New Student Update #11

01 - New Student Information

PAY TUITION
​Winter 2020 Tuition is due the first day of classes, Wednesday January 8th. There are several payment methods available: in person, online, and by mail. More information.

PARKING INFORMATION
​Permits are required to park on campus every day that regular classes are held, including the first day of the semster, but not “finals day”. Parking lots are patrolled between 8am and 4pm, Mon-Fri, for school parking permits. Typical rules and regulations are enforced 24/7. So plan accordingly when parking in the middle of the day when the central lots are full. 

ENTERPRISE CAR SHARE AND RIDE BOARD
​​BYU-Idaho has easily accessible car sharing options. The first is Enterprise Car Share; with several locations around campus, students can easily rent a car for a discounted rate. For more information, check out the website here. BYU-Idaho also has zimride, in which students post if they are searching for passengers or a ride to/from surrounding areas.

02 - University Culture

GET FINANCIAL AID FASTER WITH EREFUND
​The balance of your Financial Aid will be deposited directly into your checking / savings account when enrolled with eRefund. If you don’t use eRefund, you’ll receive a check by mail. Get all details here. 

GET INVOLVED
​Social Activities invites students to gather, develop socially, discover their capacity for success and obtain a lasting desire to help others recognize their own potential. Learn more here. 

AROUND REXBURG
​Don’t miss the beauty of Mesa Falls only 43 miles from Rexburg. Both the Upper Falls and the Lower Falls are a spectacular sight. Mesa Falls is accessible by vehicle in the summer and by snowshoes, cross-country skis or snowmobiles in the winter

03 - Events

​DECEMBER 3RD / DEVOTIONAL
BRIAN MERRIL
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM / BYUI-CENTER

NOVEMBER 26TH / ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
THRIVE - FALL: NINE WEEK PROGRAM
6:30-8:30 PM / HART 154

04 - Physical Activities

SPORTS
​Come and run with this newly formed Runner's Group. All levels are welcome! We will develop a plan to lead you to your first marathon or your first 5K. Running can be a social event, so bring friends or come make new friends!

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FITNESS
Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga while learning the many benefits that it can have on helping you gain and maintain good mental health. This workshop will require BYU-Idaho approved clothing. You may bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket to this workshop.

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OUTDOORS
​Get away for an afternoon of rock climbing at the local climbing crag. If you’ve never been, come learn the ins and outs of a unique and thrilling activity. It’s also a great change for experienced climbers to learn and practice new techniques and meet others who share enthusiasm for climbing. All skill levels are welcome. Gear and transport provided. 

05 - Social Activities

SOCIAL 
Come to this free workshop for those who love the style of music known as A’Cappella. A’Cappella is ​singing without instrumental accompaniment. All levels from beginner to expert are welcome!

SERVICE
​Help prepare, cook and clean up at the Soup Kitchen. The times will be 9:15am until 2pm in Idaho Falls. The address is 301 South Boulevard. 

TALENT
​Learn the art of hand lettering and calligraphy at this free weekly workshop. All skill levels welcome! Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm in the Smith 442.

06 - What Current Students Wish They Knew Earlier

• There is a Writing Lab, Speech / Presentation Practice Center, and a Math Lab. You can take your papers to the Writing Lab and have them edited for you. You can take your speech or presentation to the practice center to have it critiqued. And you can bring your math homework into the math lab to receive help from free math tutors. 
• There is a MC Market on campus, which is a mini grocery/convenient store. 
• If you plan on getting a job on campus, you will need to bring your Social Security Card and your Birth Certificate, passport, or other form of ID in order to fill out the paperwork to become an employee. 

07 - Inspirational Message

EDUCATION IS A COMMANDMENT
"In our learning, let us not neglect the foundation of revelation. The scriptures and the words of modern day apostles and prophets are the sources of wisdom, divine knowledge, and a personal revelation to help us find answers to all the challenges in life. Let us learn of Christ; let us seek out the knowledge which leads to peace and truth" President Uchtdorf.