Orientation Resource Fair Guide
Learn more about the campus offices here to support you to graduation!
Tables at the Resource Fair
Sort the table in ascending or descending order or search using the search field.| Office | Ask Me About | Before You Leave (Action Item): | Description | Website |
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| Advising and Academic Support Center | -Peer Academic Consulting -Learning Assistants, Tutoring, or Discipline-Specific Support -Major Exploration | - Check out Bronco Ready - Follow us @BoiseStateAASC | Join the Advising and Academic Support Center to learn about major exploration, peer academic consulting, learning assistants, and more! | Advising and Academic Support Center |
| Albertsons Library | - Accessing Reading Resources - Library Liaisons - MakerLab - Study Room Reservations - The Computer Lab - Checking Out Materials | - Grab some fun library information - Follow us on Socials @AlbertsonsLibrary | Albertsons Library is a researcher and creative’s best friend. Find answers to deep questions with the help of librarians, online resources, and cutting edge technology. If you can dream it, you can make it in the MakerLab: 3D printers and scanners, sewing machines, a laser cutter and more make your next idea a reality. Ready to take your Bronco pride to the next level? Witness Boise State University and Idaho history through the lens of Special Collections and Archives’ online database and regular exhibitions. Centrally located on campus with the tools and resources you’ll need for academic success, be sure to stop by Albertsons Library. | Albertsons Library |
| Army ROTC + Military Science Department | -How to pursue my desired major and take Army ROTC courses -Full-time and part- time service options as an Army Officer after graduating -How to be in Army National Guard or Army Reserves and participate in Army ROTC -Taking Army ROTC courses without joining the Army -Scholarships and other benefits offered by Army ROTC | - Follow us on Instagram @boisestate_armyrotc -Sign up for Military Science 101 (1 credit) | Army ROTC is one of the best leadership courses in the country - it can help pay for college and give you experiences as a leader that can put you ahead in your future. | Army ROTC + Military Science Department |
| ASBSU - Associated Students of Boise State University | - How we represent the student body - How to get involved in student government - What we do for the Student Body - What our goals are for this year | - Follow ASBSU on Instagram: @asbsu - Apply for a General Assembly Position in the Fall - Get Involved with us! | The Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) is the official student government at Boise State. ASBSU has two core purposes: Facilitate educational, intellectual, social, and cultural engagement at the University and advocate for the interests of students at the University. | ASBSU |
| Athletics + The Corral | - Student Attendance at Athletic Events - Student Rewards - Involvement in The Corral Student Section | - Download the Bronco Sports App - Set your Notifications for your Sport Interests - Submit an Application to be a Freshman Ambassador for The Corral - Follow all of our social media channels Twitter: @BoiseCorral Instagram: @boisecorral Facebook: @TheCorral | All Boise State Students are a part of The Corral! Your involvement level depends on you. Come to Corral and Athletics events and spread your passion for Bronco Athletics! | Bronco Sports |
| Blue Thunder Marching Band | Blue Thunder Marching Band: - How to be a part of the Marching Band - Marching Band Schedule - The requirements of Blue Thunder Members - Scholarships! Music Department - Ensemble Options and Requirements - Degree Programs - Scholarships - Music Production Certificate | Blue Thunder Marching Band: - Schedule your audition before July 15th - Apply for Band Scholarships - Write down Band Camp dates Music Department: - Follow us on social media @boisestatemusic | Blue Thunder Marching Band: Welcome home. Instant friends, mentors, and adventures of a lifetime. Play an integral role in creating the excitement at Boise State while studying the career of your dreams. Inspire your peers to greatness. Participate in university life in a way you never thought possible. Make the Blue your home. Music Department: At the Department of Music, we pride ourselves on fostering artistic innovation and scholarly excellence. Our goal is to create a supportive and challenging environment that fully embraces the musical richness of our world. Whether you are a future educator, performer, composer — or simply a person interested in music — this is a place where you can explore and expand your musical horizons in whatever direction you choose. | Blue Thunder Marching Band |
