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Everywhere you turn on campus, you can feel it. There’s an immeasurable level of enthusiasm in Bronco Stadium, excitement on the banks of the Boise River and wide-eyed moments of discovery in the classroom. This is feeling blue. Blue is not down, dejected and calm. It’s up, optimistic and bold. Blue makes you feel like you can do anything — and you usually do. After all, Boise State has everything you need to make it possible. Maybe it’s our unbeatable location in the heart of the capital — the hub of government, business, the arts, health care, industry and technology — and our strong connections to hundreds of companies and organizations in the region. Maybe it’s because we’re Idaho’s metropolitan research university, or that our campus is filled with spirit and excitement. Maybe it’s our breathtaking surroundings in the great outdoors — just minutes from snowboarding, mountain biking, camping and hiking. For all these reasons and more, you just can’t help feeling that Boise State is the university of opportunity.
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As a student, you’ll quickly discover that creating opportunities for you is our top priority. The more the better, we think. Why? Opportunity guarantees your success. Opportunity — whether it’s in the classroom, in the lab or on the playing field — prepares you with all the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to excel in the world of tomorrow. Opportunity provides you with a university experience like no other. Opportunity in all directions. Opportunity in all the right places. That’s Boise State.
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Honors College
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Academics Research Being blue doesn’t mean sitting idly and staring at textbooks. At Boise State, it means "a-ha" moments you experience working side-by-side with your professors. It’s not like that everywhere. At most universities, only graduate students can participate in research. Our commitment to providing direct, hands-on learning for all our students results in unmatched research exposure and opportunity. You’ll work alongside faculty in a wide range of research projects, such as monitoring groundwater flow, studying brain functions or conducting community surveys. You’ll co-write papers with faculty mentors. You’ll present your own findings at Boise State’s annual Undergraduate Research Conference or at professional meetings around the country.
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Besides providing you with opportunities to work with nationally recognized scholars, your research experience can also help open the door to graduate school or an exciting career. research.boisestate.edu
OUTSTANDING FACULTY The best teachers are those who are engaged, passionate about what they do and take a personal interest in your success. At Boise State, you’ll work with accomplished professors who are eager to collaborate and share their knowledge with you. Their achievements speak for themselves. Many of our professors are internationally recognized scholars, authors or lecturers. Others consult for governments and corporations worldwide or
Boise State Distinguished Educator in Residence Barbara Morgan became the first educator-astronaut in space in 2007 as a mission specialist for the STS-118 mission of the Space Shuttle Endeavor.
spearhead groundbreaking research. Equally as dedicated to their students as they are to their work in the community, our professors keep regular office hours so that you can ask questions, seek advice or simply get to know them on a more personal level. And although Boise State is regarded as a major metropolitan research university, you’ll find that full-time professors, not graduate assistants, teach most of your classes—even introductory courses.
FINISH IN FOUR You can learn a great deal about a university and the value of its education simply by taking a close look at the success of its students. At Boise State University, our number one priority is our students’ success, and we’ll do what it takes to help you achieve your goals. For instance, Finish in Four guarantees that you can complete a degree in four years if you follow a planned course of study. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional required courses. boisestate.edu/finish4
Faculty Spotlight Name
Heidi Reeder, Ph.D. HOMETOWN
Eugene, Oregon PROFESSOR OF
Communication (Relational/ Organizational) EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Learning is the way we grow and develop into heartier versions of ourselves. That’s why I give my students opportunities to gain information and experiences that transform how they see themselves and their social and professional environments.
The Bronco Pride here is getting increasingly stronger and more inclusive. Whatever your area of interest, you’ll find a program with an internationally known expert at the helm.
Download the myBoiseState mobile app and find campus life news, study groups, searchable campus maps and push notifications for Twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts: oit.boisestate.edu/ myboisestate-mobile
IN MY FREE TIME
I enjoy experimenting with new recipes, reading books in my scholarly area of interest and bike riding along the Boise River. MY FAMILY
My husband and I share a home with our small Burmese cat.
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Advice to new Students
Molly Valceschini
Be open to any experience that is different from what you've experienced in your hometown. Don't hesitate to explore Boise by yourself. That's when you meet the most interesting people.
hometown
Susanville, California Favorite things to do near boise
I love hiking Table Rock, floating the Boise River, wakeboarding at Lucky Peak and snowboarding at Bogus Basin.
