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Step 2: On-Campus Orientation

Step 2: On-Campus Orientation

Come see what BYU-Idaho is all about. New Student On-Campus 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.

Spring 2025 On-Campus Orientation Schedule
Friday, April 18 - Friday, April 25
You may park on campus during New Student Orientation without a permit. However, parking permits are required the day classes start.

Register for Spring 2025 New Student Orientation
April 18th
April 19th
April 20th
April 21st
April 22nd
April 23rd
April 24th
April 25th
April 18th
April 19th
April 20th
April 21st
April 22nd
April 23rd
April 24th
April 25th

Friday, April 18, 2025

Back to School
Check-in to Apartment Complex
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
New Student Orientation - Jan 2025
Check-in & Goodie Bag (Spudnuts)
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
BYU-Idaho Center Courts (View on Map)
Orientation Check In - January 2025
Mentor Connections
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
BYU-Idaho Center Courts (View on Map)
Campus Tours - September 2023
Walk Your Schedule Tours
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MC Crossroads (View on Map)
  • Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes.
Note: Last tour will be at 4:00 pm and end by 5:00 pm.

Parent Orientation

New Student Orientation - Jan 2025
Check-in
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
MC Welcome Center (View on Map)

Check-in to receive your informational parent packet and a coupon for a Spudnut!
New Student Orientation - Jan 2025
Information Fair
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
MC 266 (View on Map)

Representatives from key campus resources will be available for parents to ask questions and connect.
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Student Letters
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
MC 266 (View on Map)

Parents will have the opportunity to write a letter to their student, which will be mailed as a surprise halfway through the semester!
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Parent Pit Stop
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
MC Crossroads (View on Map)

Seating will be available in the Crossroads to connect with other parents, participate in some fun activities, and enjoy the campus experience before reuniting for your student’s “Walk Your Schedule” tour.
Campus Tours - September 2023
Walk Your Schedule Tours
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MC Crossroads (View on Map)

Join your student on a personalized tour to help them find their classes before the semester begins! 

Note: The last tour will depart at 4:00 PM and conclude by 5:00 PM.

Saturday, April 19, 2025

American Foundations class taught by Philip Packer
Move-In and Prepare for Classes on Monday!
All Day

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Monday, April 21, 2025

Get Connected is BYU-Idaho's Freshmen orientation that includes activities, dances, performances, and more.
University Adventure Challenge
Fill out your adventure challenge card to win prizes!
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New Student Mentors Gathering
Note: This could include BYUI101 Course, Devotional, or any other gathering as a group.
NSO Breakout Rooms - Jan 2025
Mentor Hub Booth
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Mentor Hub (View on Map)

Get a campus map, your University Adventure Challenge card, and candy!
Family Home Evening Carnival - March 2023
Attend Family Home Evening (FHE)
Varies by Ward

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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University Adventure Challenge
Fill out your adventure challenge card to win prizes!
Peer Mentoring - Aug 2023
New Student Mentors Gathering
Note: This could include BYUI101 Course, Devotional, or any other gathering as a group.
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Mentor Hub Booth
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Mentor Hub (View on Map)

Come get a rice crispy treat!
Meredith Devotional - Jan 2024
Attend Devotional
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
BYU-I Center (View on Map)
Involvement Fair - Sept 2024
Spring Involvement Fair
Following Devotional until 1:15 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 1-4 to learn more about how to get involved in Student Activities, societies, and more because YOU belong.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

New Student Orientation - Jan 2025
University Adventure Challenge
Fill out your adventure challenge card to win prizes!
Small group of students meeting outside with a peer mentor.
New Student Mentors Gathering
Note: This could include BYUI101 Course, Devotional, or any other gathering as a group.
Mentoring Photos - Oct 2024
Mentor Hub Booth
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Mentor Hub (View on Map)

Spin the prize wheel!

Thursday, April 24, 2025

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University Adventure Challenge
Fill out your adventure challenge card to win prizes!
A peer mentor helping another student
Mentor Hub Booth
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Mentor Hub (View on Map)

Stop by the hub for a fun unique sticker!
Luau Show - Jan 2020
President’s Dinner & Welcome
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
BYU-Idaho Center Courts (View on Map)

Swag Bags and Raffle Prizes.

Friday, April 25, 2025

Get Connected - Jan 2024
Mentor Hub Booth
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mentor Hub (View on Map)

Come by and get a cookie!
BYU-Idaho students dance under lights and a disco jockey during a dance at the Hart Auditorium as part of a First Friday event.
First Friday
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Various Campus Locations

Join us for a celebration on the First Friday of the semester. There will be food, bowling, live entertainment, multiple dance venues, games, prizes, and more. Tickets are $6 pre-sale and $7 at the door.