Brooke Barber
Director of Orientation, Leadership and Service
Welcome, new Bengals. We are thrilled that you have decided to attend Idaho State University this fall semester.
Whether you are a brand new college student or a transfer student from a different institution, we know that you will find ISU to be an institution deeply committed to the student experience, inside and out of the classroom.
New Student Orientation (NSO) is a program designed to support the transition of our newest Bengals. During this program, you will have the chance to dine with faculty of your intended academic program, experience campus traditions such as “March Through the Arch,” which symbolizes your entrance into ISU, meet other new students through social events like “Bengal Bash” and “Party at the Pond” and meet orientation leaders who are excited to guide you as you start your fall semester. Through this program, you will truly begin your Bengal journey.
NSO programs are offered at the Pocatello campus and each of the Idaho State outreach centers in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Meridian. We hope that you will save the date and join us with your family. For more details and to sign up, visit isu.edu/nso.
ORIENTATION HIGHLIGHTS
March Through the Arch
A favorite tradition of ISU students. New students, led by our beloved mascot Benny, will cross through Swanson Arch into campus, symbolizing official entrance into the university. A dinner will follow on the Quad. [Pocatello campus; Sunday, August 20, 5 p.m., Reed Gym]
Bengal Bash
New to Pocatello this year. Join us for food trucks and carnival games with prizes, before enjoying an outdoor concert with cover band “The Salamanders.” [Pocatello campus; Friday, August 18, 5-8:30 p.m., Cadet Field]
Party at the Pond
New students will take over the Pond Student Union Building for dinner, free bowling, a massive game of bingo, and other entertainment. [Pocatello campus; Saturday, August 18, 6-9 p.m., Pond Student Union Building]
Movie on the Quad
Bring a chair or a blanket and join us for a special viewing of the 2018 Marvel film “Avengers: Infinity War” [Pocatello campus; Saturday, August 19, 9 p.m., Hutchison Quad]
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
Twin Falls Outreach Center
Wednesday, August 8
4-7 p.m.
Idaho Falls Campus
Thursday, August 9
Traditional Students
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Non-Traditional Students, Transfers and Veterans
5-8 p.m.
Meridian Science Center
Tuesday, August 14
4-7 p.m.
Pocatello Campus
Thursday, August 16-19
Thursday, August 16 (Family Day)
12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Check-In
- Resource Fair
- Student Orientation Meetings
- Parent and Family Orientation Meetings
- Family Dinner on the Quad
Friday, August 17 (Students Only)
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Priority 1: Academics
- Meet the Faculty
- Lunch with the Colleges
- Bengal Bash (Carnival and Concert by “The National Parks”)
Saturday, August 18
- Service Project Options (10 a.m.- 12 p.m.)
- Slip-n-Slide Party at Bartz Field (2-4 p.m.)
- Party at the Pond (6-9 p.m.)
- Movie on the Quad (“Avengers: Infinity War,” 9 p.m.)
Sunday, August 20
- New Student Photo at the Pillars (2 p.m.)
- March the Arch and Celebration Dinner (5 p.m.)
