Envision Schedule

Friday, October 6, 2023

8 – 10:15 a.m. — Check-in
Pitman Center Tribal Lounge

8 – 9:15 a.m. — Campus Tours
Depart from the Pitman Center Lobby. The last tour departs at 9:15 a.m.
Spend 60 minutes exploring the University of Idaho campus with one of our Vandal REPS tour guides. This walking tour will help you understand life as a Vandal and what the University of Idaho campus offers students!

8:15 – 10:15 a.m. — Academic Information & Resource Fair
Pitman Center Vandal Ballroom
Grab a cup of coffee and visit our colleges and departments to discover more about U of I’s programs and services.

8:30 – 10:15 a.m. — Application Station
Pitman Center Welcome Center
Need help applying for admissions? Join the admissions staff for hands-on assistance with your application.

8:45 – 9:15 a.m. — Investing in your Future
Pitman Center Borah Theater
Learn about scholarships and how to pay for college.

10:15 a.m. — Welcome
Pitman Center International Ballroom
Let us officially welcome you to campus!

10:30 a.m. — Get to Know the University of Idaho
Pitman Center International Ballroom
Discover the University of Idaho! A hub of excellence in education, research and innovation. Explore diverse programs, top-notch faculty and endless opportunities.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Idaho Academic Experience
Various Campus Locations

• College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
  Meet our students, faculty and staff and learn about our departments and hands-on activities in and outside the classroom. Explore student organizations, undergraduate research, internships and study abroad opportunities with students who have been there!

• College of Agricultural & Life Sciences — Explore Family and Consumer Sciences
  Please join the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences staff and faculty for an overview of our academic programs which include disciplines such as Food and Nutrition, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Nutritional Sciences, Human Development & Family Studies, Apparel Textiles & Design and FCS Teacher Education. Learn about possible careers, research opportunities and get a tour of some of our hands-on laboratories like the Child Development Lab, the Carmelita Spencer Foods Lab and our Sewing studios.
  
  
• College of Art & Architecture — Studio & Facilities Tour
  Explore our spaces with faculty members and current students. Learn about how CAA contributes to today’s rapidly expanding Experience Economy. Tour the spaces where students produce their design work in intimate and collaborative studio settings. See student’s current and past projects and hear about what to expect in the College of Art and Architecture.

• College of Business & Economics — Learn Business by Doing Business
  Come join the College of Business and Economics micro-lecture. Students will get hands-on experience taken from an introductory business lecture. Students will form teams, tackle a micro case study and conduct a general debrief about how the health of a single business can have an impact on the larger community and economy.
  
  
• College of Business & Economics — What would you do with $100,000?
  The Barker Capital Management and Trading Program and the Davis Investment Group at the University of Idaho College of Business and Economics are just two of our hands-on programs that allow students to build skills and develop strategies to trade real money in live markets. Join us to learn about how you can use your experiences at UI to become a leader in the finance industry.
  
  
• College of Business & Economics — Explore the PGA Golf Management Program
  Do you love golf? Come check out the University of Idaho’s Professional Golf Management Program, tour our facilities and get a golf lesson from one of our PGA pros! Join us to learn how your degree in the College of Business and Economics can help turn your passion for the game into a rewarding career!
  
  
• College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
  Experience excellence at the University of Idaho's EHHS College. We're dedicated to leadership-focused education, backed by cutting-edge research. Join us for innovative, interdisciplinary programs and achieve your highest academic aspirations. Your journey begins here!
  
  
• College of Engineering
  Fuel your engineering passion at our College of Engineering. Discover innovation, technology and endless career possibilities. Join our college leadership and student ambassadors to learn about college clubs, internships and the next steps to becoming a Vandal Engineer! Participants will get to ask questions and meet current students to hear their experiences and tips for a successful and fulfilling college experience. Engineer like a Vandal!
  
  
• College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences — All About Music
  Come one, come all! Whether you are interested in pursuing a major in music, a minor in music or would like to continue to participate in ensembles while you study at the University of Idaho, the Lionel Hampton School of Music has a place for you. Learn more about how to become involved at any level.
  
  
• College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences — Communication Lab Tour
  Join Dr. Sweet and her graduate and undergraduate students in the Human Behavior and Perception Laboratory to learn about our research on nonverbal communication and deception detection and deception training, cognitive-based strategies for interrogation, nonverbal communication and use of force decisions, identifying weapon concealment from movement patterns and communication and decision making in veterinary medicine healthcare and the human animal bond. Our research has an application for evidence-based training in law enforcement and helping veterinarians work with pet guardians to achieve optimal health outcomes. Join us for demonstrations and activities!
  
  
• College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences — Political Science & Philosophy
  Do you know the facts from the myths about political science and philosophy degrees? Interested in a career in law, government, international relations, the nonprofit sector, or even business? Join the Department of Politics and Philosophy to gain insight into our pre-law society, 3+3 law program and 4+1 Master of Public Administration.
  
  
• College of Science
  Passionate about science? Join our College of Science for a transformative journey. Explore biology, chemistry, physics, math and more. Unlock career opportunities in research, healthcare and technology.

12 p.m. — Lunch Break
Pitman Center 2nd Floor
Take a break and enjoy lunch with us!

12:30 – 3 p.m. — Application Station
Pitman Center Welcome Center
Need help applying for admissions? Join the admissions staff for hands-on assistance with your application.

12:30 p.m. — College Tours
Depart from Pitman Center Veranda

• College of Agricultural & Life Sciences — Family & Consumer Sciences Niccolls Building Tour
  Tour the Margaret Ritchie School of Family & Consumer Sciences hands-on learning labs including a commercial kitchen and cooking demonstration area, fully functioning childcare facility, dietetics simulation lab and apparel, textiles & designs lab spaces.

• College of Agricultural & Life Sciences — Farm Tour
  Join us to explore the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences farm facilities including the Sixth Street Greenhouses, Beef Center, Vandal Brand Meats, Steer-a-Year Feedlot, Soil Stewards Farm, Dairy Center and Sheep Center.
  
  
• College of Engineering Tour
  Explore the laboratories, classrooms and engineering buildings at the College of Engineering. See where students design their capstone projects, practice hands-on engineering concepts and build steel bridges and snowmobiles in their student organizations. There are lots of ways to engage in engineering, so come join us for a tour!

• College of Natural Resources Tour
  Discover excellence in natural resource education. The University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources, a century-strong leader, awaits you. Engage with award-winning faculty, explore world-class outdoor classrooms and jumpstart your career through internships and research. Your adventure begins now.

• College of Science
  Passionate about science? Join our College of Science for a transformative journey. Explore biology, chemistry, physics, math and more. Unlock career opportunities in research, healthcare and technology.

1 – 3:30 p.m. — Tours
All tours depart from Pitman Center Veranda. Last tour departs at 3:30 p.m.

• Campus (60 minutes)
  Explore the University of Idaho’s beautiful campus.
• Residence Hall
  See the residence hall options for incoming students.
• Fraternity or Sorority
  Visit one of our fraternity or sorority chapter houses.
• Student Recreation Center
  Take a peek at the university’s student fitness facility.
• University Library
  Discover all the Library has to offer – from the MILL to Special Collections.

Thank you for joining us on campus for Envision!