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New Student Orientation
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.
Admission: On-Campus Events. Event Types: Admissions. Academics. Audience: Current Students.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Idaho State University
921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA.
For more info visit www.isu.edu. Catalyst: Your Academic Gateway
Before Convocation begins, embark on an interactive new student onboarding portion of the day called Catalyst: Your Academic Gateway.
This will run from 12:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. before Convocation and March Through the Arch begins, and is intended as a new interactive way to learn more skills for academic success. This portion of the day is intended only for our new incoming students and will include free lunch, guest speakers and giveaways, and three academic-based sessions with activities to participate in.
Admission: On-Campus Events. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events. Audience: Current Students.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Idaho State University
921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, IS 83209, USA.
For more info visit www.isu.edu. New Student Convocation & March Through the Arch
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…
Admission: On-Campus Events. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events. Audience: Current Students.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Idaho State University
921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, IS 83209, USA.
For more info visit www.isu.edu. North Idaho College - Day of Welcome
Admission: College Fair. North Idaho. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Eagle High School Visit
Admission: Treasure Valley. High School Visit. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Sage International School - Boise Fair
Admission: Treasure Valley. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Pathways in Education College Fair
Admission: Treasure Valley. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
New Horizon High School Visit
Admission: High School Visit. Southeast Idaho. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
North Idaho Stem Academy Visit
Admission: High School Visit. North Idaho. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Youth Leadership Summit - CSI
ISU Admissions Advisors will be at the Youth Leadership Summit to meet with students and discuss Idaho State University's programs, housing options, admissions and scholarship updates, and more!
Admission: Magic Valley. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
College of Southern Idaho
315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA.
North Idaho College Transfer Fair
Admission: College Fair. North Idaho. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Chiawanna High School Fair - Tri-Cities Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Montana Tech College Fair - Montana Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pasco High School College Fair - Tri-Cities Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Carroll College Fair - Montana Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Parma High School Visit
Admission: Treasure Valley. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM.
Southridge High School College Fair - Tri-Cities Circuit
Admission: Out of State. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
University of Montana - Montana Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 8:45 AM – 11:15 AM.
Boise NACAC College Fair
Admission: College Fair. Treasure Valley. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Sageview High School College Fair - Tri-Cities Cicuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Hamilton & Corvallis College Fair - Montana Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
La Grande High School College Fair
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kamiakin High School College Fair - Tri-Cities Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Polson College Fair - Montana Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Athletics. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Richland High School College Fair - Tri-Cities Circuit
Admission: Out of State. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:20 AM – 2:30 PM.
Pendleton High School
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:15 PM – 4:00 PM.
Kennewick High School College Fair - Tri-Cities Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Flathead High School College Fair
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 8:15 AM – 11:30 AM.
Hanford High School College Fair - Tri-Cities Circuit
Admission: Out of State. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Experience the Roar - Twin Falls
Experience the Roar is an opportunity for you to get your first look at ISU! We want to personally introduce you to Idaho State University and give you a taste of Bengal life. Join us at one of our "Experience the Roar" regional open house events, and if you like what you see, we’d love for you to explore further by scheduling an individual tour and attending Bengal Visit Day this Spring! During the event, you'll also enjoy free refreshments, free Bengal gear, and an opportunity to win one of five $1,000 educational awards. We can't wait to see you there!
Admission: Magic Valley. Event Types: Academics. Admissions. Special Events. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Canyon Crest Event Center
330 Canyon Crest Dr. Twin Falls, ID 83301.
For more info visit www.isu.edu. Experience the Roar - Idaho Falls
Experience the Roar is an opportunity for you to get your first look at ISU! We want to personally introduce you to Idaho State University and give you a taste of Bengal life. Join us at one of our "Experience the Roar" regional open house events, and if you like what you see, we’d love for you to explore further by scheduling an individual tour and attending Bengal Visit Day this Spring! During the event, you'll also enjoy free refreshments, free Bengal gear, and an opportunity to win one of five $1,000 educational awards. We can't wait to see you there!
Admission: On-Campus Events. Southeast Idaho. Event Types: Academics. Admissions. Special Events. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ISU - Idaho Falls Campus
1776 Science Center Dr. Idaho Falls, ID 83402.
For more info visit www.isu.edu. Kenai High School College Fair - Alaska Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy Visit
Admission: North Idaho. High School Visit. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Mat-Su College Fair - Alaska Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Anchorage College Fair - Alaska Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Moscow High School College and Career Fair
Admission: College Fair. North Idaho. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Experience the Roar - Pocatello
Experience the Roar is an opportunity for you to get your first look at ISU! We want to personally introduce you to Idaho State University and give you a taste of Bengal life. Join us at one of our "Experience the Roar" regional open house events, and if you like what you see, we’d love for you to explore further by scheduling an individual tour and attending Bengal Visit Day this Spring! During the event, you'll also enjoy free refreshments, free Bengal gear, and an opportunity to win one of five $1,000 educational awards. We can't wait to see you there!
Admission: On-Campus Events. Southeast Idaho. Event Types: Academics. Admissions. Special Events. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ISU - Pocatello Campus
921 S. 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209.
For more info visit www.isu.edu. Lewiston High School College Fair
Admission: College Fair. North Idaho. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Fairbanks High School - Alaska Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Experience the Roar - Meridian
Experience the Roar is an opportunity for you to get your first look at ISU! We want to personally introduce you to Idaho State University and give you a taste of Bengal life. Join us at one of our "Experience the Roar" regional open house events, and if you like what you see, we’d love for you to explore further by scheduling an individual tour and attending Bengal Visit Day this Spring! During the event, you'll also enjoy free refreshments, free Bengal gear, and an opportunity to win one of five $1,000 educational awards. We can't wait to see you there!
Admission: Treasure Valley. On-Campus Events. Event Types: Academics. Admissions. Special Events. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ISU - Meridian Campus
1311 E. Central Dr. Meridian, ID 83642.
For more info visit www.isu.edu. Health Science Experience Night - Meridian
Come engage with academic programs and advanced learning technologies through hands-on activities and experts from Idaho's leader in Health Sciences education.
Admission: Treasure Valley. Event Types: Academics. Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ISU - Meridian Campus
1311 E. Central Dr, Meridian, ID 83642.
For more info visit www.isu.edu. Portland NACAC College Fair
Admission: Out of State. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Ketchikan High School - Alaska Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 9:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Portland NACAC College Fair
Admission: Out of State. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Mid-Willamette College Fair
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Sitka High School - Alaska Circuit
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Central Oregon College Fair
Admission: Out of State. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Juneau High School College Fair - Alaska Circuit
Admission: Out of State. College Fair. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM.
Douglas County Fair
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Southern Oregon Fair
Admission: College Fair. Out of State. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Magic Valley College Fair
Admission: College Fair. Magic Valley. Event Types: Admissions. Audience: Future Students.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.