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
FINANCIAL AID You may qualify for grants (don't pay back) and loans (eventually pay back) to fund your education. FINANCIAL AID
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. LEARN MORE
BYU ID CARD You can get your ID card the day after you register for classes. If you want to beat the rush, get your ID card before move-in and orientation. Remember to dress according to the BYU Dress & Grooming Standards. ID CENTER
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION We are excited to welcome you to BYU! Be aware that in-person NSO will be on Monday, April 28th. Look out for more information and updates in the weekly FYE newsletter. NSO
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
TUBURCULOSIS 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
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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 We are excited to welcome you to BYU! In-person NSO for spring term will be on Monday, April 28th. Look out for more information 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
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
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
REGISTER YOUR CAR Register your car to park on campus! Parking in certain lots is free for Spring/Summer semesters, but you still need to register your car to avoid getting a ticket. REGISTER ONLINE
BUY TEXTBOOKS See the best deals on your textbooks by going to myBooklist. If you want to purchase them in person, go to the BYU Store. MY BOOKLIST
BYU APP Find your next class, use Cougar Cash, view test scores, find vending machines and more! All from your phone. ANDROID DOWNLOADIOS DOWNLOAD
STUDENT HEALTH PLAN Students with 4.5+ 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 in order to waive the health plan fee. The add/drop deadline is the last day to waive the BYU Student Health Plan MY FINANCIAL CENTER
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES The first day of spring term classes will be Tuesday, April 29th. 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
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION We are excited to welcome you to BYU! In-person NSO for spring term will be on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Look out for more information in the weekly FYE newsletter. NSO
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, or just plain fun like ping pong and salsa dancing. There's something for everyone! FIND YOUR NICHE
WITHDRAW DEADLINE The withdraw deadline for terms is 5 weeks after classes begin and is the last day to withdraw from a class. This will remove the class from your schedule with a "W" grade on your transcript. This is a neutral grade that does not affect your GPA. However, withdrawing 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 for terms is 5 weeks after the term begins. LEARN MORE