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Student Exchange Welcome Guide

Student Exchange Welcome Guide

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 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, University is located

in Provo, . 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 Fiber internet and hosts many tech firms such as , eBay, Adobe, Intel, and . 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 great benefit by participating in these programs. Timpanogos, or kayak the , 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 , 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° ), 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 new culture. BYU has a describes standards of academic honesty; lawfulness; abstinence from alcohol, very distinct culture of its own, and we are confident that you will enjoy it during tobacco, and illegal substances; abstinence from sexual misconduct; and so on. A your time in the U.S. The University’s fast-paced schedule is packed with exciting complete description of the BYU Honor Code is found at honorcode.byu.edu. events that involve students from all walks of life. You can experience firsthand a wealth of activities like cheering on the Cougars (BYU’s mascot) at intercollegiate Religion sports games; getting your groove on at University-sponsored dances; or being inspired While BYU welcomes students of any or no faith, it is privately funded by The at cultural events like plays, musicals, and concerts. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as the Mormon or LDS Church. Non-LDS exchange students may benefit from a basic knowledge of the terminology and beliefs about the Church to help build understanding in a new culture. For more information, visit marriottschool.byu.edu/gmc/incoming/ sponsorship, or see clubs.byu.edu to learn about clubs of various other religious denominations.

Prayers in Classroom Lectures and classes at BYU sometimes begin with a short prayer offered by a volunteer. While praying, the volunteer simply bows his or her head, expresses thanks to God, and asks for blessings. Nobody is obligated to pray or participate, but most people will listen quietly and bow their heads in respect. All students are welcome to participate by saying “amen” together at the end.

Devotionals/Forums All students, faculty, and employees are invited to attend BYU’s weekly presentations, in which speakers address the community about topics varying from personal enrichment to current issues. Devotionals and forums take place every Tuesday from 11:05 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in the . Most administrative offices and some campus services (including the BYU Store and library resource desks) close during this time.

4 Marriott School of Management Entrepreneurship and Technology The Marriott School of Management is here to attract, develop, and place men and Successful entrepreneurs and business leaders at the Rollins Center for women of character and professional ability who will become outstanding leaders Entrepreneurship and Technology help students start and operate new business capable of dealing with change in a global environment. A Marriott School education ventures. Visit learnearnreturn.com. is rooted in strong management and interdisciplinary training and supported by an emphasis on ethics and principle-based leadership. Economic Self-reliance The Ballard Center for Economic Self-Reliance brings practitioners, researchers, and Business journals and magazines consistently report the Marriott School as one of the community members together to help families throughout the world become top business schools in the U.S. and the world. See rankings on page 16. economically self-reliant. Find more at selfreliance.byu.edu.

Nearly 10 percent of Marriott School students come from outside the , Peery Institute and most of the faculty and students have lived abroad for a year or more. The Peery Institute helps students prepare for careers in investment banking, real Approximately 75 percent of students are bilingual, and more than 20 percent speak estate, and insurance by bringing professionals to campus and building relationships three or more languages fluently. in this vibrant sector of the economy.

Approximately 1,800 undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students are Business Career Center enrolled in the Marriott School, with an additional 800 students enrolled as minors. The Steven and Georgia White Career Center’s professional staff offers assistance in writing cover letters, negotiating offers, finding internships, networking, and The Marriott School offers five undergraduate bachelor degrees: Accountancy, composing resumes. Visit marriottschool.byu.edu/recruiter. Finance, Information Systems, Recreation Management, and Business Management. Within the management degree, students are able to choose between five emphases: Clubs general management, entrepreneurship, strategy, organizational behavior/human The Marriott School’s clubs help students network and gain additional exposure to resources, marketing, and global supply chain. specialized disciplines, extend classroom learning, and make internship and career contacts. Check out the Finance Society, Marketing Association, Business Strategy The Marriott School awards four different master’s degrees in six different programs. Club, and more than a dozen others at marriottschool.byu.edu/clubs. The Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master of Accountancy (MAcc), Master of Information Systems Management (MISM), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive MPA (EMPA), and Master of Science – Youth and Family Recreation.

Marriott School Resources Global Management The Whitmore Global Management Center gives an international perspective into all programs at the school. The center acts as host and facilitator to Marriott School international students. Learn more at gmc.byu.edu.

