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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 the region. Maybe it’s because we’re Idaho’s metropolitan research university, or that our campus glows with spirit and excitement. is what sets Boise State Maybe it’s our breathtaking surroundings in the great outdoors—just minutes from snowboarding, mountain apart. No matter what you’re biking, camping and hiking. For all these reasons and seeking—an awesome learning more, you just can’t help feeling that Boise State is the experience, good times or a university of opportunity.
OPPORTUNITY
great career—you’ll find it all right here at Boise State.
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.
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HANGING OUT ON CAMPUS
STUDYING WITH FRIENDS AT THE STUDENT
UNION
WORKING OUT AT THE REC CENTER COOL RESEARCH AND
INTERNSHIPS GAME DAY GLORY
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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
21-1
STUDENT FACULTY RATIO
124MIL
FINANCIAL AID AWARDED IN 2009-2010
THE BRONCO STADIUM S UB BOISE STATE, HOME OF THE BLUE TURF WHERE THE ACTION IS STUDENT
UNION
BRONCO PRIDE IS ALIVE AND WELL AT BOISE STATE. WHERE ELSE CAN YOU SATISFY YOUR URGE TO JUMP UP AND DOWN AND CHEER UNTIL YOUR MUSCLES ACHE? YOU CAN BE ONE OF THE THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS WHO CHEER THE BRONCOS ON TO VICTORY.
#15 ORANGE AND BLUE RANK BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT FOR BEST UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAM IN THE NATION
Connect with the library from your mobile device! Albertsons Library Mobile site provides library information straight to user’s fingertips.
Phil Hayward, B oise S tate M echanical Engineering student,
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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.
participated in an internship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He directed tests on critical orbiter pyrotechnic safety components, helping to ensure the safety and success of ongoing shuttle operations.
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ACRES OF CAMPUS WITH AN ARRAY OF STUDENT HOUSING OPTIONS Boise State’s picture-perfect campus encompasses more than 170 buildings and residence halls serving over 20,000 students and faculty. Its enviable location in the heart of Idaho’s capital city means you’re never more than a short walk or a quick bike ride to scores of museums, cafes, movie theaters, stores and clubs. Living on campus puts you in the center of campus life, seconds from classrooms and computer labs, minutes from the Boise River and downtown and a short distance from the great outdoors. For more information on our traditional residence halls, living-learning communities and on-campus apartments visit our housing site online.
MORE INFORMATION: housing.boisestate.edu
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Community on Whatever you’re into, you won’t have to look hard on campus to find it. Energy, excitement and momentum. Go ahead. Get caught up in it. This is Boise State. Our award-winning, 90,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center features basketball courts, exercise and weight rooms, racquetball courts, multipurpose gym, indoor running track, activity rooms and one of the largest collegiate climbing walls in the United States. A 17,000-square-foot aquatics center opened in Fall 2010. In the mood for a slice of pizza or game of foosball? The newly remodeled Student Union Building (SUB) unites an eclectic mix of amenities under one roof, including several eateries, a radio station, art gallery, bookstore, post office, billiards, bowling alley, cultural center—even a video and pinball arcade.
Get Involved Looking for ways to show off your Boise State pride— or make new friends? Take in a big game—or join a club. Help book bands or comedy acts. Sneak-preview films for the Student Programs Board or run for student senate. Volunteer for a community service project or march to the capital during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Celebration.
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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 300 international students from over 60 countries, offering you the chance to meet, learn from and make friends with people from around the world.
