3. Welcome to Idaho State University!
We are excited to introduce you to your new surroundings and our dedicated
faculty and staff. In time, you will develop an ease and familiarity with the
campus and will become an expert on student life and learning. There are many of
us in the ISU family who are here to help you with this transition.
As you begin your experience at Idaho State University, take time to notice your
surroundings. This will be your home for a period of time, your future and one
day your past. Embrace the history of the landmarks and the rich and rewarding
traditions made by those who came before you. You have the opportunity to
flourish on our beautiful campus and enjoy the collegial atmosphere offered.
ISU is your university. Impress your personality upon ISU by getting involved in
organizations, athletics, service clubs, or research activities. I urge you to make
the most of your educational experience.
Sincerely,
Arthur C. Vailas, Ph.D.
President
Welcome to Idaho State University! We are honored that you have chosen ISU to
further your academic pursuits.
Idaho State University has many opportunities to continue your education, both
inside and outside the classroom. I encourage each of you to get involved while
here at ISU. There are many activities, clubs and organizations that fit a wide
range of interests. These organizations provide opportunities for growth, so take
advantage of them!
Congratulations once again on your decision to attend Idaho State University. I
hope you thoroughly enjoy your time here. If you ever get the chance, stop by the
ASISU office and say hello!
Welcome to ISU!
Casidy Jahnke
ASISU Student Body President
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4. STUDENT ORIEN TATION SCHEDULE
NEW
REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION
POCATELLO CAMPUS SCHEDULE
If you have not already registered for New Student
MONDAY, AUGUST 23
* This schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Orientation, you can visit our web site and register
7:30-8 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast at Reed Gym online at www.isu.edu/nso or call our office at
(208) 282-3451.
8-8:50 a.m. Welcome and ISU Spirit Rally
at Reed Gym DRIVING DIRECTIONS
9-9:20 a.m. Session I (multiple locations) Please visit the New Student Orientation web site at
www.isu.edu/nso for instructions on how to get to
9:30-9:50 a.m. Session II (multiple locations) our ISU campuses in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls
10-10:20 a.m. Session III (multiple locations) and Meridian.
10:30-10:50 a.m. Session IV (multiple locations)
WHAT DOES THE ORIENTATION
11-11:20 a.m. Session V (multiple locations) FEE COVER?
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Convocation at Reed Gym The cost of orientation is covered by the new student
orientation fee paid by all new undergraduate and
12:20-12:35 p.m. March Through the Arch undergraduate transfer students. The fee covers
12:40-2 p.m. Lunch on the Quad food, orientation materials and staff support.
2 p.m. Classroom Tours
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5. ASISU
ents of Idaho State
GET INVOLVED
The Associated Stud
the governing body
University (ASISU) is INVOLVEMEN
t interests. Modeled TC ENTER
representing studen The Involvement Cent
es government with er is on the first flo
after the United Stat Union and houses of or of the Pond Stud
ent
ches, ASISU serves fices for the Student
three distinct bran Organizations, Greek Activities Board, Stud
ent
lling its motto of Life and New Studen
students while fulfi offers student organi
zation mail boxes, an
t Orientation. The Ce
nter
udents.”
“Students Helping St For more information,
call 282-3451.
d work and meeting sp
ace.
r the executive and
Annual elections fo
are held each spring,
legislative branches
to serve during the
to choose students
ol year. Candidates STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
next academic scho
are interviewed and Organizations play an important role in the education of students at Idaho State. The
for all other positions
k closely with staff development of a diverse and active organizational climate on campus is encouraged.
ap pointed. All areas wor
ensures that student The Involvement Center provides materials and advice to help groups become officially
advisors. This system recognized by ASISU. Information about ASISU organizations can be obtained in the
esented.
views are widely repr
call 282-3435 or Involvement Center located on the first floor of the Pond Student Union.