5 Academic Expectations Exchange Student Timeline Language of Instruction Nearly all courses at BYU are taught in English. If English is a second language, a Notes Fall 2016 Winter 2017 TOEFL score of 80 or higher with a minimum of 20 in each category is required. The BYU application needs to be completed Class Format and Grading Scale on the Kennedy Center Application website after the student Mid April 2016 Mid October Classes usually involve students in interactive dialogue with professors, group Deadline 2016 projects, case analyses, presentations, and papers. Students are expected to participate is nominated by their and maintain no less than a “C” grade. The grading scale is as follows: student exchange coordinator. A to A- is 90-100% Orientation welcomes B+ to B- is 80-89% new students to BYU, C+ to C- is 70-79% Orientation helps them become D+ to D- is 60-69% familiar with campus 25-27 August 7 January 2017 Anything below 60% is a failing grade. resources, and connects them with other students Course Load and faculty. Course load for students is expected to be 12-15 credits. Most courses are 3 credit First day of 29 August 9 January hours. Exchange students may not take more than 15 credit hours. class Students cannot alter Add/Drop their class schedules after 6 September 17 January Class Size Deadline this date. Class size varies from course to course. Upper division courses usually have 30-60 Last day of students. General division courses can have up to 800 students. 8 December 19 April class No class is held on the Class Attendance Exam days preceding final 9 December 20 April Attendance, participation, and punctuality are mandatory and will factor into your Preparation exams, providing time to final grade. Days study for final exams.

Exams are taken at Course Selection several designated Exchange students may select any courses that are offered at BYU during their 21 -26 Final Exams locations on campus. See 10-15 December semester if they meet the prerequisite requirements and if openings are available. April schedules and locations Special permission for admittance granted to exchange students for the may be at testing.byu.edu. business courses that have limited enrollment. Work with the BYU coordinator to obtain the desired courses. More detailed academic and event calendars are available at . calendar.byu.edu Examinations Most courses will have 2-4 exams throughout the semester with a comprehensive final at the end of the semester. Student must take all exams throughout the semester, not just the final exam. Most exams are taken at the testing center.

6 Applying to BYU Congratulations on your nomination to BYU’s student exchange program! We are Now that you have your new Net ID and password, you have access to the excited to welcome you to our campus and to help you have an unforgettable application and many other BYU resources. After logging in at the previously experience. explained site, your personal information will appear. Verify that it is correct. If there is a mistake, click the grey “Update Information” box; otherwise, click You can access the exchange student application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. Read “Continue.” the information on the page and then click the blue “CONTINUE TO APPLICATION” box at the bottom of the page. Then, select the grey “Add” box to choose your program. Select the desired semester in the drop menu under Semester. In Program Type, select Direct Enrollment. In At this point, a login screen will appear. If you already have your personal BYU Net Program, select Incoming Exchange Students DE. ID, enter it to continue to the application. If you do not have one, create one now by clicking on “Create a Net ID.” Be sure to create an ID that is appropriate and easy to remember, as you will use it frequently here at BYU.

The application consists of sections about agreement information, personal Follow the instructions to fill out your personal information accurately and information, emergency contact, Ecclesiastical Endorsement, and letter of intent. completely; if any fields are left blank, your application will not be complete.

Please completely fill out the bio data and write a 250 word letter of intent explaining why you want to study at BYU and how it will help you fulfill your academic, professional, and personal goals.

Like all other BYU students, you will be expected to abide by the BYU Honor Code. The Honor Code is explained in detail at honorcode.byu.edu. Please review it carefully. You do not need to be religious to attend BYU, but all students – including exchange students – agree to uphold the University’s standards. James Slaughter, the BYU Chaplain, will contact you soon for an interview that will fulfill the requirement for your Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