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14 Boise State has built a robust internship program, and every year over 1,300 Boise State students participate in valuable internships throughout the state and beyond. Organizations include large international companies, small start-up businesses, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. Boise State students have worked as interns for some of the leading companies in the nation. Others have interned for the Idaho Legislature and for the City of Boise.
Examples of major companies/small businesses Boise State partners with often:
To get an idea of the opportunities in store for you, here are a few more examples of internships recently filled by Boise State students:
Cannes Film Festival Intern
Women's Exergy Cycling Tour Education/School Collaboration Intern
Bogus Basin Snow School and Mountain Discovery Program Camp Counselor
Boise City Department of Art and History Research and Web Content Editor
Idaho Dance Theatre Dancer
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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YMCA Youth Leadership Program Intern
Idaho Department of Commerce International Business Development Intern
Zoo Boise Animal Care Intern
McAlvain Group Project Management Intern for Construction Projects
Scentsy Latin American Market Intern
For more information about Internships: career.boisestate.edu/internships

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Steven Palin HOMETOWN
Tacoma, Washington MAJOR
Music Business
Support Staff for Motion Picture Agent – ICM Partners LOCATION
Cannes International Film Festival HOW INTERNSHIP CORRELATED WITH STUDIES
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The material I learned in my music classes helped me to contribute to conversations about the art of film with filmmakers. Business management and marketing classes helped shape how I conducted myself in the glamorous, yet hardnosed Hollywood business environment. ADVICE TO NEW STUDENTS
It’s OK to feel overwhelmed during the huge transition to college. But if you pay attention to yourself after you’ve settled in, there’s no better time in your life to find your true identity.
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A Addiction Studies (Minor) Anthropology (BA) Applied Mathematics (BS) Applied Science (BAS) Art (BA, BFA) History of Art & Visual Culture (BA) Illustration (BFA) Visual Art (BA, BFA) Art Metals Emphasis Ceramics Emphasis Drawing and Painting Emphasis Interdisciplinary Art Studio Emphasis Photography Emphasis Printmaking Emphasis Sculpture Emphasis Athletic Training (BS) B Basque Studies (Minor) Biology (BS) Botany Emphasis Ecology Emphasis Environmental Biology Emphasis Human Biology Emphasis Microbiology Emphasis Molecular & Cell Biology Emphasis Zoology Emphasis Biology Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Business Economics (BBA) Accountancy (BBA) Accountancy, Internal Audit Option (BBA) Accountancy/Finance (BBA) Business Economics (BBA) Business (Minor) Economics (BA) Quantitative Emphasis Entrepreneurship Management (BBA) Finance (BBA) General Business (BBA)
Human Resource Management (BBA) Information Technology Management (BBA) Internal Auditing (Minor) International Business (BBA) Leadership Studies (Minor) Marketing (BBA) Nonprofit Management (Minor) Supply Chain Management (BBA) Sustainability (Minor)
C Canadian Studies (Minor) Chemistry (BS) ACS Certified Biochemistry Emphasis Biochemistry Emphasis Forensics Emphasis Professional Emphasis Chemistry Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Communication (BA) Cinema & Digital Media Studies (Cert) Media Productions Emphasis Media Studies Emphasis Public Communication Emphasis Public Relations (Cert) Relational & Organizational Studies Emphasis Criminal Justice (AS, BS) D Dance (Minor) Dispute Resolution (Cert) E Early Childhood Studies (BA) Earth Science Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Education, Elementary (BA) Education, Elementary, Bilingual/ESL (BA) Education, Special Education (BA) Education, Secondary (BA,BS) Art Biology Chemistry Economics, Social Studies French Geosciences German History History, Social Studies Mathematics Physics Political Science, Social Science Psychology, Social Studies Sociology, Social Science Sociology, Social Studies Spanish Theatre Arts Engineering Biomedical Engineering (Minor) Civil Engineering (BS) Computer Science (BS) Construction Management (BS) Electrical Engineering (BS) Materials Science & Engineering (BS) Mechanical Engineering (BS)
KEY AA Associate of Arts | AS Associate of Science | BA Bachelor of Arts | BS Bachelor of Science BAS Bachelor of Applied Science | BBA Bachelor of Business Administration | BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts BGS Bachelor of General Studies | BM Bachelor of Music | CERT Certificate
