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Boise State University | Office of Admissions

2013-2014

OPPORTUNITY in all directions

ADMISSION PRIORITY DATES Apply early to improve your likelihood of being admitted and securing on-campus housing.

2013 Fall Semester Applications: September 1, 2012 – May 15, 2013 2013 Fall Scholarship deadline: February 15, 2013 2014 Spring Semester Applications: July 2013 – November 15, 2013

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SCHOLARSHIPS You will be considered for Boise State scholarships and nonresident tuition assistance programs if the Admissions Office receives all admission materials no later than February 15th. You must have a minimum cumulative unweighted 3.00 GPA to be considered for merit scholarships. If you wish to be considered for need-based scholarships, you must also submit your FAFSA by February 15th. To find out how you can be considered for as many Boise State scholarships as possible visit: financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/howtoapply.shtml

INDIVIDUAL CAMPUS VISITS Let us roll out the Blue Carpet for you! Campus visits include: • Guided walking tours • Information sessions with enrollment counselors • Opportunities to meet with faculty in your area of interest Schedule your campus visit or take a virtual tour at: admissions.boisestate.edu/visitus

To request more information about Boise State, visit: admissions.boisestate.edu/contact FIND US ON

CONTENTS 2 BOISE STATE 6 CAMPUS LIFE

Get Involved Sorority & Fraternity Life Clubs

18 ACADEMICS

Research Faculty Internships Majors and Minors STEM Honors World-Wide Campus

34 BOISE, ID

Location Culture & Diversity Career Opportunities

36 OUTDOORS 38 ATHLETICS

True Blue Pride Club Sports Intramurals

44 HOW TO APPLY

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Boise State University

BOISE STATE You can feel it in the air. It’s unmistakable. All across campus, from the south banks of the Boise River to the farthest deep blue reaches of Bronco Stadium, something truly remarkable is happening here. At Boise State, you get the sense that anything is possible. That you can go far. That everything you need to succeed is right before your eyes. Maybe it’s our unbeatable location in the heart of the capital— the hub of government, business, the arts, health care, industry and technology—and our strong connections to hundreds of companies and organizations in

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average class size

21:1 student to faculty ratio

3.41

the region. Maybe it’s because we’re Idaho’s

average gpa of incoming freshmen

metropolitan research university, or that our

$148M

campus glows with spirit and excitement. Maybe it’s our breathtaking surroundings in the great outdoors—just minutes from snowboarding, mountain biking, camping and hiking. For all these reasons and more, you just can’t help feeling that Boise State is the university of opportunity. As a student, you’ll quickly discover that creating opportunities for you is our top priority. The more the better, we think. Why? Opportunity guarantees your success. Opportunity—whether it’s in the classroom, in the lab, or on the playing field—prepares you with all the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to excel in the world of tomorrow. Opportunity provides you with a university experience like no other. Opportunity in all directions. Opportunity in all the right places. That’s Boise State. 2

financial aid awarded 2011-12

22.72 average ACT of incoming freshmen

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Boise State University

OPPORTUNITY is what sets Boise State apart.

No matter what you’re seeking—an enriched learning experience, good times or a great career— you’ll find it all right here, at Boise State.

-QUICK FACTSBICYCLE FRIENDLY Boise State is among the first honorees recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly University and opened its own campus bike shop - the Cycle Learning Center in 2011.

CAMPUS LIFE Your success as a student centers on the

LIVING-LEARNING

academic choices you make, and Boise State has created a campus environment to support every

Living-Learning Communities (LLC) at Boise

aspect of your college experience, both in and

State create natural connections between the

out of the classroom. The bustling 175-acre cam-

classroom and daily life. It’s the best of both

pus encompasses more than 170 buildings and

worlds – you can enjoy all the usual advantages

residence halls serving over 20,000 students and

of living on campus in a residence hall, with the

faculty. Being located in the heart of Idaho’s

added benefit of living among other students

capital city means you’re never more than a

like you who share the same academic goals and

short walk or a quick bike ride to museums,

interests. Having a ready-made support group

cafes, movie theaters, stores and clubs.

makes all those college “firsts” a little less stressful, like the first meal in Boise River Cafe, or

HOUSING

the first day of classes. Some LLCs have faculty

When you live on campus in residence halls,

say they are neighbors with their professor?

you’re in the center of campus life, seconds from classrooms and computer labs, minutes

in residence -- how many college students can

Living Learning Communities at Boise State:

from the Boise River and downtown and a

• Arts & Humanities

short distance from the great outdoors. Your

• College of Business & Economics

campus home is more than just a room – it’s

• Engineering

a convenient place to study, socialize and just

• Health Professions

BE. Apartments and new townhouse units for

• Continuing Scholars

juniors and seniors provide the convenience

• Global Village

of campus proximity with added flexibility.

