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First-Year Experience

Dates & Deadlines | Fall Semester

  • EXPLORE HOW TO BYU
    How do you succeed at BYU? The most important things are on our page How To BYU! We've combined gems of information that will help you get started.
    HOW TO BYU

    HOUSING
    Need help finding your home away from home? Check out these options for On- or Off-Campus Housing.
    ON-CAMPUSOFF-CAMPUS

  • Online Orientation Modules
    Complete the interactive modules at your own pace. Finish before you register for classes to be set up for success at BYU!
    ORIENTATION MODULES

    SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
    Before you can register for classes you must send in your official high school transcript and validate that you self-reported classes and grades accurately.
    SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

  • FINANCIAL AID
    You may qualify for government financial aid to help you with the cost of tuition and other school expenses.
    FINANCIAL AID

    MEAL PLAN
    Meal plans help you save time and money so you can focus on what's most important.
    MEAL PLANS

    Online Orientation Modules
    Complete the interactive modules at your own pace. Finish before you register for classes to be set up for success at BYU!
    ORIENTATION MODULES

    NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
    Be aware that in-person NSO will be on Thursday August 29th - Tuesday, September 3nd. Look out for more updates in the weekly FYE newsletter.
    NSO

    GUEST ACCESS
    Guest Access allows another person access to your BYU account. This is important if you are going on a mission so a parent or other third-party can access your information or complete transactions on your behalf.
    GUEST ACCESS

  • BYU APP
    Find your next class, use Cougar Cash, view test scores, find vending machines, and more! All from your phone.
    ANDROID DOWNLOADiOS DOWNLOAD

    ACCEPT/DECLINE ADMISSION
    After being accepted, indicate your intention to come to BYU by accepting or declining admission. If you change your mind about your decision, you can return to your decision screen and update your response anytime before the add/drop deadline. You must attend the semester or term to which you are admitted unless you defer for a mission.
    ADMISSION STATUS

    NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
    Be aware that in-person NSO will be on Thursday August 29th - Tuesday, September 3rd. Look out for more updates in the weekly FYE newsletter.
    NSO

    Online Orientation Modules
    Complete the interactive modules at your own pace. Finish before you register for classes to be set up for success at BYU!
    ORIENTATION MODULES

  • REGISTER FOR CLASSES
    Classes fill up fast! Sign in to MyMap to see your registration date and to register for classes. Use the registration cart to have your classes automatically added on your registration date.
    VIEW MYMAPREGISTRATION CART

    BYU ID CARD
    You can now submit your own ID card photo online. Once it is printed, you can pick up your card at the ID Center. Dress according to the BYU Dress & Grooming Standards.
    ID CARD

    NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
    Be aware that in-person NSO will be on Thursday August 29th - Tuesday, September 3rd. Look out for more updates in the weekly FYE newsletter.
    NSO

    Online Orientation Modules
    Complete the interactive modules at your own pace. Finish before you register for classes to be set up for success at BYU!
    ORIENTATION MODULES

  • OFF-CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIPS
    To make sure your off-campus scholarship money is received and processed in time, please have the funds sent at least one month before the start of the semester. Funds are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and could take at least 2-3 weeks to process. Scholarship granting organizations generally send the money directly to BYU.
    OFF-CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIPS

    REGISTER YOUR CAR
    Register your car to avoid getting a parking ticket! To park in the student lots, you must register and pay a fee every semester.
    REGISTER & PAY

    COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND AP/IB SCORES
    Remember to submit a final transcript with all of your previous college credits and AP/IB scores earned.
    SUBMIT AP/IB SCORESSUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS

    NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
    Be aware that in-person NSO will be on Thursday, August 29th - Tuesday, September 3rd. Look out for more updates in the weekly FYE newsletter.
    NSO

    Online Orientation Modules
    Complete the interactive modules at your own pace. Finish before you register for classes to be set up for success at BYU!
    ORIENTATION MODULES

  • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
    Be aware that in-person NSO will be on Thursday August 29th - Tuesday, September 3rd. Look out for more updates in the weekly FYE newsletter.
    NSO

    Online Orientation Modules
    Complete the interactive modules at your own pace. Finish before you register for classes to be set up for success at BYU!
    ORIENTATION MODULES

    TUITION DEADLINE
    Tuition is due 7 days before classes start. If you miss this deadline, a hold will be placed on your account and you won’t be able to register for more classes until tuition is paid.
    MY FINANCIAL CENTER

    BUY TEXTBOOKS
    See the best deals on your textbooks by going to MyBooklist. If you want to pick them up in person, go to the BYU Store.
    MY BOOK LIST

    TUBERCULOSIS TEST
    If you have lived outside of the United States or Canada for six months or more within the last five years, you are required by Utah state law to have a tuberculosis skin test. Call the Student Health Center at (801) 422-2771 to set up an appointment.
    TB TEST INFO

    STUDENT HEALTH PLAN
    Students with 9+ credits are automatically enrolled in BYU's Student Health Plan the week before classes start. If you already have private insurance, make sure to report it in your Financial Center to avoid being charged. The add/drop deadline is the last day to waive the BYU Student Health Plan.
    STUDENT HEALTH PLAN

  • FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
    The first day of fall classes will be Wednesday, September 4th. Give yourself plenty of time to find your classes the first time. Try to find them the day before or ask an upperclassman for help! To see your classrooms, check the BYU App under "My Classes" or view on MyMap.
    MYMAP

    ADD/DROP DEADLINE
    Your class schedule must be finalized before 11:59pm, 7 days after classes begin. You cannot add or drop a class after this date. Go to MyMap to finalize your schedule.
    MYMAP

    FIND A JOB
    BYU employs hundreds of students on campus each year. Working part-time can give you valuable experience and prepare you for a meaningful career.
    SEARCH STUDENT JOBS

    CLUBS
    There are all kinds of clubs at BYU from academic topics like Neuroscience and Anthropology, to just plain fun like ping pong and salsa dancing. There's something for everyone!
    FIND YOUR NICHE

  • WITHDRAW DEADLINE
    The withdraw deadline is 10 weeks after the start of the semester and is the last day to withdraw from a class. This will remove the class from your schedule with a "W" on your transcript instead of a grade. Consider how this could affect financial aid, scholarships, on-campus housing, and student employment.
    LEARN MORE

    DISCONTINUANCE DEADLINE
    Discontinuing means withdrawing from all your classes for the current semester. This may affect your transcript, financial aid, scholarships, on-campus housing and student employment. It may also mean you need to reapply to BYU. The discontinuance deadline is 10 weeks after the start of the semester.
    LEARN MORE