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Preparation Checklist
Preparation Checklist

Preparation Checklists


  1. Learn about BYU–Idaho’s Past and Present: The ‘About BYU–Idaho’ link at www.byui.edu/prepare has been created to help interested students learn about what’s happening now at BYU–Idaho and why we do what we do. Together with the rest of the site, it’s a great introduction to what BYU–Idaho is all about.
  2. Learn about Foundations and BYU–Idaho majors: Foundations is BYU–Idaho’s newly designed general education curriculum. Learn more at www.byui.edu/foundations. Whether you’ve already identified your major or want to do more research, BYU–Idaho’s course catalog is the place to go for curriculum requirements, course descriptions, and more. Check it out at www.byui.edu/catalog.

  3. Learn about the BYU–Idaho Learning Model: BYU–Idaho emphasizes learning through personal preparation, teaching and learning together with your instructors and peers, and by pondering and proving the things you’ve learned through personal application. Learn more about the Learning Model, how you and your instructors apply it, and what current BYU–Idaho students are saying about this innovative learning strategy at www.byui.edu/learningmodel.

  4. Find out about involvement/student life:Involvement outside of class is a big part of the BYU–Idaho experience! Find out what’s going on at our events calendar (www.byui.edu/events), or find out how you can get involved in organizations like Activities,
    Cultural Associations, Academic Societies, Student Representative Council, and more at www.byui.edu/getinvolved.
  5. Contact a current BYU–Idaho student: Through campus tours, online discussions, and more, BYU–Idaho Student Ambassadors volunteer to help prospective students get a current student’s perspective on the life-changing experience that awaits them at BYU–Idaho. To contact a Student Ambassador, visit prepare.byui.edu/student/contact.shtml.
  6. Check Admissions Requirements: Learn about what type of applicant you are, admission requirements, deadlines, the Three Track System, and more at www.byui.edu/admissions.
  7. Read BYU–Idaho’s Foundational Addresses: BYU–Idaho is an institution of prophecy. To gain a perspective on how this understanding shapes the atmosphere of BYU–Idaho, we recommend reading the BYU–Idaho Foundational Addresses, found at http://www.byui.edu/StudentAmbassadors/foundational.htm.
  8. Take a campus tour and/or read up on Student Services at BYU–Idaho:
  9. Research local scholarships: Many organizations near you likely contribute to scholarship funds. Insurance companies, civic organizations, booster clubs, local and national businesses, and more can all be great resources for scholarships.
    Ask your high school counseling office, the people you and your family do business with, and other organizations and businesses near you if they contribute to scholarship funds and how you can apply. This can be a great way to add to your college funds!
  10. Review BYU–Idaho’s Code of Honor: The Code of Honor is part of the greater principle of Student Honor, and a very important part of preserving and enhancing the spirit felt on campus. Learn more about BYU–Idaho standards and related concepts at www.byui.edu/studenthonor.
  11. Take the ACT / SAT: Spring of your junior year is an ideal time to take the ACT or SAT for the first time. Check with high schools and community colleges, which often offer prep courses or practice tests that will help you prepare. You can learn more about these tests at www.act.org or www.sat.org respectively. (P.S., Plan to take the same test again in the Fall of your senior year; many students improve their scores the second time around!)

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