| Bronco Shop | - Where to find official book list - Where to pick up books that were ordered online - Inclusive Access - How to pay for Inclusive Access materials - Where to access Inclusive Access materials - Student Discounts on laptops and tablets | - Follow us on Instagram @BoiseStateBroncoShop - Sign up for our promotional emails | Join the Bronco Shop team to learn about the textbook ordering process, technology on campus, employment opportunities, campus mailing services, and many more services and products offered at the Bronco Shop. | Bronco Shop |
| Campus Recreation | - Campus Recreation Programs: Outdoor Program, Club Sports, Group Fitness Classes, Intramural Sports and Personal Training - Job Opportunities at the Rec: Climbing Gym Attendant, Group Fitness Instructor, Intramural Official, Personal Trainer, Recreation Attendant, and Trip Leader - Campus Recreation Memberships - Campus Recreation’s annual Bronco Welcome Event | - Learn more about our programs and services - Apply to work for Campus Recreation - Follow us on instagram @boisestaterec | Join Campus Recreation to learn about Rec memberships, job opportunities, and finding community through Campus Recreation’s services and program offerings. | Campus Recreation |
| Career Services | - Finding an on-campus job - Choosing a major or career path - Creating a career plan - How to get experience | - Take PathwayU - Complete your Handshake profile - Apply for on-campus jobs and do your I-9 - Follow @BoiseStateCareerServices | From the day you register for classes, Career Services is here to help you make the most of your Boise State experience and achieve your career goals. We offer individual appointments (including remote summer appointments) and online resources to support your career exploration, career planning, and job search efforts. On Handshake, you can find on-campus jobs, as well as off-campus jobs, internships, and career-employment opportunities. Pathway U, our online career guidance tool, allows you to explore careers based on your interests, personality, and values. Career Services facilitates the university’s internship and Work U programs which provide you with opportunities to gain experience, develop skills, and build your network. We connect you with employers through career fairs and industry networking events, and we also connect you with alumni career mentors through BroncoLink. | Career Services |
| Conflict Support Services | - Conflict support services on campus - Conflict Alerts - Peer Mediators - Roommate Agreements | - Start preparing for your Roommate Agreement - Follow us on Instagram @boisestate_conflictsupport | Conflict is normal! Conflict Support Services provides procactive and reactive assistance to students on campus naviating conflict, through trainings, mediation, facilitated conversation, conflict coaching, and more. | Conflict Support Services |
| Cycle Learning Center | - Bicycle Rentals and Sales - Bicycle Repairs - Commuting Tips - Bicycle Safety and Maintenance Education - Bike Registration - Local Recreational Riding Opportunities | - Follow us on Instagram @Cycle_Learning_Center | The Cycle Learning Center is the bicycle hub on campus and we are here to answer all of your questions about bikes! | Cycle Learning Center |
| Dean of Students | - Medical Amnesty Policy (Broncos Act) - Alcohol and Drug Policies you are accountable to - Substance Misuse Screening - Reaching out for support | - Review Alcohol Policies - Review the Parent Handbook for Talking with College Students About Alcohol - Follow @dosboisestate for events and on-going education | We care about your safety and wellbeing during your time at Boise State. We offer education around policies you are accountable to, support when things don't go as you expect them to, and events to give you options to connect with friends outside the typical 'drinking' scene. Stopy by and chat with us! | Dean of Students |
| Educational Access Center | - Academic Accommodations - Housing Accommodations - Other Resources Available for students with disabilities | - Understand How To Request Services - Learn What Documentation is Needed - Schedule an Appointment | The Educational Access Center (EAC) helps students with disabilities arrange reasonable and appropriate academic and housing accommodations. We support students in understanding their strengths and needs, and advocating for those needs. Unsure about the process or if you qualify? Let’s talk accommodations, documentation requirements, and other supports available for you! | Educational Access Center |
| Family Engagement | -Signing up to receive the Bronco Family Newsletter -Supporting your student -Sending your student a first week of school BroncoGram -Parent & Family Weekend -Parent & Family Philanthropy Circle -Getting tickets for athletic events -Regional Boise State events near you -Dogs of Boise State Calendar | -Sign up for the Bronco Family Newsletter -Register for Parent & Family Weekend -Make a donation to send your student a BroncoGram -Register for the Parent & Family Philanthropy Move-in Mixer -Purchase a Dogs of Boise State calendar to support the campus food pantry | Learn about events, resources, and opportunities available to parents and family members of students. | Famliy Engagement |
