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Student Life

A Fun and Uplifting Environment

Grow and make connections with others who share your values.
  • Make Lifelong Friends
  • Build Confidence
  • Feel the Spirit in Your Life
  • Have Fun!
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“It’s a great time; you’ll learn so many things and make so many cool friends if you just put yourself out there and try.”
Spencer Doman, Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Portrait of Spencer Doman

Student Activities, Sports, and Events

BYU-Idaho has 1000s of activities and events to help you make the most of life in Rexburg! Check out some of our biggest and most popular events. There are lots of ways to get involved!

Weekly Student Activities
There's fun in and around campus every week, including dancing, skating, bowling, game nights, and more.

Weekly Activities
Competitive Sports
Play competitive and recreational sports where the focus is on fun and social interaction.

Sports & Fitness
Major Events
BYU-Idaho offers year-round concerts and events, bringing in talent from around the world.

Center Stage Events

Housing & Food Services

Food and housing are close by, so you can focus on your studies.
A courtyard view of the Centre Square Apartments, with terraced trees, shrubbery, and lawn. Centre Square Apartments is a common setting for daily student life at BYU-Idaho.
BYU-Idaho has 35+ approved housing options less than 3 blocks from campus. It’s easy to find an apartment that suits your needs.
Two BYU-Idaho students wait patiently for their food orders in the food court at the Manwaring Center. There are many eateries that give variety to student life on campus.
There are a wide range of dining options on campus. Whether you're craving a hamburger or a spicy curry, there's something delicious to enjoy.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors

From rock climbing and kayaking to hiking and whitewater rafting, enjoy the very best outdoor recreation that Southeast Idaho has to offer.

Student life at BYU-Idaho is adventurous. A student rappels down a local mountain in climbing gear.
Some student life activities allow you to connect with nature, like this group of students who are horseback riding in an open field with forested trees in the background.
Idaho has some of the best rivers in the U.S. Several student kayak on a river as part of a student life activity.
Five students enjoy student life by hiking in Grand Targhee National Forest, surrounded by wild flowers and pine trees with a sprawling view of a valley in the background.
Stunning mountain peaks, thundering white water rapids, pristine lakes, and more.
Explore popular local attractions just minutes from campus.
Get affordable gear rentals from the Outdoor Resource Center (ORC).

Student Leadership & Service Opportunities

Make a difference through service and leadership opportunities.
Service is an important part of student life at BYU-Idaho. Students gather in the Ricks Gardens to plant flowers, surrounded by a lamp post, bushes, and trees.
Student leaders and volunteers offer tutoring services to other students, serve as devotional ushers or peer mentors, and much more.
A female BYU-Idaho student smiles while talking with an elderly woman at a local nursing home during a student life activity.
Students have hundreds of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others through service projects.

Gather with Others Who Share Your Values

All students, faculty, and staff at BYU-Idaho agree to follow the same Honor Code. By living the Honor Code, our shared values help promote an atmosphere where the Spirit of the Lord can flourish.

About the CES Honor Code

Additional Student Support Services

Fitness classes and wellness programs can help you stay healthy—physically and mentally.
We are committed to providing a safe and respectful campus.
Accommodations are available to support students with diagnosed disabilities.


Explore the Student Guide. There are so many more campus resources and programs to help you succeed in and out of the classroom.

Student Guide