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 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.
You will experience campus traditions such as March Through the Arch, symbolizing your entrance into ISU.
You will meet other new students through social events like “Bengal Bash” and “Party at the Pond.”
You will meet Orientation Leaders who are excited to guide you as you start your fall semester.
You will truly begin your Bengal journey during the New Student Orientation program!
New Student Orientation 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 plan to join us with your family!
For more details and to sign-up, please visit isu.edu/nso.
ORIENTATION HIGHLIGHTS
March Through the Arch: 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 21, 5 pm, Reed Gym]
Bengal Bash: New event this year in Pocatello!
Join us for food trucks and carnival games with prizes, before enjoying an outdoor concert with “The National Parks.”
[Pocatello campus; Friday, August 18, 4-9 pm, Cadet Field]
Party at the Pond: New students will take over the Pond Student Building for dinner, free bowling, a massive game of Bingo, and a DJ.
[Pocatello campus; Saturday, August 19, 6-9 pm, Pond Student Union Building]
Movie on the Quad: Bring a chair or a blanket and join us for a special viewing of the 2017 film “Guardians of the Galaxy 2.”
[Pocatello campus; Saturday, August 19, 9 pm, Hutchison Quad]
ORIENTATION SCHEDULES
Twin Falls Outreach Center
Tuesday, August 8
4-7 pm
Idaho Falls Campus
Thursday, August 10
Traditional Students
8 am – 1 pm
Non-Traditional Students, Transfers and Veterans
5-8 pm
Meridian Science Center
Tuesday, August 15
4-7 pm
Pocatello Campus
Thursday, August 17-20
Thursday, August 17 (Family Day)
12 pm – 9 pm
Check-In
Resource Fair
Student Orientation Meetings
Parent and Family Orientation Meetings
Family Dinner
Games Center Bowling
“Beauty and the Beast” at Bengal Theater
Friday, August 18
9 am – 9 pm
Priority 1: Academic
Meet the Faculty
Lunch with the Colleges
Campus Scavenger Hunt
Bengal Bash (Carnival and Concert by “The National Parks”)
Saturday, August 19
Service Project Options
Slip-N-Slide Party at Bartz Field
Party at the Pond
Movie on the Quad (“Guardians of the Galaxy 2”)
Sunday, August 20
New Student Photo at the Pillars
March the Arch and Celebration Dinner
“Beauty and the Beast” at Bengal Theater
