Admissions

GENERAL ADMISSIONS POLICY

Brigham Young University-Idaho exists to provide an education consistent with the religious and family values taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We admit persons without regard to gender, race, creed, religion, national origin, age, or disability who meet the requirements; who agree to abide by the Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Standards; and who are otherwise qualified based upon available space.

Individuals with disabilities who may require special accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at: (208) 496-1158.

The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 information is available upon written request to the Admissions Office.

BYU-Idaho is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Church Educational System (CES). It is the policy of CES to share educational records with its affiliates. Confidentiality of student records policy is printed in each institution’s catalog.

Because of enrollment limitations, BYU-Idaho will not admit a student who has previously received a degree equivalent to the one they wish to earn.

Admitted and current students who elect to serve an LDS mission prior to enrollment may be eligible to defer admission until returning from their missions. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Current BYU-Idaho students may interrupt their studies for one semester by submitting a continuing student deferment form. Students who use this form will maintain their admission status without reapplying. Students who interrupt their studies for more than one semester must reapply as a former student.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To apply via the Internet, see the Church Education System (CES) home page at http://www.ldsces.edu/.

U.S. New Freshman and Transfer Students applying to BYU-Idaho with fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter) must complete and submit:

Part 1: Student Information
Part 2: School Selection/Scholarships
Part 3: Confidential Report
Part 4: Seminary/Institute Evaluation
Part 5: High School Information including an Official Transcript
Part 6: Extracurricular Activities
Part 7: Student Essays
$25 non-refundable fee
American College Test (ACT) scores or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores
Official Transcripts from each college or university you are attending or have attended

Early Admit Students (a high school student who wishes to be considered as a full-time student who will not receive a high school diploma prior to enrollment) must follow the same procedures as a new freshman and in addition submit the following letters:

High school counselor or principal verifying that the student can no longer benefit from high school attendance and is academically prepared and has the emotional and social maturity to attend a university or college.
A parent or legal guardian giving their unconditional recommendation for early admission.

U.S. Transfer Students applying to BYU-Idaho: Applicants with fewer than 30 completed semester hours #(45 quarter) should follow requirements for U.S. New Freshman:

· Part 1: Student Information

· Part 2: School Selection/Scholarships

· Part 3: Confidential Report

· Part 4: Seminary/Institute Evaluation

· $25 non-refundable fee

· Official Transcripts from each college or university you are attending or have attended

Former Day Students must complete and submit:

· Part 1: Student Information

· Part 2: School Selection/Scholarships

· Part 3: Confidential Report

· Official Transcripts from each college or university attended since last attending BYU-Idaho.

Concurrent Enrollment Students (a high school student who wishes to be considered for admission as a part-time student while enrolled in high school) must complete and submit:

· Part 1: Student Information

· Part 2: School Selection/Scholarships

· Part 3: Confidential Report

· Concurrent enrollment voucher (available from Admissions Office)

· $25 non-refundable fee

· Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher

· Have completed their junior (grade 11) year of high school

APPLICATION DEADLINES

All materials must be received, not postmarked, before the established deadline.

New Freshman/Early Admit

Fall Semester	Feb. 15
Winter Semester	Oct. 1
Summer 1st & 2nd	Feb. 15

Former/Transfer

Fall Semester	Mar. 15
Winter Semester	Oct. 1
Summer 1st & 2nd	Mar. 15
Summer (International)	Feb. 15

Where to send your application

CES Admissions Office

A-153 ASB

Provo, UT 84602

Telephone (801) 378-2507

Fax: (801) 378-4264

Email: admissions@ldsces.edu

Notification of Application Status and Admission

You can track your status on-line at the following address at www.ldsces.edu

Once complete, you will receive a letter from BYU-Idaho notifying you of the admission decision.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & U.S. CITIZENS LIVING IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY/TERRITORY

Official TOEFL* results are required of applicants from non-English speaking countries or U.S. citizens whose high school education was not in English. The minimum score requirements are as follows:

· 500 paper test (Sub score of 50 in each area)

· 173 computer test (Sub score of 17 in each area)

*In lieu of the TOFEL, BYU-Idaho will accept the Michigan Test with a minimum score of 80.

International students must complete and submit:

· Part 1: Student Information

· Part 2: School Selection/Scholarships

· Part 3: Confidential Report

· Part 4: Seminary/Institute Evaluation

· Part 5: High School Information, including an Official Transcript

· Part 6: Extracurricular Activities

· Part 7: Student Essays

· Part 8: Confidential Statement of Finances

· $25 non-refundable application fee

· Official transcript in English for each college or university attended

ACT/SAT is not required from international students, with the exception of Canadian applicants and applicants from U.S. territories.

International students with college credit must submit an official transcript in English for each college attended.