Fall 2017
New Student Orientation
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| Early Athlete Report (Pocatello, Students only) | 8/9 & 8/10 |
| Idaho Falls General Program | 8/10 |
| Idaho Falls Non-Trad, Veteran, and Transfer Orientation | 8/10 |
| Twin Falls Orientation | 8/11 |
| Pocatello Non-Trad, Veteran, and Transfer Social | 8/14 |
| Meridian Orientation | 8/15 |
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Pocatello General Program Open to ALL new Bengals |
8/17 - 8/20 |
| Families and guests are welcome to most events with advance registration. Student only events indicated above. |
Welcome, new Bengals! Congratulations on your acceptance to Idaho State University. We are excited that you are joining our ISU family!
We realize that the transition into a university comes with many questions. Our New Student Orientation programs are designed to uncover the answers to those questions and to provide you with campus programs and services to support your transition. By the end of NSO, you will be on your way to building a network of resources that will help on your journey to completing your degree.
New Student Orientation also provides new students with an opportunity to build peer connections with other Bengals through social activities, campus traditions, and orientation small groups. Our Orientation Leader team looks forward to meeting you!
Program Details
Pocatello
Fall 2017 New Student Orientation
Thursday, August 17
| 8 AM -12 PM |
Taking Care of Business Campus offices available for questions, payments, etc. |
Campus Offices Open |
| 11 AM - 1 PM |
Lunch Available for Purchase All-you-can-eat buffet for a family rate of $6 per person. Credit cards accepted. |
Turner Dining Commons |
| 12-1:30 PM | Check-in & Resource Fair | Cadet Field |
| 1:30-2:15 PM | New Student Orientation (NSO) Welcome | Reed Gym |
| 2:15-5 PM | Orientation Presentations for New Students | Student Union |
| Orientation Presentation for Family & Guests | Fine Arts, Goranson Hall | |
| 5-6 PM | NSO Family Dinner | Hutchison Quad |
| 6-7 PM | Dessert Social for New Students | Hutchison Quad |
| 6-7 PM | ISU Bookstore open for Late Shopping | Pond Student Union Building |
| 6-10 PM | Games Center open for Families | Pond Student Union Building |
| 7-9 PM | Free Showing of "Beauty and the Beast" | Bengal Theater |
Friday, August 18
| 9-9:30 AM | All Students Check-In with Orientation Leaders | Rendezvous Atrium |
| 9:30-11 AM | Priority 1: Academics / Student Success Essentials | Rendezvous Classrooms |
| 11 AM-12 PM | Meet the Faculty of your Academic Major | Designated Locations |
| 12-1 PM | Lunch with the Colleges | Designated Locations |
| 1-3 PM |
Taking Care of Business Campus offices available for questions, payments, etc. |
Campus Offices Open |
| 3-4 PM | Bengal Scavenger Hunt | Hutchison Quad |
| 4-9 PM | Bengal Bash | Cadet Field |
| 4-7 PM: Carnival and Dinner (show wristband) | ||
| 7-9 PM: Concert by "The National Parks" |
Saturday, August 19
| 10 AM-12:30 PM | Service Projects | Meet at Pond Student Union |
| 2-4 PM | Slip-N-Slide Party | Bartz Field |
| 6-9 PM | Party at the Pond | Pond Student Union |
| 9 PM | Movie on the Quad | Hutchison Quad |
Sunday, August 20
| 2-3 PM | New Student Photo at the Pillars | Meet at Hutchison Quad |
| 5-7 PM |
March Through the Arch |
Meet at Reed Gym |
| Celebration Dinner (immediately following the March) | Hutchison Quad | |
| 7PM | Free Showing of "Beauty and the Beast" | Bengal Theater |
Idaho Falls
Fall 2017 New Student Orientation
Thursday, August 10
| 8:30 AM | New Student Check-In & Breakfast | Bennion Multi-Purpose Room |
| 9-9:40 AM | A Bengal Welcome | Bennion Multi-Purpose Room |
| 9:40-10 AM | Students: Small Groups | Bennion Patio |
| Parents / Guests Orientation | Bennion MP Room | |
| 10-10:50 AM | Session 1: Student Success Essentials | CHE 214, Group 1 |
| Session 1: Connect with your Faculty | CHE 215, Group 2 | |
| 11-11:50 AM | Session 2: Student Success Essentials | CHE 214, Group 2 |
| Session 2: Connect with your Faculty | CHE 215, Group 1 | |
| 11:50 AM - 1 PM | Lunch & Live Music | Bennion MP Room |
| 1-2 PM | Benefits of Student Involvement | Bennion MP Room |
| 2-5 PM | Campus tours available; Take care of campus business | |
| 5-6 PM | ISU Family Dinner & Social | Bennion Patio |
| 5:30-6 PM | Check-In for Non-Trad, Veteran, Transfer students | Bennion MP Room |
| 6-7:30 PM | Non-Trad, Veteran, & Transfer Orientation | Bennion MP Room |
Twin Falls Outreach Center
Fall 2017 New Student Orientation
Friday, August 11
| 10:30-11 AM | Check-In | Evergreen Lobby |
| 11 AM - 12 PM | New Student Orientation Welcome | Evergreen C-91 |
| 12-1 PM | Lunch for Students & Families | |
| 1-3 PM | Extended Orientation for College of Education Students |
ISU Meridian Science Center
Fall 2017 New Student Orientation
Tuesday, August 15
| 2-3:30 PM | Check-In | |
| 3:30-5 PM | New Student Orientation Welcome | |
| 5-7 PM | Dinner for Students & Famlies |
