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Welcome to Idaho State University!

We are excited to introduce you to your new surroundings and our dedicated faculty and staff. In time, you will develop an ease and familiarity with the campus and will become an expert on student life and learning. There are many of us in the ISU family who are here to help you with this transition.

As you begin your experience at Idaho State University, take time to notice your surroundings. This will be your home for a period of time, your future and one day your past. Embrace the history of the landmarks and the rich and rewarding traditions made by those who came before you. You have the opportunity to flourish on our beautiful campus and enjoy the collegial atmosphere offered.

ISU is your university. Impress your personality upon ISU by getting involved in organizations, athletics, service clubs, or research activities. I urge you to make the most of your educational experience.

Sincerely,

Arthur C. Vailas, Ph.D.President

Welcome to Idaho State University! We are honored that you have chosen ISU to further your academic pursuits.

Idaho State University has many opportunities to continue your education, both inside and outside the classroom. I encourage each of you to get involved while here at ISU. There are many activities, clubs and organizations that fit a wide range of interests. These organizations provide opportunities for growth, so take advantage of them!

Congratulations once again on your decision to attend Idaho State University. I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time here. If you ever get the chance, stop by the ASISU office and say hello!

Welcome to ISU!

Casidy JahnkeASISU Student Body President

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POCATELLO CAMPUS SCHEDULEMONDAY, AUGUST 23* This schedule is tentative and is subject to change. 7:30-8 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast at Reed Gym

8-8:50 a.m. Welcome and ISU Spirit Rally at Reed Gym

9-9:20 a.m. Session I (multiple locations)

9:30-9:50 a.m. Session II (multiple locations)

10-10:20 a.m. Session III (multiple locations)

10:30-10:50 a.m. Session IV (multiple locations)

11-11:20 a.m. Session V (multiple locations)

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Convocation at Reed Gym

12:20-12:35 p.m. March Through the Arch

12:40-2 p.m. Lunch on the Quad

2 p.m. Classroom Tours

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATIONIf you have not already registered for New Student Orientation, you can visit our web site and register online at www.isu.edu/nso or call our office at (208) 282-3451.

DRIVING DIRECTIONSPlease visit the New Student Orientation web site at www.isu.edu/nso for instructions on how to get to our ISU campuses in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Meridian.

WHAT DOES THE ORIENTATION FEE COVER?The cost of orientation is covered by the new student orientation fee paid by all new undergraduate and undergraduate transfer students. The fee covers food, orientation materials and staff support.

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ASISUThe Associated Students of Idaho State

University (ASISU) is the governing body

representing student interests. Modeled

after the United States government with

three distinct branches, ASISU serves

students while fulfilling its motto of

“Students Helping Students.”

Annual elections for the executive and

legislative branches are held each spring,

to choose students to serve during the

next academic school year. Candidates

for all other positions are interviewed and

appointed. All areas work closely with staff

advisors. This system ensures that student

views are widely represented.

For more information, call 282-3435 or

visit www.isu.edu/asisu.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARDThe Student Activities Board enriches each student’s experience at Idaho State University by providing and sponsoring educational and entertaining programs. The Student Activities Board also contributes to student development by providing social, multicultural, intellectual and recreational programs. The Board offers leadership opportunities where students can develop accountability, integrity, adaptability, inclusiveness and creativity. The Student Activities Board is looking for volunteers for its many committees.For more information, call 282-3451 or visit www.isu.edu/sab.

CAMPUS RECREATION

Campus Recreation promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles by

providing equipment, space, information and atmosphere. Credit and

non-credit classes are available at Reed Gym as well as intramural sports,

club sports, outdoor recreation, fitness and wellness programs, sports

science, physical education, dance and health and nutrition sciences. Reed

Gym houses dojo practice halls, dance rooms, weight rooms, an aerobic

theater, swimming pool, indoor climbing wall, an indoor track, tennis

and racquetball courts, and the recreation center. All full- and part-time

students receive free admittance to Reed Gym by showing their Bengal ID.

For more information, call 282-2252 or visit www.isu.edu/camprec.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTERThe Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) provides ISU students, faculty and staff with outdoor opportunities through classes, workshops, special events, and common adventure trips. Outdoor activities include rock climbing, kayaking, skiing, backpacking, rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, and more. Trips are based on the Common Adventure Philosophy that all trip costs and responsibilities are shared equally among participants.The Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) offers recreational activities for people of all abilities. CW HOG provides challenging outdoor adventure activities in a supportive environment.Outdoor Adventure Rentals offers equipment rentals for every outdoor activity imaginable. Whether planning an expedition, a weekend trip, or a one-day adventure, customers are fully equipped for their outdoor adventures at a reasonable cost. There is a small retail area with water bottles, gloves, sunglasses, trail maps, Dutch oven cookbooks and more.For more information, call 282-3912 or visit www.isu.edu/outdoor.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSOrganizations play an important role in the education of students at Idaho State. The development of a diverse and active organizational climate on campus is encouraged. The Involvement Center provides materials and advice to help groups become officially recognized by ASISU. Information about ASISU organizations can be obtained in the Involvement Center located on the first floor of the Pond Student Union.For more information, call 282-3451 or visit www.isu.edu/stdorg.

