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Pre-Arrival Mentors

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Connecting with Your Pre-Arrival Mentor

All students who accept their offer will be contacted by a Pre-Arrival Mentor prior to their start date at BYU-Idaho.

A Pre-Arrival Mentor will continue to contact you as needed and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
“True disciples of Jesus Christ have always been concerned for the one.”
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Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Support That Starts Before You Arrive on Campus

As Pre-Arrival Mentors, we prepare new students to succeed in their first semester of college. We answer questions, build connections, and support our students in a way that gets them excited to start their educational journey at BYU-Idaho.
Peer Mentoring - Aug 2023
Helping You Get Ready for Day One
Before you even step foot on campus, we’re here to help. Our mentors guide you through the Pre-Campus Orientation and make sure you have the resources you need to start strong.
Student Success - May 2024
What You Can Expect from Your Mentor
From housing to class registration, we’ll walk with you every step of the way—and answer any questions along the journey.
Each year, our mentors help more than 13,000 students—meeting them where they are and wherever they’re from. Here’s how we’ll support you before you arrive:
Schedule a one-on-one video call
Assist with class registration and BYUI 101
Help you register for New Student Orientation
Each week you will receive a Pre-Arrival Update in your myBYUI portal that will help you prepare for your BYU-Idaho experience.
Contact a Pre-Arrival Mentor Today
Pre-Arrival Mentoring Program
(208) 496-1424
prearrivalmentors@byui.edu