BOISE A PLACE WH
COMES TO HAVING OPPORTUNITY
EWHERESTATE DELIVERS FEELING BLUE IS A GOOD THING
Active Minds / Air AND Waste Management / Alpha Chi Omega / Alpha Kappa Lambda / Alpha Kappa Psi (Business) / Alpha O
/ American Chemical Society Student Affiliate / American Institute of Graphic Arts / American Production AND Inventory C
Association / Archery / Art Metals Club / ASBSU / Association of Psychology Students / Autism Tolerance / Bahai Faith
Education Student Organization / Biology Club / Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, AND Allies for Diversity (BGLAD) / Black Student
/ Boise State Fly Fishing Club / Boise State Linguistics Association / Boise State Robotics / Book Club / Bowling / Breakdance Sigma Iota / Chinese Club / Christian Students / Civil Engineering Club / Clarinet Club / College Republicans /
/ Conflict Management Service Organization / Conservative Student Coalition / Construction Management Club / Cornerstone / Economics Association / EDTECH Graduate Student Association / Engineering Honor Society / Engineers Without Borders /
Management Association / Fraternity AND Sorority Leadership / French Club / FUNCTION / Future Alumni Association (FAN) /
/ Health AND Human Performance Club / HERO Human Equality AND Rights Organization / Honors Student Association / H / Idaho Music Teachers Association / Impact United / Indian Student Association / Institute of Electrical AND Electronics
Business Organization / International Student Association / Intervarsity Christian Fellowship / Japan Club / Judo / Kappa (Women's) / Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Criminal Justice) / Lambda Nu National Honor Society (Radiological)* / March of Dimes /
/ Meistersingers / Model United Nations / Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan / Multilingual Student Advisory Board
de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos / Organization of Student Social Workers / Outsiders / Paintball / Panhellenic Association Club / Photographic Arts Collective / Pi Kappa Delta Honor Society (Forensics/Debate) / Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Boise State University / Political Science Association / Pre-Dental Club / Pre-Law Society / Pre-Med Club / Psi Chi (Psychology of America / Quiz Bowl / Racquetball / Ranger Club / REACH Club / Red Circle Press / Respiratory Therapy Students
/ Saint Paul's Student Group / Salsa and Latin Dance Club / Saudi Club / Scabbard and Blade / Secular Student Alliance
Epsilon / Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Society of Leadership AND Success / Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honor Society (Geosciences
Honor Society (Construction) / Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society (English) / Single Parent's Club / Soccer (Men's) / Social
/ Spanish Club / Student Association for Radiologic Technologists / Student Athletic Trainer's Association / Student Nurses / Tau Kappa Epsilon / Teacher Education Association / The Arbiter / The Pulse / Theatre Majors Association / Track
Philosophical AND Cultural Society / Viola Club / Vocal Jazz Ensemble / Volleyball (Men's) / Volleyball (Women's) / Volunteer
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lpha Omega / Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society (Criminal Justice) / Alpha Xi Delta / American Advertising Federation Association
nventory Control Society / Anglers / Anime Club / Anthropology Club / Arabic Club / Arcanum / Archaeological Students
ahai Faith Club / Baptist Campus Ministries / Baseball / Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting) / Biblical Studies Center / Bilingual
lack Student Alliance / Boise American-Filipino Relations Club AND (Diver)* / Boise Sculptors Guild / Boise State Chess Club / Breakdance Club / Bronco Lovers United (blue Crew) / BSU Veterans Club / BSUCRU / Campus Bible Fellowship / Chi / Colleges Against Cancer / Comic Book Club / Communication Graduate Student Association / Computer Science Club
ornerstone Ministry / Creative Writing Outlet Club / Cycling / Dead Eight Productions / Delta Epsilon Chi (Marketing) / Disc
orders / English Majors Association / Environmental Studies / Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society (Electrical Engineering) / Financial
AN) / Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society / Gender Rights Network / German Club / Greenspeed / Guitar Society / Gymnastics / Hui-O-Aloha / Human Resource Association / Ice Hockey Club (Men's) / Ichidan Gr AND Cosplay / Idaho Flute Society
lectronics Engineers / Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha (Lambda Alpha Theta) / Interfraternity Council / International
/ Kappa Kappa Psi (College/University Bands) / Kappa Sigma Fraternity / Kempo / Kung Fu / Lacrosse (Men's) / Lacrosse
imes / Master of Public Administration Student (Asso)* / Materials Science and Engineering Club / Mechanical Engineering Club Board / Muslim Student Association / National Association of Home Builders / Nepalese Student Association / Organizacion
ssociation / Phi Alpha Honor Society (Social Work) / Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society (History) / Phi Eta Sigma / Philosophy
ociety (Political Science) (Psychology) / Public
tudents / Rodeo / Rugby
tudent Alliance / Shotokan
eosciences) / Sigma Lambda
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/ Pokemon League Gym of Relations Student Society (Men's) / Rugby (Women's) Karate
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Sigma Alpha
Beta / Sigma Lambda Chi
ocial Dance Club / Society of Exploration Geophysicists / Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers / Softball (Women's)
tudent Nurses Association / Student Programs Board / Students for Life / Sustainability Club / Table Tennis / Taekwondo
rack AND Field / Trio Student Association / United Methodist Student Movement / University Housing Association / Vedic
Volunteer Services Board / Vox Discipuli / Wilderness AND Orienteering Club / Young Life 101 / Youth for Western Civilization
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Collaborative The best teachers are those who are engaged, passionate about what they do and take a personal interest in your success. At Boise State, you’ll work with accomplished professors who are eager to collaborate and share their knowledge with you. Their achievements speak for themselves. Many of our professors are internationally recognized scholars, authors or lecturers. Others consult for governments and corporations worldwide or spearhead groundbreaking research.
