New Student Orientation
Come see what BYU-Idaho is all about. New Student Orientation introduces you to the culture and climate of BYU-Idaho with lots of fun events.
Get ready for your college experience by learning what the campus is like and all the available resources to help you succeed.
Fall 2025 On-Campus Orientation Schedule
Thursday, September 11th to Saturday, September 13th
You may park on campus during New Student Orientation without a permit. However, parking permits are required the day classes start.
Register for Fall 2025 New Student Orientation
You may park on campus during New Student Orientation without a permit. However, parking permits are required the day classes start.
Register for Fall 2025 New Student Orientation
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Walk Your Schedule Tours
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
- Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes.
Friday, September 12, 2025
Walk Your Schedule Tours
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
- Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes.
Visit the Remodeled McKay Library
9am – 1pm
David O. McKay Library (View on Map)
Note: Tours will start at the circulation desk on the 1st floor every 20 minutes.
David O. McKay Library (View on Map)
- Come take a tour of the newly renovated David O. McKay Library.
Note: Tours will start at the circulation desk on the 1st floor every 20 minutes.
President’s Welcome
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
BYU-Idaho Center (View on Map)
Join us as President and Sister Meredith officially welcome you to campus.
BYU-Idaho Center (View on Map)
Join us as President and Sister Meredith officially welcome you to campus.
Activities Showcase
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
BYU-Idaho Center
Let’s have some fun! Learn about all the exciting activities and events to participate in on campus
BYU-Idaho Center
Let’s have some fun! Learn about all the exciting activities and events to participate in on campus
Involvement and Resource Fair
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
BYU-Idaho Center Courts (View on Map)
Make the best of your campus experience at BYU-Idaho. Join us in the BYU-Idaho Center Courts to learn more about how to get involved in Student Activities, societies, and more because YOU belong.
BYU-Idaho Center Courts (View on Map)
Make the best of your campus experience at BYU-Idaho. Join us in the BYU-Idaho Center Courts to learn more about how to get involved in Student Activities, societies, and more because YOU belong.
Walk Your Schedule Tours
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
- Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Check-in, Meet your Mentor
8:00 am - 8:30 am
BYU-Idaho Stadium parking lot
Check-in for New Student Orientation to confirm your group number and receive your T-shirt. Meet your BYUI 101 mentor group.
BYU-Idaho Stadium parking lot
Check-in for New Student Orientation to confirm your group number and receive your T-shirt. Meet your BYUI 101 mentor group.
Mentor Connections
8:30 am - 9:00 am
BYU-Idaho Stadium
BYU-Idaho Stadium
BYUI Legacy Photo
9:00 am - 10:00 am
BYU-Idaho Stadium
Wear your free T-shirt and take a class picture on the field! Get excited for a day full of fun!
BYU-Idaho Stadium
Wear your free T-shirt and take a class picture on the field! Get excited for a day full of fun!
Saddle Up Shuffle – Group Country Dancing (Groups 7-13)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Taylor Cultural Hall and Manwaring Center Ballrooms.
Grab your mentor group and swing them round and round as we learn popular line dances.
Legacy Walk (Groups 1-6)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Various locations on campus
Enjoy a new event: The Legacy Walk. Learn more about the history of BYU-Idaho and the unique legacy that precedes this university.
Various locations on campus
Enjoy a new event: The Legacy Walk. Learn more about the history of BYU-Idaho and the unique legacy that precedes this university.
Lunch Session 1 (Groups 7-13)
11:00 am -11:45 am
BYU-Idaho Center Courts
Enjoy a free catered lunch with your mentor group.
BYU-Idaho Center Courts
Enjoy a free catered lunch with your mentor group.
Lunch Session 2 (Groups 1-6)
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
BYU-Idaho Center Courts
Enjoy a free catered lunch with your mentor group.
BYU-Idaho Center Courts
Enjoy a free catered lunch with your mentor group.
Legacy Walk (Groups 7-13)
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Various locations on campus
Enjoy a new event: The Legacy Walk. Learn more about the history of BYU-Idaho and the unique legacy that precedes this university.
Various locations on campus
Enjoy a new event: The Legacy Walk. Learn more about the history of BYU-Idaho and the unique legacy that precedes this university.
Saddle Up Shuffle – Group Country Dancing (Groups 1-6)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Taylor Cultural Hall and Manwaring Center Ballrooms.
Grab your mentor group and swing them round and round as we learn popular line dances.
Legacy Photo
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
BYUI Letters
We invite you to attend our first ever legacy photo in front of the BYUI Letters.
BYUI Letters
We invite you to attend our first ever legacy photo in front of the BYUI Letters.
I-Night
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Attend the largest student event held on campus for dancing, games, activities, food, and MORE!
Attend the largest student event held on campus for dancing, games, activities, food, and MORE!