New Student Update #7

01 - New Student Information

REGISTRATION
​Registration for classes opens next week! Make sure to log onto your my.byui.edu account under the Student tab to register for classes. Things to keep in mind before you register: Holds, Health Insurance, Sending in Transcripts, Grad Plan, & General-Ed Classes.

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 Winter Semester 2020, under Full Semester Classes. 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.

02 - University Culture

A STEADY, UPWARD COURSE
​“We can follow a steady upward course in a world of change without fear, welcoming the opportunities. The way is a simple one, clearly marked. It is to keep our eyes and hearts fixed on eternal life. That life, the greatest of all the gifts of God, is to live in glory forever in families in the presence of our loving Heavenly Father. It takes a focused eye”. Learn more from President Eyring here.   

AROUND REXBURG
Packsaddle Lake is a relatively short distance from Rexburg, it’s not too strenuous (you drive up most of the trail), and it has an exceptional view. If you’re short on time, but still want to get outside, this is definitely one of those hikes you have to experience. 

03 - Events

NOVEMBER 5TH / DEVOTIONAL
GARTH MILLER
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM / BYUI-CENTER

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​NOVEMBER 6TH / ART & MUSIC EXPERIENCE
ARTRAGEOUS
7:30 PM / HART AUDITORIUM

04 - Physical Activities

SPORTS 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

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FITNESS
Cycling is an energizing ride with hills, flats, and sprints on a stationary bike. Cycling occurs Monday through Thursday at 5, 8, and 9pm.  

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OUTDOOR
Don’t let your archery skills get rusty. Your achery 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 Auxilliary Gym. 

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 through meeting their needs. Come volunteer at the Family Crisis Center and help us sort through clothing and food products to help families in need in our community.

TALENT
Join in the fun of a BYU-Idaho Spooktacular. Held in various locations on campus, the event features a free Kid's Carnival from 3-4 p.m. Other activities will be from 7-11 p.m. These will include Escape Rooms, Laser Tag, River of Styx (in the pool), A movie called Great Hall , Bowling, Carnival games, Fear-Factor games, Rollerskating, and of course, food!! There will be a Dance in the Hart Building from 9-11 p.m.

06 - What Current Students Wish They Knew Earlier

• The David O. Mckay 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 oppotunities, provide a forum for dialogue & interaction among faculty, provide leadership opportunites, & 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 here at BYU-Idaho. Attendants will receive a DLC t-shirt, dinner & dessert!

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 unparalled 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”. Read Elder Bednar’s full address here.