New/Prospective Students

Applying to BYU-I requires two steps, first - apply to the school and get conditionally admitted, second - apply for an I-20, get admitted and eligible to attend.

International students that want to attend BYU-I can find information about how to apply online through Admissions. Questions about applying and admission to BYU-I should be directed to the Admissions office.

Admissions E-mail Address - admissions@byui.edu Admissions Phone Number - (208) 496-1411 If you are planning on going on a mission soon, we recommend applying when you are about 3 months to the end of your mission

After international students (transfer students included) have been conditionally admitted to BYU-Idaho, they can begin their application for Form I-20.

The Form I-20 is a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status issued to F-1 international students who have been accepted into a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified school. This form is issued by International Services at BYU-Idaho from a Designated School Official (DSO).

Students must also obtain a Form I-20 for any eligible dependents (spouse or children) they plan to bring to the U.S. F-1 students must be issued an I-20 before scheduling a visa interview. The Form I-20 is required for international students to obtain a student visa, to enter the U.S., and to study in the U.S. The Form I-20 establishes that a student meets the criteria for non-immigrant student status. See the I-20 Application Process page for more information about the I-20.

Starting in the Spring 2025 semester, the cost of attendance will be TBA

Follow these steps below to apply for an I-20 at BYU-Idaho. You must first be conditionally admitted to BYU-Idaho, your BYU-Idaho application is on hold until you are approved to receive an I-20.

Visit Admissions to apply to BYU-Idaho.

1. Apply for an I-20. Log on to Sunapsis and fill out the Application for Form I-20. You must provide a copy of your passport and proof of financial support. Once you accept your admissions offer, you then pay the international deposit.
2. Apply for a U.S. visa. Before making travel arrangements you must apply for a student visa with a U.S. embassy near you.
3. Search for housing. Once you have received your visa, begin searching for appropriate housing.
4. Understand regulations. Learn about basic immigration regulations to maintain your status while studying in the U.S.
5. Register for classes. You are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits. Only 3 credits or 1 online class counts toward the minimum of 12 credits, with the remainder being on-campus courses. It is important to register early to enroll in the classes you need.
6. Find the best way for you to travel to campus and book your travel!

Once you have been accepted and have received your I-20, check your BYU-Idaho email, for an invitation to join our Pre-arrival Guide course on canvas. If you have not received an email, feel free to reach out to the International Services office.

Congratulations! We are looking forward to meeting you! (Download Pre-Arrival Graphic)