IPO Admitted Student Packet

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This packet is your guide for the months ahead.

Be sure to visit the Admitted Students website and Facebook site for even more information about your next steps. From finances to housing to class registration, these will serve as your online source for everything you and your family need to know about what’s next, in one easy-tofind place.

So celebrate! You’re only a few simple steps from officially becoming a Vandal.

Welcome to the University of Idaho family.

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Money ranks UI in the top three in the Northwest and in the top 11% out of 1,500 four-year universities in the nation —based on a combination of factors that include “educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.”

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w Set up your VandalWeb and VandalMail Accounts. w Accept your scholarship and financial aid package on VandalWeb. w November 1: Spring only housing application opens. Go online to select your residence hall room.

w Contact your department to connect with your academic advisor, then register for classes online.

w Notify other schools about your choice to attend the University of Idaho.

w Watch your mail and VandalMail for information about how to register for New Student Orientation and InternationalOrientation programs.

w Send all final transcripts to the Office of Admissions.

w Make hotel reservations for your family for the start of school. Accommodations fill up fast!

DEC

w Order textbooks online (www.vandalstore.com).

JAN

w Watch for your university billing in the mail and on VandalWeb

w Participate in New Student Orientation and International Student Orientation on campus.

Go online for details.

w Pay all university fees before the first day of classes.

w January 11: Check into your residence hall.

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Next Steps 1. Set up your VandalWeb and VandalMail accounts online.

2. Look on VandalMail and VandalWeb for your financial aid package notification.

3. Instruct any agencies that awarded you external scholarships to submit funds to the Financial Aid Office.

4. Look for your billing statement in early January.

5. Pay fees before the first day of classes (January 14).

Your Finances

Financing your education There are many ways you can get experiential, innovative learning and research opportunities at the University of Idaho. Our financial aid and scholarship programs, totaling more than $125 million each year, coupled with tuition and fees that are already below the national average, make obtaining a premier college education affordable.

Did you know?

Ranked 3rd in the nation in affordability among major public universities by Newsweek, the University of Idaho is committed to helping students and their families make college affordable.

Scholarships As an admitted student, you are automatically considered for all merit-based scholarships and out-of-state tuition assistance. No separate applications are required.

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Living

Next Steps 1. Explore campus living options and make your campus living choice. uidaho.edu/campushousing uidaho.edu/greekliving 2. Select an available room with a signed residence hall agreement (Spring only application opens November 1), OR sign up for fraternity or sorority life.

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With more than 900 international students from over 80 countries you can experience a campus full of culture and diversity.

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On-campus living ensures your success When you live on campus, you are at the center of student life. On-campus living at Idaho is convenient and fun. You will meet new friends, develop as an individual, and be conveniently located near all campus resources. On-campus living is cost-effective, and the experience of a lifetime!

What’s more, on-campus living is linked to academic success. Students who live on campus are more likely to have higher GPAs, feel more satisfied and graduate faster.

First-Year Students:

On-Campus Living Requirement On-campus living is a crucial part of your educational experience at the University of Idaho. New students are required to live on campus during their first year unless they meet certain exemption requirements. New students may choose from among 26 fraternity or sorority houses and from residence hall complexes that have 28 themed halls. Options include centrally located Wallace Residence Center, first-year only Theophilus Tower, academically and socially themed Living Learning Communities, and upper-level only McConnell. You may request an exemption from this requirement through the Office of the Dean of Students.

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Your Campus

First-Year and Transfer students:

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UI was ranked by Outside Magazine in 2014 as one of the “Top 25 Colleges” in the nation that offers a combination of exceptional outdoor recreation activities, an active student culture, and affordability.

Next Steps 1. Discover more about campus life and the variety of student support offices online.

2. View slide shows, videos and student blogs of campus living groups and recreation at the Admitted Students website or the University of Idaho Admitted Students Facebook page.

Idaho’s vibrant student life experience is unlike any other.

And when you live on Idaho’s residential campus, you are at the center of it all.