For more information, For more information, call 282-3451 or visit www.isu.edu/stdorg.
isu.
visit www.isu.edu/as
STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD OUTDOOR ADV
ENTURE
The Student Activities Board enriches each student’s experience at Idaho State University CENTER
by providing and sponsoring educational and entertaining programs. The Student The Outdoor Adventur
e Center (OAC) provid
Activities Board also contributes to student development by providing social, multicultural, ISU students, faculty es
and staff with outdoo
intellectual and recreational programs. The Board offers leadership opportunities where opportunities throug r
h classes, worksho
students can develop accountability, integrity, adaptability, inclusiveness and creativity. special events, and ps,
common adventure tri
The Student Activities Board is looking for volunteers for its many committees. Outdoor activities ps.
include rock climbi
kayaking, skiing, ng,
For more information, call 282-3451 or visit www.isu.edu/sab. backpacking, rafting
horseback riding, mou ,
ntain biking, and mor
Trips are based on e.
the Common Advent
Philosophy that all trip ure
costs and responsibilit
are shared equally am ies
ong participants.
The Cooperative W
ilderness Handicapp
Outdoor Group (CW ed
HOG) offers recreatio
activities for people nal
of all abilities. CW HO
provides challenging G
outdoor adventure
activities in a supportiv
e environment.
Outdoor Adventure Re
ntals offers equipmen
EATION t
CAMPUS RECR es physical activity and healthy lifestyles by
rentals for every outd
oor activity imaginab
ot om Whether planning an le.
Campus Recreation pr osphere. Credit and expedition, a weeke
space, information and atm sports, trip, or a one-day ad nd
providing equipment, as well as intramural venture, customers
available at Reed Gym rams, sports fully equipped for thei are
non-credit classes are ss and wellness prog r outdoor adventures
club sports, outd oor recreation, fitne d nutrition sciences. Re
ed reasonable cost. Ther
e is a small retail area
at a
atio n, dance and health an an aerobic water bottles, gloves with
science, physical educ oms, weight rooms, , sunglasses, trail m
actice halls, dance ro is Dutch oven cookbook aps,
Gym houses dojo pr an indoor track, tenn s and more.
ol, in door climbing wall, time For more information,
theater, swimming po nter. All full- and part- call 282-3912 or
, and the recreation ce . visit www.isu.edu/ou
and racquetball courts ce to Reed Gym by sh
owing their Bengal ID tdoor.
admittan
students receive free ww.isu.edu/camprec.
ca ll 282-2252 or visit w
For more information,
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6. ISU MISSION
The mission of Idaho State University is to advance scholarly and creative endeavors through the
creation of new knowledge, cutting-edge research, innovative artistic pursuits and high-quality
academic instruction; to use these qualities to enhance technical, undergraduate, graduate, and
professional education, health care, and other services provided to the people of Idaho, the nation,
and the world; and to develop citizens who will learn from the past, think critically about the present,
and provide leadership to enrich the future in a diverse, global society.
FAST FA
• Founded in 1901 C TS ABOU
• Motto: T ISU
u free”
“The truth will set yo
• Mascot: Bengal Outdoor Life Magazine ranked Pocatello as one of
• Enrollment: 15,553 the top five destinations for outdoor activities in
offered: 285
• Number of degrees the United States.
or ratio: 17:1
• Student-to-Profess
21
• Average class size: #1 Rating of Clinical Ps
rgrads: 88% ychology Ph.D.
• Percentage of unde program from among
hmen: 19 207 colleges.
• Average age of fres
: 44:56
• Male-to-female ratio
• Clubs and student gr
oups: 165 U Registered Nurse
100% Pass rate for IS
semester system ng exam.
• Academic calendar: es, 65 foreign students on the licensi
• ISU stud ents represent 49 stat
countries g
pus in the nation amon
• Rated third safest cam
universities of our size
courses of study in
• Nationally recognized alth professions
busine ss, pharmacy, and he ,
rams: arts & sciences
• Other academic prog d
education, and applie
engineering, teacher
technology
ly: $10 million
• Scho larships awarded year
financial aid: 75%
• Students receiving
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7. ACADEM
IC CALE
NDAR
FALL 2010
April 19 Class-level registration begins for
Fall 2010
August 23 Fall classes begin
(Monday evening at 5:00 p.m.)
