First-year Students

All dates

Attendance is mandatory on BOTH days.

June Dates:

• *June 16-17
• *June 23-24
• *June 26-27
• *June 30- July 1

* View the specialty group dates tab for dates relating to Honors, Spanish Translation, and Veteran Dependent orientation programs.

Complete sign-up before booking travel.

July Dates:

• *July 14-15
• *July 18-19
• July 21-22
• July 24-25

Specialty Group Dates

Honors

Students accepted into the Honors program can attend additional programming at an Honors focused program. While these orientations have an additional session, Honors staff will be at every Orientation program.

*Honors Program Dates:

• June 23 – 24 (Monday – Tuesday)
• June 26 – 27 (Thursday – Friday)

*These programs are not only meant for Honors students.

Spanish Translation

We know some families and guests are Spanish speaking. We are pleased to offer English to Spanish translation during two programs for anyone who would like a translation device or to speak to bilingual Orientation Leaders.

Translated Programs:

• July 18 – 19 (Friday – Saturday)

Veteran Dependents

G.I. Bill Education benefits can take as long as eight weeks to process. If you are a dependent of a Veteran using G.I. Bill benefits, it’s ideal that you attend an Orientation in June so that you can register for classes as early as possible.

*Veteran Dependent Dates:

• June 16-17 (Monday – Tuesday)
• June 23-24 (Monday – Tuesday)
• June 30-July 1 (Monday – Tuesday)
• July 14-15 (Monday – Tuesday)

*If any of these programs are full or don’t work with your summer schedule, contact our office.

Costs

The basic cost of your Orientation is covered by the New Student Curriculum fee. You’ll see this charge on your fall tuition and fees statement. An overnight stay and rafting trip are program additions for students with costs listed below. Family and guests are also an additional fee. If you need a fee waiver, please reach out to our office.

*Student Overnight Stay:

• $50 per student for one night in the Residence Hall
• We highly encourage you to stay overnight on campus for your orientation!
• If you did not sign-up to stay overnight upon signing up for orientation, please call our office to add it.

*Overnight payments are non-refundable on the day of your program.

*Whitewater Rafting ($55)

• The rafting trip will take place after class registration on day 2.
• Please plan to be on the trip until late in the evening.
• Space is limited. If the trip is full, please contact us to join the waitlist.

*Outdoor outing payments are non-refundable on the day of your program.

*Family and Guest:

$75 per family member or guest

• Visit our FAQ section if you have questions about this fee.

Students can bring up to two guests to their orientation program.

• If you would like to bring a third guest, please call our office.

Families and guests will have their own sessions for both days of orientation. Some sessions will take place together.

*Payments for family and guests are non-refundable on the day of your program.

Family Orientation Information

Day 1:

• • 8:00am – 9:00am – Check-in
  • 9:15am – 9:25am – Welcome
  • 9:25am – 9:55am – Faculty Panel
  • 9:55am – 10:10am – Advising Overview
  • 10:10am – 11:00am – Orientation Leader Groups
  • 11:00am – 12:00pm – Advising Preparation
  • 12:00pm – 12:45pm – Lunch
  • 12:50pm-1:30pm – On & Off Campus
  • 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Bronco Wellness
  • 2:30pm – 3:30pm – Student Breakouts (2 rounds)
  • 3:30pm – 4:00pm – Financial Presentation
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm – Resource Fair
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm – **Honors Session
  • 4:30pm – 6:00pm – Overnight Check-in
  • 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner (Students Only)
  • 6:00pm – 10:00pm – Evening Activities

Day 2:

• 8:30am – 9:30am – Breakfast
• 10:00am – 10:30am – Welcome
• 10:30am – 1:00pm – Advising & Registration
• 11:30am -12:00pm – Beyond Boise State
• 12:00pm – 2:00pm – Check-out
• 2:00pm – 5:00pm – Visit with Boise State Offices (if needed)
• 2:00pm – 9:00pm – Rafting Trip (if signed-up)

View the 2-day Family Schedule Here

Need help navigating to campus?

You’ll find Boise State University between Broadway Avenue and Capital Boulevard, just a short distance from Interstate 84 and less than 4 miles from the Boise Airport. Check-in will be in the Recreation Center while a majority of the Orientation program is held in the Student Union Building.

Need help navigating around campus?

Search locations in our campus map

Parking

Free parking is provided on campus during orientation programs at the Lincoln Parking Garage. If you are staying overnight, you can leave your car overnight as well.

Directions to the Lincoln Parking Garage

Orientation Check-in Details:

• All families and guests are required to check-in with their student.
• Check-in takes place in the Recreation Center.

What to Bring For Orientation:

• Water Bottle
• Comfortable Shoes
• Laptop
  • Computers are available for those without one.
• Official form of identification
• Boise State student ID number
• Any essential prescription medications you may need
• Spending money for snacks (meals are provided)
• Overnight items
  • Review specifics in Overnight Stay tab.
• Rafting items
  • Review specifics in Rafting Trip tab.

Do Not Bring:

• Drugs and alcohol.
• Non-service animals.
• Unregistered friends or guests.

What does an overnight stay include?

One night in a residence hall to experience staying on campus.

What should I bring to stay overnight?

• Sleepwear and change of clothing for day 2.
• Appropriate athletic attire for the recreation center.
• Pillow and sleeping bag or twin-sized linens and comforter.
• Towel and toiletries.
• Hair tools (if needed).
• Shower shoes/flip flops.

Do Not Bring:

• Drugs and alcohol.
• Non-service animals.

What are the rafting trip details?

• Whitewater rafting on day 2 after registering for classes.
• Time: TBD
• Location: TBD

More information about Summer Welcome Adventures

How do I sign-up?

• Space permitting, you can register for the rafting trip in your Orientation & Advising Portal.
• If the outings are full, contact us to join the waitlist.

What should I bring for these outings?

Whitewater Rafting Packing List

How do I indicate I need accommodations to participate in the orientation program?

If you need any accommodations for reading, seeing, hearing, language, or other disability-related needs to fully participate in the in-person orientation, please indicate that when you sign up for your orientation or contact our office to add an accommodation for you.

How do I modify my accommodations for the orientation program?

If your situation has changed and you’ve already signed up for your orientation, please contact our office to update your accommodation details.

Do you need accommodations beyond orientation?

Establish Services with the Educational Access Center