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# Student Activities

Get involved with campus activities such as mentoring, tutoring, devotional ushering, campus recreation, ROTC, and more. 
 
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## Be a Part of the BYU-Idaho Community

Enhance your BYU-Idaho experience by getting involved in campus organizations and activities. Whether you are looking to make a difference in someone's life, meet new people, stay physically fit, or seek unique learning opportunities, there's something for everyone at BYU-Idaho.

## Have Fun at College

When you get involved at BYU-Idaho, you have the chance to serve others and have a lot of fun.

## Have Fun at College

When you get involved at BYU-Idaho, you have the chance to serve others and have a lot of fun.

Meet New People

Develop friendships with other students who share your values.

Develop as a Leader

Get to know campus leadership and prepare for future career roles.

Make a Difference

Discover opportunities where you can help other students succeed.

## How Can I Get Involved at BYU-Idaho?

Learn more about opportunities to be a part of this great university.

Volunteer & Leadership

Your leadership and service can help others succeed at college and learn how to become better disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Sports & Fitness

Whether you have fun with competitive sports or taking your own pace with recreational sports and fitness classes, you can stay active all year long.

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Outdoor Activities

Take the Ropes Course challenge, play frisbee golf, kayak, and explore the beautiful vistas of Rexburg, Idaho, with a variety of outdoor activities.

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Social Activities

Every semester offers events for you to meet new people and have fun. From dances and talent shows to laser tag and open mic nights, enjoy a positive, clean social experience.

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Service Activities

The I-Serve program organizes constant opportunities for you to help put a smile on someone's face. Find out how you can make a difference.

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Performances

BYU-Idaho is renowned for its performing arts programs. Get involved in the arts or come experience music, theatre, and dance at their finest.

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Conferences

Participate in unique learning opportunities that can help you prepare for future careers and increase your ability to follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Outdoor Activities | Student Guide | BYU-Idaho

# Outdoor Activities

## Outdoor Activities at BYU-Idaho

Overview of the outdoor activities and personal benefits of getting involved. BYU-Idaho enjoys some of the best outdoor recreation areas in Idaho. From rock climbing and kayaking to hikes and whitewater rafting, we have outdoor fun for everyone.

## Naturally Healthy

Staying active in the outdoors offers many benefits while you're in college. Outdoor activity is proven to help with physical and mental health.

## Naturally Healthy

Staying active in the outdoors offers many benefits while you're in college. Outdoor activity is proven to help with physical and mental health.

Reduce Stress

Time in the outdoors will improve your mental wellbeing and help you cope with stress.

Improve Sleep

Experiences with nature will help you stay well-rested by breathing in fresh air.

Outdoor Adventure

There's so much to do outside at BYU-Idaho all year long. Take up a favorite activity or have fun exploring a new one. 
 
Outdoor Activities FAQs

Outdoor Activities Program

Find out about upcoming outdoor activities just for you.

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Ropes Course

Master aerial challenges at the Ropes Course.

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Frisbee Golf

No cost to participate. Come have fun at the Sports Complex.

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Outdoor Resource Center | BYU-Idaho

# Welcome to the ORC

Your one-stop shop for outdoor rentals.

Purchase Your Kelly Canyon Season Pass

Kelly Canyon Season Pass

You Belong Here -- Hit the slopes all season long! ****Student Pass: $349**** | ****Employee Pass: $449****. Secure your pass today. 
 
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Adjusted Hours

Find adjusted hours and closures on the BYU-Idaho Auxiliary Service Hours page. 

Adjusted Hours

Mobile Mini Golf

Mobile Mini Golf is a 9-hole course and can play groups of up to 40+ people an hour, depending on age. 
 
Reserve Mini Golf Today!

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Rentals and Reservations

Same-day rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance. 
 
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Winter Rentals

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Summer Rentals

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Year Round Rentals

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Our Retail Brands

The ORC doesn't just rent equipment, we also sell some of your favorite outdoor gear. We want to help you get your hands on the brands you love. We have sales and promotions from time to time for both new and used gear, so call or visit the ORC often for prices and to see our featured brands.

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Repairs & Services

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Rental Rates/Policies

At the ORC, we want to make sure that you can have fun, be safe, and have the best rental experience possible. Here are a few quick policies, guidelines, and a copy of our rental agreement.

