Family Orientation

After your student registers for classes, they will be able to sign up for New Student Orientation, held on Saturday, August 16th. During this event, they will have the opportunity to address any lingering concerns, talk directly with offices across campus at the Resource Fair, and connect with their incoming class and current student leaders.

Family Schedule:

• • 9:00am – 9:45am – Check-in
  • 9:55am – 10:15am – Welcome
  • 10:15am – 11:00am – Faculty Panel
  • 11:30am – 12:00pm – Welcome to the Bronco Family
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch
  • 1:15pm – 2:00pm – Safety & Wellbeing
  • 2:15pm – 3:00pm – In and Out of State Q/A
  • 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Resource Fair

  View Student Schedule Here

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.

The Inn at 500

Book your room at The Inn at 500

Courtyard by Marriott Boise Downtown

Book your room at the Courtyard with code U4B

The Grove Hotel

Book your room at The Grove Hotel

Hotel 43

Book your reservation at Hotel 43

Residence Inn Boise Downtown/University

Book your room at the Residence Inn Boise Downtown/University

Red Lion Downtowner

Book your room at Red Lion Boise Downtowner with code BSU

Holiday Inn Express Boise – University Area

Book your room at the Holiday Inn Express

Springhill Suites Boise Parkcenter

Book your room at Springhill Suites Boise Parkcenter

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. New Student Orientation will be 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.

Directions to the Lincoln Parking Garage

Orientation Check-in Details:

• All families and guests are required to check-in with their student.

What to Bring For Family Orientation:

• Water Bottle
• Comfortable Shoes
• Light Jacket or Blanket (temperatures in the building can be cold)
• A notebook and pen (in case you want to take notes)

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

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 $75 fee per guest, which covers family programming and meals throughout the day.

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 your plans have changed and your student is no longer able to attend their Orientation program, they can cancel their registration. 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.