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Finish Strong and Get Excited For Your First Day!

Now that you've completed your NSO session, there are just a few more things we want to make sure you take care of to feel confident and ready for your first day as a Bengal at Idaho State University!

Need additional help after NSO?

Don't hesitate to reach out to your Academic Advisor or the Office of Academic Advising at (208) 282-3277 or AskAnAdvisor@isu.edu

Step 1

Review your Finalized Class Schedule

You can review your schedule in your Student Profile card on MyISU. If you have questions or need assistance updating your schedule, don't hesitate to schedule a follow-up appointment with an Academic Advisor. 

Contact your Academic Advisor

Step 2

Download the ISU Navigate App

This app will help you stay updated on approaching deadlines and forms you need to submit and help you stay connected through study groups and meetings with your Academic Advisor. 

Download the Navigate App

Step 3

Secure Your Books

Once you have enrolled in classes, you will automatically be enrolled in Book Bundle, which will reserve all of your books through the University Bookstore for $24.75/credit hour. You may opt out of this program if you wish to purchase your books elsewhere. The option to opt out of Book Bundle begins July 15.

Learn more About Book Bundle

Step 4

Get Any Additional Student Supplies

Get your Bengal ID at the Campus Connection Desk in the Pond Student Union or through their website. 

Purchase your Parking Pass at the ISU Public Safety office or through their website. 

Step 5

Follow Us on Social Media

Stay up-to-date on all things ISU by following us on Social Media! 

Follow @IdahoStateU

Follow @ISUStudents

Step 6

Explore ISU's Traditions

You're officially a Bengal, and that comes with some important traditions to uphold as a student. From New Student Convocation to Homecoming, you won't want to miss any of these milestones as a student! 

Learn More About ISU's Traditions

Step 7

Get Involved on Campus

We are excited for you to start exploring what your life as a student might include. Will you join a club? Pledge Greek Life? Work on campus? We can't wait for you to find your ROAR! 

Explore student life

explore the career center

Step 8

Save Important Dates

The first day of school will be here before you know it and we don't want you to miss these important events happening in your first month on campus! All of these dates and details will be posted to the URoar webpage. 

August 18 - Convocation & March Through The Arch 

All URoar Events - Check Back Regularly