Freshmen

Please Complete the Pre-orientation modules before you register for an NSO date.

ISU Module

Completion of the Safe Colleges module is required before class registration and will help encourage you to consider your role in making ISU a safe place to live, work, and study.

Once you have logged into Safe Colleges, please complete the “Alcohol and Other Drugs” and “Clarifying Consent” courses.

Safe College

To ensure a strong start into your new journey it is important that you attend your orientation. Attending orientation will also allow you to register for classes.

• In-Person attendees will register the same day for classes.
• Virtual attendees will have a virtual advising session to get registered for classes.

• To connect you with campus resources Download the ISU Student App 

• Send in your ACT/SAT scores.

• Every new incoming ISU student must complete The Write Class. This 10-20 minute placement course must be completed prior to enrolling in an English class.

  • How to Take the Write Class for English Placement video.

• For accurate math placement, please take the ALEKS test to determine your math readiness.

  • How to take the ALEKS Test for Math Placement video.

• Please regularly check your ISU email. All important university updates will be sent to this account.

To ensure that you have a successful experience, please bring these items to your NSO session.

• One form of photo ID (license, Star card, passport).

• A laptop or tablet (if possible)

• Comfortable shoes

• If you are attending orientation in person, bring copies of your transcripts for your advising session.

• Follow our social media accounts (@isustudents, @idahostateu, @isusab,  @isu_asisu, your college and/or program)

• Get your student supplies: Bengal ID, parking pass, books, and Bengal Gear

• If you were not able to get your Bengal ID in person, go to the Campus Connection website to order your Student Bengal ID. Students may request their Bengal ID online and submit a photo that meets University requirements.

• Check out the ISU First Year

• Explore ISU traditions

Yes. New Student Orientation is required of all incoming first-year students. NSO is designed to support the academic and social transition of our newest Bengals into the ISU family.

In-person attendees will complete their registration with an advisor on the day of orientation. For those students attending a virtual NSO, you will be asked to schedule an appointment with your advisor.

You can request special accessibility services or meal requirements through our office at (208) 282-2973.

Please contact our office with any questions at (208) 282-2973.

Parents and guests are welcome to attend orientation. Parents and family play a very important role in helping you be successful in your college career. 

Plan to get your Bengal ID card at NSO. Virtual attendees can pick up their ID cards after the event. If you were not able to get your Bengal ID in person go to the Campus Connection website to order your Student Bengal ID, students may request their Bengal ID online and submit a photo that meets our requirements.

It is very important to keep this card for the entire time you attend ISU as it serves as your library card, activity card, and meal card. Replacement cards cost $20.00.

• Pocatello
      Pond Student Union Building 215
      921 S 8th Ave Stop 8125
      Pocatello, ID  83209

• Idaho Falls
      Sam Bennion Student Union Building
      1784 Science Center Drive
      Idaho Falls 83402

• Meridian
      ISU Meridian Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center
      1311 E. Central Drive
      Meridian, ID 83642

• Idaho State University Twin Falls
      College of Southern Idaho, Hepworth Building
      315 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, ID

Pocatello

Idaho Falls

Meridian

Twin Falls

Parking is free during the in-person New Student Orientation events.