Get Started Right
First Week Checklist
Move-In
January 5, 2026
Orientation
January 5-6, 2026
Classes Begin
January 7, 2026
The #1 regret of new students?
Skipping orientation events, ward activities, and club fairs. Say YES to everything for the first two weeks!
Before Classes Start (Days 1-3)
Housing & Move-In
Campus Essentials
Textbooks & Supplies
Initial Shopping
Finding Your Ward
Finding Your Ward
Need help finding your ward? Call BYU-I Housing: (208) 496-2382
Winter Semester Packing List
January in Rexburg averages -12°C (10°F). Come prepared!
Essential Clothing
- •Heavy winter coat (rated for subzero)
- •Insulated waterproof snow boots
- •Thermal base layers
- •Winter hat that covers ears
- •Waterproof gloves or mittens
- •Scarf or neck gaiter
- •Multiple pairs wool socks
- •2-3 fleece or wool sweaters
Car Winter Kit
- •Heavy-duty ice scraper & snow brush
- •Jumper cables
- •Emergency blanket
- •Collapsible shovel
- •Sand/kitty litter for traction
Health & Comfort
- •Vitamin D supplements
- •Chapstick and lotion (dry air!)
- •Hand warmers
- •Cold/flu medicine
- •Extra blankets
- •Warm slippers
Free Campus Resources
All included in your tuition - use them!
McKay Library
Study rooms, research help, free printing
Writing Center
Free tutoring for papers and essays
Math Tutoring Center
Drop-in math help
Academic Success Center
Study skills, time management
Career Services
Resume help, job search, internships
Student Health Center
Medical care on campus
Counseling Center
Mental health support (208-496-9370)
Hart Building
Gym, pool, ice skating rink
Rexburg Temple
On campus, walk-in sessions
Tuesday Devotionals
Weekly spiritual uplift
Your First Month: Week by Week
Survival Mode
- Get settled in your apartment
- Handle all the basics (ID, books, etc.)
- Attend orientation events
- Introduce yourself to 3-4 people
- Go to your first day of classes
Building Routine
- Establish your class rhythm
- Start forming study groups
- Join 1-2 clubs or activities
- Start attending FHE
- Explore campus more
Deepening Connections
- Build 2-3 consistent friendships
- Attend Tuesday devotional
- Explore Rexburg beyond campus
- Schedule a temple visit
- Find your favorite study spot
Finding Your Stride
- Solidify your daily routine
- Feel comfortable navigating campus
- Balance school, social, and spiritual
- Start planning for the semester
- You've got this!
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When to Reach Out for Help
It's normal to feel overwhelmed, homesick, or anxious during your first weeks. But if you experience any of the following for more than two weeks, please reach out to the Counseling Center:
- • Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
- • Major changes in sleep or appetite
- • Difficulty concentrating on schoolwork
- • Thoughts of self-harm
- • Complete social isolation
Counseling Center: (208) 496-9370 - Free and confidential