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Brigham Young University-Idaho is a private, four-year university affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU-Idaho seeks to create a wholesome learning environment in which students can strengthen their commitment to their faith and receive a quality education that prepares them for leadership in the home, the community, and the workplace. Brigham Young University-Idaho was founded and is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ, who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. BYU-Idaho's strong sense of purpose is shaped by the insight and direction of visionary leaders. Through the inspiration that comes to BYU-Idaho presidents and leaders of our sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we receive the guidance that helps us understand our mission and what we must do to make it a reality. Sports Activities develop individuals by instilling positive character traits through athletic recreation, competition, and leadership. Competitive Sports provides opportunities for individuals to develop Personal Honor in a disciplined team environment. (Requires a commitment of 6-10 hours per week for practices and competitions) Players must attend the tryout(s) to be selected for a team. Recreational Sports requires a commitment of 1 hour per week.RecSports provide various sports where participants can compete and grow as leaders, team members, and individuals. These teams can be formed by friends, ward, or a free agent. Sports Classes and non-credit sessions taught by experienced students for participants of all experience levels. Often held 1-2 times/week. Participants may attend once or as often as desired. While the controversy over removal progressed from 1957 to 1961, more than 6,500 students were added to the alumni roll. Full-time faculty increased from forty-five to sixty-eight. Leadership programs were well attended. All student activities-academic, social, political, religious, athletic, and cultural-continued without interruption. Tuition costs $210 per year or $70 per quarter. To live in college residence halls cost $165-$175 per quarter for board and room. Several General Authorities visited campus to speak at assemblies or baccalaureate or commencement, including President McKay, Elder Marion G. Romney of the Quorum of the Twelve, and Elder Thorpe B. Isaacson of the Presiding Bishopric. President Clarke always set an optimistic tone in his commencement reports. As part of his June 2, 1960, report, he announced a significant change in the academic year-starting organization with the 1960-1961 academic year, both Ricks and Brigham Young University would move from the three-quarter system to the two-semester system. That put Ricks in line with all other Idaho colleges and "approximately 80% of all colleges and universities in the United States." Interesting and informative speakers were invited to forum assemblies, notably Eleanor Roosevelt, the widow of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who compared the United States and Russia's governments. If things got overly academic, students could relax at drama or musical productions such as Bedrich Smetana's comic opera The Bartered Bride or dance to the Kollege Kings' music. After the announcement of April 26, 1961, community leaders such as Mayor Gilbert Larsen, Chamber of Commerce President Howard Potter, John Porter, Arthur C. Porter, Rexburg Stake President Delbert Taylor, and North Rexburg Stake President O.P. Mortensen very quickly assured President Clarke of their support for college programs and urged all others to do likewise. Don C. Archibald, the Alumni Association president, called an Alumni Council meeting on May 15, 1961. They established the Ricks College Alumni Development Fund to "assist in making Ricks College one of the land's finest institutions." President Clarke announced at the Alumni Council meeting that "the sum of $2,700,000 has been approved to be used for the construction of a science building, classroom-library building, two or three women's dormitories and for campus development." He also spoke of the building program in his commencement report. Those attending commencement, especially alumni, sang "Happy Ties" with renewed vigor and sentiment. Everyone was gratified at the speed with which Dr. Wilkinson and the Board of Education moved on the building program. Harvey L. Taylor, the vice administrator of the Unified Church School System, was sent to Rexburg along with BYU's campus planning committee, headed by Sam Brewster, to get building sites located and to review the 1957 campus master plan. A revised master plan was submitted to the Board of Education and approved on June 7, 1961. Often many months, sometimes years, are spent getting significant buildings through planning, funding, and construction stages. President Clarke announced late in 1961 that construction would start in mid-1962. In recognition of his long and significant service to Ricks College, Marriner Morrell was presented with the first Faculty Association Honors Lecture Award in April 1967. Along with the $100 stipend, which Morrell announced would go toward fishing gear, went the privilege of preparing and delivering the honors lecture. The award has been presented annually since 1967, going to the outstanding faculty member of the year as determined by his or her peers. Elder Thomas S. Monson of the Quorum of the Twelve spoke to 544 graduates at baccalaureate on May 10. President Clarke, giving his report as part of commencement on May 11, noted that the Manwaring Student Center "has provided a tremendous lift to student extra-curricular activities and varied Church and community events." He also announced schematic drawings were underway for a technical education building. View full university

