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Returning From a Mission

Things You Need To Do Before Leaving

Current & Accepted Students

If you were previously enrolled or have accepted your offer at BYU-Idaho.

  1. Get Back Into Your Account

    Connect your device to Duo Mobile to get access to your BYU-Idaho account. Download the myBYUI app to stay connected, access your email, and receive notifications.

  2. Confirm Your Returning Semester

    If you deferred, your assigned return semester is listed in your Deferment Portal. If you need to request a change, contact BYU-Idaho Student Support.

  3. Prepare to Register and Clear Holds

    Check your registration date in the registration system. Check your account for holds and clear them early.

  4. Renew Your Ecclesiastical Endorsement

    Schedule a meeting with your bishop (or mission president if currently serving) to renew your endorsement. You must complete this before you can register for classes.

  5. Find Housing

    Apply for housing as early as possible, as availability is limited. You must be eligible to register for classes before you can apply for a contract with Approved BYU-Idaho Housing.

  6. Check-in with Financial Aid

    If you previously received financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Office to review or reactivate your aid before registering. Check FAFSA® deadlines to ensure you apply on time.

  7. Receive Your RM Scholarship

    Eligible returned missionaries are automatically awarded the RM Scholarship. No separate application is required, and it will be automatically applied to your returning semester's tuition.

Prospective Students

If you are planning on attending BYU-Idaho after your mission.

  1. Apply to BYU-Idaho

    You can apply to BYU-Idaho while attending a mission or when you get home.

  2. Accept Your Offer

    Applying is quick, but it usually takes 2-3 weeks to receive an answer.

  3. Receive Your RM Scholarship

    Even if you apply after returning home from your mission, eligible returned missionaries are automatically awarded the RM Scholarship. No separate application is required, and it will be applied to your returning semester's tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you choose not to serve a mission after submitting a deferment, contact the BYU-Idaho Support Center right away. We will help you reactivate your student status and register for classes.
If you are returning home from your mission early, be sure to notify the Enrollment Office of your new release date by calling 208-496-1411 or emailing enrollment@byui.edu.
Submitting the Missionary Deferment Form will drop your current courses. Before leaving mid-semester, meet with an academic advisor and the Financial Aid Office to understand how this may affect your transcript, tuition, and aid.