FACULTY PROFILES >
Art professor John Francis initiated “Transit” for art and design students from Boise State and Nagoya Zokei University in Japan. Students collaborated to create joint exhibitions in a variety of media and shared one important form of communication — the creation of art, which goes beyond any barriers of language.
> Engineering professors Don Plumlee, Jim
Browning, Amy Moll, Sin Ming Loo and Inanc Senocak have been awarded a $630,479
OUTSTANDING FACULTY
NASA EPSCoR grant through the Idaho Space Grant Consortium to support their work on electric propulsion in lowtemperature, co-fired ceramic (LTCC) materials. The collaborative project is focused on developing an affordable, micro-propulsion system.
Since 1990, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has named eleven Boise State professors “Idaho Professor of the Year.”
Equally as dedicated to their students as they are to their work in the community, our professors keep regular office hours so that you can ask questions, seek advice or simply get to know them on a more personal level. And although Boise State is regarded as a major metropolitan research university, you’ll find that full-time professors, not graduate assistants, teach most of your classes—even introductory courses.
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> April Schottelkorb, assistant professor of
Counselor Education and other Boise State researchers are studying which of two therapies may be the most effective in helping refugee students overcome the stress of moving to a new country and adjusting to school and life in the United States. Schottelkorb supervises the play therapy while Ken Coll, associate dean of Teacher Education and Accreditation, supervises the cognitive behavioral therapy.
ENGAGED FACULTY
COLLABORATION
STUDY GROUP
DELVING INTO TOPICS
AND LEARNING INTERESTING
THINGS THAT APPLY TO
YOUR MAJOR
STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES AND AWARD WINNING FACULTY
INNOVATION
RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND AT BOISE
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graduation guarantee
Valuable 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.
• Performing field studies on forest insect populations and plant pathologies for the Unites States Forest Service • Working with government organizations to research alternative energy and energy efficiency in office buildings and small businesses • Assisting with the construction of the Hood Canal Bridge in Washington State
boisestate.edu/finish4
• Assisting with Music Recording and Engineering at a local recording studio
INTERNSHIPS
• Conducting review of tax accounts for foreign subsidiaries of Micron Technology, Inc.
Boise State has built a robust internship program and every year Boise State students receive valuable internships throughout the state and beyond. Some have worked as interns for some of the leading companies in the nation, including Micron, SuperValue (formerly Albertsons), Simplot and Hewlett-Packard. Others have interned at the Idaho Legislature and for the City of Boise. To get an idea of what opportunities may be in store for you, here are a few more examples of internships recently filled by Boise State students: • People to People Leadership Summit Facilitator: Training high school students in International Diplomacy and Business • Working on a marketing team for Daimler Chrysler in Germany providing factory tours to potential customers and visitors
• Creating a corporate wellness program for employees of local companies through the YMCA
career.boisestate.edu/internships/student
ONE SUCCESS STORY > Boise State University engineering students
Dan Isla and Alex Miller participated in NASA’s Microgravity University program in Houston, Texas. Working alongside Barbara Morgan, former NASA astronaut and now Boise State’s distinguished educator in residence, the team boarded a specially outfitted G-Force One plane and tested the traction of custom wheel designs in a lunar dust-like substance. Research results will help NASA engineers address anticipated challenges in building better rovers for missions to the moon and Mars.
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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY IS A GREAT BANG
WHERE HANDS ON LEARNI GIVE UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE AND THE FOU
TO DEFINE YOUR FUTURE. WHERE DO YOU
NG FOR YOUR BUCK
NING HELPS OUNDATION NEEDED
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RESEARCH At Boise State, research isn’t something you learn, it’s something you do—side-by-side with your professors. It’s not like that everywhere. At most universities, only graduate students can participate in research. Our commitment to providing direct, hands-on learning for all our students results in unmatched research exposure and opportunity. You’ll work alongside faculty in a wide range of research projects, such as monitoring groundwater flow, studying brain functions or conducting community surveys. You’ll co-write papers with faculty mentors. You’ll present your own findings at Boise State’s annual Undergraduate Research Conference or at professional meetings around the country. Besides providing you with opportunities to work with nationally recognized scholars, your research experience can also help open the door to graduate school or an exciting career.
