Frequently Asked Questions

Registration opens the beginning of April.

2018 Registration fees are $500 prior to July 25th; $550 July 25-August 10; $600 for walk on registration if space is available. 
 

BYU freshmen who are enrolled in fall semester 2018.

Approximately 100–140 participants. (10–12 students are allowed into each class.)

Late fees will be added to any registration completed after July 24, 2018. Online registration is open until August 10th at 11:59 PM. Walk-on registration will be available on the first day of the program if space is still available.

We do not keep waiting lists for the classes. You will need to register for another class.

You can mail a check with your name, address, phone number, email address and Social Security number (mandatory to receive credit). When it is received, you will be registered if space is still available and a confirmation email sent to you.

A receipt will be sent to the email used to register. More information will come in the summer via email.

We are committed to providing a learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Prior to registration, applicants with disabilities are invited to discuss the program content and available facilities with the program director. All accommodation requests should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the program.

The program is held in late August.

BYU faculty teach the classes.

The days are filled with hands-on courses, group research, labs, demonstrations, and field trips.

Yes. Activities may include a barbecue, fireside and dance, service project, and closing social.

Please see your pre-arrival packet for information on check-in times.

If you arrive after the orientation, please call Sharon Kealm at 801-422-4219.

If you have signed up for BYU on-campus housing for Fall semester 2018 you will move into your Fall housing assignment Saturday evening. 

BYU students may buy meals on a day-to-day basis in the cafeteria. Meals range from $5.75 to $8.50.

Education Week participants use campus housing until Saturday morning. The cleaning crews clean the units on Saturday to prepare them for fall semester housing.

BYU Campus housing for Thursday and Friday night will be in Helaman Halls with females in Chipman Hall and males in Merrill Hall.

Most residence halls are double occupancy with shared bathrooms down the hall.

Please call Sharon Kealm at 801-422-4219.

Unfortunately, this is confidential information that we are unable to give out.

BYU does not coordinate any shuttle services between Salt Lake City and Provo. There are companies that offer shuttle services between the airport and Provo, but you will need to contact them directly. You can call Express Shuttle at 1-800-397-0773. It is up to each participant to find his or her own transportation to and from BYU. For more information click here.

Participants may wear pants or knee-length shorts. The dance requires Sunday dress (shirt, tie, slacks for young men—no Levi’s; dresses and skirts for young women). All clothing must adhere to the dress standards listed in the BYU Honor Code.

Weather could be rather warm during the program. Average high temperature in August is 85 to 90 degrees F; average low is 65 to 70 degrees F. Come prepared for changeable weather and varying indoor room temperatures.

Visit the honors page for more information.