| Fraternity and Sorority Life | - Finding your community - Recruitment Opportunities - Philanthropy and Service - Leadership and Development Opportunities | - Submit a Fraternity and Sorority Life Interest Form - Register for Fall 2024 Recruitment | Boise State is home to a vibrant and growing fraternity and sorority life community, featuring 25 chapters and over 2,000 members. Whether it's through lifelong friendships, leadership development, philanthropy, or more, fraternity and sorority life can help you write your Boise State story. | Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Gender Equity Center | - Violence prevention/safety on campus - No-cost, confidential support - Finding community - LGBTQIA+-friendly places/resources ' - The Campus Clothing Closet | - Sign up for our newsletter - Sign up to volunteer - Follow us on social media - Schedule an appointment at the Campus Clothing Closet | The Gender Equity Center helps students of all identities find community, no-cost support, and events about identity, equity, and relationships. Not sure what equity means? Let’s chat! | Gender Equity Center |
| Global Learning Opportunities | - Study Abroad Opportunities at Boise State - Scholarship Opportunities for Study Abroad - Domestic study away! - The soonest you can study abroad | - Sign up for a study abroad 101 session | Join us to see where your Boise State experience can take you! We offer study abroad programs in 60+ countries along with domestic exchange opportunities within the United States and U.S. Territories. | Global Learning Opportunities |
| Honors College | - Joining the Honors College - Requirements of the program - Honors Welcome Program | - Visit Honors Advisors to Check Your Fall Schedule - Save the Date of the Welcome Program | The Honors College at Boise State University supports a community of outstanding students and challenges them to become more effective thinkers, writers, and leaders. | Honors College |
| Housing and Residence Life | - Building Community in the Residence Halls - Housing Updates - Leadership Opportunities - Holiday and Break Closures | - Plan to attend your hall meeting - Join your hall council -Follow us on Instagram @boisestatehousing @boisestaterha | Living on campus is the best way to get the full Boise State experience. You’ll be in the heart of campus life, close to classes, food, and the recreation center. Plus, you’ll have the inside scoop on all events happening on campus. All this while having the essential support and resources necessary to succeed. Life on campus provides EVERYTHING. Right where you live. | Housing and Residence Life |
| Music Department | - Ensemble Options and Requirements - Degree Programs - Professional Collaboration Opportunities - Admission Requirements | - Follow us on Social Media to Stay Tuned @boisestatemusic | At the Department of Music, we pride ourselves on fostering artistic innovation and scholarly excellence. Our goal is to create a supportive and challenging environment that fully embraces the musical richness of our world. Whether you are a future educator, performer, composer — or simply a person interested in music — this is a place where you can explore and expand your musical horizons in whatever direction you choose. | Music Department |
| Office of Undergraduate Research | - Why you should do research - Research opportunities for students - The LSAMP program for students in the sciences | - Explore the Virtually Integrated Projects (VIP) - Ask about LSAMP events this fall semester | The Office of Undergraduate Research offers programs and events to support student participation in research activties. We also house the LSAMP Scholars Program, connecting STEM students of color to research, leadership, and experiential learning opportunities. | Undergraduate Research |
| The Outdoor Program | - Outdoor Programs: Climbing Wall, Backpacking, Learn to Ski, Rafting, Kayaking, and more! - Job Opportunities at the OP: Climbing Gym Attendant, Rental Technician, and Trip Leader - Summer Orientation Rafting Trips | - Sign up for our mailing list - Check out our Fall Trips - Apply to work at the Outdoor Program | Join the Outdoor Program to learn about all of the ways you can get outside at BSU: climbing, hiking, skiing, backpacking, and more | Outdoor Program |
| Public Safety | - Blue Light Phones - Security Escorts - Annual Fire and Safety Report - Silent Witness - The Clery Act | - Download the Rave Guardian Safety App on your phone - Grab a Public Safety Brochure | We manage, promote, and enhance campus safety and security; encourage sustainable transportation options; facilitate campus access and parking; and provide campus support services to university students, faculty, staff, community partners, and visitors. | Public Safety |
