STUDENT EXCHANGE WELCOME GUIDE 1 Table of Contents FITNESS CENTERS ................................................................................. 10-11 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR ............................................................................... 3 LIBRARY ........................................................................................................... 11 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY .......................................................................................... 3 BYU CAMPUS ................................................................................................... 3 INTERNET ACCESS ....................................................................................... 11 REGION ............................................................................................................... 3 CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS ..................................................................... 11 SPORTS AND PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS ....................................... 11 WEATHER ........................................................................................................... 4 LIVING IN PROVO ..................................................................................................... 11 BYU CULTURE ................................................................................................................. 4 HONOR CODE .................................................................................................. 4 GETTING TO PROVO FROM THE SLC AIRPORT ................................ 11 RELIGION ........................................................................................................... 4 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ...................................................................... 12 CELL PHONES ................................................................................................ 12 PRAYERS IN CLASSROOM ........................................................................... 4 HEALTH AND EMERGENCY ...................................................................... 12 DEVOTIONALS/FORUMS ............................................................................. 4 MARRIOTT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT .......................................................... 5 BANKING ......................................................................................................... 12 MARRIOTT SCHOOL STUDENT RESOURCES ................................................... 5 ON-CAMPUS ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION ...................... 13 OFF-CAMPUS ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION ............... 13-14 GLOBAL MANAGEMENT .............................................................................. 5 IMPORTANT CONTACTS........................................................................................ 14 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY ............................................ 5 ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE ....................................................................... 5 USEFUL WEBSITES ..................................................................................................... 15 PEERY INSTITUTE ............................................................................................ 5 BYU BUILDINGS GUIDE .......................................................................................... 16 BYU RANKINGS .......................................................................................................... 16 BUSINESS CAREER CENTER ......................................................................... 5 CLUBS .................................................................................................................. 5 CAMPUS MAP ............................................................................................................. 17 ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS ..................................................................................... 6 COURSE LANGUAGE ...................................................................................... 6 FORMAT AND GRADING SCALE ............................................................... 6 LOAD ................................................................................................................... 6 SIZE ...................................................................................................................... 6 ATTENDANCE ................................................................................................... 6 SELECTION ........................................................................................................ 6 EXAMINATIONS .............................................................................................. 6 EXCHANGE STUDENT TIMELINE........................................................................... 6 APPLYING TO BYU ....................................................................................................... 7 COURSE OFFERINGS ................................................................................................... 8 REGISTERING FOR CLASSES .................................................................................... 9 HOUSING ....................................................................................................................... 10 BYU CAMPUS RESOURCES.................................................................................... 10 STUDENT CENTER ....................................................................................... 10 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES ................................................. 10 CENTERS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ........................................ 10 BYU STORE ..................................................................................................... 10 2 Letter from the Director About the University BYU Campus Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Brigham Young University is located in Provo, Utah. Founded in 1875, the 560-acre campus is home to more than 33,000 students, representing more than 110 countries, and nearly 4,000 full-time faculty Welcome to the Marriott School of Management. and administrators. Friendly people, beautiful surroundings, and recreational Studying at BYU is a unique and special opportunities characterize campus life. opportunity. In this rich environment, you will have an opportunity to contribute to class Region discussions and make lasting friends who will The Provo area is home to over 500,000 people and is rated by Forbes magazine as appreciate the “unique you.” We invite you to one of the top places to live and work in the U.S. Recognized as a high-tech base, the join us and help make BYU a better place. area is the first to receive Google Fiber internet and hosts many tech firms such as Novell, eBay, Adobe, Intel, and Qualtrics. Utah’s unemployment rate is well below Take advantage of your semester at BYU. Learn the national average, and visitors from around the globe travel to the state to experience and absorb all you can. It has never been more its four seasons and what some call “the greatest snow on earth.” important to be connected to the global economy than it is today. As an international student you Locals enjoy spending their time at shopping centers, restaurants, movie theaters, bring a unique perspective to classroom parks, pools, gyms, and community-sponsored activities. When you need a break discussions. Contribute to the learning and development of all students by sharing from your studies, almost every type of scenery imaginable is only a short drive experiences from your international background. Seek out opportunities to get away—making this the perfect place to also get an education from nature. Whether involved in case competitions, field studies, business plan competitions, and other you’re looking to ski at nearby Sundance, go hiking on 11,750-foot Mount activities in the school. You will find great benefit by participating in these programs. Timpanogos, or kayak the Provo River, recreational opportunities abound. Please stop by my office any time if you have questions. My staff and I would be Just 45 minutes north of Provo is Salt Lake City, a metropolitan center offering happy to provide any assistance possible. All the best and good luck this school year. entertainment ranging from college and professional sporting events to Broadway musicals and concerts. Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and is home of the NBA’s Utah Jazz and the MLS’ Real Salt Lake. Sincerely, Executive Director Whitmore Global Management Center 3 Weather The weather in Utah can change quickly. Though Provo experiences four distinct In terms of academics, BYU’s diverse students are spread across 14 colleges and seasons, it is not unusual for it to be snowy in May or sunny in December. The schools within the University and are internationally recognized for their strong work average temperature for January is 37° F (3° C), and for July is 93° F (33° C). Dress ethic and moral values. See below for a few important cultural points to understand in layers to prepare for changing temperatures, especially in spring and fall. Snowfall while preparing to become an exchange student at BYU. can make roads slick and dangerous, so be sure to use caution when driving in the snow. For more information visit weather.com. Honor Code Recruiters around the world recognize BYU as one of the best places to hire graduates BYU Culture with high ethical standards. Students agree to abiding by the Honor Code, which Participating in an exchange program entails experiencing a