F Family Studies (Minor) G Gender Studies (Minor) General Studies (BGS) Geophysics (BS) Geosciences (BS) Geology Emphasis Hydrology Emphasis Geospatial Information Analysis (Minor) Gerontology (Minor) Graphic Design (BFA) H Health Education & Promotion (BS) Health Science Studies (BS) General Health Science Emphasis Gerontology Emphasis Health Informatics and Information Management Emphasis Health Policy and Leadership Emphasis Prevention and Addiction Studies Emphasis Public Health Emphasis Science Emphasis History (BA) I Interdisciplinary Studies (BA, BS) K Kinesiology Athletic Training (BS) Exercise Science (BS) Biomechanics Emphasis Exercise Science Emphasis Pre-Allied Health Emphasis Physical Education K-12 (BS) L Languages American Sign Language (Minor) Basque Studies (Minor) Chinese Studies (Minor) French (BA) German (BA) Japanese Studies (Minor) Spanish (BA) Latin American & Latino/a Studies (Minor) Latin Language & Literature (Minor) M Mathematics (BS) Mathematics Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Multi-Ethnic Studies (BA) Music (BA) Music/Business (BA) Music, Composition (BM) Music Education (BM) Music, Performance (BM) N Native American Studies (Minor) Nursing (BS)
P Philosophy (BA) Physical Education, K-12 (BS) Physical Science Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Physics (BS) Applied Physics Emphasis Biophysics Emphasis Physical Science Teaching Physics Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Political Science (BS) American Government & Public Policy Emphasis International Relations and Comparative Politics Emphasis Public Law & Political Philosophy Emphasis Psychology (BS) R Radiologic Sciences (BS) Computed Tomography (Cert) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Cert) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Cert) Respiratory Care (BS) S Social Science (AA, BS) Social Work (BA) Foundation of Refugee Services (Cert) Macro Practice for Refugee Services (Cert) Sociology (BS) T Theatre Arts (BA) Dance Option Design Option Directing Option Dramatic Writing Option Performance Option Stage Management Option
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEGREES Pre-Dental Studies (BS) Biology Option Chemistry Option Pre-Medical Studies (BS) Biology Option Chemistry Option Pre-Veterinary Medicine (BS) PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS These programs are not offered as degrees, but do provide undergraduate studies in preparation for applying/transferring to a professional school. Pre-Chiropractic (Transfer) Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science (Transfer) Pre-Dental Hygiene (Transfer) Pre-Dietetics (Transfer) Pre-Forestry & Pre-Wildlife Management (Transfer) Pre-Occupational Therapy (Transfer) Pre-Optometry (Transfer) Pre-Pharmacy (Transfer) Pre-Physical Therapy (Transfer) Pre-Physician Assistant (Transfer) Pre-Speech Language Pathology (Transfer)
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English (BA) Linguistics Emphasis Literature Emphasis Technical Communication Emphasis (Cert) Writing Emphasis English Teaching (BA) Environmental & Occupational Health (BS) Environmental Studies (BA)
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS
If your favorite childhood toy was a chemistry set, or you love to work through a science investigation just to get to the “a-ha” moment, then you’re already hard-wired for STEM. Science,
If you’re driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning and like to actively engage a situation in order to find its solution, STEM provides an excellent opportunity.
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will fuel the technical innovations that our economy needs in the future. Your scientific curiosity and critical thinking skills are the keys to closing the performance gap between America and other countries.
STEM Station is a catalyst, a community, a culture The STEM Station at Boise State University involves a consortium of more than a dozen National Science Foundation STEM education initiatives and research
Boise State’s commitment to developing
programs, in conjunction with partners
the next generation of innovators and
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learning and life, and teaching
plinary networking events plus social and
and research.
Discover STEM! Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Engage with faculty and other students in research and service-learning to address our world’s grand challenges of energy, environment, education and human health. STEM internships, residential colleges, learning communities, academic enhancement and specialized clubs also enhance learning and life. For more information about the STEM Station: stem.boisestate.edu
outdoors activities. There are specific scholarships available for STEM students, as well as study labs and additional academic services.
