August 2022
Registration for Bengal Family Weekend 2022 Now Open
Registration for Bengal Family Weekend 2022 is now open! From Friday, September 30, through Sunday, October 2, 2022, we will roll out the orange carpet for our Bengal families, inviting them to join their students for a weekend of food, fun, and quality time with their own Bengal on campus. Chow down on BBQ during the Friday 4:00-7:00 p.m. check in. Win Bengal Gear at the crowd-favorite Friday night Bingo game or take us up on a movie at the Bengal Theater or billiards and bowling at the Games Center. On Saturday, the Games Center and Bengal Theater will be open in case you missed them on Friday. Try out our campus recreational facilities or challenge your student to a round of Disc Golf on our university or community courses. Tie-dye tees at the Craft Shop and check out the Idaho Natural History Museum. Enjoy the pre-football game tailgate and cheer on our Bengal athletes at the football or volleyball games. Looking for something to do on Sunday? Enjoy a quiet Sunday brunch with your student in Turner Dining Commons and take in the ISU women’s soccer match, or just hang with your Bengal all weekend long. The registration deadline is Sunday, September 18, midnight. 

For more information, check out our Bengal Family Weekend webpage. You may also direct questions to us at bengalfamilynetwork@isu.edu, and we will be publishing updates in our August and September publications.
Hot Information
Part-time Job & Internship Fair - Thursday, August 25
The Career Center will be hosting a Part-Time Job and Internship Career Fair during the first week of school on Thursday, August 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This is a great opportunity for students to find a part-time job or internship and to make important career connections. We encourage students to bring their resumes and prepare to talk to both on-campus and off-campus employers. For more information, please contact the Career Center: 208-282-2380 or email us at: isu.edu/career
Starting the Semester with a ROAR: March through the Arch for New First-year & Transfer Students and U ROAR Activities for All Students
As graduation celebrates the attainment of a degree, convocation marks its beginning. In addition to welcoming new first-year and transfer students to campus, convocation aims to inspire connection and demonstrate our commitment to them as they pursue their education and discover student life here at Idaho State. 

Convocation will be followed by one of our longest standing traditions: March Through the Arch. Since its completion in 1902, the entrance to Swanson Hall has marked new and exciting beginnings for every Bengal that has passed through it. This spirited ceremony marks a new beginning for our first-year and transfer students here on campus and preserves the time-honored history of Idaho State University. Check out our March through the Arch YouTube video.

This ceremony will also initiate U ROAR!—six weeks of events and experiences designed to help our students love their campus experience and make memories that will last a lifetime. 

Encourage your new Bengal to start their college experience with a ROAR by attending New Student Convocation and March through the Arch and to check out all of the other opportunities they will have to find their ROAR on campus this fall by visiting isu.edu/uroar. If you have a returning student, remind them that U ROAR! is for every student, and that fun and connection are critical components of college wellness and success. Fall 2022 U ROAR! activities will begin to load to the web page and social media postings in the next few weeks!
New Online Resource for First-Year Bengals
Our first-year Bengals now have access to a one-stop landing page on the web that will connect them to important sites for first-year success. Check it out at http://www.isu.edu/firstyear
Five Tips for a Successful Start to the Semester
We don’t want you to feel stressed about the cost of college, and we’re here to help. If you have any questions or concerns about paying for college, reach out to our financial aid advisors. They LOVE helping ISU students love their college experience. You can contact them by email at finaidem@isu.edu or reach out by phone at (208) 282-2756. In the meantime, make sure your student has ticked the following off the to-do list to maximize their funding resources for college.

  • TIP 1: Finalize the ISU application.
  • TIP 2: (If not already done) fill out a FAFSA.
  • TIP 3: Accept financial aid.
  • TIP 4: Payment plans are a great way to break down the total due into more manageable payments.
  • TIP 5: Submit final high school transcripts.

More Reasons to Love ISU
(Idaho State Today stories about opportunities for students you may have missed)
Important Dates
Sept 30 - Oct 2
Oct 10 - Oct 14
Dec 12 - Dec 16
Bengal Family Network isu.edu/family