One of our University’s most cherished traditions is the New Student March through the Arch, which, this year, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12. All new students are invited to come and celebrate this important milestone with their peers. Students will then enjoy some hot beverages and pick up a glow necklace before heading to the Homecoming Bonfire at Holt Arena. 

Swanson Hall, constructed in 1902, was the first building on our campus. The structure was torn down in 1973, but Swanson Arch, the building’s original entrance, was saved. March through the Arch is a long-standing tradition of entering campus through that original archway, connecting with the thousands of students who have walked that same path. Every year in May, graduates exit campus going the opposite direction, symbolizing their departure into the world. New students, we look forward to properly welcoming you to our Bengal community at New Student March through the Arch on October 12.

As the weather cools, and Open Climb at Ross Park ends, students are invited to an Indoor Climbing Kickoff event. What a perfect way to meet new people and celebrate the mud season! Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. While there, students can also enjoy cookies, beverages, and the company of fellow climbers. 

Shirts are available with registration until October 9. Registration without guarantee of a shirt is open until 15 minutes prior to the race. Family registration is available for $50. If the group wants shirts, they must be added individually to your cart in addition to the family registration. Visit the website to RSVP. You can also follow the SPTA on Instagram: @idahostatespta and Facebook: Idaho State University Physical Therapy Association

Students are invited to come and meet with employers who are hiring in technology fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) at the STEM career fair. The Career Center recommends that students dress professionally, and bring copies of their resume. If students need help with their resume prior to the STEM fair, they are encouraged to make an appointment with the Career Center either on Handshake (isu.joinhandshake.com) or by calling the Career Center office at (208) 282-2380. Students may preview the employers who will be attending the fair by visiting the Handshake webpage. 

Your continuing students may not realize that they can and should complete a FAFSA every academic year. The application remains open from October 1 to June 30, but, as our Financial Aid web page points out, some federal student aid programs have limited funds, so students are strongly encouraged to apply early. Complete instructions are provided on our Apply for Financial Aid page, but students are also invited to reach out to our financial aid counselors at any time for assistance and information. They can be reached at finaidem@isu.edu (students will need to include their Bengal ID in their email) or at (208) 282-2756. Tip: Spring 2023 class registration opens in early November (see the full listing of registration dates-by-class-level on the Academic Calendar). Encourage your students to complete the FAFSA at the same time.

The Idaho State University TRIO Upward Bound Programs recently announced that ISU has been awarded nearly $1.5 million to fund an Upward Bound Math/Science grant, in addition to the $2.2 million received earlier this summer for ISU’s Upward Bound Classic grant (the programs serve 9th-12th grade, primarily first-gen and limited-income students). Read the full article in the ISU News release, and share the information with students looking for STEM opportunities. For more information about ISU TRIO Upward Bound Programs contact Renea Midthun, Upward Bound Programs Administrative Assistant, at reneamidthun@isu.edu. For more information about ISU Access & Opportunity Programs, contact Sari Byerly at saribyerly@isu.edu. 

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Students and alumni applying for academic or professional opportunities may need to submit a copy of their transcripts. Our Office of the Registrar has made this process very simple. Students and alumni may visit Transcripts | Idaho State University for instructions and a link to the ordering form. 

Some applications (for certain scholarships or student discounts, for example) may require a Student Enrollment Verification, which can be completed through Bengal Web. Students can visit Student Enrollment Verification | Idaho State University for information about the verification process, or log into their Bengal Web, select the link to Academic Tools, and then scroll down to Student Records and select Request Enrollment Verification.