New Student Orientation | First Year Experience | BYU-Idaho

# New Student Orientation

## New Student Orientation

Come see what BYU-Idaho is all about. New Student Orientation introduces you to the culture and climate of BYU-Idaho with lots of fun events.

Get ready for your college experience by learning what the campus is like and all the available resources to help you succeed.

Winter 2026 New Student Orientation Schedule

****Monday, January 5th, Tuesday, January 6th, and Tuesday, January 13th**** 
You may park on campus during New Student Orientation without a permit. However, parking permits are required the day classes start. 

Register for Winter 2026 New Student Orientation

Register for Walk Your Schedule Tours

January 5th

January 6th

January 13th

January 5th

January 6th

January 13th

January 5th

January 6th

January 13th

## Monday, January 5, 2026

Students

Walk Your Schedule Tours

****3:00 pm - 5:00 pm**** 
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map) 

- Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes.

****Note:**** Last tour will be at 4:30 pm and end by 5:00 pm.

## Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Students

Walk Your Schedule Tours

****9:00 am - 12:00 pm**** 
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map) 

- Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes.

****Note:**** The last tour will be at 11:30pm and end by 12:00pm.

Students

Check-in

****1:00 pm - 1:30pm**** 
BYU-Idaho Center Courts (View on Map) 
 
Check-in for New Student Orientation to confirm your group number and receive your T-shirt. Meet your BYUI 101 mentor group.

Students

Mentor Connections

****1:30 pm - 2:00pm**** 
BYU-Idaho Center 
 
Connect with your mentor and mentor group for your first semester at BYU-Idaho.

Students

President's Welcome

****2:30 pm - 3:00 pm**** 
Hart Gym (View on Map) 
 
Join us as President Meredith officially welcomes you to campus.

Students

New Student Game Show

****3:00 pm - 3:20 pm**** 
Hart Gym (View on Map) 
 
Join us in the Hart Building for the New Student Gameshow!

Students

Student Activities Showcase

****3:20 pm - 4:00 pm**** 
Hart Gym (View on Map) 
 
Learn about all the exciting activities and events to participate in on campus.

Students

Legacy Photo

****4:20 pm - 4:45 pm**** 
BYUI Letters 
 
We invite you to attend our legacy photo in front of the BYUI Letters.

Students

BYUI Winter Welcome

****4:45 pm - 6:00 pm**** 
Taylor Quad 
 
Join us for some hot chocolate, spudnuts, and some fun winter activities.

## Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Students

Involvement Fair

****12:15 pm - 1:00 pm**** 
BYU-Idaho Center Courts 
 
Make the best of your campus experience at BYU-Idaho. Join us in the BYU-Idaho Center Courts to learn more about how to get involved in Student Activities, societies, and more because YOU belong.

Parent Orientation Schedule

Parent activities will take place on Tuesday, January 6th, giving you the opportunity to explore the campus, learn about resources, and see how you can support your student as they begin this exciting journey.

Register for Parent Orientation

January 5th

January 6th

January 5th

January 6th

January 5th

January 6th

## Monday, January 5, 2026

Parents

Walk Your Schedule Tours

****3:00 pm - 5:00 pm**** 
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map) 

- Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes.

****Note:**** Last tour will be at 4:30 pm and end by 5:00 pm.

## Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Parents

Walk Your Schedule Tours

****9:00 am - 12:00 pm**** 
Taylor Cultural Hall (View on Map) 

- Go on a personalized tour to find all your classes.

****Note:**** The last tour will be at 11:30pm and end by 12:00pm.

Parents

Check-in

****1:00 pm - 1:30pm**** 
BYU-Idaho Center Courts (View on Map) 
 
Head to the north end of the I-Center to check in for Parent Orientation! You'll receive your Parent Folder packed with need-to-know info and some fun swag created especially for our BYU-Idaho parents.

Parents

Parent Info Fair

****1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.**** 
BYU-Idaho Center (View on Map) 
 
Visit each booth to learn more about resources for parents and students.

Parents

President's Welcome

****2:30 pm - 3:00 pm**** 
Hart Gym (View on Map) 
 
Join us as President Meredith officially welcomes you to campus.

Parents

New Student Game Show

****3:00 pm - 3:20 pm**** 
Hart Gym (View on Map) 
 
Join us in the Hart Building for the New Student Gameshow!

Parents

Student Activities Showcase

****3:20 pm - 4:00 pm**** 
Hart Gym (View on Map) 
 
Learn about all the exciting activities and events to participate in on campus.

Parents

BYUI Winter Welcome

****4:45 pm - 6:00 pm**** 
Taylor Quad 
 
Join us for some hot chocolate, spudnuts, and some fun winter activities.