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## About the Outdoor Resource Center

Welcome to the ORC

****The Outdoor Resource Center (ORC) is an auxiliary organization located on the campus of BYU-Idaho that serves the needs of students, employees, and community members.****

We are committed to the vision of giving people affordable access to outdoor activities through rentals and sales. The ORC has equipment for all kinds of outdoor adventures: from camping to kayaking, rock climbing to cross country skiing, and can also provide maintenance on skis, snowboards, bikes, and other items.
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# Admissions

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****NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE WINTER, SPRING, AND FALL 2026 SEMESTERS****

## Academic Requirements for Admissions

BYU-Idaho seeks to help as many students as possible obtain a quality education. 
 
See Academic Requirements.

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### Minimum GPA & ACT/SAT

Applicants should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. 
 
ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission; however, they are required for scholarship consideration. Applicants may also submit a test score if they feel it is a good representation of their academic abilities.

> "[I had a 4.0 and a 34 ACT out of high school] and I could have chosen other schools, but I knew that BYU-Idaho was the right place for me and where I needed to be."

Chad Bell, Computer Science Major

## Steps to Become a BYUI Student

Complete your application

No essays. No fees. Fill it out in 10 minutes and then meet with your church leaders for your ecclesiastical endorsement. 
Start Application

Complete your FAFSA application

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you qualify for government aid. 
FAFSA Application

Explore scholarships

Explore aid available through BYU-Idaho and private scholarships. BYU-Idaho offers scholarships for new and current students. 
Scholarships

Explore majors and find housing

Find the classes and housing options that are right for you. You're on your way to learning! 
Explore Majors 
Student Housing

****You can apply at any time with BYU-Idaho's rolling admissions.****

You can start your application on your own or an admissions counselor can guide you through the process.

## Attend School Year-Round

BYU-Idaho operates on a full three-semester schedule (Fall, Winter, and Spring), helping students graduate faster while keeping class sizes small. Multiple start dates offer flexibility for scheduling around missions or internships.

## Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application before the semester you'd like to start classes. 
 
For international applicants, please review our international application deadlines to see available terms.

Sept. 1

FALL 2025

Dec. 15

WINTER 2026

Apr. 1

SPRING 2026

## Admissions Is Here to Help You Apply

Whether you're applying to college for the first time, looking to transfer, or have questions about missionary service, the Admissions team can guide you in preparing to become a BYU-Idaho student.

Get Help With Your Application

Get help filling out your BYU-Idaho application. We can also introduce you to a BYUI admissions representative assigned to your area or high school. 
 
Application Help 
Meet Your Rep

Campus Tours & Admissions Events

Come see what all the excitement is about! Take a tour and feel what it's like on campus. 
 
Campus Tours 
See Event Schedule

Have Questions About Applying to BYU-Idaho?

****Office:**** Spencer W. Kimball Building, Room 120 
****Phone:**** 208-496-1411 
****Email:**** admissions@byui.edu 
****Web Chat:**** Start a web chat by clicking the blue chat button found at the bottom right of the page.
BYU-Idaho Application Deadlines | Admissions | BYU-Idaho

# Application Deadlines

USA/Canada Application Deadlines

International Application Deadlines

Online Degree Application Deadlines

USA/Canada Application Deadlines

International Application Deadlines

Online Degree Application Deadlines

USA/Canada Application Deadlines

International Application Deadlines

Online Degree Application Deadlines

## USA/Canada Application Deadlines

| Semester | Priority Deadline | Final Application Deadline | Semester Start Date | Semester End Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fall | February 1 | September 1 | Mid September | Mid December |
| Winter | October 1 | December 15 | Early January | Early April |
| Spring | February 1 | April 1 | Late April | Late July |
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## International Application Deadlines

| Semester | Final Application Deadline | Semester Start Date | Semester End Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fall | May 1 | Mid September | Mid December |
| Winter | September 15 | Early January | Early April |
| Spring | January 15 | Late April | Late July |
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## Online Degree Application Deadlines (Domestic and International)

For online application deadlines, go to byupathway.org.

