New Student Update #7

01-New Student Information

Registration is Next Week!

​Registration for classes opens next week! Make sure to log onto your my.byui.edu account under the Student tab to register for classes. 
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Opens March 3rd, 6am MST

Things to keep in mind before you register:

• Holds 
• Health Insurance
• Send in Transcripts
• Grad Plan
• General-Ed Classes
• Contacting Academic Advisor
• Speak with your Pre-Arrival Mentor

Academic Deadlines

​Make sure to visit the academic deadline website to stay up to date on deadlines, so you don’t further incur unwanted late fees. See Spring Semester 2020.

View Deadlines

​You can also receive academic deadline notifications via text message.
​Text the word DEADLINES to 46786 to receive three free text message reminders about the Drop, Withdrawal, and Discontinuance Deadlines.

Have Questions?

Pre-Arrival Mentors is the team that reaches out to all the new students before they start their first semester. Look for emails, text reminders, and phone calls from your Pre-Arrival Mentor!

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to them and ask your questions. They will connect you to the resources you need to get all ready for your first semester. 

Phone | (208) 496-1424
Email | prearrivalmentors@byui.edu
Media | byui_prearrivalmentoring

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02-University Culture

Around Rexburg | Packsaddle Lake

Packsaddle Lake is a beautiful, 5.2 mile hike in the Driggs, Wyoming area. It has a breathtaking forest landscape and a rewarding view of the lake at the end. With the proper vehicle you can drive in from the paved road, cutting the hike down to around 1.8 miles. 
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Take a break off of homework, grab your roommates, pack a lunch, and set out on a drive to Packsaddle Lake to spend the day hiking and swimming. This is such a fun day trip!

Emotionally Prepare for School | Nature

Some say that nature is the best healer. Just spending 30 minutes in nature, uninterrupted by technology, homework, and life responsibilities, can have a huge impact on your attitude and excitement for life. Spending time in nature gives you a better appreciation for God's creations and gives yourself a space to think and reflect on your own life. 

There are lots of opportunities here at BYU-Idaho
​to connect with nature and help stabilize our minds. One of those opportunities is canoeing!
For just $10 you can receive transportation, a canoe, and gear to take out and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Just relax, reflect and take in
the view!

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03-Announcements

Special Devotional

Elder and Sister Uchtdorf | March 1st 2020
5pm in the BYU-Idaho Center

BYU-Idaho will try to have at least one general authority come and speak during each semester. This Sunday we get to be treated by the Uchtdorf's! 

New Art Show | Jorge Cocco

Jorge Cocco is an internationally known artist that is a master in painting, sculpture, lithograph, etching, and ceramics. He most recently produced work featured in the "Come Follow Me 2020" curriculum, which will be showed in this show. ​

There is an art gallery located in the Spori building here on campus. New art shows come in and out each semester, featuring local to nationally known artists. Some are even former students and professors of BYU-Idaho! 

The newest art show, featuring Jorge Cocco, will be open to the public March 5th-April 9th. A meet and greet has been arranged on the evening of March 4th with the artist, for anyone to come, ask questions, and have the first look at the show. 

Plan on stopping by the Jacob Spori Art Gallery when you join us next semester! It's a great way to become more exposed to the amazing talent of others!

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04-Physical Activities

Sport Classes

Non-credit sessions taught by experienced students for participants of all experience levels. Often held 1-2 times/week. Participants may attend once or as often as desired.

Boxing Classes
Fencing Classes
Ju Jitsu Classes
Karate Classes
Taekwondo Classes

Fitness

Cycling is an energizing ride with hills, flats, and sprints on a stationary bike. Pictured above is Cosmic Cycling where black lights and glow sticks get involved to make the experience more fun and engaging. There are lots of fun ways to stay active in college!
Cycling takes place Monday through Thursday at 5pm, 8pm, and 9pm.

Outdoor

Don’t let your archery skills get rusty. Your archery adventure starts here- all that is needed is you. All equipment is provided for students and their spouses. Tickets are $5 each in the Hart 208 Auxiliary Gym. 

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05-Social Activities

Social

Want to make new friends? Want to try a new game? Have a game you’ve never played and want to try out? Looking for a cheap yet entertaining date?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Game Night is for you! Every Friday night 6-8pm is Game Night in the MC Crossroads with a wide variety of games! 

Service

The Family Crisis Center serves families who are recovering from abuse, sexual assault, stalking and other life-inhibiting tragedies.

​Our goal is to magnify the success of the Family Crisis Center. Come volunteer at the Family Crisis Center to help us sort through clothing and food products in order to help families in need in our community.
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Talent

When you join us next semester, consider participating or attending the I-Talent Show! There are so many talented people here at BYU-Idaho that we want to give them a platform to display their talents. It's a great opportunity for you and others to support one another while talents are shared! 

February 28, 7pm!

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06-Did You Know?

Swank | Academic Societies | DLC

• The David O. Mackay library has an online video database called Swank where students can stream movies for free! Swank works great for a roommate movie night or date night!  
• There are Academic Societies you can join on campus. Academic societies exist to: extend & enhance the learning experience, improve professional opportunities, provide a forum for dialogue & interaction among faculty, provide leadership opportunities, & create bonds of friendship among students.
• The Disciple-Leader Conference happens once a semester. It inspires students to become strong leaders of the future and at BYU-Idaho. Attendants will receive a DLC
  ​t-shirt, dinner & dessert!

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07-Inspirational Message

Disciple Preparation Center

“Let me suggest that in Rexburg, Idaho, we are in the process of creating not a Missionary Training Center (MTC), but a Disciple Preparation Center - a DPC... you and I have access
​to unparalleled spiritual resources that assist us in developing and deepening our devotion
as disciples of Jesus Christ. That is the primary and most important reason for the
existence of BYU-Idaho."  -David A. Bednar

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