• Lifetime Recreation

For more information on traditional residence halls, living-learning communities and on-campus apartments, visit our housing site online.

housing.boisestate.edu/livinglearning. shtml

housing.boisestate.edu

a place where

FEELING BLUE IS A GOOD THING

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Campus Life

GET INVOLVED Getting involved on campus is as important as

Looking for ways to show off your Boise State

going to class. Whatever you’re into, you won’t

pride—or make new friends? Take in a big game—

have to look hard on campus to find it. Energy,

or join a club. Help book bands or comedy

excitement and momentum. Go ahead. Get

acts. Sneak preview films in the Student Union

caught up in it. This is Boise State.

or run for office with the student government.

Our award-winning, 105,000 square-foot Student Recreation Center features basketball courts, exercise and weight rooms, racquetball courts, a multipurpose gym, an indoor running track, activity rooms, a 17,000 square-foot aquatics center and one of the largest collegiate climbing walls in the United States. In the mood for a slice of pizza or game of foosball? The Student Union Building (SUB)

Volunteer for a community service project like “Rake Up Boise” or march to the capital during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Celebration. Boise State University cherishes and celebrates diversity as a core value shared by faculty, staff, students and the community. Every year, Boise State hosts over 488 international students from over 63 countries, offering you the chance to meet, learn from and make friends with people from around the world.

unites an eclectic mix of amenities under one roof, including several eateries, a radio station, art gallery, bookstore, post office, billiards, ping-pong, bowling alley, cultural center—even a video and pinball arcade.

-QUICK FACTS285,000+ hours of community service by more than 12,000 students

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Campus Life

SORORITY & FRATERNITY LIFE Being involved in a sorority or fraternity means being part of a community devoted to helping others in need. You have the ability to positively change our world, whether serving with an agency in Boise, or building a school in Jamaica. Joining a fraternity or sorority is an excellent way to solidify your academic career while developing yourself as a leader, serving others and building positive relationships at Boise State University. involvement.boisestate.edu

GREEK COMMUNITY Men’s Fraternities

Women’s Sororities

Alpha Kappa Lambda ΑΚΛ

Alpha Chi Omega ΑΧΩ

Delta Sigma Phi ΔΣΦ

Alpha Pi Sigma ΑΠΣ

Delta Upsilon ΔΥ

Alpha Xi Delta ΑΞΔ

Kappa Sigma ΚΣ

Alpha Gamma Delta ΑΓΔ

Sigma Lambda Beta ΣΛΒ Sigma Chi ΣΧ Tau Kappa Epsilon ΤΚΕ

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KYLIE KAY RIEBE

H O M E TOW N : Boise, ID M A J O R : Biology Y E A R : Freshman S O R O R I TY: Alpha Chi Omega

ΑΧΩ

FAVO R I TE PA R T A B O U T S O R O R I TY & F R ATE R N I TY L I F E AT B O I S E STAT E : I love how many people I have

had the opportunity to meet through the Greek community and all the amazing opportunities I have had, like going on a service trip to Jamaica during spring break!

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Campus Life

CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS Getting involved in a student organization is a great way to get the most out of your college experience. Student organizations give you opportunities for making friends and having fun; for doing something you love and trying something new; for developing work, life, and leadership skills; and for making your mark and leaving a legacy. Students involved in organizations at Boise State have built the world’s fastest vegetable oilpowered vehicle. They’ve written and directed campus theater productions, organized concerts, lectures, and dance marathons, and planned community service and volunteer opportunities. Boise State’s ethnic organizations are among the most active on campus, promoting cultural understanding and appreciation through events such as the Mosaic Campus Visitation Program, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Human Rights Week, and the International Food, Song, and Dance Festival.

