In-Person Orientation

Attendance is mandatory on BOTH days.

June Dates:

• *June 13 – 14 (FULL)
• *June 20 – 21 (FULL)
• *June 24 – 25 (FULL)
• *June 27 – 28 (FULL)

* View the specialty group dates tab for dates relating to honors, Spanish translation, and veteran dependent Orientation Programs.

Complete sign-up before booking travel.

July Dates:

• July 15 – 16 (FULL)
• *July 19 – 20 (Friday – Saturday)
• July 22 – 23 (Monday – Tuesday)
• July 25 –  26 (Thursday – Friday)

Sign-up here for orientation

Honors

Students accepted into the Honors program can attend additional programming at an Honors focused program. While these orientations have an additional session, Honors staff will be at every Orientation program.

*Honors Program Dates:

• June 20 – 21 (Thursday – Friday)
• June 27 – 28 (Thursday – Friday)

*These programs are not only meant for Honors students.

Spanish Translation

We know some families and guests are Spanish speaking. We are pleased to offer English to Spanish translation during two programs for  anyone who would like a translation device or to speak to bilingual Orientation Leaders.

Translated Programs:

• June 24 – 25 (Monday – Tuesday)
• July 19 – 20 (Friday – Saturday)

Veteran Dependents

G.I. Bill Education benefits can take as long as eight weeks to process. If you are a dependent of a Veteran using G.I. Bill benefits, it’s ideal that you attend an Orientation in June so that you can register for classes as early as possible.

*Veteran Dependent Dates:

• June 13 – 14 (Thursday – Friday)
• June 20 – 21 (Thursday – Friday)
• June 24 – 25 (Monday – Tuesday)
• June 27 – 28 (Thursday – Friday)

*If any of these programs are full or don’t work with your summer schedule, contact our office.

The basic cost of your Orientation is covered by the New Student Curriculum fee. You’ll see this charge on your fall tuition and fees statement. An overnight stay and outdoor outings are program additions for students with costs listed below. Family and guests are also an additional fee. If you need a fee waiver, please reach out to our office.

*Student Overnight Stay:

• $50 per student for one night in the Residence Hall
• We highly encourage you to stay overnight on campus for your orientation!
• If you did not sign-up to stay overnight upon signing up for orientation, please call our office to add it.

*Overnight payments are non-refundable on the day of your program. 

*Outdoor Outings:

• Summer Hike ($5)
  • The summer hike will take place during evening activities on day 1
  • Space is limited. If the hike is full, please contact us to join the waitlist.
• Whitewater Rafting ($45)
  • The rafting trip will take place after class registration on day 2.
  • Please plan to be on the trip until late in the evening.
  • Space is limited. If the trip is full, please contact us to join the waitlist.

*Outdoor outing payments are non-refundable on the day of your program. 

Sign-up for an Outdoor Outing

*Family and Guest:  

What if the link to sign-up is not working properly/isn’t loading?

• Try using a different browser or incognito window. Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are best.

When can I sign-up for Orientation if I just paid my intent to enroll?

• You should receive an email to sign-up 24 hours after paying your intent to enroll. Continue to check your personal and Boise State email.

What if I can’t make any of these program dates due to special circumstances?

• Contact us at (208) 426-1156 to discuss options.

What if I need to reschedule?

• Log into your orientation and advising portal to reschedule or call our office at (208) 426-1156.

Why is the guest fee $75?

• Student orientation is funded by student fees paid through tuition. The family and guest fee allows us to cover family orientation costs from food to space to staffing, similar to a conference.

Day 1:

8:00am – 9:00am         Check-in

9:15am – 9:30am         Welcome

9:30am – 10:00am       Academic Experience

10:15am – 11:00am     Orientation Leader Small Group

11:00am – 12:00pm     Academic Placements

12:00pm – 1:30pm      Lunch and Resource Fair

1:15pm – 3:00pm        Placement Testing

1:45pm – 2:15pm        Campus Life

2:30pm – 3:35pm        Student Breakouts (2 rounds)

3:45pm – 4:00pm        Safety & Wellbeing (All)

4:20pm – 5:15pm        Safety & Wellbeing (Students)

5:15pm – 6:00pm        Overnight Check-in

5:30pm – 6:30pm        Dinner (Students Only)

6:30pm – 10:00pm      Evening Activities

Day 2:

9:00am – 9:30am        True Bronco

9:30am – 10:00am      Orientation Leader Small Group #2

10:00am – 10:45am    Brunch

11:00am – 1:00pm      Advising & Registration

1:00pm – 2:00pm        Check-out

2:00pm – 5:00pm        Visit with Boise State Offices (if needed)

2:00pm – 9:00pm        Rafting Trip (if signed-up)

Need help navigating to campus?

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. Check-in will be in the Recreation Center while a majority of the Orientation program is held in the Student Union Building.

Need help navigating around campus?

Search locations in our campus map

Parking

Free parking is provided on campus during orientation programs at the Lincoln Parking Garage. If you are staying overnight, you can leave your car overnight as well.

Directions to the Lincoln Parking Garage

Orientation Check-in Details:

• All students are required to check-in on day 1.
• Check-in takes place from 8:00am – 9:00am in the Recreation Center.
• After 9:00am, check-in will move outside of the Jordan Ballroom in the Student Union Building.

What will I receive at check-in?

• Printed Orientation Schedule
• New Student Guide Booklet
• Orientation Leader Group
• Resource Handouts

What to Bring For Orientation:

• Water Bottle
• Comfortable Shoes
• Laptop
  • Some colleges/majors have specific computer advice; review their recommendations.
  • Computers are available for those without one.
• Official form of identification
• Boise State student ID number
• Any essential prescription medications you may need
• Spending money for snacks (meals are provided)
• Overnight items
  • Review specifics in Overnight Stay tab.
• Hiking or rafting items
  • Review specifics in Outdoor Outings tab.

Do Not Bring:

• Drugs and alcohol.
• Non-service animals.
• Unregistered friends or guests.

What does an overnight stay include?

• One night in a residence hall to experience staying on campus.

What should I bring to stay overnight?

• Sleepwear and change of clothing for day 2.
• Appropriate athletic attire for the recreation center.
• Pillow and sleeping bag or twin-sized linens and comforter.
• Towel and toiletries.
• Hair tools (if needed).
• Shower shoes/flip flops.

Do Not Bring:

• Drugs and alcohol.
• Non-service animals.

What are the outdoor outing options and details?

• Sunset hike on day 1 during evening activities.
  • Time: Depends on sunset
  • Location: Table Rock

More information

• Whitewater rafting on day 2 after registering for classes.
  • Time: 2pm – 10pm
  • Location: TBD

More information

Is there a costs for these outings?

• Sunset hike = $5
• Whitewater rafting = $45

How do I sign-up?

• Space permitting, you can register for these outings in your Orientation & Advising Portal.
• If the outings are full, contact us to join the waitlist.

What should I bring for these outings?

Sunset Hike Packing List

Whitewater Rafting Packing List

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 orientation, please indicate that when you sign up for your orientation or contact our office to add an accommodation for you.

How do I modify my accommodations for the orientation program?

• If your situation has changed and you’ve already signed up for your orientation, please contact our office to update your accommodation details.

Do you need accommodations beyond orientation?

Establish Services with the Educational Access Center