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Family Orientation

January 9, 2026

About Family Orientation

Welcome to the Bronco Family! Family Orientation takes place alongside student orientation. Throughout the day, you’ll join your student for select sessions and have time to connect with campus staff and other Bronco families.

At Family Orientation you will:

  • Explore resources for student success
  • Learn how to support your student’s transition to college life
  • Meet campus staff and other Bronco families
  • Get connected to events and updates

Family Orientation Details

Family Orientation Schedule

Family Orientation runs alongside student orientation for families of new Boise State students, with select joint sessions throughout the day. Schedule is subject to change.

  • 7:30–8:30 a.m. – Check-in
  • 8:30–9:00 a.m. – University Welcome
  • 9:00–9:15 a.m. – Family Break
  • 9:15–9:45 a.m. – Welcome to the Bronco Family
  • 9:45–10:15 a.m. – Resource Breakout (Round 1)
  • 10:15–10:45 a.m. – Resource Breakout (Round 2)
  • 10:45–11:15 a.m. – Resource Breakout (Round 3)
  • 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch and Resource Fair
  • 12:30–12:45 p.m. – Family Break
  • 12:45–1:45 p.m. – Family Safety Panel
  • 1:45–2:00 p.m. – Family Housekeeping
  • 2:00–2:20 p.m. – Bronco Family Fun
  • 2:20–3:00 p.m. – Student Leader Q&A
  • 3:00–4:00 p.m. – Mix and Mingle
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Campus Map

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.

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Check-in
  • All families and guests are required to check in with their student.
  • Check-in takes place in the Campus Recreation Center, just south of the Student Union Building and next to the Lincoln Parking Garage.
What to Bring
  • 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