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College of Engineering undergraduate programs ranked 13th in the nation among comprehensive public universities in the 2013 U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” issue.
STEM Majors Science
Environmental Studies
Geosciences Physics
Pre-Forestry and Wildlife Management
Science Education
Technology
Supply Chain Management
Health Sciences Studies
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Applied Mathematics
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Being part of a community of scholars has distinct benefits that extend beyond the obvious:
Honors College Graduating with honors shows law, medical and other professional schools you have achieved excellence in a rigorous program. Talented, highly motivated students are drawn to the personalized attention of the Honors College, which brings together 450 outstanding students each year from every major and background. Imagination and innovation fuel every aspect of the Honors College, from a challenging curriculum to the residential facility of Driscoll Hall, where your passion for learning is engaged both inside and outside the classroom.
Honors courses focus on collaborative learning, so they’re smaller and provide dynamic interactions between students and faculty. Honors professors are carefully selected from among the most enthusiastic and accomplished faculty members at Boise State. For more information about honors: honors.boisestate.edu
The camaraderie of other exceptional students with similar interests
World-class outdoor adventures in the mountains and rivers that surround Boise
Classes of no more than 25 students taught by outstanding professors
Priority registration for classes
Individualized academic advising
On-campus housing in Driscoll Hall
Fellowships for summer research projects and study-abroad programs
Career / graduate school counseling
Support for national prestigious scholarship applications
Recognition on your transcript and at commencement
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Tiara Thompson Hometown
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English and Theatre Arts Study Abroad Location
Pau, France
Worldwide Campus / Study Abroad Boise State is your gateway to the world. As an education abroad student, you may use federal financial aid, earn credit and gain valuable career experience while studying in your choice of over 50 countries. Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain and Thailand are just a few of the places where our students have combined learning with living abroad.
Favorite part about Study Abroad Adventure
NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE If you ever wanted to catch a few waves in Hawaii between classes or experience the sweet hospitality of the South, the National Student Exchange (NSE) offers an academic and personal adventure without going overseas. Nearly 200 participating institutions welcome you to live and take classes in a dream location for up to one academic year. international.boisestate.edu
The best part about study abroad was learning a new language and meeting people from different countries and all walks of life. The more I experienced their cultural heritage and shared my own, the more I realized we’re all the same. Biggest piece of advice for Boise State students who want to study abroad
Go with an empty suitcase and an open mind. They’ll soon be filled with all sorts of items and memories from your host country.
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26 A spectacular mountain-high desert rises majestically from a lush green valley. Small town warmth meets big city amenities. This virtual treasure chest of resources and opportunities seems almost too good to be true. It’s not. It’s Boise, or as the locals call their Idaho capital, “Boy-Cee." The largest urban area between Portland and Salt Lake City, it’s home to more than 635,000 people. Yet remarkably, it manages to keep its friendly neighborhood charm intact in a beautiful sunny climate. According to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, Boise is one of the ten great places in America that “will only get better.” A young city with a median resident age of just 33 years, Boise also maintains a healthy creative class. Professionals who work as scientists, engineers, architects, educators, writers, artists or entertainers serve as the catalysts necessary for a thriving metropolis.
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT Boise’s lively cultural and entertainment scene has plenty of things that’ll open your eyes. Enjoy the thriving music scene like Treefort or concerts in the Botanical Garden. Check out a variety of dance clubs, movie theaters or shops that cater to the college crowd. Discover no fewer than 15 museums, including the Boise Art Museum, Idaho Black History Museum, Basque Museum & Cultural Center, Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, World Center for Birds of Prey and Zoo Boise. Then take the short 10-minute walk back to campus. The only thing there may be a shortage of is time in between classes and studying.
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Distance 1, 584 Mi. 835 Mi. 640 Mi. 667 Mi. 849 Mi. 952 Mi. 429 Mi. 422 Mi. 342 Mi. 639 Mi. 503 Mi.