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when it comes to opportunity

BOISE STATE DELIVERS

-QUICK FACTS92% of programs at Boise State participate in the Finish in Four Graduation Guarantee

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Academics

ACADEMICS RESEARCH

OUTSTANDING FACULTY

At Boise State, research isn’t something you

The best teachers are those who are engaged,

learn, it’s something you do—side-by-side with

passionate about what they do and take a

your professors. It’s not like that everywhere.

personal interest in your success. At Boise

At most universities, only graduate students

State, you’ll work with accomplished profes-

can participate in research. Our commitment

sors who are eager to collaborate and share

to providing direct, hands-on learning for all

their knowledge with you.

our students results in unmatched research exposure and opportunity.

Many of our professors are internationally recognized scholars, authors or lecturers.

You’ll work alongside faculty in a wide range

Others consult for governments and corpora-

of research projects, such as monitoring ground-

tions worldwide or spearhead ground-breaking

water flow, studying brain functions or conduct-

research. Equally as dedicated to their students

ing community surveys. You’ll co-write papers

as they are to their work in the community,

with faculty mentors. You’ll present your own

our professors keep regular office hours so that

findings at Boise State’s annual Undergradu-

you can ask questions, seek advice or simply

ate Research and Scholarship Conference or

get to know them on a more personal level.

at professional meetings around the country.

And although Boise State is regarded as a

Besides providing you with opportunities to

major metropolitan research university, you’ll

work with nationally recognized scholars, your

find that full-time professors, not graduate

research experience can also help open the door

assistants, teach most of your classes—even

to graduate school or an exciting career.

introductory courses.

boisestate.edu/research

academics.boisestate.edu

FINISH IN FOUR You can learn a great deal about a university and the value of its education simply by taking a close look at the success of its students. At Boise State University, our number one priority is our students’ success, and we’ll do what it takes to help you achieve your goals. For instance, Finish in Four guarantees that you can complete a degree in four years if you follow a planned course of study. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional required courses. go.boisestate.edu/finish4

academics fueled by

IMAGINATION AND INNOVATION

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY |

Academics

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GREG HAMPIKIAN

H O M E TOW N : Boise, ID P R O F E SS O R O F : Biology

Boise State professor and forensic DNA expert Greg Hampikian has helped exonerate eight wrongly convicted people around the nation; in four of those cases new DNA evidence identified the actual perpetrators. In 2011 he played a role in the release of American college student Amanda Knox from an Italian prison after her murder conviction was overturned. The case received international media attention, and Hampikian was interviewed on CNN, Nightline, Good Morning America and other media outlets about the role DNA evidence played in the Knox case and why his analysis showed it was suspect. E DU C ATI O N A L P H I LOS O P H Y: Leave

them hungry for more—both in education and entertainment. I N M Y F R E E TI ME : I enjoy sitting on my

front porch, playing original songs on my guitar – badly – and telling science stories to the neighborhood kids. M Y FA MI LY: My oldest son Daniel, 27,

will earn a PhD in Philosophy soon, making him the 3rd Dr. Hampikian in my family. Laura, 20, was a Miss Idaho 2011 runnerup, and Ben, 15 is a filmmaker.

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Academics

INTERNSHIPS Boise State has built a robust internship program and every year over 1,300 Boise State students receive valuable internship experience throughout the state and beyond. Organizations include large international companies, small start-up businesses, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. Boise State students have worked as interns for some of the leading companies in the nation. Others have interned at the Idaho Legislature and for the City of Boise. To get an idea of the opportunities in store for you, here are a few more examples of internships recently filled by Boise State students: • Women’s Exergy Cycling Tour : Education/ School Collaboration Intern • Bogus Basin Snow School and Mountain Discovery Program : Camp Counselor • Boise City Department of Art and History : Research and Web Content Editor • Idaho Dance Theatre : Dancer • Idaho Steelheads : Media and Public Relations • Fusion Magazine : Graphic Design • Boise State Roof Top Garden : Gardner and Beekeepers • Boise Art Museum : Art in the Park Coordinator • YMCA : Youth Leadership Program Intern • Idaho Department of Commerce : International Business Development Intern • Zoo Boise : Animal Care Intern • McAlvain Group : Project Management Intern for Construction Projects • Scentsy : Latin American Market Intern

JUST A FEW OF BOISE STATE’S BUSINESS PARTNERS:

• Micron Technology • Ada County Sheriff ’s Office • Department of Environmental Quality • Idaho Transportation Department • Kiewit Corporation • Boeing • St. Lukes Medical Center • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center • Hewlett Packard • Bureau of Land Management • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • SuperValu career.boisestate.edu/internships

