Prepare for Orientation

Get Ready For New Student Orientation

Welcome to Boise State University!
Academic advising is an important part of your orientation process. Advisors will be available to you at all New Student Orientation programs. Your orientation advising experience will go even better if you prepare for it. Here’s how:

Academic Advising at New Student Orientation:

• Day One for First-Year Orientation programs, focuses mainly on placement assessment based on the major that you enter Boise State with. You will discuss with an advisor which Math and English class you will be advised to enroll in. Additionally, you will discuss potential credits you may already be entering college with.
  After your Day Two Welcome during your orientation program, you will meet with your assigned academic advisor to plan a viable first semester schedule. You will be advised on what classes to enroll in to help set you up for success for the start of your educational journey.
• For all Transfer and Non-Traditional Orientation programs, placement for students as well as advising and registration sessions will take place the same day.

Priority Check-list:

• Complete your Pre-Orientation Advising Module.
• Complete the required Action Items such as the Academic Advising Form and placement assessments.
• Complete The Right Math Class for math placement. Based on your results from The Right Math Class, you may be advised to take the Accuplacer.
• Complete The Write Class and understand your scores by reviewing English and World Language Placement Information.
• Draft a plan by reviewing Degree Requirements for your major/minor.
• Determine placement from prior learning credit by reviewing information on Receiving Credit For Prior Learning.
• Remember to bring your laptop to your orientation program!

Student Account Information:

• Learn how to become a myBoiseState pro.
  • • Need technology assistance? Get connected with the Office of Information Technology.
• Complete your Student Financial Agreement found in your myBoiseState Student Center in the “Tasks” tile.
  • • Additional “To-Do” items will also be located there as well.
• Get connected and download the official Boise State mobile app.

Information for Transfer Students:

• Learn about how the Transfer Process works at Boise State.
• Estimate how courses will transfer to Boise State using the Transfer Evaluation System.
• Know where you stand by reviewing information on Receiving Credit For Prior Learning.
• Review admission standards for Obtaining a Second Bachelor’s Degree.