Flight 2 Hr 35 Min. 1 Hr 17 Min. 43 Min. 1 Hr 02 Min. 1 Hr 20 Min. 1 Hr 28 Min. 41 Min. 40 Min. 36 Min. 1 Hr 02 Min. 48 Min.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Boise is one of the fastest-growing high-tech cities in the nation and home to several corporate headquarters, state and federal offices, medical centers and media outlets. The city has garnered national recognition from U.S. News and World Report, Forbes and Inc. for being a great place to live, work and study, as well as being dubbed one of the hottest cities for entrepreneurs. With stats like these, it’s easy to see why nearly 41,000 alumni have chosen to live in the Treasure Valley (49,000 in Idaho) after graduating from Boise State.
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30 The euphoria begins as you’re drifting on an inner tube along the river near campus. Then it ends with a full-on adrenaline rush at the ski hill or nearby mountain biking trails. Boise State is paradise for students who want to mix academics with easy access to pristine wilderness and outdoor adventures. It’s a place where you can catch air or a fish and be back in time for finals. Where you can be king or queen of the mountain and the classroom — all in the same day. Boise State earns rave reviews from snowboarders, skiers, mountain bikers, whitewater rafters and rock climbers, as well as students who like to swim, camp, fly fish and hike. A dream school if you like your mountains high, your powder deep, your rivers fast and furious and your forests teeming with wildlife. Boise State delivers nonstop wonder and thrills.
Never tried any of these adventures? Don’t sweat it. Our Outdoor Program eliminates the obstacles. Every year, we help hundreds of students participate in organized trips. Through wilderness seminars, you’ll learn techniques and safety strategies. And thanks to our extensive, four-season equipment rental program, you can get all the gear you need for an outing in the Idaho wilderness without breaking your student budget. Idaho offers more than 3,100 miles of whitewater river — more than any other state in the lower 48. At world famous Sun Valley you’ll find Bald Mountain. With a vertical drop of 3,400 feet, it’s widely considered the best single ski mountain in the world. Learn more at: rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor
5 minutes to entertainment downtown or biking the greenbelt 10 minutes to mountain biking in the foothills 20 minutes to hiking or floating the river 30 minutes to skiing and boarding 50 minutes to world class kayaking and rafting
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Boise State University is among the first honorees in the League of American Bicyclists’ new Bicycle Friendly Universities program for having an exceptional environment where bicycling can thrive.
Go seamlessly from your residence hall to the state-of-the-art rec center, to downtown and back again. This is life at Boise State. Our picture-perfect campus encompasses more than 170 buildings and residence halls serving more than 22,000 students and faculty. Being located in the heart of Idaho’s capital city means you’re never more than a short walk or a quick bike ride to scores of museums, cafes, movie theaters, stores and clubs.
downtown and a short distance from the great outdoors. Your campus home is more than just a room — it’s a convenient place to study, socialize and just BE. New townhouse units for juniors and seniors provide the convenience of campus proximity in a posh setting. For more information on our traditional residence halls, living-learning communities and on-campus apartments visit our housing site online. Learn more at: housing.boisestate.edu
HOUSING When you live on campus in one of seven residence halls for first year students, you’re in the center of campus life, seconds from classrooms and computer labs, minutes from the Boise River and
LIVING LEARNING Living-Learning Communities (LLC) at Boise State create natural connections between the classroom and daily life. It's the best of both worlds — you can
enjoy all the usual advantages of living on campus in a residence hall, with the added benefit of living in a community of other students like you who enroll in academic classes together and share the same academic goals and interests. Having a ready-made support group makes all those college "firsts" a little less stressful, like the first meal in Boise River Cafe, or the first day of classes. Some LLCs have faculty in residence — how many college students can say they are neighbors with their professor?
Living Learning Communities at Boise State:
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Business & Economics
Education Engineering
Health Professions
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Get Involved Here, the buzz on campus is equal to that in the classroom. Whatever you’re into, you won’t have to look hard to find it. Enthusiasm, excitement and momentum. Go ahead. Get caught up in it. This is Boise State. Our award-winning, 105,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center features basketball courts, exercise and weight rooms, racquetball courts, a multipurpose gym, an indoor running track, activity rooms, a 19,000-square-foot aquatics center and one of the largest collegiate climbing walls in the United States.
several eateries, a radio station, art gallery, bookstore, post office, pool tables and bowling.