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Academics

UNDE RGRA DUATE PRO G RAMS A

Addictions Studies (Minor)

Canadian Studies (Minor)

Anthropology (BA, Minor)

Chemistry (BS) ACS Certified Biochemistry Emphasis Biochemistry Emphasis Forensics Emphasis Professional Emphasis

ENGINEERING

Biomedical Engineering (Minor) Civil Engineering (BSCE) Computer Science (BS) Construction Management (BSCM) Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Materials Science & Engineering (BSMSE) Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

MAJ &MIN Applied Mathematics (BS) Applied Science (BAS) Art (BA, BFA)

Art Education (BFA)

History of Art & Visual Culture (BA) Illustration (BFA)

Chemistry Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Cinema & Digital Media Studies (Cert)

Visual Art (BA, BFA) Art Metals Emphasis Ceramics Emphasis Drawing and Painting Emphasis Interdisciplinary Art Studio Emphasis Photography Emphasis Printmaking Emphasis Sculpture Emphasis

Communication (BA) Media Production Emphasis Media Studies Emphasis Public Communication Emphasis Relational & Organizational Studies Emphasis

English (BA) Linguistics Emphasis Literature Emphasis Technical Communication Emphasis (Cert) Writing Emphasis

Criminal Justice (AS, BS)

English Teaching (BA)

Dispute Resolution (Cert)

Environmental & Occupational Health (BS)

Basque Studies (Minor)

Biology (BS) Botany Emphasis Ecology Emphasis Environmental Biology Emphasis Human Biology Emphasis Microbiology Emphasis Molecular & Cell Biology Emphasis Zoology Emphasis

Early Childhood Studies (BA) Earth Science Education (BS) Earth Science Teaching Endorsement (Minor)

Gender Studies (Minor) General Studies (BGS)

Education, Elementary, Bilingual/ESL (BA)

Geoarchaeology (BA)

Education, Special Education (BA)

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS:

EDUCATION, SECONDARY

Entrepreneurship Management (BBA) Finance (BBA) Finance/ Accountancy (BBA) General Business (BBA) Human Resource Management (BBA) Information Technology Management (BBA) Internal Auditing (Minor) International Business (BBA) Leadership Studies (Minor) Marketing (BBA) Supply Chain Management (BBA)

Family Studies (Minor)

Education, Elementary (BA)

Biological Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Accountancy (BBA) Accountancy, Internal Audit Option (BBA) Business Economics (BBA) Business (Minor) Economics (BA) Quantitative Emphasis

Environmental Studies (BA)

Biology (BS) Chemistry (BS) Economics, Social Studies (BA) French (BA) German (BA) History (BA) History, Social Studies (BA) Mathematics (BS) Physics (BS) Political Science, Social Science (BA, BS) Psychology, Social Studies (BA) Sociology, Social Science (BA) Sociology, Social Studies (BA) Spanish (BA) Theatre Arts (BA)

Geophysics (BS)

Geosciences (BS) Geology Emphasis Hydrology Emphasis

Geospatial Information Analysis (Minor) Gerontology (Minor) Graphic Design (BFA) H Health Education & Promotion (BS)

Health Science Studies (BS) General Health Science Emphasis Gerontology Emphasis Health Informatics and Information Management Emphasis Health Policy and Leadership Emphasis Prevention and Addiction Studies Emphasis Public Health Emphasis Science Emphasis History (BA)

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Academics

Interdisciplinary Studies (BA, BS)

Philosophy (BA)

Physical Science Teaching Endorsement (Minor)

Physical Education, K-12 (BS)

P R E - P R O F E SS I O N A L DEGREES Pre-Dental Studies (BS) Biology Option Chemistry Option

ORS NORS KINESIOLOGY

Athletic Training (BS) Exercise Science-Biomechanics Emphasis (BS) Exercise Science-Physiology (BS) Exercise Science-Fitness Evaluation & Programming Emphasis (BS) Health Education & Promotion (BS) K-12 Physical Education (BS)

Physics (BS)

Physics Teaching Endorsement (Minor) Political Science (BS) American Government & Public Policy Emphasis International Relations & Comparative Politics Emphasis Public Law & Political Philosophy Emphasis Psychology (BS)

Latin American & Latino/a Studies (Minor)

Latin Language & Literature (Minor) M

Mathematics (BS)

Mathematics Teaching Endorsement (Minor)

Pre-Medical Studies (BS) Biology Option Chemistry Option

Pre-Veterinary Medicine (BS) P R E - P R O F E SS I O N A L STU DI E S

These programs are not offered as degrees, but do provide undergraduate studies in preparation for applying/ transferring to a professional school.

