Newly admitted and prospective students will get a look at what it means to be a Vandal in the coming weeks.
Formerly known as Vandal Friday, UIdaho Bound will be held on the University of Idaho campus on the weekends of March 24 to March 25 and April 1.
Danae Nagle, assistant director of Campus Visits, is a leading organizer for UIdaho Bound, and has been working on the event each year since she was a student. Nagle said she graduated in spring 2014, and has been working in her current position since last August.
“As a student, I worked the UIdaho Bound events … as a College of Letters Arts and Social Science ambassador, as well as a tour guide for Housing and Residence Life,” Nagle said. “In my current position, I have played a vital role in executing the UIdaho Bound events for 2015 and 2016.”
Nagle said this year’s event will be focused on preparing newly admitted or transferred students who begin in the fall and what to expect as Vandal.
“The event is designed to help new students and their families get a sense of what to expect academically and what it’s like to be a part of the Vandal family,” Nagle said.
Nagle said there is some programming available Friday, but most of the important activities will be held on the Saturday of both weekends.
“During the full (Saturday) of different activities, newly admitted students are able to tour campus, and all on-campus living options,” Nagle said. “They may also take part in a Student Activities and Information Fair. The fair allows newly admitted students to learn about hundreds of different clubs and activities on campus.”
Nagle said the biggest items on students’ to-do lists should be to speak with staff and faculty in their field of interest, speak with financial aid counselors and setting up important accounts with the admissions staff.
“UIdaho Bound allows newly admitted students to feel confident about their choice to attend UI, and helps them feel comfortable beginning classes on campus,” Nagle said. “Students who attend UIdaho Bound leave knowing they are prepared to start classes, and they know the Vandal family is always here to answer their questions.”
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