The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. That assistance should provide a period of intensive learning in a stimulating setting where a commitment to excellence is expected, and the full realization of human potential is pursued. BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and serve others throughout their lives. These are the common aims of all education at BYU. Both those who teach in the classroom and those who direct activities outside the classroom are responsible for contributing to this complete educational vision. The mission of Brigham Young University is "to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life" (hereafter Mission Statement). To this end, BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and serve others throughout their lives. These are the common aims of all education at BYU. Both those who teach in the classroom and those who direct activities outside the classroom are responsible for contributing to this complete educational vision. The statement that follows reaffirms and expands on the earlier and more general Mission Statement adopted in 1981. As the quotations under each heading suggest, this document also draws on the religious and educational teachings of the university's founding prophet, Brigham Young. Quotations within the text come from the scriptures and from modern prophets' counsel, whose teachings about BYU lay the foundation of the university's mission. From its inception more than a century ago, the goal of Brigham Young University has been to offer "a new kind of education" for Zion, one based on precepts "revealed by the Lord," as Karl G. Maeser once remarked. Today, BYU is widely recognized for its deep commitments to inspired religious values and rigorous intellectual learning. BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character. In addition to teaching classes, most BYU professors also research their academic fields. Even at the undergraduate level, students participate in research and publish their work alongside a faculty mentor. Here are the stories of what they discover together. This year, BYU industrial design students joined with students from two European universities to design and prototype mobile lighting equipment for outdoor retailer Black Diamond. An international credential evaluation agency must evaluate all secondary education and college work (not US accredited) done outside of the United States at the applicant's expense. The CES schools' preferred agency is the International Education Research Foundation (IERF). If applying for the evaluation online, select BYU-Undergraduate as the recipient, as IERF works with several BYU departments. This will ensure that your report reaches the correct office. Also, when selecting the report type, you must select a "detail report." View this video for more instructions. We will also accept a report from World Education Services (WES), the required type of evaluation report for high school (secondary education) documents is "DxD" Basic, and the required type of evaluation report for college or university documents is "CxC" Basic. BYU does not require the ICAP option. To ensure that our applicants will succeed in BYU's intense academic environment, a test of English proficiency may be required. We require proof of proficiency regardless of the time spent studying in the United States. TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE scores are valid for two years. If the exam expires before the application deadline, a new score will be required. The Cambridge English exams do not expire. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements will not guarantee admission. We encourage all students to complete the online scholarship application, regardless of their circumstances. By completing the 'Period' section and the first three optional sections (Personal, Essays, and Need), you will consider all possible scholarships offered by the Financial Aid Office. You must apply for scholarships on or before posted deadlines, even if you have not yet been admitted. Your application for scholarships will be processed once you are admitted. Former and continuing undergraduate degree-seeking students are eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarships. Former students receive consideration as continuing students. Continuing Student academic criteria are determined at the beginning of the awarding process and cannot be published in advance. Please note that the cumulative BYU GPA must meet the minimum requirements for a scholarship to be awarded. Serving a full-time mission is a crucial decision in the life of any Latter-day Saint. We want to help you prepare to embark on your mission, knowing that you can easily transition back to BYU when you return. BYU students who want to defer their enrollment while serving an LDS mission must complete the online missionary deferment. To defer both enrollment and scholarships without having to reapply. View full university

Brigham Young University, Hawaii, is the preeminent international center of learning in the Pacific. Its small campus is a unique laboratory of intercultural leadership development, where a diverse population of 2,500 students representing over 70 countries live, study, and work together. Small classes taught by expert faculty empower students to master a challenging and relevant curriculum. At the same time, affordable tuition, financial aid, and online study options make this valuable education more accessible than ever. Operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a total BYU–Hawaii education involves not only intellectual learning and career preparation, but also moral, ethical, and spiritual enrichment. All the while, students enjoy living and learning in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Graduates go forth to serve, prepared to promote peace and prosperity as leaders worldwide. View full university