Pre-Chiropractic (Transfer)

Public Relations (Cert)

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science (Transfer)

Pre-Dental Hygiene (Transfer)

Radiologic Sciences (BS)

Pre-Dietetics (Transfer)

Respiratory Care (BS)

Pre-Forestry & Pre-Wildlife Management (Transfer)

Pre-Law (Academic Advising)

Social Science (AA, BS)

Pre-Occupational Therapy (Transfer)

Military Science (Minor)

Social Work (BA) Foundation of Refugee Services (Cert) Macro Practice for Refugee Services (Cert)

MODERN LANGUAGES

Sociology (BS, Minor)

Pre-Physician Assistant (Transfer)

Pre-Speech Language Pathology (Transfer)

Mexican American Studies (Minor)

American Sign Language (Minor) Basque Studies (Minor) Chinese Studies (Minor) French (BA) German (BA) Japanese Studies (Minor) Spanish (BA)

Multi-Ethnic Studies (BA) Music (BA) Music/Business (BA) Music, Composition (BM) Music Education (BM) Music, Performance (BM) N Native American Studies (Minor) Nursing (BS)

Theatre Arts (BA, Minor) Dance Option Design Option Directing Option Dramatic Writing Option Performance Option Stage Management Option

Pre-Optometry (Transfer) Pre-Pharmacy (Transfer)

Pre-Physical Therapy (Transfer)

KEY

AA - Associate of Arts AS - Associate of Science Cert - Certificate BA - Bachelor of Arts BS - Bachelor of Science BAS - Bachelor of Applied Science BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts BGS - Bachelor of General Studies BM - Bachelor of Music BSCE - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering BSCM - Bachelor of Science in Construction Management BSEE - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering BSMSE - Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering 25

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Academics

STEM

science | technology | engineering | mathematics

If you love to solve a science or math challenge just to get to the “aha” moment, then you’re already hard-wired for STEM. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will fuel the technical innovations that our economy needs in the future. Your scientific curiosity and critical thinking skills will connect you to a STEM community working to address international issues of energy, environment, technology, and human health. Boise State’s commitment to developing the next generation of innovators and educators comes through loud and clear in the programs and services available to STEM students, from research to service-learning, plus a wide range of STEM clubs, competitions, and community projects. Specific scholarships are available for STEM students, as well as study labs and additional academic services. If you’re driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning, and like to actively engage in a situation in order to find its solution, STEM provides excellent opportunity. stem.boisestate.edu

-QUICK FACTS15th IN THE NATION Boise State’s College of Engineering undergraduate programs ranked 15th in the nation among comprehensive public universities in the 2012 U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” issue.

STEM is everywhere in our lives. If you major in economics or psychology or fine arts, your field is intertwined with scientific and technological innovation. Whatever your major, engaging in scientific thinking and analytical reasoning at Boise State will prepare you to contribute to the world of your future.

A FEW EXAMPLES OF STEM MAJORS - S C I E N CE Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geoarcheology, Geosciences, Geophysics, Physics, Secondary Education: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science & Physics -T E C H N OLO GYExercise Science, Environmental and Occupational Health, Health Science Studies, Health Education and Promotion, Information Technology Management - E NGI NE E RING Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - MAT H E MAT ICS Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics Secondary Education

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Academics

HONORS Talented, highly motivated students are drawn

Honors courses focus on collaborative learning,

to the personalized attention of the Honors

so they’re smaller and provide dynamic inter-

College, which brings together 450 outstand-

actions between students and faculty. Honors

ing students each year from every major and

professors are carefully selected from among

background. Imagination and innovation fuel

the most enthusiastic and accomplished faculty

every aspect of the Honors College, from a

members at Boise State. Being part of a commu-

challenging curriculum to the residential facil-

nity of scholars has distinct benefits that extend

ity of Driscoll Hall, where your passion for

beyond the obvious:

learning is engaged both inside and outside the classroom.