7 Course Offerings

Marriott School Business Course Offerings Internati onal Student Exchange Program 2016 – 2017 UPDATED January 2015 Credit Hours Fall Winter BUSI NESS M ANAGEM ENT Intro to Entrepreneurship BUS M 170 3 x x Business Career Lecture Series BUS M 180 0.5 x x Marketing Management BUS M 241 3 x x Introduction to Supply Chain and Operations BUS M 260 3 x Legal Issues in Entrepreneurship BUS M 277 3 x x Operations Management* BUS M 361 3 x x Entrepreneurship Lecture Series BUS M 371R 1 x x Basic Entrepreneurship Skills BUS M 372 3 x x Social Innovation: Do Good Better BUS M 375 3 x Executive Lectures BUS M 380 1 x x Introduction to International Business BUS M 430 3 x x International Marketing* BUS M 431 3 x x Marketing Research* BUS M 442 3 x x Consumer Behavior* BUS M 444 3 x Global Business Negotiation* BUS M 450 3 x Business Arabic BUS M 596R 3 x Sales Management* BUS M 454 3 x x Business Korean BUS M 596R 3 x Promotion Management* BUS M 455 3 x Business Russian BUS M 596R 3 x Internet Marketing* BUS M 457 3 x M ANAGEM ENT COMMUNICATI ON Marketing Strategy* BUS M 459 3 x x Communication in Organizational Settings M COM 320 3 x x Services Management BUS M 462 3 x ORGANI ZATI ONAL BEHAVI OR Quality Management* BUS M 463 3 x Organizational Effectiveness ORG B 320 3 x x Purchasing and Supply Management* BUS M 466 3 x Supply Chain Logistics* BUS M 468 3 x Human Resource Management ORG B 327 3 x x Global Supply Chain Strategy* BUS M 469 3 x Organizational Development and Change ORG B 330 3 x Entrepreneurial Innovation* BUS M 470 3 x Managerial Leadership Development ORG B 347 3 x x Creating New Ventures* BUS M 471 3 x x Compnstn, Benefits, & Perf Mgt ORG B 429 3 x Entrepreneurial Marketing* BUS M 472 3 x x Microfinance ORG B 432 3 x Financing New Ventures* BUS M 475 3 x x INFORMATION SYSTEM S Strategy 1* BUS M 480 3 x Spreadsheet Skills (2nd block) IS 102 0.5 x x Strategy 2* BUS M 481 3 x Spreadsheet & Business Analysis IS 110 1 x x Agribusiness Management 1* BUS M 488 3 x Intro to Management Information Systems IS 201 3 x x Agribusiness Management 2* BUS M 489 3 x ACCOUNTING Topics in Business Management BUS M 490R 3 x x Principles of Accounting ACC 200 3 x x Social Innovation Projects BUS M 491R 3 x x Principles of Accounting II* ACC 310 3 x x On-Campus Experiential Project (internship) BUS M 494R 3 x x Business Law ACC 241 3 x x Academic Internship (on-campus) BUS M 496R 3 x x FINANCE Strategic Management* BUS M 498 3 x x Business French BUS M 596R 3 x x Personal Finance FIN 200 3 x x Business Portuguese BUS M 596R 3 x x Principles of Finance FIN 201 3 x x Business Spanish BUS M 596R 3 x x Managerial Finance FIN 402 3 x x Business Italian BUS M 596R 3 x Investments Academy FIN 412 3 x x Business German BUS M 596R 3 x x Capital Markets Academy (on-campus internship) FIN 487 3 x x Business Japanese BUS M 596R 3 x *Course may have prerequisites 8 Registering for Classes Register for courses by logging in to mymap.byu.edu with your net ID and Select the best option for you, and then click on the corresponding “A” to add that password. Click on “Register,” the last tab to the right. section of the course to your schedule.

Click on the correct semester to expand the schedule view, and then select the “Add

Class” button. A window like this will pop up: Repeat this process for all of your desired courses. If you are unsure about a class,

you should register for it anyway while you decide, as many classes fill up quickly and you could lose your spot.

You will need to select an option and click “Go” for each field, from left to right. If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions while registering, please Then, the list of available sections of your course will appear. Before selecting your contact your coordinator or Laura Ricks at [email protected]. desired section, pay attention to information such as seats available, class size, number of credits, class period, time and day, location, and professor.

