments will help you assess personal interests, work styles, preferences, and skills to determine your career path. At the conclusion of the class, you will gain a better understanding of the job market and careers available to you.
I know my major. Visit or contact your college-specific Advising center or use Live Chat on our website to get an appointment with an advisor. To find the Advising center for your major, see Advising Contacts. You can also schedule an appointment with an advisor online.
I don't know my major. Visit Advising's main office in Chapman 101 or call 208-496-9800.
Students should be aware of the following credit requirements when deciding how many credits to take:
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Access the registration calendar.
When a class you want to add is full, consider the following options:
*Advising cannot add students to classes.
Changing majors and minors can be done online through the I-Plan tool. To do this you can create an "Alternate Plan" with courses you'd like to take and then approve the plan. Once the alternate plan is approved you are able to declare it as your official major. The first use of this tool may be a little confusing, so please rely on the tutorials built into the system or schedule a time to futher discuss with your advisor.
Every student is assigned a faculty mentor. The faculty is typically within your college and major, in order to assist you in reaching your academic and career goals. You can visit with your faculty mentor for advice on preparing to enter the workforce, completing internships and applying to and choosing graduate schools.
To find your Faculty Mentor, log on to your My BYUI account, they will be listed in the Academic Summary section.
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Internship & Career Services can assist you with current and future career needs and preparation.
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Internship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Most BYU-Idaho majors require an internship. Some have an optional internship with alternate courses that can also meet the degree requirements. Check with your department coordinator or review the university catalog to learn what your department requires. Some departments require more than one internship; some departments require other types of experiential learning (clinicals for nursing students, student teaching for education majors).
We recommend that you start your research two semesters in advance of the semester you'd like to do your internship. This will give you time to research, prepare, apply, receive and accept an offer, and make any necessary arrangements for temporary relocation.
An internship is an academic course and should be registered before beginning work. However, standard registration deadlines do not apply, as internships may be offered and accepted throughout the semester. Regular registration deadlines do apply if you are seeking financial aid.
University policy requires every intern to complete an internship evaluation in addition to the designated course assignments. You should receive an auto-generated email reminder when it is time to complete the evaluation. Evaluations are completed in Handshake or through a Qualtrics Survey according to the instructions in the email. Your supervisor will receive a similar reminder regarding the Employer's Evaluation with instructions on accessing and completing it.
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At BYU-Idaho we care about your success. New programs and initiatives are being created to help you succeed.
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BYU-Idaho has a student lifecycle management tool called I-Plan that will help your student understand the courses they should enroll in each semester. This tool creates a customized graduation plan for them; the plan accounts for transfer courses, major, and student track. It also displays required courses adjusted for the quickest path to graduation. When degree requirements allow students to choose from a list of courses, I-Plan inserts placeholders your student can use to select the course that fulfills the requirement . Access your I-Plan Graduation Planner
One of the sections of I-Plan, called "Educational Strategy", allows students to complete several career exploration-related tasks, including completing a brief interest assessment, reviewing occupations that match up with their reported interests, and exploring majors offered at BYU-Idaho that align to their desired career choice. Clicking an occupation provides students with information about the selected occupation by specific geographic regions in the United States (e.g., number of individuals employed in the occupation and whether the occupation is expected to grow or contract) . Access your I-Plan Educational Strategy
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BYU-Idaho offers free workshops and mentoring to help students learn new skills, and apply those skills in their lives. The workshops are interactive and cover many topics spanning the scope of student life. The Skills Mentoring includes one-on-one assistance from a peer in applying the principles learned from the workshops.
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The Counseling Center invites matriculated students taking at least 6 credits to schedule a brief, initial consultation with one of our counselors to discuss your mental health concerns and receive a recommendation for services. In order to meet the high demand for services, the Counseling Center offers a short-term therapy model that is focused on being helpful within the framework of several semesters. See our website for more information.
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The Dean of Students Office acts as an advocate for you the student. If you need help or have experienced an unusual hardship, either physically or other, contact our office. We are here to assist you in finding a solution to the problems you are experiencing.
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If you have a qualifying disability, you can submit current clinical/medical documentation identifying your diagnosis, and how that diagnosis impacts one or more of your major life activities. Upon receipt of the documentation, the Disability Services Office will discuss with you your individual needs and will then determine what reasonable accommodations may be needed to ensure that you have equal access to the educational and administrative services and programs offered at BYU-Idaho.
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The Student Health Center (SHC) provides comprehensive services to matriculating students and their dependents. The Health Center is staffed by Physicians, Mid-Levels (Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners), and Registered Nurses. All are trained in primary care medicine. Our goal is to provide the primary care support you need to succeed in your studies. We care for most common conditions and will assist with referrals to specialists or to the emergency room as needed. We do not intend to replace the care from your home physician but strive to support that care when possible at a primary care level.
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Food Services oversees the various food eateries at The Crossroads and Freshens, as well as the vending machines on campus.
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The Housing & Student Living Office oversees approved housing and manages and maintains on-campus housing at Centre Square for single students and University Village for married students.
Student Living is an apartment life model based on principles of love, shared responsibility, and mutual respect. The apartment represents the most natural and effective place for students to learn and apply these principles.
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There are many ways you can get involved on campus. Explore how!
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Dear Parents,
International Services assists students attending BYU-Idaho on an F-1 or J-1 visa or other immigration status. Depending on the immigration status there are specific rules and regulations that students must follow to maintain status. You may wish to share these with your student.
BYU-Idaho hosts a Get Connected series of events each semester, including international student orientation, to help incoming students transition to the university. The international student orientation helps students better understand immigration regulations. We encourage students to arrange travel plans such that they can attend Get Connected.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Parking Services issues car and bicycle permits for on-campus parking, as well as visitor parking passes.
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www.byui.edu/student-support
studentsupport@byui.edu
(208) 496 - 1420
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