• The camaraderie of other exceptional students with similar interests • Curriculum featuring discussion-based, interdisciplinary, and special topics courses • Special academic, cultural, social, and public service activities • World-class outdoor activities in the mountains and rivers that surround Boise • Classes of no more than 25 students taught by outstanding professors • Priority registration for classes • Individualized academic advising • On-campus housing in Driscoll Hall • Fellowships for summer research projects and study-abroad programs • Career and graduate school counseling • Support for national prestigious scholarship applications • Recognition on your transcript and at commencement Graduating with honors shows law, medical, and other professional schools you have achieved excellence in a rigorous program. honors.boisestate.edu

define your future...

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Academics

WORLD-WIDE CAMPUS STUDY ABROAD Boise State is your gateway to the world. As an education abroad student, you may use federal financial aid, earn credit and gain valuable career experience while studying in your choice of over 50 countries. Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain and Thailand are just a few of the places where our students have combined learning with living abroad.

NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE If you ever wanted to catch a few waves in Hawaii between classes or experience the sweet hospitality of the South, the National Student Exchange (NSE) offers an academic and personal adventure without going overseas. Nearly 200 participating institutions welcome you to live and take classes in a dream location for up to one academic year. international.boisestate.edu

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MASON SHAW

H O M E TOW N : Idaho Falls, ID M A J O R AT B S U : Spanish and Nursing N S E LO C ATI O N : Keene State, NH STU DY A B R OA D LO C ATI O N :

Heredia, Costa Rica FAVO R I TE PA R T: Becoming part of

another country and seeing that country through a local viewpoint, not a tourist perspective. A DV I C E F O R OTH E R STU DE N TS :

Studying abroad has changed my life in so many ways. There is not one day that goes by where I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use something I learned from studying abroad. Studying abroad will open up your possibilities and it will make the world seem a whole lot smaller.

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KATHRYN EVERARD

H O M E TOW N : Rancho Cucamonga, CA M A J O R : Human Resource Management Y E A R : Junior B E ST O F B O I S E : I love Boise because

the spirit on campus and in the community makes me feel like I’m a part of a huge family away from home. Here we call it Bronco Nation and I’m lucky to be a part of it.

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Boise, ID

BOISE, ID LOCATION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The capital of Idaho, Boise (that’s “Boy-Cee”)

Boise is one of the fastest-growing high-tech

rises spectacularly from a lush, green valley

cities in the nation and home to several cor-

surrounded by mountainous high desert.

porate headquarters, state and federal offices,

Home to more than 635,000 people, the Boise

medical centers and media outlets. The city has

region is the largest urban area between Port-

garnered national recognition from U.S. News

land and Salt Lake City. Its nickname is Trea-

and World Report, Forbes and Inc. for being a

sure Valley—for its “treasure chest of resources

great place to live and work and study, as well

and opportunities.” Nationally recognized

as being dubbed one of the hottest cities for

for its safety, quality of life and beautiful

entrepreneurs. With stats like these, it’s easy to

sunny climate, Boise is many things to many

see why nearly 47,000 alumni have chosen to

people. It’s a big city, but offers small town

live in Boise after graduating from Boise State.

warmth. It’s fast paced, but also laid back. It’s sophisticated, but friendly too. According to

SEATTLE

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, Boise

GREAT FALLS

has all the ingredients for future success—one

MISSOULA

of the ten great places in America that “will

PORTLAND

only get better.” A young city with a median resident age of just 33 years, Boise also main-

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

tains a healthy creative class: professionals

YELLOWSTONE NAT’L PARK

who work as scientists, engineers, architects, educators, writers, artists or entertainers and serve as the catalysts necessary for

SACRAMENTO RENO

a thriving metropolis. SAN FRANCISCO

CULTURE & DIVERSITY Boise’s lively cultural and entertainment scene

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

LOS ANGELES

is just a 10-minute walk from campus. In the

SAN DIEGO

vibrant downtown area you’ll find coffeehous-

DENVER

ALBUQUERQUE

PHOENIX

es, restaurants, movie theaters, dance clubs and shops that cater to the college crowd. You’ll discover no fewer than 15 museums, including the Boise Art Museum, Idaho Black History Museum, Basque Museum & Cultural Center, Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, World Center for Birds of Prey and Zoo Boise. The Boise community and surrounding population centers are home to a dynamic population that makes the Treasure Valley one of the most vital and culturally significant regions in the Northwest.