In the mood for a slice of pizza or a game of foosball? The Student Union Building (SUB) unites an eclectic mix of amenities under one roof, including
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Looking for ways to show off your Boise State pride or make new friends? Take in a big game or join a club. Help book bands or comedy acts. Sneak-preview films for the Student Programs Board or run for student government. Volunteer for a community service project like “Rake Up Boise” or march to the capital during the annual Martin Luther King Jr.
Human Rights Celebration. Boise State University cherishes and celebrates diversity as a core value shared by faculty, staff, students and the community. Every year, Boise State hosts over 700 international students from over 60 countries, offering you the chance to meet, learn from and make friends with people from around the world.
Our Service-Learning program is the largest in the state engaging more than 20,000 students in giving an excess of 587,980 hours of service to community organizations.
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Sigma Lambda Beta Favorite Part about Fraternity Life at Boise State
Being in a fraternity, I have a family on campus I can trust and turn to for support I need. It has shown me true brotherhood and challenged me to grow on so many levels. Most memorable boise state experience
Remodeling a middle school and kindergarten in Jamaica was truly a life-changing experience. It gave me an incredible opportunity to give back to communities in need through philanthropy.
Being part of the Greek community is time spent helping others in need. You have the ability to positively change our world, whether serving with an agency in Boise, or building a school in Jamaica. Sororities:
Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Pi Sigma Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Xi Delta
Fraternities:
Alpha Kappa Lambda Delta Sigma Phi Delta Upsilon Lambda Chi Alpha Pi Kappa Phi (as of Fall 2013) Sigma Chi Sigma Lambda Beta Tau Kappa Epsilon
Transfer Students: Were you in a fraternity or sorority at your last campus, but your organization is not represented at Boise State? No problem. Chi Gamma is an organization for previously affiliated transfer students, a chapter of men and women from many different fraternities and sororities that don’t have a presence at Boise State. You can participate in all the programs and events just like members of any other fraternity or sorority on campus.
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A-Team of Boise State University Alpha Kappa Psi Alpha Omega Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society American Advertising Federation Association + American Chemical Society Student Affiliate + American Institute of Graphic Arts + American Society of Civil Engineers + Anime Club + Anthropology Club + Arabic Club + Archaeological Students Association + Art Metals Club + Association for Computing Machinery Women + Association of Certified Clubs and Fraud Examiners Organizations + Association of Psychology Students + Backpacking Club of Boise State University + Bahai Campus Club + Beta Alpha Psi + Bhakti-Yoga & Kirtan Society + Biblical Studies Center + Bilingual Education Student Organization + Billiards Club + Biology Club + Boise American-Filipino Relations Club BARCADA + Boise Sculptors Guild + Boise State BroncoWorks + Boise State Linguistics Association + Boise State Motorsports + Boise State Secular Student Alliance + Boise State Shotokan Karate + Boise State Ski & Snowboard Club + Boise State Strength Club + Boise State Taekwondo + Boise State University Abraxans + Boise State University American Water Resources Association + Boise State University Climbing + Boise State University College Republicans + Boise State University Dance Marathon Club
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Idaho Civic Engagement Idaho Music Teachers Association Indian Student Association Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers + Integrated Engineering Solutions + International Business Organization + International Justice Mission + International Student Association + Intervarsity Christian Fellowship + Japan Club + Kappa Delta Pi + Kappa Kappa Psi + Lady Advocates of Diverse & Equitable Education LADEE + Lambda Alpha Epsilon + Lambda Nu National Honor Society + Lambda Pi Eta + Latter-Day Saint Student Association + Master of Public Administration Association + Materials Science Club + Mathematics Club + Mechanical Engineering Club + Model United Nations + Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan MEChA + Muslim Student Association + National Association for Music Education:Collegiate NAfMEC + National Society of Collegiate Scholars + Nepalese Student Association + Nerf Club + Net Impact + Organizacion de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos + Organization of Student Social Workers + Phi Alpha Honor Society + Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society + Phi Eta Sigma + Philosophy Club + Pi Kappa Delta Honor Society + PLAN + Political Science Association + Pre-Dental Club + Pre-Law Society + Pre-Medicine Club + Pre-Veterinary Medicine + Pride Alliance + Psi Chi + Public Relations Student Society of America + Quiz Bowl + Red Circle Press + Reformed University Fellowship + Rhythmic You + Saint Sava Serbian Society + Salle Club + Saudi Club + Scabbard and Blade + Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honor Society + Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society + Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
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Society of Women Engineers Club Sociology Students Association Spanish Club St. Paul’s Catholic Student Group Starcraft 2 Student Activists for Equality SAFE Student Association of Radiologic Technologists Student Athletic Training Association Student Environmental Management Association + Student Nurses Association + Students for Liberty + Students for Obama + Super Art Soda + Sustainability Club + Tau Beta Pi + The Leadership Society + Theatre Majors Association + Timmy Global Health + Traditional Multicultural Expressions + United States Institute of Theatre Technology + Vietnamese Student Association + Vocal Jazz Ensemble + VOX + Young Life College at BSU
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BOISE STATE’S ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS ARE AMONG THE MOST ACTIVE ON CAMPUS, PROMOTING CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION THROUGH EVENTS SUCH AS THE MOSAIC CAMPUS VISITATION PROGRAM, CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA, HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK, AND THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD, SONG, AND DANCE FESTIVAL.
