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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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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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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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Study abroad options can be found at the Kennedy Center

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
A BYU education isn’t limited to classroom instruction. Even the sign on the edge of campus says, “The World is Our Campus” and students have the opportunity to take that seriously.
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BYU students love free stuff on campus

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
When a new school term begins, campus becomes a frenzy of students adjusting to university life. Freshmen have to juggle a new school and new classes while maintaining a social life. Fortunately, BYU provides numerous free activities for students.
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Planning your path to graduation with MyMAP

By Hwa Lee
June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Planning is central to a successful college experience. BYU students need to plan their GE requirements, major courses and graduation; MyMAP is the comprehensive online tool.
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Preparing for a mission

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Most students enter the dorms after leaving home for the first time. Without guidance, students can easily become distracted by things of no value.
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Upperclassmen share their best-kept BYU secrets

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Getting lost in the Harris Fine Arts Center, anxiously standing in line at the Testing Center minutes before an exam closes and discovering the tunnel connecting the Smith Fieldhouse to the Richards Building; these and other experiences define a freshman’s right of passage.
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Finding work to make ends meet

June 26, 2012 12:00 AM
After years under a family roof, many freshmen are living away from home for the first time.
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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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Greetings from the academic vice president

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Dear New Students:
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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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How to use Learning Suite

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
With various sites for student- to-teacher interaction like Blackboard, Gradebook and Syllabus Builder, BYU’s online resources for viewing assignments, grades and syllabi could often be confusing. The new Learning Suite combines all the functions of these previously separate systems.
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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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BYU testing center: Not as scary as you think

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Examinations at a university level can be intimidating, but below are some tips that keep tests at the Testing Center from being the scariest thing on BYU campus.
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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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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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