August 27 Last day to add/drop early
8-week courses
September 6 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
September 7 Last day to register, add/drop, change
section, or audit full semester courses
September 24 Last day to WITHDRAW from early
8-week courses
October 10-16 Mid-term week
October 18 Late 8-week courses begin
October 22 Last day to add/drop late 8-week
courses
October 29 Last day to WITHDRAW from
individual full semester courses or
completely WITHDRAW from the
University
November 19 Last day to WITHDRAW from late
8-week courses
November 22-26 Fall recess (no classes)
December 6-10 Closed week
December 11-17 FINAL Examinations
8. RCE S
HE LPFUL RESOU STUDENT HEA
The Student Health
LT H CENTER
Center provides full-
medical care to studen spectrum
ts. From fracture care
VETERANS’ SANCTUARY depression, there are to treating
a broad range of cond
The Veterans’ Sanctuary at Idaho State University is the first transition and for at Student Health. itions cared
Office visits are free
support program of its kind in the United States. Our mission is simple, to time students. Whe for full-
n billable services su
provide first-class service to military veterans of all eras attending ISU. We exams, laboratory st ch as x-ray
udies, and special
have a support team to provide guidance from the moment student veterans are involved, the Stud procedures
ent Health Center bi
arrive on campus until they graduate. The Sanctuary offers orientations insurance as well as lls private
student insurance. St
designed for new student veterans, free vet-to-vet tutoring, access to not need to purchase udents do
student insurance in
academic advisors trained to work with veterans, sections of general education the Student Health Ce order to use
nter—all students are
classes set aside for veterans and taught by faculty members who are either Same day appointmen welcome!
ts are available as wel
veterans themselves or supporters, events and activities for student veterans, appointments. A walk l as advance
-in clinic is held each da
and much more. Bengal ID card is requ y. A valid
ired to obtain services.
We help with the transition from active military duty to ISU, and from ISU The Student Healt
h Center is locate
to active military duty. Whether you are a new student who has completed Cesar Chavez Avenue d at 990
—across from Grav
your service, a student who interrupted your education to serve and are now For appointments or ad eley Hall.
ditional information ca
returning, or a student who began your studies elsewhere and are transferring (208) 282-2330. Plea ll
se visit our web site at
here, we will help guide you to the resources you need to make the most of www.isu.edu/stuhlth
.
your ISU experience. Please visit www.isu.edu/veterans.
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND
HOUSING perience LEARNING
t ready to start your ex
This is a very exciting time as you ge e many preparations
and The Center for Teaching and Learning offers a range of programs
rsity. You have mad
at Idaho State Unive question that might be
on your designed to support student education and faculty instruction
decisions before getting here. One big to
using has the answer across Idaho State University.
I live?” University Ho
mind is “where should e University, the resid
ence For students, we offer:
this question. For those just entering th rooms that • Free individual and small-group tutoring in math, writing, and
ide reasonably priced
halls are a gr eat solution. We prov are included as a part
of content area courses ranging from anthropology to zoology.
on campus, and meals
are close to everything ve the option of eatin
g in one • Classes, workshops and individual tutoring for non-native
the residence ha ll package. You will ha Commons; all provide speakers of English in areas including American culture, written
s or in the Turner Dining
of our great retail area Grocery shopping, co
oking and oral presentation support, and accent modification.
excellent food and a friendly atmosphere. experience. • Eight-week classes focused on learning strategies and money
a part of your housing
and doing di shes don’t have to be w.isu.edu/housing, em
ail management.
Housing today at ww
Check into University 8-282-2120. We are
ready to • Small First Year Seminar classes designed to enrich the
us at reslife@isu .edu, or call us at 20 rsity. experience of incoming students.
s at Idaho State Unive
help you on your way to succes • Honors classes leading to Idaho’s only honors degree.
For more information, call (208) 282-3662
or visit www.isu.edu/ctl/.
BENGAL WEB
BengalWeb is ISU’s Internet portal, the gateway to all of the MOODLE
University’s essential electronic resources — tools for registration, Moodle – also found in BengalWeb – is ISU’s “learning management
checking grades, finding resources in the library, participating in system.” It allows students to participate in courses that are offered
classes with online components, and more. BengalWeb also provides totally or partially online. Instructors may use Moodle to provide
students with the most important information they need about ISU — students with online course descriptions, handouts, syllabi, grading
go there to see campus news, find out about advising, housing, costs information, or to deliver the class fully online with a variety of tools.
of attendance, financial aid, and what students can do to have fun. If Moodle is used for a class, just sign in to BengalWeb, and then click
the Moodle icon near the top of the screen.
