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Ambassador Names. Presentation Title. College Education. Source: 2005 US Census Bureau. University of Idaho. Ranked in the Top 50 Best values for Public Colleges and Universities "77 Best Value Colleges in America” National research institution with world-class labs and facilities

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  1. Ambassador Names Presentation Title

  2. College Education Source: 2005 US Census Bureau

  3. University of Idaho • Ranked in the Top 50 Best values for Public Colleges and Universities • "77 Best Value Colleges in America” • National research institution with world-class labs and facilities • Our library is the largest in the state of Idaho • Ranked in the top one-third of Intel's "100 Most Unwired College Campuses in the U.S.” • Student/Faculty ratio 16:1 • Enrolled from all 44 Idaho counties, 50 states and 77 countries.

  4. Food Science

  5. Agricultural & Extension Education • Agriculture Teacher • County Extension Agent • Agricultural Journalist • 4-H Educator Fun Facts • Collegiate FFA; 80% of Idaho Ag Teachers graduated from this department

  6. Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology • International Businessperson • Crop Buyer • Agribusiness Manager • Agricultural Loan Officer • Commodities Trader Fun Facts • Ag Business Club & Knowledge Bowl Team, Craig Marotz led McDonald’s Restaurant expansion in China

  7. Animal & Veterinary Science • Dairy Production Manager • Veterinarian • Breed Association Representative • Feedlot Manager • Livestock Producer Fun Facts • Dairy Science Internships, Panama sheep breed development in 1912, many research units on campus and around the state, cooperative vet school agreement with WSU, Equine reproduction lab (cloned mules), IVMA Vet of the Year, UI Teacher of the Year, UI Researcher of the Year

  8. Biological & Agricultural Engineering • Precision Ag Technology • Farm Service Agency & USDA • Biomedical Engineer • Water Manager • Biofuel Consultant Engineer Fun Facts • AgrAbility Project, Research in microbes that clean up haz-mat spills, Biofuels research (Vandal Trolley & BioBug), Methane capture systems for dairies, students designed joystick to make combines more responsive

  9. Family & Consumer Sciences • Family Advocate • FCS Teacher • Clothing Designer • Dietitian • Sports Nutritionist Fun Facts • Most online courses in CALS, Child Development Lab, Germ City & Now You’re Cooking programs, War on Hunger, Dietician students that take Registered Dietician exam score higher than national average

  10. School of Food Science • Product Designer • Food Quality Assurance • Food Safety Microbiologist • Technical Sales Representative Fun Facts • Student developed Pina Colada ice cream flavor for Schwan’s, Food Product Development Team won $10,000 for developing bubble team, Co-op program with WSU, Food Science Club- North Idaho Chili Cookoff

  11. Microbiology, Molecular Biology, & Biochemistry • Patent Science Lawyer • Forensic Scientist • Pharmaceutical Scientist • Environmental Biotechnology • Health Care Professional Fun Facts • Research in E-coli & Bubonic Plague, Pre-med program, MMBB Club takes trips to breweries, hot springs, and biotech companies

  12. Plant, Soil, & Entomological Sciences • Agricultural Inspector • Pest Management Specialist • Farm Manager • Seed Producer Fun Fact • Soil Stewards, Crop research at the Plant Science Farm, Bug Museum with 1 million insect specimens and live walking stick insects and hissing cockroaches

  13. Why Live on Campus? • Close to classes • More interaction with peers • Better connected with community • School activities are easy accessed • Meet people with same interests

  14. Living Options • Many Student Residence Communities • More than 25 residence communities • 4 Apartment Communities • 8 Suite-style Living and Learning Communities (LLC) • Greek: 16 Fraternities and 9 Sororities • 6 Multicultural fraternities/sororities • Women Cooperative Living

  15. Admissions • How to Apply? • Application • On-line Application • Download forms • $50 application fee (non-refundable) • ACT or SAT test scores • Official high school transcript

  16. Cost of Attendance

  17. Financial Aid • Last year, University of Idaho students were awarded over $100 million in financial aid. • How to apply for Financial Aid: • 1. Apply for Admissions • 2. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid) • Priority Deadline is February 15th!!!! • 3. Accept your financial aid on VandalWeb

  18. Scholarships • Tuition, fees, room and board costs are consistently lower than the average for 4-year public universities throughout the nation • More than 5,000 scholarships totaling in excess of $25 million is awarded. • How to apply for scholarships: • Apply for admissions • Submit ACT/SAT scores • Submit a transcript

  19. College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Scholarships

  20. Activities and Clubs • More than 200 student organizations • Student Recreation Center: • Climbing Wall: 55 ft. pillar and 6,000 sq. ft. of climbing area. • Indoor track and hockey rink • Latest in equipment • Outdoor Rental Program • Intramural Sports

  21. College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Student Clubs Over 25 Student Clubs: • PAAEYC- SA • Plant and Soils Science Club • Pre-Vet Club • Rodeo Club • Sigma Alpha Agricultural Sorority • Soil Stewards • Student Idaho Cattle Association • UI Student Society of Arboriculture • Ag Student Affairs Council (AgSAC) • Agribusiness Club • CALS Ambassador • AAFCS Club • ASABE (ASM) • ASABeE (Biosystems) • Dairy Club • Food & Nutrition Club • Food Science Club • International Textiles & Apparel Assoc • Livestock and Meats Judging • MMBB Club

  22. Admitted • Meet with an Advisor • Register for Classes • Find a Place to Live • Vandal Friday • Last weekend in March • Early Registration • Social Activities and Events • Housing

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