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The Repeat Policy and Financial Aid

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
In order to help students approach graduation and to bring the university into compliance with new federal financial aid (Title IV) regulations, BYU has applied the repeat policy that began in Fall 2011.
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Important things to know about getting accepted into a major

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Graduating from high school opens up the entire world. University students are living on their own, doing what they want and making their own decisions.
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FERPA and parental access

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
As 5,000 new students flood into BYU this fall, an overwhelming amount of information will be shared with the university and incoming freshmen should understand their rights and protection.
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All about dining on campus

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
With so many meal plan options and food variety on campus, there is no need to go hungry your freshman year.
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How to make BYU “Yours”

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
The following is a list of five ways to make BYU a memorable and personalized experience.
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What I wish I knew: Advice from upperclassmen

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Ever wish you could go back and redo certain things in your life? There are many things BYU students wish they had known as freshmen, which is shared below to help you prepare for your beginnings at BYU.
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Still don't know what you want to be when you grow up?

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
With 187 bachelor degrees offered at BYU, learning about specific campus resources can make the process easier for students selecting a major.
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Getting involved at BYU

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
With more than 30,000 students at BYU, one can easily worry about getting lost in a sea of students. The trick to finding friends and a sense of belonging at BYU is to get involved. There are many options available to students.
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All about iClickers

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Buying books as a new student can be a different experience. First, students must print out their book list. This list has all the books needed for a student's course load. The books are organized on shelves by author's last name, and there is a section called the pallet zone generally for GE classes.
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New freshman need to prepare for diverse weather in Provo

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
With four distinct seasons each year, sometimes all in the same day, BYU students have to prepare for a wide variety of weather conditions while attending school.
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2011-12 BYU sports year in review

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
The big sports news last season was the conference changes. The football team is not associated with any conference, but most other sports joined the West Coast Conference.
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BYU's One Stop Online offers students quick access

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
As a new student at BYU, it can be daunting figuring out how to fulfill requirements and reach your dreams. One Stop Headquarters is an online source that helps students manage campus life and responsibilities all in one place.
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Significant events in BYU History

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
1875 Brigham Young Academy established on a little over one acre of land.
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Seven Steps to financial aid success

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
By Stephen Hill, Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
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The Honor Code: An Integral part of life at BYU

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
By Larry Neal, Director, Honor Code Office
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The Dos and Don'ts of BYU campus etiquette

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Within a few weeks of being on campus, you’ll get the hang of where to go, find the best places to do homework and learn there is no way you can get a Jamba Juice quickly. Until you get your bearings, here are some tips of how to manage yourself on campus.
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The power of your Student ID

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
ID cards allow students to do many important things on campus like take a test, print from computer labs and access funds from meal plans. Long lines can be avoided the sooner students come to the ID Office. New students should make getting their BYU ID a priority when they arrive and are encouraged to get it even before moving into dorms or attending New Student Orientation.
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Can you talk the talk? BYU Lingo defined

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Being new to campus can be tough if you aren’t familiar with where places are located and BYU lingo, especially when you are from out of state.
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