9 Housing BYU Campus Resources Student housing is available both on- and off-campus. On-campus housing is a Student Center popular and conveniently located option. Check out housing.byu.edu to learn about The Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), commonly called the “Wilk,” is the campus on-campus living. If you choose campus housing in the fall, you will need to sign up hub for socializing, eating, and finding assistance. On the second (main) floor, for both a contract that covers both Fall/Winter. There is a simple petition form that students can dine at one of the restaurants at the Cougareat or grab a smoothie from you will need to fill out once you arrive on campus that will cancel your contract for Jamba Juice. Also found on the second floor are the Student ID center, where Winter. exchange students will receive their student ID card; the BYU Store; and centers for academic advisement, career counseling, and job placement. Located in the basement Off-campus housing options vary by cost, quality, and distance from campus. Be are a post office, lost and found, Cougar Creations (printing shop), Studio 1030 sure that the housing is BYU-contracted and that the landlord knows that you only (salon and barbershop), bowling alley and student classified advertisement bulletin plan to stay for one semester. Know everything about the contract before signing. board. Before signing a contract, consider asking questions like International Student Services . What are the contract’s start/end dates? Is there a one-semester option? Located in 1351 WSC, the International Student Services office is available to help . What are check-in and check-out dates? international students with visa and immigration documentation and procedures. . Are there fees for leaving after only one semester? Directly across the hallway in 1320 WSC is the Multicultural Service Center, which . How are utilities (water, electricity, internet, cable, etc.) covered? connects students through multicultural activities. . What amenities (pool, hot tub, dishwasher, tennis courts, etc.) are See internationalservices.byu.edu and multicultural.byu.edu included? . How many people are in each unit? Centers and Service Organizations How far is the apartment from the BYU campus? . . Women’s Services and Resources Center – 3326 WSC

o 3326 WSC, wsr.byu.edu See off-campus housing options at , , and housingguide.byu.edu cougarhousing.com . Counseling and Psychological Services och.byu.edu. o 1500 WSC, caps.byu.edu

. Student Health Center Most apartments will try to make you sign contracts are for both fall and winter o 1750 Wymount Terrace; health.byu.edu semesters, but some offer one-semester contracts to exchange students. Examples . Y Serve Office include Canyon Terrace, Cinnamon Tree, Continental (men), Crown Apartments, o 2330 & 2010 WSC, House (women), La Grande, Miller, Sparks 2, Summerhays (men), The Brittany, yserve.byu.edu

University Apartments, and University House. In all cases, ask the management to verify specifics of contracts. BYU Store The BYU Store, located in the WSC, sells textbooks, leisure books, candies, clothing, electronics, school supplies, BYU paraphernalia, and more. Visit byustore.byu.edu.

Fitness Centers The (SFH) and the Richards Building (RB) are the primary physical fitness centers. The two buildings provide an indoor track, full-service gym, swimming pool, lap pool, diving pond, basketball courts, volleyball courts, racquetball courts, tennis courts, and more. Most facilities require a wristband that

10 can be acquired at no cost with a BYU ID card. Visit 112 RB or wellness.byu.edu to Living in Provo learn more about free play hours. Getting to BYU from the Airport

Shuttles are the most convenient transportation from the Salt Lake City International Library Airport (SLC) to Provo, due to the high cost of cabs and bulkiness of suitcases in The Harold B. Lee Library (HBLL) is one of the best libraries in the nation, public transportation. Make your travel arrangements before arriving in Utah. containing 98 miles of shelving with more than 8 million items. Study seating for Popular shuttles include: nearly 5,000 students and more than 800 are available for student use, making the HBLL the most popular study hub on campus. Log in to lib.byu.edu with . Express Shuttle – expressshuttleutah.com, 1-800-397-0773 your Net ID to access countless databases, articles, and other resources. . Riverwoods Shuttle – riverwoodsshuttle.com, 1-801-691-0978

Internet Access If you plan to drive to Provo, refer to the map below. Coming from the Salt Lake All students with electronic devices have access to the University’s on-campus wireless City International Airport, travel east on I-80 and take the I-215 South (Provo) network. Internet quality and pricing vary in off-campus housing. exit. Next, take the I-15 South exit and travel to exit 269, University Parkway (about 30 miles). Turn east (towards the closest mountains). This road will take you Clubs and Intramurals to the northern entrances to campus by the football stadium. See page X or Apart from the Marriott School of Management’s clubs, dozens of BYU clubs invite map.byu.edu for a detailed map of campus. student participation in activities varying from foreign languages and cultures to performance and from athletics to special interests. Check them out at clubs.byu.edu. Intramural sports are also a popular activity for students, who can join teams for soccer, basketball, Frisbee, tennis, flag football, and more. See intramurals.byu.edu.

