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The Basics

It’s easier to focus on your studies when you have your basic needs squared away – like housing, finances, transportation, and where to find help when you need it. Start here.

Finances

Paying for School

Living on a student (aka slim) budget? To help make your money work best for you and support your goals, we’ve put together some resources and ideas to help make financial stress, well, less stressful.

Learn more about paying for school
Advising, books and supplies, and more

Academic Success

Your educational goals are our goals, and we’ve got all the resources to help you reach them. If you want to know more about meeting with your advisor, how and where to get all your books and supplies, or where to get help when your classes get tough, you’re in the right place.

Housing

Choosing Where to Live

Choosing where to live is a big decision, and one that will definitely shape your Boise State experience. Whether you’re living on campus or off, we’ve put together some resources to help you explore your options.

Explore housing resources

Food and Dining Options

When hunger strikes, know where to go to satisfy your appetite. We’ve put together a menu of food options to help you stretch your budget, from brown bag to meal plans to the free food pantry on campus.

Explore food and dining options
Transportation and Parking

Getting Around Campus

Bikes. Buses. Scooters. Cars: Boise State has lots of options for getting around.

At Boise State we’re all about supporting transportation that serves you best. The shuttles and city buses are free for students and we’ve got plenty of resources for students who bike. Consider all the options and see what works for you.

Explore your options
All the legal stuff

Ground Rules

We have high hopes for you. We also have high expectations. You have rights and responsibilities that define how you conduct yourself on campus. Knowing the ground rules up front will give you a clear path to success as a student at Boise State.

The Rules

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