Post-Admission Process

To provide a smooth transition into graduate school, please take the time to do the following

Before you arrive on campus.

● My.boisestate.edu account

When your application was originally processed, you received a notification letter from the Graduate College containing your username, student ID number, and Boise State email address. Set up your my.boisestate account by going to my.boisestate.edu using the login information provided in the letter. My.boisestate.edu is your source for all of your campus information. You can access your email, calendar, course websites, student center, and much more through this portal.

● Email

Boise State students receive email via Gmail (BroncoMail). Your BroncoMail address is typically your first and last name followed by @u.boisestate.edu. As a graduate assistant, you will also receive an employee email address. Employee email addresses are typically the employee’s first and last name followed by @boisestate.edu. Employee email accounts are deactivated if your employment is suspended (e.g., you receive a fellowship or there is any lapse in your funding). Thus, we recommend that you use your BroncoMail email account as your primary account and forward your employee email to your BroncoMail account. You are responsible for checking both accounts.

● Housing

Limited apartment housing is available on and near campus through University Housing however you must apply early. Some off-campus listings, sub-lease, and room-mate postings can be found on https://rentoffcampus.boisestate.edu/

The Boise Chamber of Commerce has information and resources about moving to Boise that may be helpful. If you are using Craigslist or Classified Ads, common searches for housing near the university (less than 3 miles away from campus) include BSU, Downtown Boise, East End, North End, the Bench, and Southeast Boise.

● Coordinate your start date with your advisor and complete the student-advisor agreement form.

Most students will start one week before the first day of classes of the designated semester. If you and your advisor determine an earlier start date, please notify the Academic Programs Manager (APM) as soon as possible.

● Discuss your plans with your advisor for completing the MSE Entrance Exam

● Discuss first semester courses & register online

You should discuss your graduate course plan with the APM as well as your major advisor. Before your first day, we will discuss your academic background, strengths, and preferences to identify a plan for your first few semesters of coursework. We typically recommend students take 2 graded courses per semester upon starting the program, especially if conducting research. Nine credits is full time for a graduate assistant. To register for classes, use the student center on my.boisestate.edu. Instructions are found online on the registrar’s website.

Students can begin enrolling in courses as soon as they have a valid enrollment appointment. You can check yours by following the instructions here: https://www.boisestate.edu/registrar-help/view-enrollment-appointment/

Detailed instructions on how to search for and add courses are available here: https://www.boisestate.edu/registrar-help/register-classes/

After you arrive on campus:

● Stop by the Micron Center for Materials Research (MCMR), Suite 207 to say hello! and meet the office staff.

You will be provided with detailed information on desk assignments, purchasing, room and building access, timecards, travel, mailboxes, and the copy machine.

● Complete your employment documents (for students on graduate assistantship)

Some items (Federal Form I-9, Employee Information Form) must be completed on or before your first day of employment. Other items (W-4 Tax Form, Direct Deposit, and Compliance Certification) must be completed immediately after you begin employment. Check the Boise State New Employee website for a complete listing of immediate action items. Please be aware that the hiring process does include a background check.

**Note: Tax rates on paychecks will fluctuate throughout the year. During the summer (or anytime you are not enrolled as a student), taxes are withheld at a higher percentage than during periods of student enrollment.**

● Obtain your Boise State University identification, the “BroncoCard”

After completing your employment documents at Human Resources, take your Student ID # and valid photo ID to the BroncoCard office in the Student Union Building to obtain your BroncoCard. Be sure to request a proxy BroncoCard. Your BroncoCard gives you card reader access to select laboratories and study areas for MSE graduate assistants. You will use your BroncoCard to access the Recreation Center, purchase meal plans, and can also, optionally, make cashless purchases on campus. Find out more about obtaining your BroncoCard

● Purchase a Parking Pass if you plan to park on campus

Parking on University Drive and other city-maintained streets is permitted without a Boise State parking permit. Signs posted on city-maintained streets describe any restrictions. Otherwise, parking on campus requires a Boise State parking permit. You can purchase your parking permit and find out more about transportation options online.