INVOLVEMENT CENTERThe Involvement Center is on the first floor of the Pond Student Union and houses offices for the Student Activities Board, Student Organizations, Greek Life and New Student Orientation. The Center offers student organization mail boxes, and work and meeting space. For more information, call 282-3451.

GET INVOLVED

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The mission of Idaho State University is to advance scholarly and creative endeavors through the creation of new knowledge, cutting-edge research, innovative artistic pursuits and high-quality academic instruction; to use these qualities to enhance technical, undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, health care, and other services provided to the people of Idaho, the nation, and the world; and to develop citizens who will learn from the past, think critically about the present, and provide leadership to enrich the future in a diverse, global society.

Outdoor Life Magazine ranked Pocatello as one of the top five destinations for outdoor activities in the United States.

100% Pass rate for ISU Registered Nurse

students on the licensing exam.

ISU MISSION

• Founded in 1901• Motto:

“The truth will set you free”

• Mascot: Bengal• Enrollment: 15,553

• Number of degrees offered: 285

• Student-to-Professor ratio: 17:1

• Average class size: 21

• Percentage of undergrads: 88%

• Average age of freshmen: 19

• Male-to-female ratio: 44:56

• Clubs and student groups: 165

• Academic calendar: semester system

• ISU students represent 49 states, 65 foreign

countries• Rated third safest campus in the nation among

universities of our size

• Nationally recognized courses of study in

business, pharmacy, and health professions

• Other academic programs: arts & sciences,

engineering, teacher education, and applied

technology• Scholarships awarded yearly: $10 million

• Students receiving financial aid: 75%

FAST FACTS ABOUT ISU

#1 Rating of Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program from among 207 colleges.

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FALL 2010 April 19 Class-level registration begins for

Fall 2010 August 23 Fall classes begin

(Monday evening at 5:00 p.m.) August 27 Last day to add/drop early

8-week courses September 6 Labor Day holiday (no classes) September 7 Last day to register, add/drop, change

section, or audit full semester courses September 24 Last day to WITHDRAW from early

8-week courses October 10-16 Mid-term week October 18 Late 8-week courses begin October 22 Last day to add/drop late 8-week

courses October 29 Last day to WITHDRAW from

individual full semester courses or completely WITHDRAW from the University

November 19 Last day to WITHDRAW from late 8-week courses

November 22-26 Fall recess (no classes) December 6-10 Closed week December 11-17 FINAL Examinations

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

VETERANS’ SANCTUARYThe Veterans’ Sanctuary at Idaho State University is the first transition and support program of its kind in the United States. Our mission is simple, to provide first-class service to military veterans of all eras attending ISU. We have a support team to provide guidance from the moment student veterans arrive on campus until they graduate. The Sanctuary offers orientations designed for new student veterans, free vet-to-vet tutoring, access to academic advisors trained to work with veterans, sections of general education classes set aside for veterans and taught by faculty members who are either veterans themselves or supporters, events and activities for student veterans, and much more.We help with the transition from active military duty to ISU, and from ISU to active military duty. Whether you are a new student who has completed your service, a student who interrupted your education to serve and are now returning, or a student who began your studies elsewhere and are transferring here, we will help guide you to the resources you need to make the most of your ISU experience. Please visit www.isu.edu/veterans.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

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HOUSING

This is a very exciting time as you get ready to start your experience

at Idaho State University. You have made many preparations and

decisions before getting here. One big question that might be on your

mind is “where should I live?” University Housing has the answer to

this question. For those just entering the University, the residence

halls are a great solution. We provide reasonably priced rooms that

are close to everything on campus, and meals are included as a part of

the residence hall package. You will have the option of eating in one

of our great retail areas or in the Turner Dining Commons; all provide

excellent food and a friendly atmosphere. Grocery shopping, cooking

and doing dishes don’t have to be a part of your housing experience.

Check into University Housing today at www.isu.edu/housing, email

us at reslife@isu.edu, or call us at 208-282-2120. We are ready to

help you on your way to success at Idaho State University.

BENGAL WEBBengalWeb is ISU’s Internet portal, the gateway to all of the University’s essential electronic resources — tools for registration, checking grades, finding resources in the library, participating in classes with online components, and more. BengalWeb also provides students with the most important information they need about ISU — go there to see campus news, find out about advising, housing, costs of attendance, financial aid, and what students can do to have fun.

