Why take a gap year?
Taking a gap year is becoming a lot more common! The number of students who take a gap year has significantly increased over the last decade and those students tend to achieve higher grades and feel more engaged after returning to college. There are many reasons students decide to take a break, including:
The Bronco Gap Year program is not just a normal gap year. Find out how our program is unique…
About the Program
The Bronco Gap Year program is designed to support students who are experiencing barriers on their current education path, or feel that they are not quite ready for college. We guide you through a personalized and independent program that focuses on your interests with intention and purpose.
We provide students with:
1:1 mentorship
Career/skill building workshops
Community building
Networking opportunities
Academic advising
A license to Coursera
And more…
Program Structure
The program is designed for you to do at your own pace. There are three phases to the program that will guide you through exploring and narrowing your goals. You can choose to be in the program for one semester, or a full academic year.
Phase 1: Find Your Why
The purpose of this phase is Exploration. You will identify your passion and explore your options.
Phase 2: Purpose Project
The purpose of this phase is Research. You will compare your interests and start networking.
Phase 3: Action Plan
The purpose of this phase is Articulation. You will identify your new path and create a plan to make it happen.
Financial Information
Fall + Spring
2-semester program
Program fee: $1,500
- Program dates: August 29th – May 5th
- Enrollment open
- Late enrollment open until September 30th
Fall 2022
1-semester program
Program fee: $750
- Program dates: August 29th – December 16th
- Enrollment open
- Late enrollment open until September 30th
Spring 2023
1-semester program
Program fee: $750
- Program dates: January 16th – May 5th
- Enrollment open
- Late enrollment open until February 6th
Meet our Student Ambassador
Hi! My name is Molly McMulkin and I am the BGY Student Ambassador. I took a gap year right after I graduated high school in 2020. I joined the BGY program in the spring semester and had a wonderful experience. The program helped me with so much including finding my next step after high school while also helping me develop skills, work on goal setting, understand my interests, gain confidence, and grow overall. I am currently a student at Boise State and love it!
To ask Molly about the student experience, you can email her at mollymcmulkin@u.boisestate.edu