CITY

Dallas Denver Great Falls Las Vegas Los Angeles Phoenix Portland Reno Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle

DRIVING DISTANCE

1,290 835 640 667 849 952 429 422 342 639 503

FLIGHT TIME

2hr. 35mins 1hr. 17mins 43mins 1hr. 02mins 1hr. 20mins 1hr. 28mins 41mins 40mins 36mins 1hr. 02mins 48mins 35

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Outdoors

OUTDOORS Very few universities can offer what Boise State

Idaho offers more than 3,100 miles of whitewa-

can: unparalleled, instant access to pristine

ter river—more than any other state in the lower

wilderness and great outdoor adventure.

48. At world famous Sun Valley you’ll find Bald

A+ FOR ADVENTURE Boise State is paradise for students who want to mix adventure with academics. It’s a place where you can get engaged—and get rugged. Where

Mountain. With a vertical drop of 3,400 feet, it’s widely considered the best single ski mountain in the world. rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor

you can catch air or a fish and be back in time for finals. Where you can be king or queen of the mountain and the classroom—all in the same day. Boise State earns rave reviews from snowboarders, skiers, mountain bikers, whitewater rafters, rock climbers, as well as students who like to swim, camp, fly-fish and hike. A dream school if you like your mountains high, your powder deep, your rivers fast and furious and your forests teeming with wildlife. Boise State delivers nonstop wonder and thrills. Never tried any of these adventures? Don’t sweat it. Our Outdoor Program eliminates the obstacles. Every year, we help hundreds of students participate in organized trips and adventures that teach techniques, skills and best safety practices. And thanks to our extensive, four-season equipment rental program, you can get all the gear you need for an outing in the Idaho wilderness without breaking your student budget.

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MINUTES

to fly-fishing

MINUTES

to mountain biking in the foothills

MINUTES

to floating the river

MINUTES

to snow-boarding and cross-country skiing

MINUTES

to world class kayaking and rafting

-QUICK FACTS37,000 seating capacity in Bronco Stadium – home of the “smurf turf ”

360 degree views at the Appleton Tennis Center

6 national championships the Boise State Mane Line Dancers have won

5,000 free student and guest football tickets

65% Bronco student athletes above 3.0 gpa

18 athletic venues for training and competition

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Athletics

ATHLETICS TRUE BLUE PRIDE

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Bronco Pride is alive and well at Boise

• Allen Noble Hall of Fame

State. Where else can you satisfy your urge

• Appleton Tennis Center

to jump up and down and cheer until your

• Arguinchona Basketball Complex

muscles ache and your face turns blue? Any

• Boas Tennis/Soccer Complex

true Broncos fan will tell you that all of

• Bronco Gym

Boise State’s sports teams enjoy a long and

• Bronco Stadium

memorable history of thrills and successes.

• Caven-Williams Sport Complex

From men’s and women’s basketball to indoor

• Dona Larsen Park

and outdoor track & field, swimming and

• Football Complex

diving to tennis and wrestling, there’s always

• Jacksons Indoor Track

something to cheer about at Boise State.

• Keith & Catherine Stein Band Hall • Mtn. Cove Softball Facility

There’s a common blue and orange thread

• Nicholson-Yanke Athletic Center

woven throughout the campus community

• Simplot Center for Athletic Excellence

that supports a spirit of sportsmanship both

• Sports Medicine

on and off the field. Sportsmanship isn’t just

• Stueckle Sky Center

the right way – it’s the only way as campus

• Swimming & Diving Facilities

and community come together in incredible

• Taco Bell Arena

venues to cheer athletes competing in 19 men’s and women’s Division I intercollegiate

broncosports.com

sports. If you’re interested in being recruited as a student athlete, visit broncosports.com to complete a recruit questionnaire.

- M EN S SP O R TS -

- WOMENS SPORTS -

Basketball / Cross Country / Football / Golf Indoor Track & Field / Outdoor Track & Field Tennis / Wrestling

Basketball / Cross Country / Golf / Gymnastics Indoor Track & Field / Outdoor Track & Field Soccer / Softball / Swimming & Diving / Tennis / Volleyball

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | Athletics

CLUB SPORTS

INTRAMURALS

The Club Sports teams are more competitive

Break a sweat and play against other Boise

than intramurals and may compete against other

State students, faculty and staff through the

universities and clubs in the region.

Intramural Sports Program.