BLU
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ATHLETICS
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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
Athletics FAC T S
2x Fiesta Bowl Champions. 3x Maaco Bowl Champions. 3 Conference Championships in football, gymnastics and men's tennis. 5,000 free student and reduced guest football tickets. 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tounament apperance. Sixty-nine percent of Bronco student-athletes were above a 3.0 grade-point average.
From the top of the stands and rafters to courtside, you can hear it. There’s a deafening roar like no other. Bronco Pride is alive and well at Boise State. This is a place where voices go hoarse, faces turn blue and muscles ache from jumping up and down. Any true Bronco fan will tell you that all of our sports teams enjoy a long and memorable history of thrills and successes. From men’s and women’s basketball to indoor and outdoor track & field, swimming and diving to tennis and wrestling, there's always heart-stopping action to cheer for at Boise State.
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Blue and orange pride runs deep here. You can see it on every student in the stadium, and at times, on the painted faces of grandmas who call Boise home. This spirit of sportsmanship can be found both off the field and on as campus and community come together in incredible venues to cheer athletes competing in 19 men’s and women’s Division 1 intercollegiate sports. If you’re interested in being recruited as a student athlete, complete a recruit questionnaire at: broncosports.com
Men’s Sports Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field Tennis Wrestling
Women’s Sports Basketball Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Volleyball
Intramurals Break a sweat and play against other Boise State students, faculty and staff through the Intramural Sports Program. Bowling Basketball Dodgeball Golf Flag Football Kickball Raquetball Soccer (indoor and outdoor) Softball Tennis Ultimate Disc Volleyball Water Polo
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Kinzi Poteet Major
The Club Sports teams are more competitive than intramurals and may compete against other universities and clubs in the region. Anglers Baseball Bowling Hockey Lacrosse (M/W) Racquetball Rodeo Rugby Sporting Arms Soccer (M/W) Softball Track & Field Triathlon Ultimate Disc Volleyball (M/W) Wakeboarding & Water Skiing
Facts
19 - Number of men and women’s intercollegiate sport teams at Boise State. 37,000 - seating capacity in Bronco Stadium. 360 - degree views at the premier Appleton Tennis Center. 6 - number of national championships the Boise State University Mane Line Dancers have won. 175 - number of students in the Blue Thunder Marching band.
Communication Hometown
Grandview, Washington Favorite part about boise
I love the atmosphere here. The city has a small town feel but is very accessible. The beauty and outdoor activities are a big plus. advice for new student athletes
Dive head first into every opportunity and take full advantage of the gift you’ve been given, work hard and be successful. Remember you are students first and athletes second.
