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Orientation Updates:

Additional Program Information Available Here

Fall 2008 TNT

Orientation schedule

updated

Fall 2008 Orientation brochure now online

Overnight Lodging

On campus overnight lodging is only available to students participating in our BroncoVenture Orientation programs. On campus lodging is not available for students participating in any other Orientation program and family members of students participating in any Orientation program.

For a list of off-campus options, please click here.

Parking

Parking for all Main Campus Orientation programs is provided in Parking Structure 2, located on the corner of Lincoln and University.

Instructions to park

Note the number of your parking space

Locate one of the electronic payment machines

Note: parking machines can be found on every floor in the north stairwell in the parking structure

Press any button to start

Enter your 4 digit stall # (the space where you parked)

Select option 1 (Purchase ticket)

Select option 2 (Day rate)

Note: it will say $10.00 - but you will use a coupon code

Enter # of days (1)

Note: students families attending a BroncoVenture program who are parking overnight will need to enter 2 for the number of days, TNT and Summer Orientation participants will only enter 1

Press OK

Note: the machine will ask "Do you have a coupon?"

Select option 1 (Yes)

Enter coupon code 04261679

Remove your receipt and retain it during the duration of your Orientation

Note: You may need this ticket later in the day if a problem arises.

No refunds will be given to participants that receive tickets or pay for parking on their own.

Campus Directions

Main Campus

Boise State University is located between Broadway Avenue and Capital Boulevard, just a short distance from Interstate 84. The Broadway or Vista exits are the closest.

West Campus

From I-84, take exit 38-Garrity Boulevard and go north. (Garrity becomes Idaho Center Boulevard). Continue on Idaho Center Boulevard past the railroad tracks. Turn right on Terra Linda Road, and left at the turnaround.

More detailed program location information will be available soon.

Placement Testing

All Orientation programs offer placement tests. Placement tests help you determine which math, English, or language courses you will need to complete. Course placement can also be determined based on entrance test scores such as the ACT or SAT.

We encourage you to review the following entrance test score tables and determine your need to take a placement test. If you feel your test scores do not reflect your ability or do not place you in an appropriate class, you are welcome to complete an English or math placement test prior to or during a New Student Orientation program.

Your ACT English or SAT Verbal scores will determine which English composition (ENGL 90, 101 or 102) course(s) are required for graduation. If you don’t have those scores, you will need to take the COMPASS exam for placement into ENGL 101 or 102. Students can enroll in ENGL 90 without a placement score.

ENGLISH COURSES

ACT English	SAT Verbal	COMPASS	Recommended Course
0-17	200-440	0-67	ENGL 90, then take ENGL 101 and 102
18-24	450-560	68-94	ENGL 101, then take ENGL 102
25-30	570-690	95-99	ENGL 102, and receive 3 credits for ENGL 101
31-36	700 & Up	(COMPASS does not give credit for ENGL 102)	Receive Credit for both ENGL 101 and 102

Your ACT or SAT math scores may be used for placement, but if in doubt you should take the COMPASS exam. COMPASS math scores are valid for one semester only. If you take the COMPASS exam and do not enroll in a math course for that semester, you will need to retake the COMPASS when you are ready to enroll. ACT/SAT/COMPASS scores are not required if you choose to enroll in Math 025. Math course requirements vary by major. To select the most appropriate math course, view the degree requirement table located in the catalog for specific required math courses.

MATH COURSES

ACT Math	SAT Math	COMPASS	Recommended Course
0-17	0-420	0-39	MATH 25
18	430-450	40-44 (ALGP)	MATH 108
19-22	460-530	45-60 (ALGP)	COMPSCI 115, MATH 124, MATH 130
23-26	540-610	61 & Up (ALGP)	MATH 143, 147, 157, 254, COMPSCI 119
27-28	620-640	51 & Up (CALGP)	MATH 144, 160, 187
29 & Up	650 & Up	51 & Up (TRIG)	COMPSCI 117, 125, MATH 170

Important Placement Testing Notes:

Tests for math and English cost $5 each test. The testing center currently accepts cash, money orders, credit or debit cards for payment. They do not accept personal checks.

Bring your student identification number and a picture ID when you take a placement exam.

last reviewed 04/28/2008

Mailing Address: 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1380 • Office Location: 1226 Belmont Street • Phone: 208.426.1679