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Envision Schedule
Saturday, Nov. 4, 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 and 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. to noon — 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 microlecture. 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 U of I 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 and 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 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 — 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 Letters, Arts & Social Sciences — Psychology Lab Tour
Join Dr. Barton and his graduate students for a tour of his lab and see where groundbreaking research happens in the field of psychology. Dr. Barton's research applies developmental and human factors principles to the study of unintentional injury, and his laboratory includes a state-of-the-art virtual reality system with motion and eye-tracking capability. His research helped with the development of the Nissan Leaf, one of the nation’s most popular electric cars. - College of Science
Join the Department of Physics for a short lecture on cell division. Subsequently, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with our team on a specific cell division challenge we've been addressing in the lab. You'll be presented with actual experimental data and collaborate to find a solution. Join us to unravel the physics of cell division and its broader implications.
Noon — Lunch Break
Pitman Center 2nd Floor
Take a break and enjoy lunch with us!
12:30 p.m. — College Tours
Depart from Pitman Center Veranda
Jump on one of these tours to learn even more about one of our colleges.
- 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-aYear Feedlot, Soil Stewards Farm, Dairy Center and Sheep Center. - College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Tour
Join us on a guided tour of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, where you'll explore state-of-the-art facilities, meet dedicated faculty and gain insight into the innovative programs and research opportunities that shape the future of these vital fields. - 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 Tour
Join us for a tour of some of the ways our College of Science students get to participate in original research. We’ll see how students work on the remains of an 11,000 year old mammoth to learn what it can tell us about the world in which it lived and died. We’ll also visit a biology research lab to meet students working on the identification and uses of toxins produced by yeasts. The University of Idaho is the best place for learning science by doing original research. Come see why!
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Application Station
Pitman Center Welcome Center
Need help applying for admissions? Join the admissions staff for hands-on assistance with your application.
1-2:30 p.m. — Tours
All tours depart from Pitman Center Veranda. Last tour departs at 2:30 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!