In-person Family Orientation

In-person family orientations serve families of new students who are coming directly from high school.

Expectations

At Family Orientation you can expect to:

Explore resources available to support your student
Learn how you can support your student’s transition to college life
Discover ways to connect to campus events, news, and information
Meet campus professionals and other Bronco families

Family Orientation Logistics

New Student Orientation

Dates for Fall 2025 start students will be updated soon. Please check back for more details.

Hotels Near Campus

Our close proximity to downtown Boise gives you plenty of great hotel options to choose from; some of the hotels outlined below provide Boise State discounts for families attending orientations. Please note: Families and guests do not stay with students in the residence halls.

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

Accommodations

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 family orientation, please have your student indicate that when they sign up for orientation or contact our office to add an accommodation.

How do I modify my accommodations for the orientation program?

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

Does your student need accommodations beyond orientation?

Establish Services with the Educational Access Center

FAQs

When will the dates for Summer 2025 First-Year New Student Orientation be announced?

Please check back soon for more information.

How do I sign-up for Family Orientation?

Your student can sign you up for family orientation through their orientation sign-up.

Is there a fee to attend Family Orientation?

Yes, there is a fee for guests, which includes family programming and meals throughout the day. The guest fees for Fall 2025 start students have not been announced yet.

Why is there a guest fee? What does it pay for?

Student orientation is funded by student fees paid through tuition. The family and guest fee allows us to cover family orientation costs from food to space to staffing, similar to a conference.

Can orientations be updated or canceled?

If plans have changed and your student is unable to attend their chosen Orientation program, they can reschedule to another open session. Likewise, if guest information needs to be updated, have your student call our office at (208) 426-1156 to discuss transferring your reservation and/or fees to another date, if space is available.

Post-Orientation Family Checklist:

Here are a few suggestions to stay connected with your new Bronco as they start their Boise State adventure:

Opt-in to our Parent & Family Newsletter.
Learn more about the Parent & Family resources.
Save the dates for Move-in Day, Convocation, and B on the Blue.
Plan to attend Parent & Family Weekend.
Email Broncofamilies@boisestate.edu with any questions.

In-person Family Orientation

Expectations

Family Orientation Logistics

New Student Orientation

Hotels Near Campus

The Inn at 500

Courtyard by Marriott Boise Downtown

The Grove Hotel

Hotel 43

Residence Inn Boise Downtown/University

Red Lion Downtowner

Holiday Inn Express Boise – University Area

Springhill Suites Boise Parkcenter