New Student Update #6

01- New Student Information

Health Insurance

Every student attending BYU-Idaho is required to have health insurance.

​You can use your own health care or a parents but a Student Health Plan Waiver must be submitted to the school. All students are automatically enrolled in the BYU-Idaho Student Health Plan and will be expected to pay for that insurance if a waiver isn't submitted. ​

TB Test

All students will be prompted to complete the Tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire.

You will need a TB test done before classes start if you have:

• Been out of the country 
• Served a mission (foreign or stateside)
• If you were born outside of the United States
• If you have been in close contact with someone who has had Tuberculosis
• Had positive TB skin tests in the past and/or have been advised to consider medication for TB

Looking for a Job?

Ready to Register?

Students seeking employment for Spring Semester should visit the student employment page and the Help Wanted page for more resources and information.

Whether you are planning on getting a job on campus or in town, make sure to bring:

• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
• Other form of ID

• Be sure to make appointments with your Academic Adviser to create your Grad Plan.
• Also be sure to send in your transcripts as soon possible to know which credits will transfer.
• While you wait for your credits to transfer, you can use the Course Transfer Tool to get an idea of the classes that transfer.
• Make sure to clear all of your holds before registering!  
• Set your alarm for March 3rd, 6am MST!

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02-University Culture

Get Involved

Become an Usher at Devo!

If you want to serve your fellow students, you can do so by ushering  for Devotional, every Tuesday 10:10am-12:10pm.
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It’s a great opportunity to build friendships while serving those around you. Check out the Get Involved page for Devotional ushering.

Around Rexburg | Harriman State Park

Harriman State Park is a great place to get out into nature. There are hiking trails, camping spaces, horseback riding, fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Rent some gear from the Outdoor Resource Center and take a drive out to this beautiful landscape! It's just less than a hour away from Rexburg!

Emotionally Prepare

In college, it is really easy to neglect the necessities that your body needs. You'll be up all night doing homework, wake up late, and miss breakfast. You won't have a lot of time to spend on making dinner so you pop a few corn dogs in the microwave or order pizza. You might start to see your behaviors change and your mental capacity deteriorate. This is a real challenge that many college students struggle with! 

Attend the workshops and instruction that will teach you how to budget a healthy meal plan, what foods are going to give you more energy and nutrients, strategies to healthy grocery shopping, meal prep, etc. 

By eating correctly you will see improvements in your sleep patterns, and soon get into a regular routine which will help your brain function at a higher capacity. With everything a college student is responsible for, we need to be functioning at full capacity in order to be successful. 

Click for Workshop Information

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03-Announcements

Devotional

Todd Blanchard | February 25 2020
11:30am-12:30pm in the BYU-Idaho Center

We invite you to listen in to devotional online even before you start your first semester!

Listen Here

Center Stage | Ben Rector

As part of his "Old Friends Acoustic Tour", Ben Rector will be performing March 7th, at 7:30pm here in Rexburg! He is an emmy-nominated artist who as sold over 250,000 albums. He has sold out shows across the world, and had over 1 billion streams.

He will be performing songs from his Old Friends, Magic, and Brand New albums. You won't want to miss it! Tickets are available to both students and the public so if you'r visiting Rexburg the weekend of March 7th, buy tickets for you and a friend and enjoy a fun night with Ben Rector!

When you join us next semester, be sure to check the Center Stage schedule to see what artists and performers will be visiting BYU-Idaho while you are here!

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04-Physical Activities

These events and activities are waiting just for you when you join us next semester!

Sports Events

Sports Events are short-term (usually one-day)  events planned by students. They can include:

Mud Volleyball Tournament
Roommate Spikeball 
Slam Dunk Competition
5k races
Temple to Temple Relay
World Cup Soccer Tourney
Battleship

Outdoor

Experience the underworld as we explore local caves and crevices. Not far from Rexburg are numerous opportunities to see extinct lava tubes. The Outdoor Activities team will provide headlamps, helmets & transportation.

Fitness

Yoga is taught Monday through Thursday at 8pm and 9pm each night. Yoga increases: balance, flexibility, mental relaxation to enhance the mind to body connection. It’s taught in the Hart room 141.

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05-Social Activities

Look for these events and activities when you join us next semester!

Social

After devotional, students have the opportunity to meet and eat with the speaker at the Devotional Luncheon. 

$3 hot buffet
with the devo speaker

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$2 box lunch
take it to-go for class

Service

The Blood Drive works with the Red Cross to donate to the local blood banks. Every person that donates blood saves up to 3 lives. This event usually takes place from 11am-5pm. Donate up to 450ml of blood and receive snacks for donating!

Talent

Guitar Workshop,
taught by BYU-I students is every Wednesday from
7-8pm in the Snow 274 Classroom. Come and learn to play the guitar or ukulele, or just improve your skills.
It's FREE. ​

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06-Did you Know?

Planetarium | Observatory | Apple Orchard

• There is a Planetarium in the George S. Romney building. The Planetarium offers an opportunity to explore our Universe through several different shows. 
• There is also an Observatory in the Romney Building. Come look at constellations & planets any clear night from 9-11pm.
• There is an Apple Orchard with over 150 different varieties of fruit trees. Come to the Orchard to pick your own fresh apples August through October. Open Mon-Fri from 9-6pm, apples are $0.50 per pound.

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07-Inspirational Message

Preparing To Lead

​We invite you to view President and Sister Eyring’s spring 2018 devotional address entitled “Preparing to Lead”.  Their remarks can help you make the most of your educational opportunities
at BYU-Idaho.

Watch Here