New Student Orientation
New Student OrientationCome see what BYU-Idaho is all about. New Student Orientation introduces you to the culture and climate of BYU-Idaho with lots of fun events.Get ready for your college experience by learning what the campus is like and all the available resources to help you succeed.
Fall 2026 New Student Orientation Schedule
Wednesday, September 9th - Friday, September 11th
Register for Fall 2026 New Student Orientation
September 9th
September 10th
September 11th
September 12th
September 9th
September 10th
September 11th
September 12th
September 9th
September 10th
September 11th
September 12th
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Students
Move-In Day
Students
Walk Your Schedule Tours
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes. Note: Last tour will be at 4:30 pm and end by 5:00 pm.
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Students
Walk Your Schedule Tours
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes. Note: Last tour will be at 4:30 pm and end by 5:00 pm.
Students
Transfer Student Welcome
10:00 am - 11:00 am
I-Center (View on Map)
Meet people, build community, and discover ways to get involved during this special welcome event for new transfer students.
Students
First Generation Welcome
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
I-Center (View on Map)
Celebrate your journey and connect with other first-generation students, faculty, and campus resources at the First Generation Welcome.
Students
RM Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
I-Center Courts (View on Map)
Come join us for a devotional, followed by refreshments and a service project.
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Students
Check-in
Check-Ins, 9:00 am - 9:45 am
BYU-I Stadium (View on Map)
Check-in for New Student Orientation! Receive your free t-shirt and swag and confirm your group number for the BYUI 101 Mentor groups.
Students
BYU-I Photo
9:45 am - 10:30 am
BYU-I Stadium (View on Map)
Students
Mentor Connections
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Various Locations
Connect with your mentor and mentor group for your first semester at BYU-Idaho.
Students
The Meredith's Welcome
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
I-Center (View on Map)
Join us as President Meredith officially welcomes you to campus.
Students
Student Activities Showcase
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
I-Center (View on Map)
Learn about all the exciting activities and events to participate in on campus.
Students
Activities and Resource Fair
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
I-Center Courts (View on Map)
Visit different booths to learn more about the exciting opportunities and activities on campus.
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Students
I-Night
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Various Locations
Start the school year at the largest student event on campus!
Parent Orientation Schedule
Parent activities will take place on Saturday, September 11th, giving you the opportunity to explore the campus, learn about resources, and see how you can support your student as they begin this exciting journey.
Register for Parent Orientation
September 9th
September 10th
September 11th
September 9th
September 10th
September 11th
September 9th
September 10th
September 11th
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Parents
Walk Your Schedule Tours
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes. Note: Last tour will be at 4:30 pm and end by 5:00 pm.
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Parents
Walk Your Schedule Tours
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes. Note: Last tour will be at 4:30 pm and end by 5:00 pm.
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Parents
Check-in
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Taylor Quad (View on Map)
Head to the Taylor Quad to check in for Parent Orientation! You’ll receive your Parent Folder packed with need-to-know info and some fun swag created especially for our BYU-Idaho parents.
Parents
Parent Info Fair
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map)
Visit each booth to learn more about resources for parents and students.
Parents
Letter Writing
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Taylor 140; 144 (View on Map)
Write a letter to your student that will be given out during midterms!
Parents
Breakout Room
9:15am - 9:45am
9:55am - 10:25am
10:35am - 11:05am
During each time slot we will have four breakout rooms going on in these locations:
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Taylor 190 Taylor 120 Taylor 130 Taylor
Parents
The Meredith's Welcome
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
I-Center (View on Map)
Join us as President Meredith officially welcomes you and your student to campus.
Parents
Student Activities Showcase
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
I-Center (View on Map)
Learn about all the exciting activities and events that your student can participate in on campus.
Parents
Activities and Resource Fair
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
I-Center Courts (View on Map)
Visit different booths to learn more about the exciting opportunities and activities on campus.
