Brigham Young University, Idaho (BYU)

From its earliest years as a pioneer academy to the modern university we know today, BYU-Idaho has enjoyed a rich heritage of sacrifice, service, improvement, and innovation.

Guided by its affiliation with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU-Idaho seeks to develop students who are faithful disciples and capable leaders.

This historic institution is embarked on a journey of growth and progress that began with the divinely inspired decision to transform Ricks College into a four-year university. Since then, BYU-Idaho has broken new ground in higher education with unique academic offerings, creative calendaring, and programs focused on the development of students. BYU-Idaho is truly rethinking education and our young people are always at the center of those efforts.

Spend just a few moments at Brigham Young University-Idaho and you will likely notice the presence of a unique spirit that makes the campus unusually warm and welcoming. It is called the "Spirit of Ricks" and is a treasured campus tradition of service, hard work, friendliness, and compassion. It is a characteristic that has defined this campus since its earliest days, and is one of the most inviting aspects of studying at BYU-Idaho.

Approximately 12,000 students attend BYU-Idaho, hailing from all 50 states and more than 60 countries. About half of the student body has served as full-time missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and over one-fourth are married.

All BYU-Idaho students agree to live by a Code of Honor that reflects the beliefs and teachings of the Church. The Code of Honor emphasizes being honest, living a chaste life, abstaining from alcohol and tobacco, using clean language, and following other values encompassed in the doctrines of the Church. The code includes additional guidelines on dress and grooming.

Weekly campus devotionals provide students and employees with spiritually uplifting messages from Church leaders and other speakers. The student population is organized into a number of campus stakes and wards, providing Sunday services and ecclesiastical leadership.

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