TOP NOTCH PREPARATION
U.S. News and World Report ranks Boise State No. 3 in the western division of its “Keep an Eye on These Schools” list for master’s degree institutions that have “recently made striking improvements or innovations.”
> Boise State graduate Seth Kuhlman and current Boise State students
Ben Cooper and Jackie Forhan drove across the United States last summer to visit the stadiums of professional football teams to conduct hands-on experiments using a unique machine constructed at Boise State. Their mission: to measure how different types of football cleats rebound and respond to artificial turf. The research is part of an NFL-funded project to study why turf-related injuries occur, and if changes in footwear or artificial turf could result in fewer injuries for NFL players.
academics.boisestate.edu/undergraduateresearch
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 overseas. 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.
international.boisestate.edu
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Majors+ UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
General Business (BBA, BA, BS)
Chemistry (BS)
Information Technology Management (BBA, BS, Minor)
Communication (BA)
Applied Mathematics (BS, Minor)
International Business (BBA, BA, BS, Minor)
English (BA)
Applied Science (BAS)
Management (BBA, BA, BS, Minor)
Art (BA, BFA, Minor)
Entrepreneurship Mgmt Option
Art Education (BFA)
Human Resource Mgmt Option
Graphic Design (BFA)
Marketing (BBA, BA, BS, Minor)
History of Art & Visual Culture (BA, Minor)
Supply Chain Management (BBA, BS)
Illustration (BFA)
Chemistry, (BS, Minor)
Addictions Studies (Minor) Anthropology (BA, Minor)
Visual Art (BA, BFA, Minor)
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Canadian Studies (Minor) ACS Certified Biochemistry Emphasis
Economics, Social Studies (BA) French (BA) German (BA) History (BA) History, Social Studies (BA) Mathematics (BA, BS) Physics (BS) Psychology, Social Studies (BA) Political Science, Social Science (BA, BS) Sociology, Social Science (BA)
Art Metals Emphasis
Biochemistry Emphasis
Ceramics Emphasis
Business Emphasis
Drawing and Painting Emphasis
Forensics Emphasis
Interdisciplinary Art Studio Emphasis
General Emphasis
Photography Emphasis
Geochemistry Emphasis
Printmaking Emphasis
Pre-Medical Emphasis
Sculpture Emphasis
Professional Emphasis
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Cinema & Digital Media Studies (Cert)
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)
Communication (BA, Minor)
Basque Studies (Minor)
Materials Science & Engineering (BSMSE, Minor)
Communication/English (BA)
Biology (BS, Minor)
Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Humanities/Rhetoric Emphasis
Botany Emphasis
English (BA, Minor)
Journalism Emphasis
Ecology Emphasis
Linguistics Emphasis
Public Relations (Cert)
Literature Emphasis
Environmental Biology Emphasis
Computer Science (BSCS, Minor)
Human Biology Emphasis
Conflict Management (Cert)
Technical Communication Emphasis (Cert)
Microbiology Emphasis
Construction Management (BSCM, Minor)
Writing Emphasis
Molecular & Cell Biology Emphasis
Criminal Justice (AS, BA, BS)
Environmental & Occupational Health (BS)
Zoology Emphasis
Dance (Minor)
Environmental Studies (BA, Minor)
Business and Economics
Dispute Resolution Certificate
Family Studies (Minor)
Accountancy (BBA, BA, BS, Minor)
Early Childhood Studies (BA)
Gender Studies (Minor)
Accountancy, Internal Audit Option (BBA, BA, BS, Minor)
Earth Science Education (BS)
General Studies (BGS)
Education, Elementary (BA)
Geoarchaeology (BA)
Accountancy/Finance (BBA, BA, BS)
Education, Elementary, Bilingual/ESL (BA)
Geophysics (BS)
Business Economics (BBA)
Education, Special Education (BA)
Geosciences (BS)
Business (Minor)
Education, Secondary
Geology Emphasis
Economics (BA, Minor)
Anthropology, Social Studies (BA)
Hydrology Emphasis
Finance (BBA, BA, BS, Minor)
Biology (BS)
Geospatial Information Analysis (Minor)
Sociology, Social Studies (BA) Spanish (BA) Theatre Arts (BA) Engineering Biomedical Engineering (Minor) Civil Engineering (BSCE, Minor) Electrical Engineering (BSEE, Minor)
minors Gerontology (Minor) Health Informatics & Information Management (AS, BS) Health Science Studies (BS) General Health Science Emphasis Science Emphasis Health Services Leadership (Cert) History (BA, Minor) Interdisciplinary Studies (BA, BS) Kinesiology Athletic Training (BS) Exercise Science Biomechanics Emphasis (BS) Exercise Physiology Emphasis (BS)
