Boise State University is committed to increasing student success, responding to the educational needs of its community, and addressing limited financial resources. To that end, we are pleased to announce our new Finish in 4: Four-Year Graduation Guarantee.

The Program

• Designed to encourage and assist students in timely 4 year graduation.
• Freshmen students sign an agreement to participate.
• Students are assigned an academic advisor who assists with academic planning, course registration, and career guidance.
• Boise State University ensures course availability is not a limiting factor in graduating in four years.
• All majors are eligible with the exception of a few due to curriculum demands and department structures (92 percent of programs participating).
• No penalty for students withdrawing from the program.
• Boise State University assumes tuition responsibility for required course(s) needed for degree completion if not available as per agreement.

The Benefits to Students

• Stay on track academically: The written four-year course plan outlines which classes to take and when to take them to graduate in four years.
• Acceleration into job market or advanced education: The sooner the degree completed, the sooner the long-term career begins.
• Saves money: Additional semesters of classes, especially when taking 12 credits or less add up.
• Opportunities for Educational Enrichment: Pre-plan study abroad programs, internships/practica, service learning experiences and summer school enrollment.
• Rewarding academic focus: Earning 32 credits a year (summers can be included) and maintaining good academic standing ensures a first-class intellectual experience.

How to participate

Students who wish to pursue the Finish in Four Graduation Guarantee need to complete the following steps:

1. Meet with an academic advisor
   • Meet with an academic advisor in the academic department of your major. Check your BroncoWeb account to determine if you have been assigned an academic advisor. If you have not been assigned an advisor, use the Advsior Location List http://academicadvising.boisestate.edu/advisors/locate.shtml to determine an initial contact person in your academic department
2. Develop a four year plan
   • During the meeting with your advisor, you will develop a four-year plan. Many departments have pre-developed four year plans http://www.boisestate.edu/finish4/programs/locate.shtml. However, if you need to customize your own own four year plan, use this form
3. Reveiw the agreement
   • Review the agreement located at http://www.boisestate.edu/finish4/agreement.shtml prior to meeting with your advisor and make a list of questions. For answers to frequently asked questions, click on the Frequently Asked Questions link on the left hand side of this page.
4. Complete the plan and sign the agreement
   • Both the student and the advisor must sign the agreement. Both the four year plan and the agreement must be sent to:

Kimber Shaw
Advising and Academic Enhancement
Gateway Center
MS1150