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Club Sports
BLUE is the color
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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
How To Apply Apply as a new freshman ❚❚
Application for Admission: admissions.boisestate.edu/apply
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Application fee
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Official high school transcript
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ACT or SAT scores ( not required if over 21 ) admissions.boisestate.edu/freshman
Apply as a transfer student ❚❚
Application for Admission
Scholarships Boise State University awards both merit- and need-based scholarships to qualifying students. Students seeking merit-based scholarships must have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.00, and students seeking need-based aid must submit their FAFSA by February 15th. All application materials must be received in Admissions by these dates to be considered: Fall Non-Resident Priority Scholarship Date: December 15th Fall Scholarship Deadline: February 15th To find out how you can be considered for as many Boise State scholarships as possible visit: financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/howtoapply.shtml
admissions.boisestate.edu/apply
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Application fee
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O fficial transcripts from each college attended
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Additional materials will be requested from students with fewer than 14 transferable semester credits admissions.boisestate.edu/transfer
APPLY AS A home school STUDENT Visit our website for more details: admissions.boisestate.edu/homeschool
APPLY with a GED Visit our website for details: admissions.boisestate.edu/GED
gem/wue scholarships Boise State offers two highly-competitive programs that can reduce the cost of nonresident tuition: GEM and WUE. The GEM Scholarship is for qualified nonresidents that waives the full time nonresident portion of tuition for out-of-state students. The WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) is a regional tuition-reciprocity agreement that enables students from 15 western states, U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States to enroll at Boise State at 150 percent of the institution's resident tuition. To meet the priority date for nonresident scholarships, all admission materials for new and transfer students must be received in Admissions by December 15, 2013. Students whose admissions materials arrive between December 16, 2013 and February 15, 2014 will be considered if scholarship resources remain available. See if you qualify for either scholarship at: financialaid.boisestate.edu/gemwue
APPLY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Do the math
Visit our website for details: admissions.boisestate.edu/international
Find our estimated cost of attendance at: admissions.boisestate.edu/estimator
Fees*
IDAHO RESIDENT
GEM RECIPIENT
WUE RECIPIENT
NON RESIDENT
FEES
$6,292
$6,292
$9,438
$18,892
BOOKS
$1,270
$1,270
$1,270
$1,270
ROOM
$7,616
$7,616
$7,616
$7,616
TRANSPORTATION
$2,170
$2,624
$2,624
$2,624
$2,998
$2,998
$2,998
$2,998
$20,346
$20,800
$23,946
$33,400
Full time for 2013-14
PERSONAL
*Health Insurance not included
ADMISSIONS INDEX
individual campus visits
The Boise State Admissions Index is used to evaluate your admissibility to Boise State. It combines high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores, placing the most weight on GPA. Find your GPA across the top and your test score down the left side. Draw a line from each toward the center until they intersect. If the intersection indicates you are an Excellent Candidate, you are highly likely to be admitted. If you are a Possible Candidate, admission will depend on several factors, including your academic record, date of application, and class availability. Possible candidates may submit recommendations and a personal statement for a more comprehensive review. Will you be admitted? Find out online at: admissions.boisestate.edu/index
Let us roll out the Blue Carpet for you! Campus visits include: ❚❚
G uided walking tours
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Information sessions with enrollment counselors
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O pportunities to meet with faculty in your area of interest
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Schedule your campus visit at: admissions.boisestate.edu/visitus
High School GPA Range ACT
SAT*
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1600
35
1580
34
1520
33
1470
32
1420
31
1380
30
1340
29
1300
28
1260
27
1220
26
1180
25
1140
24
1110
23
1070
22
1030
21
990
20
950
19
910
18
870
17
830
16
780
15
740
3.14+
3.09+ 3.03+ 2.97+ 2.91+
excellent Candidate for Admission
2.86+ 2.80+ 2.74+
2.69+ 2.63+ 2.57+ 2.51+
Possible Candidate for Admission
2.46+ 2.40+ 2.34+ 2.29+ 2.23+ 2.17+
unlikely Candidate for Admission
2.11+
2.06+ 2.00+
IMPORTANT DATES
Visit Boise State
Apply early to improve your likelihood of being admitted and securing on-campus housing.
Discover Boise State October 12, 2013 January 18, 2014 March 15, 2014 admissions.boisestate.edu/discover
2014 Fall NonResident Priority Scholarship Date: December 15, 2013*
2014 Fall Scholarship Deadline:
February 15, 2014
2014 Fall Semester Application Priority Deadline: May 15, 2014
* To meet the priority date for nonresident scholarships, all admission materials for new and transfer students must be received in Admissions by December 15, 2013. Students whose admissions materials arrive between December 16, 2013 and February 15, 2014 will be considered if scholarship resources remain available.
admissions.boisestate.edu
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