Welcome to Boise State
Parent & Family Weekend
We are excited to invite new and returning parents to campus for a weekend full of tradition and festivities. Planning is underway for Parent & Family Weekend from October 11-13, 2019.
Parent & Family Weekend Countdown
Parent & Family Weekend is October 11-13, 2019.
Parent & Family Weekend Events
Community Partner Discounts
A variety of local businesses are opening their arms to our local and out-of-state families and their students! Bring your Parent & Family Weekend pass with you to the locations in order to receive any/all of the below discounts.
| Business | Discount |
|---|---|
| Flatbread Neopolitan Pizzeria | $10 off your $50 purchase (pre-tax, any location, cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions, including Happy Hour) |
| Guru Donuts | Free drip coffee with donut purchase. |
| Meraki Greek Street Food | Buy one Bronco Gyro, get one 50% off |
| Boise Art Museum | Up to 2 family members free with student ID. Student must present valid Boise State ID to receive offer. |
| Discovery Center of Idaho | $3 off general admission |
| Foot Dynamics | $10 off a purchase of $10 or more |
| Idaho Botanical Gardens | $3 off general admission with pass |
| Kingsmen Grooming Co. | 10% off unlimited haircuts/memberships |
| Old Idaho Penitentiary | $2 off general admission (offer does not include special evening events) |
| The Record Exchange | 20% off your purchases (Excludes sales/clearance, tickets, food/beverage, and consignment apparel) |
Ongoing Campus Fun
Play at Campus Recreation
Free Bowling at the Games Center
$1 Bike Rentals at Cycle Learning Center
Travel and hotels
When purchasing travel for Parent & Family Weekend, we suggest you arrive early.
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.
Hotels near campus
Our close proximity to the heart of downtown Boise gives you a variety of great hotel options and some hotels offer discounts for guests. Contact the hotel directly and tell them you’re coming for Parent & Family Weekend to secure the best pricing.
- The Inn at 500 | Call (208) 227-0500
- Courtyard by Marriott Boise Downtown | Call (208) 331-2700
- The Grove Hotel | Call (208) 333-8000
- Hotel 43 | Call (800) 243-4622
- Red Lion Downtowner | Call (208) 344-7691
- Residence Inn Marriott | Call (208) 424-9999
Contact us
New Student Programs
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1380
(208) 426-1679
broncofamilies@boisestate.edu
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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