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How to Fill Out the BYU-Idaho Application | Admissions | BYU-Idaho

# How to Fill Out the BYU-Idaho Application

## What You Need Before You Begin the Application

- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints login information (make sure your membership number is connected to your Church account)
- Unweighted high school GPA
- ACT/SAT scores (recommended but optional)

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## What Comes Next

Waiting for a Decision

Once a decision has been made on your application, you will receive an email from the University. The decision will also be indicated on the status page of the application, so check that often as some emails get automatically put into junk folders. 
 
When admitted, read acceptance letter and follow all directions.

Learn About BYU-Idaho Scholarships

BYU-Idaho offers scholarships for academic merit, missionary service, talent, and more! 
 
We also encourage students to apply for other kinds of aid, including the FAFSA. 
 
BYU-Idaho Scholarships

New Student Checklist

In your track assignment, there is a link to a New Student Checklist. This will walk you through all of the next steps, including housing, registration, insurance, etc.

Missionary Deferments

Once students have been admitted, have accepted their offer to attend BYU-Idaho, and have received a mission call, they are able to defer for the duration of their mission. This means that BYU-Idaho will maintain a student's enrollment and BYU-Idaho Scholarships until they return. 
 
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Academic Requirements | Admissions | BYU-Idaho

# Academic Requirements

Learn about the average stats of accepted students.

## Academic Statistics at BYU-Idaho

At BYU-Idaho, our mission is to help as many people as we can. This means that we look at applicants on a case by case situation and that all parts of the application are considered. A certain GPA or ACT score does not guarantee admissions or denial. With that being said, the below information may help you understand more about BYU-Idaho's campus and applicants.

The following statistics are for admitted, campus-based applicants for Fall 2022.

12,871

Total Applicants

12,046

Total Admitted

94%

Acceptance Rate

3.60

Average GPA

25

Average ACT

975

Average SAT

50

States Represented

85

Countries Represented

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Canadian Students Applying to BYU-Idaho

# Canadian Students

Applications for Canadian students are now easier than ever before. These changes are active as of January 1, 2025.

## Canadian Student Applicants

As a Canadian student there are a number of regulations and school policies that you need to be aware of as you plan for your education at BYU-Idaho. Some of these are specific to BYU-Idaho and others are mandated by US immigration requirements and apply to all schools admitting international students in the United States.

Please use the information found on this site to educate yourself regarding these regulations and policies.

## Academic Evaluation

Applicants can now self-report a GPA on a 4.0 scale. The Scholaro GPA calculator can be used for a free option to convert Canadian high school/secondary education work to a 4.0 scale as required on BYU-Idaho's application.

Align with U.S. GPA Standards

Applicants must select the same grading scale indicated on their transcript to calculate their estimated U.S. GPA.

Use All Credits for Evaluation

Applicants should include all work used in determining high school graduation or its equivalency when using Scholaro.

Confirm Your Academic Information

Admitted students will be requested to provide copies of their high school transcripts (in English) for verification purposes.

Accuracy Matters for Admission

Omission of grades or failure to use the correct grading scale when completing the Scholaro report may lead to the reversal of an admission offer.

BYU-Idaho's Right to Request More Information

BYU-Idaho reserves the right to require a full credential evaluation as deemed necessary.

## Application Deadlines

Canadian residents have the same application deadlines as U.S. residents. Application decisions are usually made within 2-3 weeks of submitting the application. Apply early to give yourself plenty of time to select classes and housing.

Sept. 1

FALL 2025

Dec. 15

WINTER 2026

Apr. 1

SPRING 2026

Finances

Canadian residents will not be required to pay the $4000 international student deposit.

I-20 Application Process

Canadian residents who are eligible for admission to BYU-Idaho will be admitted without having to go through the I-20 immigration application first. 
 
When admitted, Canadian applicants will be provided a link for submitting their I-20 application into our system.

****Note:**** The adjustments described above are ****only****for Canadian residents applying to BYU-Idaho. BYU in Provo, UT, will continue as they do now with the credential evaluation requirement and their regular deadlines. International applicants from other countries must still adhere to standard application requirements for international applicants.

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Former College Students at BYU-Idaho | Admissions | BYU-Idaho

# Former College Students at BYU-Idaho

## Application Requirements

Former Student (no additional credit)

These are former full-time Ricks College or BYU-Idaho students, desiring to study on campus, who have no additional credit from another school or Institute program since last attending Ricks or BYU-I. 
 
To be considered as a former student, you must submit the application and meet the admission requirements below. If you are a former full-time BYU-Idaho student returning from military service, visit the Military Readmission Policy page.

