International Students

Welcome International Students! University of Idaho International Programs Office (IPO) offer great support services, special information and tools for international students in order to help you succeed once you have arrived. Learn more about academic programs, application processes, advising and more.

In addition, Boise State University’s International Programs Office offers a comprehensive range of international programs and services. University of Idaho International students may access the following services:

• International Student Orientation: information on immigration rules and regulations for F and J visa holders, the US education system, and opportunities for social interaction with current international and domestic students, among other things. The International Student Orientation is held every semester on the Thursday of the week before classes begin. University of Idaho students wishing to attend must contact the International Programs Student Services Coordinator prior to the orientation to reserve a space.
• E-mail ListServ: a convenient service to inform individuals of upcoming academic and cultural events, International Student Association activities, and immigration updates. BSU’s International Programs Office will add to its e-mail list the names of interested students provided by the University of Idaho Boise.
• International Student Association: University of Idaho students are invited to participate in the International Student Association (ISA), a student club made up of international and domestic students. ISA orients international students to US life and culture, provides opportunities for the building of friendships between US and international students, plans student trips and sponsors extra-curricular activities, sponsors an annual International Food Song & Dance Festival for the local community, endeavors to make international students aware of their rights and responsibilities as students, and works to overcome and prevent cross-cultural misunderstandings within the community.

For more information about services offered by the International Programs Office go to: http://international.boisestate.edu.