Recruitment

New Student Orientation serves as a valuable resource for new Bengals and their family members during the transition to college. The orientation process includes multiple steps to provide you with information, resources, and opportunities that support both your academic and social transitions to college. Orientation for first-year students includes both in-person and online options.

Orientation for all new students include the following components:

• Complete the Pre-Orientation Modules
• Complete the Safe Colleges Training
• RSVP for an NSO Session
• Attend Orientation
• Register for Classes

Convocation is the bookend to commencement, or graduation. Convocation is a student’s official welcome to their academic career. At convocation we will aim to inspire new students, help them feel a connection to their new university family, and demonstrate ISU’s commitment to supporting students as they pursue their education. All new students are strongly encouraged to attend this important milestone.

The March through the Arch tradition was started in 2000. Swanson Hall, constructed in 1902, was the first building at the Academy of Idaho, now Idaho State University. The structure was razed in 1973, but the Swanson Arch, the building’s entrance, was saved and now stands on campus. A spirited ceremony takes place each fall when new students pass through the arch southward into campus. In May, graduates look to the future by passing northward back through the arch symbolizing their exit from the university and entrance into new life adventures. Thousands of students have passed through this arch, which preserves a major part of Idaho State University's history.

ISU Admissions Advisors will be at the Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit to meet with students and discuss Idaho State University's programs, housing options, admissions and scholarship updates, and more!