MOODLEMoodle – also found in BengalWeb – is ISU’s “learning management system.” It allows students to participate in courses that are offered totally or partially online. Instructors may use Moodle to provide students with online course descriptions, handouts, syllabi, grading information, or to deliver the class fully online with a variety of tools. If Moodle is used for a class, just sign in to BengalWeb, and then click the Moodle icon near the top of the screen.

CENTER FOR TEACHING AND

LEARNINGThe Center for Teaching and Learning offers a range of programs designed to support student education and faculty instruction across Idaho State University.For students, we offer:

• Free individual and small-group tutoring in math, writing, and content area courses ranging from anthropology to zoology.

• Classes, workshops and individual tutoring for non-native speakers of English in areas including American culture, written and oral presentation support, and accent modification.

• Eight-week classes focused on learning strategies and money management.

• Small First Year Seminar classes designed to enrich the experience of incoming students.

• Honors classes leading to Idaho’s only honors degree.For more information, call (208) 282-3662 or visit www.isu.edu/ctl/.

STUDENT HEALTH CENTERThe Student Health Center provides full-spectrum medical care to students. From fracture care to treating depression, there are a broad range of conditions cared for at Student Health. Office visits are free for full-time students. When billable services such as x-ray exams, laboratory studies, and special procedures are involved, the Student Health Center bills private insurance as well as student insurance. Students do not need to purchase student insurance in order to use the Student Health Center—all students are welcome!Same day appointments are available as well as advance appointments. A walk-in clinic is held each day. A valid Bengal ID card is required to obtain services. The Student Health Center is located at 990 Cesar Chavez Avenue—across from Graveley Hall. For appointments or additional information call(208) 282-2330. Please visit our web site atwww.isu.edu/stuhlth.

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LOOK WHAT WE’RE READING:The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

All students are invited to read and participate.Speaker, discussions, essay contest, & more coming Fall 2010.

ISU Reading Projectwww.isu.edu/lead/reading

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 DJ, DANCE, FUN & FREE DINNER 7:30 to 11 p.m. LDS Institute parking lot near library, sponsored by LDSSA

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR/BBQ ON THE QUAD 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. LATE NIGHT AT HOLT ARENA WITH MOVIE ON THE TURF Time TBA

MONDAY, AUGUST 23

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE REED GYM NIGHT FRED MEYER NIGHT

CENTER MOUNTAIN BIKING 7 to 10 p.m. 10 p.m. to midnight

5:30 p.m. Bring your bike to the OAC

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24

CAMPUS RECREATION CENTER

GRAND OPENING

2-4 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

HOLT HOORAH!

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

QUADTASTIC BLOWOUT

6:30-10 p.m. on the Quad

CLIMBING AT ROSS PARK

5-8 p.m. Meet in the OAC at 4:30 p.m.

Equipment will be provided.

Academic Advising Center ...........................................................................(208) 282-4619ADA and Disabilities Resource Center ..........................................................(208) 282-3599Admissions ................................................................................................(208) 282-2475Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) .................................(208) 282-3435Athletics (see also Reed Gym) Men’s Sports: .................................................................................(208) 282-2771 Women’s Sports: ............................................................................(208) 282-3332Bennion Student Union, Idaho State University - Idaho Falls .........................(208) 282-7880Bookstore, Idaho Falls ................................................................................(208) 282-7940Bookstore, Pocatello ...................................................................................(208) 282-3237Career Center .............................................................................................(208) 282-2380Center for Teaching and Learning ................................................................(208) 282-3662Commuter Bus Information .........................................................................(208) 282-4460Counseling and Testing Center ....................................................................(208) 282-2130Early Learning Center .................................................................................(208) 282-2769Enrollment Management .............................................................................(208) 282-2123Fee Payment Information ...........................................................................(208) 282-2900Financial Aid ..............................................................................................(208) 282-2756Housing .....................................................................................................(208) 282-2120Idaho State University-Meridian ..................................................................(208) 373-1700Idaho State University-Idaho Falls ...............................................................(208) 282-7800Idaho State University-Twin Falls ............................... (208) 736-2101 or ...(208) 282-4840 Information Desk .......................................................................................(208) 282-2700Involvement Center ....................................................................................(208) 282-3451Library (Eli M. Oboler Library) .....................................................................(208) 282-2958Public Safety: Parking & Bengal I.D.’s ..........................................................(208) 282-2625Reed Gym ..................................................................................................(208) 282-2252Health and Wellness Center ........................................................................(208) 282-2117Registration and Records ............................................................................(208) 282-2661Scholarships ..............................................................................................(208) 282-3315Student Affairs ..........................................................................................(208) 282-2794Student Health Center Pocatello ...........................................................................................(208) 282-2330 Idaho Falls .........................................................................................(208) 282-7826Student Health Insurance ...........................................................................(208) 282-2972Student Health Pharmacy ...........................................................................(208) 282-3407Transportation Services ..............................................................................(208) 282-4460Tutoring Services .......................................................................................(208) 282-3334For off ices not listed, call ............................................................................(208) 282-2011

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