Envision Schedule
Sample schedule from Nov. 2, 2024 event. Provided for planning purposes. Check back in March 2025 for the April event schedule.
Saturday, November 2
7:45-8:45 a.m. — Campus Tours
Pitman Center Veranda
Last tour departs at 8:45 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!
8-9:45 a.m. — Academic Information and Resource Fair
Pitman Center Vandal Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Grab a cup of coffee and visit our colleges and departments to discover more about U of I’s programs and services.
8:45-9:15 a.m. — Investing in your Future
Pitman Center, Borah Theater, 2nd Floor
Learn about scholarships and how to pay for college.
9:45 a.m. — Welcome and Get to Know University of Idaho
Pitman Center International Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Discover University of Idaho! A hub of excellence in education, research and innovation. Explore diverse programs, top-notch faculty and endless opportunities.
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Idaho Academic Experience
The Idaho Academic Experience is your chance to engage directly with our faculty, staff and students, offering a personalized glimpse into life at University of Idaho. You'll have the opportunity to explore our diverse programs, discover valuable resources and gain insights into the academic and extracurricular opportunities that await you. Whether you're curious about a specific major or want to understand how we support student success, this event is designed to provide you with a comprehensive, interactive experience to help you envision your future at Idaho.
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences — Explore Family and Consumer Sciences
Niccolls Building, Room 208
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 and Family Studies, Apparel Textiles and 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 Agricultural and Life Sciences — All About CALS
IRIC Atrium
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 Art and Architecture — Meet the CAA Community
Art and Architecture North, Room 022
Visit with instructors and visit the CAA campus to learn about majors and get a feel of Art and Architecture student life!
College of Business and Economics — Learn Business by Doing Business
J.A. Albertson Building, Room 311
Come join the College of Business and Economics micro-lecture. 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 and Economics — Your First Step into Finance: Discover U of I’s $100K Trading Programs
J.A. Albertson Building, Room 203
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 and Economics — Explore the PGA Golf Management Program
University of Idaho Golf Course
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 — Insight about Education, Pre-Health, Dance and Recreation Degrees
Education, Health and Human Sciences Building, 3rd Floor
Gain firsthand insight into what it's truly like to be a student in Education, Health and Human Sciences by participating in a range of interactive, hands-on activities. These engaging sessions will be led by current students and experienced instructors, offering you the chance to explore various fields while learning directly from those who know it best.
College of Engineering — Engineer Like a Vandal
Janssen Engineering Building, Room104
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 and Social Sciences — All About Music
Teaching and Learning Center, Room 041
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 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 and Social Sciences — Brands, Advertising and Public Relations
Teaching and Learning Center, Room 045
Discover how U of I students learn the skills needed to work in the fast-paced world of media including advertising, public relations, brand development and social media management. Learn more from faculty at Idaho's only nationally accredited School of Journalism and Mass Media.
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences — Psychology Lab Tour
Memorial Gym Basement
Tour the psychology labs and learn more about our research! The Psychology and Communication Department offers programs in psychology, communication, organizational sciences and addictions.
College of Natural Resources: Digital Forestry — New Technology for Future Forest Management
College of Natural Resources, Room 010
Imagine 3-dimensional images of every tree in an entire forest! Such data and visualizations are now possible through novel laser technology. Data obtained from aircraft, drones or terrestrial lidar units can help scientists and managers optimize forest growth, simulate fuels treatments and potential effects of wildfire, improve wildlife habitat and more. Join the College of Natural Resources for a demonstration of “Smart Forestry” and learn about related degrees at University of Idaho.
College of Science — 'Speed Dating’ with Tree Rings!
McClure, Room 404
Trees form a growth ring each year around their trunks in response to climate conditions. The width of each year’s ring depends on how wet or dry, or how cold or hot the climate might be that year. As such, tree rings are one of the most powerful ways we can look into the past to see how the climate has changed over thousands of years. In this activity, you will be dating a tree-ring sequence (like a bar code) and the fastest person to do it, WINS! Bring your smiles and a competitive spirit to learn about this science!
11:30 a.m. — Lunch Break
Pitman Center 2nd Floor
Take a break and enjoy lunch on us!
12:30 p.m. — College Tours
Depart from Idaho Student Union Plaza
Craving more information from one of our academic colleges? Join in on one of these tours to learn more! All tours depart only once, be ready to leave for the tour of your choice at 12:30 p.m.
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences — Family and Consumer Sciences Niccolls Building Tour
Tour the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences hands-on learning labs including a commercial kitchen and cooking demonstration area, fully functioning childcare facility, dietetics simulation lab and apparel, textiles and designs lab spaces.
College of Agricultural and 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-a-Year Feedlot, Soil Stewards Farm, Dairy Center and Sheep Center.
College of Art and Architecture Tour
Tour studio spaces, information on majors and answers for any questions you may have for the CAA community.
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Join us for an in-depth exploration and one-on-one conversations to learn more about EHHS!
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
Join one of our current student Ambassadors to learn more about the unique features of our CNR building and ask questions that only a CNR student can answer from firsthand knowledge and experience in our courses and student life.
College of Science Lab Tour — What are Tree Rings and Why Do They Matter?
Tour the Idaho Tree-Ring Lab to learn about tree-ring science and how’s it’s used in [1] dating archaeological objects, like musical instruments, cabins, historical paintings and coffins, [2] reconstructing temperatures, streamflow, snowpack and fires, and [3] learning more about forest ecology.
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Tours
All tours depart from Idaho Student Union Building Plaza. 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.
12:30-3:30 p.m. — Application Station
Bruce M. Pitman Center Welcome Center
Need help applying for admissions? Join the admissions staff for hands-on assistance with your application.
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Resident Firefighter Program Information and Tours
Moscow Fire Station 3, 229 Pintail Lane
Learn about the student resident firefighter program and tour student housing provided in the Fire Station.
Thank you for joining us on campus for Envision!