Former Student With Transfer Credit

These are former full-time Ricks College or BYU-Idaho students with additional credit from another school(s) or Institute program since last attending Ricks or BYU-I. 
 
To be considered as a former student, you must have no additional credit since last enrolling at BYU-Idaho. Submit your application as a transfer student.

## Requirements

Ecclesiastical Endorsement

Member applicants must be members in good standing (no unresolved restrictions of any kind) to be admissible to BYU-Idaho. 
 
Non-Member applicants are required to abide by the Code of Honor and should review it thoroughly prior to applying. Interviews for non-member applicants can be conducted by a bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ or by their own ecclesiastical leader.

Former Students Minimum Academic Requirements

2.0 cumulative BYU-Idaho GPA

Legal Standing

Free from any type of unresolved legal restrictions including probation, parole, registrations requirements, etc.

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# Freshmen

## New Freshman

High school graduates who do not have college credit or high school graduates with college credit earned while in high school (concurrent, Running Start, etc.). To be considered as a new freshman, you must meet the minimum admission requirements.

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## Home and Private School Prospective Students

Information for prospective students that were homeschooled or attended private schools. To be considered as a new freshman, you must meet the minimum admission requirements.

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## The Admissions Review

BYU-Idaho reviews applicants in three main areas: church endorsements, academic achievement, and seminary.

Church Endorsement

Students are expected to be worthy of a full endorsement from their church leaders and commit to abide the by Honor Code.

Academic Requirements

The Admissions department will review your grade point average and performance on standardized tests (e.g., ACT, SAT).

Seminary Attendance and Graduation

BYU-Idaho values the spiritual growth and experiences that can take place by attending seminary. It is with this spiritual growth in mind that we evaluate applicants based on seminary attendance as well as look for a positive seminary recommendation.

## Ecclesiastical Endorsements

## Ecclesiastical Endorsements

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in good standing (no probation of any kind), are considered admissible to BYU-Idaho. You must receive an endorsement from your bishop or branch president and stake presidency (or mission president if you are currently serving a full-time mission).

Non-members of the Church

Non-member applicants are required to abide by the Code of Honor and should review it thoroughly prior to applying. Interviews for non-member applicants can be conducted by their own church leader or from a local bishop or branch president and stake presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Homeschool and Private School Prospective Students | BYU-Idaho

# Home and Private School Prospective Students

Information for prospective students that were homeschooled or attended private schools.

## Homeschooled Applicants

During the application process, you will be asked to indicate how you have completed your secondary education. BYU-Idaho requires freshman applicants who are homeschooled to satisfy one of the following requirements:

****Complete a homeschool program that satisfies your state's secondary education requirements.****

****Pass the GED or another state-approved high school equivalency exam.****

College work completed prior to high school graduation or as part of a homeschool program will be considered concurrent enrollment work. Students completing such coursework will be considered freshmen, not transfer students.

If you indicate that you will complete a qualifying homeschool program, you can self-report your home school GPA on the application. You will be required to submit home school transcripts if you are admitted. Please download and fill out the Homeschool Transcript form.

For more information or questions regarding homeschooled applicants, contact BYU-Idaho at 208-496-1411 or admissions@byui.edu.

## Accreditation

## Accreditation

BYU-Idaho, along with the other Church Education System institutions, relies on accreditation from national accreditation agencies to ensure that academic work meets acceptable, verified standards. You may apply as a graduate of a US-accredited institution if your homeschool program is accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies: 

- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC)
- Cognia

In addition to accreditation from these agencies, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma is also considered as being accredited.

## International Academic Work

Secondary education and college work completed outside the United States must be evaluated according to our instructions for evaluating international educational records. International work and other work not accredited by one of the approved agencies will not be accepted for admission evaluation.

International Academic Evaluation

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# International Students

## International Student Options

Thank you for your interest in BYU-Idaho! As an international student, there are a number of regulations and school policies that you need to be aware of as you plan for your education at BYU-Idaho. Some of these are specific to BYU-Idaho, and others are mandated by US immigration requirements and apply to all schools admitting international students in the United States. Find more on this site about regulations and policies as you prepare to apply to BYU-I.

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Applications for Canadian students are now easier than ever before. These changes are active as of January 1, 2025.

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