Sports and Performing Arts Events BYU’s year-round sports teams and nationally acclaimed arts programs offer regular on-campus events. See schedules and buy tickets at byutickets.com

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Questions to ask: . Is there an activation fee? . How much will I pay per month? . Is my phone compatible with your SIM card? (The majority of cell phone U.S. carriers use GSM technology, though a few use CDMA technology.) . How much does it cost to make international calls?

For assistance, ask your student exchange mentor, a friend, or the Global Management Center in 360 TNRB.

Health and Emergency In the event of an emergency, call 911 from any telephone. If you have an emergency on or near campus, you may also contact BYU Police at 801-422-2222.

Provo is renowned for its many excellent healthcare facilities. Below is an abbreviated list of the resources nearest to campus.

Emergency Room: Regional Medical Center . 1034 North 500 West, Provo, 801-357-7850 Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy . 1273 N. University Ave., Provo, 801-377-3280 Optometrist: Utah Valley Optometric Physicians . 1255 N. University Ave., Provo, 801-377-4333 Dentist: Ninth East Dental . 1234 North 900 East #100, 801-854-9140 Chiropractor: Accident & Injury Chiropractic Clinic . 1774 N. University Parkway, 801-225-4772

Public Transportation Banking Though nearly everything you will need is within walking distance of BYU’s campus, Most exchange students use bank cards from their native countries, eliminating the you may want to get away to visit other sites, stores, or cities. Public transportation need to open an American bank account. Contact your institution to understand (a) in the region consists of buses and light rail. Route maps and schedules are available if your cards will be accepted in the U.S. and (b) what fees will be assessed for using at rideuta.com (Provo routes are found under the “Utah County” tab). Students your card internationally. qualify for a discounted pass. See rideuta.com/studentpass. BYU also offers , a shuttle service that is free of charge to students. For schedules and routes, please see http://studentmovement.com/map/routesschedules. Several ATM’s are located at the WSC, including Wells Fargo, Chase, and a number of local credit unions. Other banks are located close to campus. Cell Phones Contract-less and prepaid phones are the most popular cell phone options for If you choose to open a bank account, the closest bank is Wells Fargo, located inside exchange students. Service is available from T-Mobile, Consumer Cellular, AT&T, the BYU Store in the WSC. Visit or call 801-375-4275 for more information. Sprint, and others. Prices typically vary between $40 and $50 per month. 12 On-Campus Recreation and Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum Embrace the winter chill or cool off during the Entertainment Located north of the bell tower, the museum has an summer with your friends at this ice skating rink. BYU Sports exciting collection of preserved plants and animals. 100 N. Seven Peaks Blvd., Provo. See Men’s and women’s sporting events take place at the Admission is free. Visit mlbean.byu.edu. provo.org/community/peaks-ice-arena. Lavelle Edwards Stadium, Marriott Center, Smith

Fieldhouse, Richards Building, and Miller Baseball The Wall Seven Peaks Waterpark Field. If you plan to attend many games, consider Lounge and restaurant that features live music, Waterpark with 17 waterslides, a 500,000 gallon buying a ROC sports pass. Learn more at comfortable ambiance, and large flat screen TV’s. wave pool, a giant half pipe tube ride, and 100-foot byucougars.com or tickets.byu.edu. Perfect place to study or chill during the day and (30.5m) free-fall drop slides. 1330 East 330 North,

