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To Be Declared

Many students feel pressure to have it all figured out by the first day of college: major selected, career decided, future planned out. But these are huge life decisions and they can take time.

Don’t have it quite figured out yet? You are not alone. In the To Be Declared Living Learning Community (TBD LLC), you can take the time you need to find your way within a community of like-minded individuals, exploring the many major and career opportunities at your disposal. Dedicate your first year to discovering your interests and passions and connecting them to your academic success and career planning.

Located in Taylor Hall

Why You Should Apply

This community is for students who know college is the next step in their journey but need more time and support to select a major.

Preparing for college can be stressful, and making long-term decisions during this time can be difficult. The TBD LLC offers you a community to learn, experience, explore and discover interest areas, campus resources and personal strengths.

You will find success through opportunities tailored to you and your journey.

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Community and Curriculum

Community Events

Students out snowshoeing in the mountains

This is your community and journey, so much of the programming will be based on your interests and needs. We will have activities dedicated to major exploration, community, civic engagement and discovering success at Boise State. The TBD LLC will have community events to collectively explore and engage in conversation focused on topics relevant to you.

Learn more about LLP activities

Curriculum

Students sitting in a classroom listening to a presentation

The TBD LLC is all about discovery, whether it be discovering your personal interests, major(s), careers, community, or campus. As the student, you’ll play a key role in the class and larger community as we explore your interests and career goals. Throughout the course, staple community activities will also be connected to our course curriculum to give opportunities for reflection.

Overall, our curriculum emphasizes exploration and academic planning in the first semester and relationship-building in the second semester. Every student will leave the TBD LLC with a personal definition of success, a clear plan and a network of support.

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Faculty

  • Dr. Andy Giacomazzi

    Dr. Andy Giacomazzi,

    Faculty-in-Residence, Sr. Associate Dean for the School of Public Service

    Andy Giacomazzi received his bachelor’s degrees in Social Ecology and German from UC Irvine, and his Masters and Ph.D. (Criminal Justice and Political Science, respectively) from Washington State University. Giacomazzi was born in Northern California and grew up in Orange County, California. He is currently a professor of criminal justice and associate dean in the School of Public Service. Giacomazzi was named Faculty Member of the Year by the Boise State’s Residential Housing Association (2015), received the Golden Apple Award for outstanding teaching (2016 and 2019), and was awarded the David S. Taylor Award for service to students (2020). Giacomazzi has three grown children–Morgan, Sydney, and Drew.

    Contact Andy: agiacom@boisestate.edu

    Andy Giacomazzi received his bachelor’s degrees in Social Ecology and German from UC Irvine, and his Masters and Ph.D. (Criminal Justice and Political Science, respectively) from Washington State University. Giacomazzi was born in Northern California and grew up in Orange County, California. He is currently a professor of criminal justice and associate dean in the School of Public Service. Giacomazzi was named Faculty Member of the Year by the Boise State’s Residential Housing Association (2015), received the Golden Apple Award for outstanding teaching (2016 and 2019), and was awarded the David S. Taylor Award for service to students (2020). Giacomazzi has three grown children–Morgan, Sydney, and Drew.

    Contact Andy: agiacom@boisestate.edu