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9. UPCOMING EV
ENTS
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MONDAY, AUGUST T
FRED MEYER NIGH
REED GYM NIGHT
OUTDOOR ADVENT
URE 10 p.m. to midnight
IN BIKING 7 to 10 p.m.
CENTER MOUNTA
the OAC
5:30 p.m. Bring your bike to
T 24
TUESDAY, AUGUSCENTER
N IO
CAMPUS RECREAT
WEDNESDAY, AU GRAND OPENING
GUST 25
STUDENT ORGANIZ 2-4 p.m.
ATION
FAIR/BBQ ON THE
QUAD
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ST 26
LATE NIGHT AT H
OLT ARENA THURSDAY, AUGU
WITH MOVIE ON T WOUT
Time TBA
HE TURF QUADTASTIC BLO
6:30-10 p.m. on the Quad
S PARK
CLIMBING AT ROS
4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5-8 p.m. Meet in the OAC at
27 Equipment will be provided.
DJ, DANCE, FUN &
FREE DINNER
7:30 to 11 p.m. ST 28
LDS Institute parking lot near SATURDAY, AUGU
library, sponsored by LDSSA
HOLT HOORAH!
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
LOOK WHAT WE’RE READING:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
All students are invited to read and participate.
Speaker, discussions, essay contest, & more coming Fall 2010.
ISU Reading Project
www.isu.edu/lead/reading
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10. MB ERS
IMPORTA NT PHONE NU
Academic Advising Center ...........................................................................(208) 282-4619
ADA and Disabilities Resource Center ..........................................................(208) 282-3599
Admissions ................................................................................................(208) 282-2475
Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) .................................(208) 282-3435
Athletics (see also Reed Gym)
Men’s Sports: .................................................................................(208) 282-2771
Women’s Sports: ............................................................................(208) 282-3332
Bennion Student Union, Idaho State University - Idaho Falls .........................(208) 282-7880
Bookstore, Idaho Falls ................................................................................(208) 282-7940
Bookstore, Pocatello ...................................................................................(208) 282-3237
Career Center .............................................................................................(208) 282-2380
Center for Teaching and Learning ................................................................(208) 282-3662
Commuter Bus Information .........................................................................(208) 282-4460
Counseling and Testing Center ....................................................................(208) 282-2130
Early Learning Center .................................................................................(208) 282-2769
Enrollment Management .............................................................................(208) 282-2123
Fee Payment Information ...........................................................................(208) 282-2900
Financial Aid ..............................................................................................(208) 282-2756
Housing .....................................................................................................(208) 282-2120
Idaho State University-Meridian ..................................................................(208) 373-1700
Idaho State University-Idaho Falls ...............................................................(208) 282-7800
Idaho State University-Twin Falls ............................... (208) 736-2101 or ...(208) 282-4840
Information Desk .......................................................................................(208) 282-2700
Involvement Center ....................................................................................(208) 282-3451
Library (Eli M. Oboler Library) .....................................................................(208) 282-2958
Public Safety: Parking & Bengal I.D.’s ..........................................................(208) 282-2625
Reed Gym ..................................................................................................(208) 282-2252
Health and Wellness Center ........................................................................(208) 282-2117
Registration and Records ............................................................................(208) 282-2661
Scholarships ..............................................................................................(208) 282-3315
Student Affairs ..........................................................................................(208) 282-2794
Student Health Center
Pocatello ...........................................................................................(208) 282-2330
Idaho Falls .........................................................................................(208) 282-7826
Student Health Insurance ...........................................................................(208) 282-2972
Student Health Pharmacy ...........................................................................(208) 282-3407
Transportation Services ..............................................................................(208) 282-4460
Tutoring Services .......................................................................................(208) 282-3334
For offices not listed, call ............................................................................(208) 282-2011
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