Nursing (BS) Philosophy (BA, Minor) Physical Education, K-12 (BS) Physics (BS, Minor) Political Science (BA, BS, Minor) American Government & Public Policy Emphasis International Relations Emphasis Public Law & Political Philosophy Emphasis Psychology (BA, BS, Minor) Public Relations Certificate Radiologic Science (AS, BS) Respiratory Care (AS, BS) Social Science (AA, BA, BS) Social Work (BA) Sociology (BA, BS, Minor) Special Education (BA) Theatre Arts (BA, Minor) Dance Option Design Option Directing Option Dramatic Writing Option Performance Option Stage Management Option
Pre-Medical Studies Biology Option (BS) Chemistry Option (BS) Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Speech Language Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine (BS)
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
American Sign Language (Minor)
BM
Bachelor of Music
Basque Studies (Minor)
BSCE Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Fitness Evaluation & Programming Emphasis (BS) Health Education & Promotion (BS) K-12 Physical Education (BS) Latin American & Latino/a Studies (Minor) Latin Language & Literature (Minor) Leadership Studies (Minor) Mass Communication/Journalism (BA) Mathematics (BA, BS, Minor) Mexican American Studies (Minor) Modern Languages
Chinese Studies (Minor) French (BA, Minor) German (BA, Minor) Japanese Studies (Minor) Spanish (BA, Minor) Military Science (Minor) Multi-Ethnic Studies (BA, Minor) Music (BA, Minor) Music/Business (BA)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Architecture Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dental Studies
BSCM Bachelor of Science in Construction Management BSEE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering BSMSE Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering
Biology Option (BS)
Music, Composition (BM)
Chemistry Option (BS)
Music Education (BM)
Pre-Dietetics
Music, Performance (BM)
Pre-Forestry & Pre-Wildlife Management
Native American Studies (Minor)
Pre-Law
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METROPOLITAN The capital of Idaho, Boise rises spectacularly from a lush, green valley surrounded by mountainous high desert. Home to more than 635,000 people, the Boise region is the largest urban area between Portland and Salt Lake City. Its nickname is Treasure Valley—for its “treasure chest of resources and opportunities.” Nationally recognized for its safety, quality of life and beautiful sunny climate, Boise is many things to many people: It’s a big city, but offers small-town warmth. It’s fast paced, but also laid SEATTLE GREAT FALLS back. It’s sophisticated, but PORTLAND YELLOW friendly too. According BOISE STATE STONE UNIVERSITY to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, Boise SALT SAN RENO DENVER LAKE FRANCISCO has all the ingredients for CITY LAS VEGAS future success—one of the LOS ANGELES ten great places in America PHOENIX SAN DIEGO that “will only get better.” A young city with a median resident age of just 33 years, Boise also maintains a healthy creative class: professionals who work as scientists, engineers, architects, educators, writers, artists or entertainers and serve as the catalysts necessary for a thriving metropolis.
CULTURE & DIVERSITY Boise’s lively cultural and entertainment scene is just a 10-minute walk from campus. In the vibrant downtown area you’ll find coffeehouses, 24
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. Boise community and surrounding population centers are home to a dynamic population that makes Treasure Valley one of the most vital and culturally significant regions in the Northwest.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Boise is one of the fastest-growing hightech cities in the nation and home to several corporate headquarters, state and federal offices, medical centers and media outlets. Named in the top ten cities of the “Best Places to Live for 2009” by U.S. News, Boise is also a great place to work. Forbes magazine ranks Boise #1 in the nation for business and careers. Inc.com says Boise is one of the hottest cities for entrepreneurs. And when it comes to unemployment, Boise consistently pulls in one of the lowest rates in America. With stats like these, it’s easy to see why more than 36,000 alumni have chosen to live in Boise after graduating from Boise State.
THE CAPITAL CITY OF IDAHO IS A
S THRIVING METROPOLI A MERE TEN MINUTES FROM CAMPUS
AND A CENTER OF BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT
THE GREAT Very few universities on earth can offer what Boise State can: unparalleled, instant access to pristine wilderness and great outdoor adventure.
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 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, Idaho offers more than 3,100 miles of your powder deep, your rivers fast and furious and your forests teeming with wildlife. Boise whitewater river—more than any other state State delivers nonstop wonder and thrills.