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The experience of a lifetime awaits you As a Vandal, you will become part of a close-knit community that is bound by more than a century of rich tradition and pride. Here, you will build lifelong friendships, create cherished memories and undergo transformative experiences that will shape the person you are yet to become.

And it all starts with our beautiful residential campus, where you will find vibrant living communities and outstanding student activities and recreation, as well as the extra support you need for a successful college life.

Volunteerism is another important part of student life at the University of Idaho. Students volunteer 62,000 hours annually to service projects such as building orphanages in Peru, revitalizing rural towns, or developing online learning tools for children in Taiwan. w Get involved – Choose from more than 200 student organizations. w Make a difference – Participate in meaningful volunteer service projects. w Explore the outdoors – Hike, bike, ski, white-water raft and more. w Cheer on the Silver and Gold – Support Idaho’s NCAA Division I athletic teams. w Be entertained – Enjoy the active music and arts scene. w Work up a sweat – Keep fit at the Student Recreation Center and in intramural sports. w Establish support – Take advantage of student services and resources.

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The University’s Outdoor Program was awarded the 2012 David J. Webb Program Excellence Award for dynamic and innovative services to its participants and provides education and resources for everyone interested in wildernessbased outdoor and adventure activities.

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Next Steps 1. Submit all test scores and/or college credits, which will be used for English and math placement.

2. Check your major. If your interests have changed since your application for admission, contact the Office of Admissions.

3. Contact your academic department for advising and to register for classes.

Did you know?

The University of Idaho is the #2 institution in the Northwest in the total number of National Merit Scholars on campus.

Register for classes

Your major On your application for admission, you listed an area of study that interests you. But don’t worry if you are still unsure about your major. You can explore a wide range of potential career paths, and can learn about degree options you may have never before considered. With more than 140 majors, there’s sure to be an area of study that takes you where you want to go. Browse majors online using Degree Finder. uidaho.edu/mydegree

We care about your success At the University of Idaho you will have the extra academic support you may need to adjust to the rigors of college-level courses, including tutoring and one-on-one counseling, weekly workshops and writing assistance. Go online for a complete list of academic support programs and resources.

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Your Classes

Familiarize yourself with our general education requirements and registration process by visiting www.uidaho.edu/admit. Follow the links to get registered.

y l i m a f r You Congratulations on your student’s achievement.

This is an exciting time for your entire family. There are many things you can do as a family member to help your student prepare for the transition to campus life: w Review the timeline found in this packet and online with your student. Draw attention to critical dates and deadlines. w Encourage your student to set up his or her VandalWeb and VandalMail accounts immediately and to frequently check the accounts for important notifications about financial aid and scholarships, billing and more. w Remind your student to regularly visit the Admitted Students website and Facebook page for up-to-date information. w Watch the mail for details about orientation events and billing.

The University offers a myriad of services and resources to help you remain connected and engaged during your student’s, and your transition. Sign up for the special parent newsletter that is issued regularly by the Dean of Students to keep you informed. Be sure to visit the online Parents’ Guide for more pertinent information.

You can sign up for both of these services at uidaho.edu/idahoparents.

Stay Informed Join the nearly 3,000 families who

Parent Orientation, which takes place on campus before the first day of classes, is also an excellent opportunity for you to learn about such topics as campus life, academic success, and potential challenges. Learn how to adjust to your student going away to college.

receive the University’s special parent newsletter issued by the Dean of Students. Go online to subscribe:

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Important Phone Numbers Academic Advising | (208) 885-6300 Admissions | (208) 885-6163 | (888) 884-3246 (toll-free) Dean of Students | (208) 885-6757

www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudents Financial Aid & Scholarships | (208) 885-6312 | (888) 884-3246 (toll-free) Fraternity and Sorority Life | (208) 885-6757

| (800) 87-GREEK (toll-free)

International Programs Office | 208-885-8984 Office of the Registrar | (208) 885-6731 Orientation Programming | (208) 885-6757 Student Accounts | (208) 885-7447 | (888) 884-3246 (toll-free) University Housing | (208) 885-6571 | (800) 681-9361 (toll-free)