Let us roll out the blue carpet for you! We can’t wait to show you around our beautiful campus.
Deciding where to go to college can be overwhelming! We know first-hand how important a campus visit can be when choosing your home for the next four years. With your safety in mind, we have created an in-person campus visit experience for you to physically explore campus while engaging with a current Boise State student.
Join us for a 90 minute walking tour of campus where your tour guide will detail life as a Bronco. Since current students, staff, and faculty will be inside our buildings, the entirety of your tour will be conducted outside. Your tour guide will detail life as a Bronco. From popular study spaces, to residence halls, to involvement opportunities and beyond, you will get an inside look at the Boise State vibe.
Monday – Friday and select Saturdays
Who: Any student interested in learning more
Are you interested in learning more about the city of Boise, the admission process, scholarships or more? Your Admissions Counselor would love to connect with you virtually to help provide you with more information towards becoming a Bronco!
Who: Any student interested in learning more about the Honors College
This session is designed for students interested in joining the Honors College. Whether you’ve already been admitted to the Honors College or are just starting your college search, we will help answer your questions about the Honors College at Boise State.
Who: Any student interested in learning more
Looking to connect with your academic area of interest? Want to meet with a club or organization you are curious about? We are excited to offer the opportunity to connect with our academic departments and a variety of other clubs and organizations this
COVID has disrupted life in every corner of the globe. We are committed to doing all we can as a university to minimize the spread of the virus and its traumatic consequences, but it will take the work of everyone on campus to pull this off. It may sound like a lot to ask, but we are Broncos — and we care about each other and our community.
Facial Coverings
Fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear facial coverings indoors or outdoors on campus. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to continue wearing facial coverings indoors or outdoors when on campus. To show respect for others, when participating in face-to-face meetings or events, ask other participants if they would like you to wear a facial covering.
Physical Distancing
Members of the campus community, particularly those who aren’t fully vaccinated, should continue to physically distance themselves from others when possible.
The university will continue to limit both indoor and outdoor venue capacities while assessing options and protocols for expanding capacity.
Cleaning Protocols
We have to stay extra clean. We have enhanced cleaning protocols across our campus such as increased hand sanitizer stations and additional cleaning in high traffic areas. Wash your hands. Avoid touching your face. Stay healthy.
We are providing guided walking tours at various times, Monday through Friday. So be sure to sign up well in advance to claim your ideal tour time. Check the visit calendar for availability. Interested in visiting on your own? Check out our self-guided tour.
Check in for your campus tour outside of Admissions on the west side of the Student Union Building along University Drive. There will be navigational signage from Lincoln Parking Garage to help you find your way. Look for the Boise State canopy!
We provide FREE parking in the Lincoln Garage, due south of the Student Union Building. Parking instructions are included in your confirmation email. If you choose to park elsewhere, you are responsible for parking costs.
Boise State is located between Broadway Avenue and Capitol Boulevard, just a short distance from Interstate 84. The Broadway and Vista exits are closest to campus. Several major airlines serve the Boise area including Alaska, Delta, Frontier, Horizon, Southwest and United.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your visit to Boise State, please call or email us at (208) 426-1156 or visitus@boisestate.edu.
With the safety and well-being of the current students residing on campus in mind, campus visitors will not be allowed to enter any of the residence halls. Your tour guide will explain the set-up of each residence hall and will share insight to life in the dorms. Be sure to check out the Housing and Residence Life website to see photos of the spaces, floor plans, and rates.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate overnight guests.
If you have experienced any symptoms of COVID-19, you will not be able to participate in the campus tour. If you experience symptoms prior to arrival, we encourage you to reschedule or join one of our virtual visit options.
Fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear facial coverings indoors or outdoors on campus. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to continue wearing facial coverings indoors or outdoors when on campus. To show respect for others, when participating in face-to-face meetings or events, ask other participants if they would like you to wear a facial covering.
Yes! This fall the university will offer a blend of in-person, online, remote and hybrid courses. For more information, visit our Covid Response page.
No. However, if you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone that tested positive for COVID-19 in the 14 days leading up to your visit, you will not be allowed to participate. We encourage you to reschedule or check out our many virtual visit options.
Yes! You are able to set up a virtual appointment with your admissions counselor or a representative from your academic area of interest. The Honors College will also be hosting virtual info sessions throughout the week. You can schedule these appointments at any time, they do not need to be for the day of your visit.
Yes! We have created virtual visit options designed to meet your needs. From the Future Student Session, to Tips for Transfers, to Presentación de Boise State en Español, you are bound to find what you need to get your questions answered and better understand the culture that exists at Boise State.
While we will be visiting the stadium on tour, we will not be entering the Hall of Fame which is what provides access to view The Blue. If the Hall of Fame is open to the public at the time of your visit, you are able to visit on your own accord either before or after your tour.