ABUNDANCE
in the lower 48. At world famous Sun Valley you’ll find Bald Mountain. With a vertical drop of 3,400 feet, it’s widely considered the best single ski mountain in the world.
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. Through wilderness seminars, you’ll learn techniques and safety issues. 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.
LEARN MORE: rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor
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BRONCO From the fame and glory of the football team to the individual performances of elite athletes, Bronco sports programs have drawn the attention of fans across the country and sparked a frenzy of interest in Boise State. After a decade of dominance in the Western Athletic Conference, Bronco Athletics will begin a new era of excellence by becoming the newest member of the Mountain West Conference starting Fall 2011.
True blue pride Any true Broncos fan will tell you that all of Boise State’s sports teams enjoy a long and memorable history of thrills and successes. From men’s and women’s basketball to indoor and outdoor track & field, swimming and diving to tennis and wrestling, there’s always something to cheer about at Boise State. Here you’ll experience Bronco sports in incredible venues as you cheer athletes competing in 19 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports in the Western Athletic Conference. Watch for Boise State in the Mountain West Conference starting Fall 2011.
CHECK IT OUT ONLINE: broncosports.com
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Bronco Stadium The famous blue turf is the only Division I collegiate field of its kind in the world. The stadium recently underwent a $35.9 million addition to create a state-of-the-art facility.
SEATING CAPACITY: 33,500
Appleton Tennis Center Six courts and tremendous 360-degree views for fans make this one of the premiere collegiate facilities in the nation.
SEATING CAPACITY: 1,500
Taco Bell Arena Recognized as one of the finest sports arenas in the West, this facility has become one of the toughest places for Bronco opponents to pick up a win. The arena also hosts major concerts and performance events.
SEATING CAPACITY: 12,400
Men’s Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field Tennis Wrestling
Women’s Basketball Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Volleyball
Club Sports Anglers Archery Baseball Bowling Cycling Disc Gymnastics Ice Hockey (M) Judo Karate Kempo Kung Fu (Shao-Lin) Lacrosse (M/W) Paintball Racquetball Rodeo Rugby (M/W) Ski/Snowboard Soccer (M) Softball (W) Table Tennis Taekwondo Track and Field Triathlon Volleyball (M/W) Maneline Dancers Boise State Cheerleaders Blue Thunder Marching Band
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• Application for Admission
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• $50 application fee
Out of State Students
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• Official transcripts from each college attended • Additional materials will be requested from students with fewer than 14 transferable semester credits
admissions.boisestate.edu/transfer
Boise State offers two programs that can reduce the cost of nonresident tuition: GEM and WUE. Refer to the fees table below for details. For more information:
financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/nonresident.shtml
freshman ADMISSIONS INDEX 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. Some applicants in this range may be invited to participate in the Bridge Program. Will you be admitted? Find out online here: admissions.boisestate.edu/index
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.
Full-Time Fees for 2010-2011
Tuition Books and Supplies Housing Transportation Personal Expense 36
(Health insurance not included)
Idaho Resident
GEM Recipient
WUE Recipient
Nonresident
$5,300 $1,188 $7,020 $1,832 $2,296
$5,300 $1,188 $7,020 $2,128 $2,296
$7,950 $1,188 $7,020 $2,128 $2,296
$14,756 $1,188 $7,020 $2,128 $2,296
$17,636
$17,932
$20,582
$27,388
Scholarships You will be considered for Boise State committee awards and nonresident tuition assistance programs if all admission materials are received by the Admissions Office no later than February 15th. You must have a minimum cumulative 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. Visit this website to find out how you can be considered for as many Boise State scholarships as possible: financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/howtoapply.shtml
important Deadlines Apply early to improve your likelihood of being admitted and securing on-campus housing. • 2011 Fall application deadline: June 30, 2011 • 2011 Fall scholarship application deadline: February 15, 2011 • 2012 Spring application deadline: November 15, 2011
Boise State visitation Programs Immerse yourself in activities during these programs that allow you to tour campus and interact with students. Live the life of a Bronco for the day!
discover dates fabulous fridays • October 16, 2010 • January 15, 2011 • March 5, 2011 To reserve your spot go to:
• April 1, 2011 • April 8, 2011 • April 15, 2011 • April 22, 2011 • April 29, 2011
admissions.boisestate.edu/discover admissions.boisestate.edu/fabfriday
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
Boise State University Admissions 1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725-1320 Call: 208.426.1156 Toll Free: 1.800.824.7017 #1 admissions.boisestate.edu