have fun at night. Located in the WSC. See Provo. See sevenpeaks.com. (HFAC) thewall.byu.edu. Concerts, recitals, and plays are produced regularly Cinemark 16 by BYU’s award-winning arts programs. Exchange Outdoors Unlimited Movie theater located inside the Provo Towne students are invited to pick up an Arts Card (in 2006 This shop rents out all types of recreational Centre mall. 1200 Towne Centre Blvd., Provo. Find JKB), which enables them to attend as many selected equipment, including skis, kayaks, bikes, and more. show times at cinemark.com. Fine Art events as they want for only $2 per event. 2201 N. Canyon Road, Provo. See See byuarts.com or tickets.byu.edu. outdoors.byu.edu. Cinemark 8 Dollar Theater Student ticket prices vary between $1.25 and $2.00. International Cinema Off-Campus Recreation and 2424 N. University Parkway, Provo. See Free films, typically foreign, are shown in a variety of cinemark.com. languages (with English subtitles) in 250 SWKT. See Entertainment Hike the Y ic.byu.edu for show times. Indoor Trampoline Parks A long-standing tradition at BYU, hiking to the Hang Time: enormous “Y” on the mountain is a fun afternoon getairhangtime.com BYU Creamery Jump On It: jumponitparty.com A wildly popular ice cream parlor, restaurant, and activity. The trail is short but steep. To arrive, go Lowes Xtreme Air Sports: lowesairsports.com convenience store located at 900 East and 1209 eastbound on 800 North until the end, and then North. take a right to the trailhead.

Museum of Art (MOA) The MOA features awe-inspiring art exhibits from around the world and is located on campus. Admission is normally free. See moa.byu.edu.

Bowling Alley Each student gets one free game of bowling per academic year (valid Mon-Thurs before 5 p.m.). Located in the basement of the WSC. See bowling.byu.edu.

13 Festival of Colors Important Contacts This traditional Indian festival of Holi typically Parks, waterfalls, and rivers lie just up the canyon Global Management Center occurs in late March, announcing the arrival of from Provo. The scenic byway (US 189 and SR 113) . Laura Ricks, SEP Coordinator spring and the passing of winter. The event takes begins at the intersection of SR 52 (800 North in [email protected] place in Spanish Fork, Utah. See Orem) and US 189 (University Ave.). Tel: 011-801-422-8034 . festivalofcolorsusa.com Fax: 011-801-422-0385

Skiing/Snowboarding 360 TNRB, Provo, UT 84604 Rock Canyon Utah is home to some of the greatest winter resorts . Stephen Shepherd, SEP Student Advisor About 15 minutes walking from campus, Rock in the U.S. See liftopia.com for reduced-price tickets. Canyon has hiking and biking trails, sledding hills, Sundance is closest ski resort to BYU campus. [email protected] Tel: 011-801-422-2053 cliffs for rappelling, and more. To arrive, go north Fax: 011-422-0385 on 900 East, and then turn right on Temple View Velour Live Music Gallery 360 TNRB, Provo, UT 84604 Dr. Turn right at the stop sign at the top of the hill A cozy live music venue featuring local artists. Past and follow the road until you reach the park’s main performers include Imagine Dragons, Neon Trees, Kennedy Center for International Studies entrance. See rockcanyonutah.com. Sara Bareilles, and Matt Nathanson. 135 N. . Christopher Quinlan University Ave., Provo. velourlive.com [email protected] The Quarry Tel: 1-801-422-8535 Indoor rock climbing center with nearly 13,000 feet Salt Lake City of wall space. 2924 N. University Parkway, Provo. About an hour away by car or by route 750 on the 204 HRCB, Provo, UT 84604

See quarryclimbing.com UTA Frontrunner, Salt Lake City is the perfect International Student Services destination for action-packed day trips. See . David Settle Nickel City utah.com/saltlake or visitsaltlake.com. Home of cheap arcade games and laser tag. 1515 [email protected] Tel: 1-801-422-9338 South State St., Orem. See nickelcityorem.com. 1351 WSC, Provo, UT 84604

14 Useful Websites International Student Services Public Transportation byu.edu internationalservices.byu.edu rideuta.com my.byu.edu Map of BYU Campus My Financial Center onestop.byu.edu map.byu.edu mfc.byu.edu Marriott School of Management See your BYU financial information and add Cougar Calendars marriottschool.byu.edu Cash to your BYU ID Card to pay for food and supplies around campus. marriottschool.byu.edu/clubs calendar.byu.edu

Global Management Center MyMAP Class Registration Testing Center gmc.byu.edu/incoming mymap.byu.edu testing.byu.edu

Kennedy Center for International Studies Booklist Sports Events or kennedy.byu.edu booklist.byu.edu byucougars.com byutickets.com See which books and materials are required for your classes. Books are available to buy or rent through Performing Arts Events the BYU Store. arts.byu.edu or byutickets.com