• Anglers

• Bowling

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Bowling

• Dodgeball

• Cycling

• Flag Football

• Hockey (M)

• Kickball

• Judo

• Soccer (Indoor and Outdoor)

• Karate

• Softball

• Kempo

• Ultimate Disc

• Krav Maga

• Volleyball

• Kung Fu (Shao-Lin)

• Water Polo

• Lacrosse (M/W) • Paintball • Racquetball • Rodeo • Rugby • Ski/Snowboard • Soccer (M/W) • Softball • Taekwondo • Track and Field • Triathlon • Volleyball (M/W) • Wakeboard • Water Polo

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED: Boise State Cheerleaders cheerleading.boisestate.edu

Harvey Neef Mane Line Dancers thunder.boisestate.edu/manelinedancers

Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band thunder.boisestate.edu

-QUICK FACTS45 Intramural Sport Offerings

1,100 hours of community service performed by club sport student athletes

$16,000 Hockey Club donation to Meals on Wheels

TRUE BLUE PRIDE

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | How to Apply

APPLY AS A NEW FRESHMAN

APPLY AS A HOME SCHOOL STUDENT

• Application for Admission

Visit our website for details:

admissions.boisestate.edu/apply

admissions.boisestate.edu/freshman

• $50 application fee • Official HS transcript or GED scores

APPLY WITH A GED

• ACT or SAT results*

Visit our website for details:

*ACT or SAT scores not required if you are 21 or older

admissions.boisestate.edu/freshman

APPLY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

APPLY AS A TRANSFER STUDENT

Visit our website for details:

• Application for Admission

admissions.boisestate.edu/international

admissions.boisestate.edu/apply

OUT OF STATE STUDENTS

• $50 application fee

Boise State offers two programs that can reduce the cost

• Official transcripts from each

of nonresident tuition: Gem and WUE. Refer to the fees

college attended • Additional materials will be requested from

table below for details. For more information: financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/nonresident.shtml

students with fewer than 14 transferable semester credits admissions.boisestate.edu/transfer

ADMISSION The Boise State Admission Index is used to evaluate your admissibility to Boise State. It combines high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores, placing the most weight on GPA. Find your GPA across the top and your test score down the left side. Draw a line from each toward the center until they intersect. If the intersection indicates you are an Excellent Candidate, you are highly likely to be admitted. If you are a Possible Candidate, admission will depend on several factors, including your academic record, date of application, and class availability. Possible candidates may submit recommendations and a personal statement for a more comprehensive review. Will you be admitted? Find out online here: admissions.boisestate.edu/freshman

HigH ScHool gPA RAnge From 3.14 3.09 3.03 2.97 2.91 2.86 2.80 2.74 2.69 2.63 2.57 2.51 2.46 2.40 2.34 2.29 2.23 2.17 2.11 2.06 2.00

AcT

SAT

36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

1600 1560 1510 1460 1420 1380 1340 1300 1260 1220 1190 1150 1110 1070 1030 990 950 910 870 830 790 740

to 4.00

3.13 3.08 3.02 2.96 2.90 2.85 2.79 2.73 2.68 2.62 2.56 2.50 2.45 2.39 2.33 2.28 2.22 2.16 2.10 2.05

excellent candidate for Admission

Possible candidate for Admission

Unlikely candidate for Admission

Note: Boise State does not require the ACT Writing Exam. For ACT/SAT comparisons only the SAT Math and Critical Reading (formerly Verbal) scores will be combined. If your GPA or test score is not shown, contact the Boise State Admissions Office for specific information.

July 2010

Quality education is within your means. Use the sample budget below to help you plan for college expenses. This is the same budget used by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to calculate your estimated costs for your year at Boise State. Use the Estimated Cost of Attendance Calculator at: admissions.boisestate.edu/estimator

FULL-TIME FEES FOR 2012-13

(Health insurance not included)

Idaho Resident Gem Recipient

WUE Recipient Nonresident

Fees Books Room/Board Transportation Personal

$5,884 $1,242 $7,438 $2,164 $3,024

$8,826 $1,242 $7,438 $2,630 $3,024

$19,752 $20,218 $23,160 $31,658

$5,884 $1,242 $7,438 $2,630 $3,024

$17,324 $1,242 $7,438 $2,630 $3,024

ADMISSION PRIORITY DATES Apply early to improve your likelihood of being admitted and securing on-campus housing.

2013 Fall Semester Applications: September 1, 2012 – May 15, 2013 2013 Fall Scholarship deadline: February 15, 2013 2014 Spring Semester Applications: July 2013 – November 15, 2013

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