Boise State University’s Community Impact Program (CIP) is an academic certificate program that provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective leaders in their communities.
Currently recruiting for Fall 2025
We are now accepting students for the fall 2025 semester.
Schedule an appointment to learn more about the program and how it can help you reach your goals.
Scholarship opportunity
CIP students are eligible to receive up to $5,500 scholarship. Limited scholarships are available. Contact us today to learn how you can secure this award!
CIP is for all students who:
- Live in a CIP community
- Plan on attending Boise State University either part-time or full-time
CIP is open to all students, adults, new to college, transfer students, returning students, recent high school grads, online students, or campus-based students.
We’re here to support you! Contact us at CIP@boisestate.edu or schedule an appointment for more information.
How will students benefit?
- Explore and apply leadership skill sets in a real-world setting
- Become a more engaged and informed citizen
- Build relationships with other students, faculty, and community leaders
- Earn academic credits towards a certificate and your degree
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Community Impact Stories
Boise State’s Community Impact Programs change the lives of individuals and communities. Explore additional stories of students who have found success in the program and the impact of the program on Idaho and beyond.
Serving Rural Idaho
The Community Impact Program (CIP) partners with Boise State Online to deliver online degrees and programs with flexible, asynchronous schedules. We bring the same high-quality education that on-campus students receive straight to you — whether you’re at home, a digital nomad or on a military base.
Boise State Online students are located throughout Idaho, across the nation and around the world.
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