BYU Store Intramural Sports byustore.com intramurals.byu.edu

On-Campus Housing BYU Clubs housing.byu.edu clubs.byu.edu

Off-Campus Housing BYU Ride cougarhousing.com zimride.byu.edu och.byu.edu Find a ride with another BYU student that is traveling to the same destination as you. BYU Learning Suite learningsuite.byu.edu Local Newspapers Many professors use this site to post assignments, heraldextra.com quizzes, and grades. sltrib.com deseretnews.com Meal Plans dining.byu.edu City of Provo Students can purchase meal plans, a helpful option provo.gov for those who plan to eat often on campus. utahvalley.com utah.com/provo

15 BYU Buildings Guide Marriott School Rankings

Abbreviation / Undergraduate Name of building Details Nickname Rank Program Source Year Contains information desk, International Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Services, BYU Store, Cougareat food 1st Accounting The Wall Street Journal 2010 WSC / “The Wilk” Student Center court, study zones, support offices, ballroom, 1st Accounting Bloomberg Businessweek 2013 Skyroom Restaurant, and Varsity Theater. 2nd Return on Investment Bloomberg Businessweek 2013 Most Marriott School classes are held in this N. Eldon Tanner TNRB / “The building. Contains the Blue Line Deli and a 2nd Ethics Emphasis Bloomberg Businessweek 2013 Building Tanner” number of centers, including the Global 3rd Employer Satisfaction Bloomberg Businessweek 2014 Management Center. 3rd Accounting Public Accounting Report 2013 Abraham O. Smoot Location of One-Stop Student Service Desk, ASB / “The ASB” or 3rd Accounting U.S. News & World Report 2014 Administration Registrar’s Office, and more administrative “The X Building” Building offices. 4th Entrepreneurship The Princeton Review 2014 Home of Dept. of Fine Arts and School of Music. 4th Accounting Tax Talent 2014 Franklin S. Harris Contains the De Jong Concert Hall, Madsen HFAC / “The H-Fac” 6th Global Supply Chain Gartner 2014 Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, Fine Arts Ticket Office, and Pardoe 9th Entrepreneurship Entrepreneur 2013 Theatre. HBLL / “The BYU’s main library. Contains study areas, Harold B. Lee Library Hubble” computers, and countless resources. Graduate Many foreign language and religion courses are JKB / ”The JKB” or Building taught here. Also contains writing labs and Rank Program Source Year “JKHB” foreign language computer labs. 1st Most Family-Friendly The Princeton Review 2013 Heber J. Grant HGB /“The Testing Most tests are taken in this building rather than 1st MBA (Regional Schools) The Wall Street Journal 2007 Building Center” in classrooms. Joseph F. Smith Houses College of Humanities; Family, Home, 1st MBA (Accountancy The Financial Times 2012 JFSB / “The JFSB” Building and Social Sciences; and language departments. 1st MAcc (Tax Emphasis) Tax Talent 2014 RB / “The RB” or Physical Education Building. Contains a Stephen L. Richards 1st MBA (Human Resources The Financial Times 2012 “The Richards swimming pool, locker rooms, basketball and Building Building” volleyball courts, and dance rooms. 2nd MBA (Ethics Emphasis) The Wall Street Journal 2007 Contains an indoor jogging track, weight room, 2nd MAcc Public Accounting Report 2013 George Albert Smith SFH / “The and a large basketball/volleyball court. Location 2nd MAcc Tax Talent 2014 Fieldhouse Fieldhouse” of intercollegiate volleyball and gymnastics 7th MBA (Accounting) U.S. News & World Report 2014 events. Spencer W. Kimball SWKT / “The Houses College of Nursing and School of Family 7th MBA (Entrepreneurship) The Princeton Review 2014 Tower Swickett” Life. 9th MBA (Entrepreneurship) Entrepreneur 2014 Joseph Smith Many religion and some business classes are JSB / “The JSB” 17th MBA Forbes 2013 Building held here. Multipurpose arena that hosts basketball 22nd MBA (International) U.S. News & World Report 2013 MC / “The Marriott Marriott Center games, devotionals and forums, and other Center” 27th MBA Bloomberg Businessweek 2014 important events. HRCB / “The 27th MBA U.S. News & World Report 2014 Harold R. Clark Kennedy Center” or Houses international program offices. Building “The Clark Building”

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