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Get Connected
New Student Orientation

What is Get Connected

Get Connected is a new student orientation that includes a series of events that introduce new students to campus and the resources available to help them be successful.

Participating in new student orientation can help students feel more comfortable and ready to begin their college experience.
Spring 2023 Schedules
April 14 and 15
You may park on campus during Get Connected without a permit. However, permits are required the day classes start.
Student Orientation (April 14)
Student Orientation (April 15)
Parent Involvement
Services and Resources
Dining Options
Activities
Student Orientation (April 14)
Student Orientation (April 15)
Parent Involvement
Services and Resources
Dining Options
Activities
Student Orientation (April 14)
Student Orientation (April 15)
Parent Involvement
Services and Resources
Dining Options
Activities

New Student Orientation

April 14
New student at the Get Connected registration table
Move-In / Get Connected Registration
Move-in: 8 am
Registration: 8 am–1 pm
- Manwaring Center
- Kimball Building
- Various Apt. Complexes
Student playing piano at the Get Connected Talent Show
New Student Talent Show Auditions
9 am –12:00 pm 
MC Little Theatre
Get Connected Group.jpg
Meet your Mentors
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
BYU-I Center Courts
Family at President's Welcome
BYU-I Welcome, Secrets of Student Success
2:15–3:00 pm
BYU-Idaho Center Auditorium
Students attending new student Orientation
Academic Connections
3:15–4:30 pm

- Ag and Life Science - BYU-Center Auditorium
- Business and Comm - Smith 244/250
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Ricks 147
- Language and Letters - Smith 340
- Performing and Visual Arts - Snow 115
- Physical Sciences and Engineering - Taylor Chapel
- Education and Human Development - Hinckley Chapel
Student playing instrument and singing on stage.
New Student Talent Show
9:30–10:30 pm
Hart Auditorium

Late Get Connected Registration

April 15
New student at the Get Connected registration table
Late Get Connected Registration
Registration: 8 am–12 pm
- Manwaring Center
- Hart
- I-Center
Get Connected volunteers giving new students a tour of campus
Campus Tours or class schedule tours
8:00–10:00 am
Meet in the Manwaring Center
New students standing together at Get Connected
I-Strive
10:30–11:15 am
Hart Gym
Get Connected Group.jpg
New Student Lunch
11:30 am–12:30 pm
BYU-I Center Courts 1-10
Student holding their phones up at night with their flashlights on
Spirit of BYU-I Showcase
12:45–1:45 pm
Hart Gym
New students attending the Involvement Fair
I-Belong Involvement Fair
1:45–3:00 pm
BYU-I Center Courts

Parent Involvement

April 14
Family at President's Welcome
BYU-I Welcome, Secrets of Student Success
2:15–3:00 pm
BYU-Idaho Center Auditorium
Help Center representatives presenting at the Get Connected Parent Reception
Parent Reception and Info Fair
3:15–4:30 pm
BYU-I Center Courts
Arial view of campus

Manwaring Center (MC)

  • University Store: MC 1 Floor
    8 am–6 pm
  • MC Market: MC 1 Floor
    8:30 am–9 pm
  • Academic Advising: MC 1 Floor
    8 am–5 pm
  • Crossroads Food Court: MC 2 Floor
    11 am–2 pm
  • Chick-fil-A: MC 2 Floor
    11 am–4 pm
  • Student Employment
    8:30 am–4:30 pm

Kimball Building

  • Admissions:
    8 am–5 pm
  • Cashier’s Office: Room 130
    8 am–5 pm
  • Financial Aid: Room 196
    8 am–5 pm
  • Parking Services: Room 150
    8 am–6 pm
  • Records and Registration: Room 190
    8 am–5 pm
  • Housing: Room 240
    8 am–5 pm
  • Dean of Students: Room 290
    8 am–5 pm

For Purchase Food Options

Crossroads
April 14 and 15
Chef's Point Logo
Chef's Point
11 am–2 pm
Chick-Fil-A logo.
Chick-fil-A
11 am–4 pm

First Week Events and Activities

Glow in the dark dodge ball
I-Night
Saturday, April 15
7:00–11:00 pm
- Manwaring Center
- Hart
- I-Center
A guy playing laser tag
Open Mic and Laser Tag
Tuesday, April 18
Open Mic 7:00–9:00 pm Crossroads Stage
Laser Tag 7:00–10:00 pm MC Ballrooms
Students country dancing
Country Dance Kickoff
Wednesday, April 19
8:00–11:00 pm
MC Ballrooms
Giant Chess Game
Game Night
Thursday, April 20
7:00–10:00 pm
Manwaring Center
Students dancing at a campus dance party
First Friday
Friday, April 21
8:00–11:30 pm
- Manwaring Center
- Taylor
- I-Center

Get Connected with the I-Belong App

Use the “I-Belong” mobile app to stay up to date on campus events, activities, and so much more!

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