Year-Round Track System

At BYU-Idaho, each academic year is composed of three full semesters, and each student is assigned to attend a “track” of two semesters. One of the greatest advantages of the three-track system is the steady stream of graduates year-round.

The three-track system also allows students one open semester each year. This provides the perfect opportunity to take on a full-time internship during various times of the year. This is especially convenient for businesses that might otherwise have difficulty finding interns during the fall and winter semesters, when most other students would be in school.

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Internships and the Track System

Students are generally encouraged to serve their internship when they are "off-track". By doing an internship during an "on" track when they should be taking courses, a student may delay their graduation. However, it is up to the student and their department coordinator to determine the best time for a student to complete their experience.