| Service-Learning | - Service-Learning Classes -Service-Learning Opportunities -Service-Learning Employment | - Sign-up for a Service-Learning Opportunity | Service-Learning is a unique way of learning what you are supposed to learn in the classroom, through community-based projects and service! | Service-Learning |
| Student Equity Center | - Community building & campus connections - MLK Living Legacy Committee - Broncos of Color Lounge - First Forward Program - Seven Arrows Powwow | - Come to our Broncos of Color Breakout Session - Join our channel on CampusGroups - Visit our center | The Student Equity Center is here to help you feel welcomed, supported, and connected! We want to make sure you've got your place, your people, and that you feel you belong at Boise State. Chat with us to explore some of our programs and come visit the center! | Student Equity Center |
| Student Financial Services | - Payment Plans & Bill Pay - Minimize Debt & Alleviate Stress - Financial Planning & Strategies | - Get Started Here with Financial Wellness Program -Student & Family Discussions Here | Student Financial Services helps students and their families navigate finances, manage debt, and graduate on track by providing guidance on account charges, payments, budgeting, and financial planning. | Student Financial Services |
| Student Involvement and Leadership Center | - Student Organizations - Campus Events and Activities - Service and Leadership Programs - Fraternities and Sororities | - RSVP to the Involvement Fair - Grab a Bronco Welcome Handout - Follow us on Social Media @getinvolvedBSU | Get involved at Boise State! Ask us about clubs, fraternities and sororities, campus events, service and volunteering, and leadership programs. | Student Involvement and Leadership Center |
| Student Life Essentials | - Help Navigating Campus Resources - Student Events Calendar - The Student Life Blog | - Subscribe to the Student Life Newsletter - Follow us on Instagram @boisestatestudentlife | At Boise State, you have an entire network of people and programs to help you reach your goals and move forward with confidence. Use this site to find any resource or support system you need at any stage of your Boise State adventure. | Student Life Essentials |
| Transportation and Parking | - Campus Parking Options - Parking Permit Costs - The Bronco Shuttle - Partnership with VRT for Valley-Wide Bus Options - Accessibility Needs | Check out the free campus shuttle tracker or download the app to use the shuttle to get downtown, to the grocery store, or around campus! Take our active transportation brochure to find out how to get around campus! | We encourage sustainable transportation options; facilitate campus access and parking; and provide campus support services to university students, faculty, staff, community partners, and visitors . | Transportation and Parking |
| TRIO | - TRIO Programs at Boise State - TRIO Resources - TRIO Events - Being the First in your Family to go to College | - Follow us on Social Media | The Federal TRIO Programs are federal outreach and student services programs in the United States designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. | TRIO |
| TRIO ACES | - Academic coaching and mentoring - Assistance with the FAFSA and Scholarships -Social Events and Activities -Internship opportunities | - Apply for TRIO ACES -Priority is given to low income students | TRIO Academic Coaching and Educational Support (ACES) Program encourages and supports 100 students who have disabilities in pursuing and attaining undergraduate degrees by offering individualized services to successfully guide students through their academic goals towards graduation. | TRIO ACES |
| University Health Services + Bronco Fit | - Services we provide - How to make an appointment - Accessing mental health services - Your insurance questions | - Connect to the Patient Portal - Send us your medical records - Make an appointment | Learn all about what Health Services has to offer! We will cover medical services, counseling services, wellness/BroncoFit, as well as answer health insurance questions. | Health Services |
| Veteran Services | - Using your GI Bill to pay for school - TRIO Veteran Student Support Services and academic tutors - Veteran Readiness and Employment - Local Veteran resources - Work Study opportunities | - Visit our website! - Visit the Veteran Services Center - Follow us on social media - Join the Veteran Services course on Canvas | Veteran Students: We can help you make the transition from the military to university life and use any GI Bill® VA educational benefits for which you are eligible. Let us help you navigate through the process. We look forward to meeting you. | Veteran Services |