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Campus Tours

In-person tours, campus tour, self-guided campus tour, virtual tours, live virtual tour with tour guide, frequently asked questions.

Prospective students are defined as the following:

• High school students grade 9-12 (or equivalent)
• High school graduate with no college work
• Transfer students
• Admitted students
• International students
• Graduate students

A prospective student may only bring 2 guests on a tour. If you have other prospective students, please register them separately. Additional guests can also participate in a self-guided walking tour. For further accommodations, please give us a call at 801-422-1280 .

You can schedule a live virtual tour! On this tour, one of our tour guides will show you campus and introduce you to the BYU experience.

We offer group tours to the following groups:

• Elementary school classes
• Middle school/junior high classes
• High school classes
• Church/youth groups
• Other groups

Please keep in mind that group tours require chaperones. For students K-8, you will need to bring 1 chaperone for every 10 students. For students 9-12, you will need 1 chaperone for every 15 students.

Tours should be scheduled prior to your visit. In-person tours leave every other hour and are available Monday through Friday. The first tour leaves at 10 a.m. and the final tour leaves at 4 p.m.

Tours are 60 minutes long, and will allow you to do the following:

• Tour campus either on a golf cart or walking
• Admission application
• Campus resources
• Student life

One-hour parking is available at the Hinckley Center visitor's parking lot . Before your tour, you will need to ask the Hinckley Center receptionist for a pass to hang on your rearview mirror.

If the Hinckley Center visitor's parking is full, or you plan to stay longer than an hour on campus, additional parking is located at the Museum of Art visitor's parking lot .

Remember to give yourself an appropriate amount of time to find a parking space.

We try to accommodate all our tours with golf carts, but this is not a guarantee. Please be prepared to do a walking tour if golf carts are not available. Groups of eight or more will be walking tours.

Both the golf cart tour and walking tour have the same content, just a different mode of transportation! Your tour guide will take you through BYU campus delivering the same information whether walking on campus or riding on a golf cart. Please note that golf carts are not guaranteed, even when booking a golf cart tour.

If you have questions regarding disability, foreign language tours, or Saturday tours please call 801-422-1280.

Campus Tours

Whether you are a prospective BYU student or a family member of a BYU hopeful, there is nothing like actually visiting BYU to get a feel for all the things that make BYU great. Visitors are always welcome on campus, and we invite you to participate in one of our personalized tours that are tailored for prospective students and their families.

Tours should be scheduled prior to your visit. Tours leave on the hour and are available Monday through Friday. The first tour leaves at 9 a.m. and the final tour leaves at 4 p.m., with the exception of Tuesday at 11 a.m., when the campus is closed for the weekly university devotional.

Tours are 50 minutes long and include information on the admissions process, academic departments, overall campus life, financial aid, scholarships, and extracurricular opportunities.

If you are thinking about attending BYU and are interested in a personalized campus tour, please schedule one online by visiting tours.byu.edu .

Virtual Tour

We also offer a Virtual Tour of campus .

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Visiting BYU–Hawaii

Driving directions to campus.

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From Kamehameha Highway Coming From Kaneohe

• After the Polynesian Cultural Center, Courtyard Marriot, and Mcdonalds, turn left onto Naniloa Loop. 
• Turn left on Kulanui Street at the BYU–Hawaii Main Entrance.
• On the roundabout with "Enter To Learn Go Forth To Serve" in front of the Flag Circle, take the third exit. 
• Turn left into the main parking lot. 

From Kamehameha Highway Coming From Haleiwa

• After driving through Laie past Hulikau Beach and the Laie Shopping Center, turn right onto Naniloa Loop. 

For directions to specific buildings or locations on campus, please see map.byuh.edu .

Parking for visitors is available in the Main Parking Lot at the front of the campus. No permit is required. Parking in the Flag Circle, Academic Oval, and student parking lots between the residence halls is reserved for staff and students and is by permit only.

Campus tours are available and provided by Student Recruitment, part of the Ho'okele department. To schedule an in-person tour, fill out the Campus Visit Request Form . Email [email protected] with any questions.

Information Regarding Tours

In-person tours will need to be scheduled in advance and there will be no walk-in tours available.

Campus tours take groups on a 45-minute tour of the main buildings of BYU–Hawaii. All of our tours start at the time scheduled and tours cannot exceed a group of nine.

These tours cover information on campus life, majors offered, financial aid and scholarships, and admission applications.

Campus Tour Schedule

Tours are available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Visits typically last an hour.

Places to Eat

Banyan Dining Hall : Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, anyone with an appetite is welcome to come in for an all-you-can-eat meal. Featuring special made-to-order entrees, an international corner, a complete salad bar, home-style meals, and soup du jour, Banyan Dining has a selection that's right for you. View hours and prices .

The Seasider : Located in the Aloha Center, the Seasider offers a variety of grilled favorites, refreshing frozen treats, an array of healthy options from our delicious deli, a scrumptious salad bar, or our sizzling stir-fry made to order. For those on the go, we offer an assorted selection of appetizing “grab-to-go” items and select foods from our varying specialty bars.

Laie Shopping Center

• Seven Brothers
• Laie Chop Suey
• L & L Drive Inn
• Foodland Supermarket

Laie Community

• Hukilau Cafe
• Dining options at the Polynesian Cultural Center
• Dining options at the Hukilau Marketplace

BYU–Hawaii does not typically provide housing for non-students and visitors. Visitors may look at options at Courtyard Marriott or Turtle Bay .

Nearby Attractions

• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Laie Hawaii Temple
• Beaches: Hukilau Beach, Temple Beach, Pounders Beach

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Campus Tours

In-person tours, campus tour, self-guided campus tour, virtual tours, live virtual tour with tour guide, frequently asked questions.

Prospective students are defined as the following:

• High school students grade 9-12 (or equivalent)
• High school graduate with no college work
• Transfer students
• Admitted students
• International students
• Graduate students

A prospective student may only bring 2 guests on a tour. If you have other prospective students, please register them separately. Additional guests can also participate in a self-guided walking tour. For further accommodations, please give us a call at 801-422-1280 .

You can schedule a live virtual tour! On this tour, one of our tour guides will show you campus and introduce you to the BYU experience.

We offer group tours to the following groups:

• Elementary school classes
• Middle school/junior high classes
• High school classes
• Church/youth groups
• Other groups

Please keep in mind that group tours require chaperones. For students K-8, you will need to bring 1 chaperone for every 10 students. For students 9-12, you will need 1 chaperone for every 15 students.

Tours should be scheduled prior to your visit. In-person tours leave every other hour and are available Monday through Friday. The first tour leaves at 10 a.m. and the final tour leaves at 4 p.m.

Tours are 60 minutes long, and will allow you to do the following:

• Tour campus either on a golf cart or walking
• Admission application
• Campus resources
• Student life

One-hour parking is available at the Hinckley Center visitor's parking lot . Before your tour, you will need to ask the Hinckley Center receptionist for a pass to hang on your rearview mirror.

If the Hinckley Center visitor's parking is full, or you plan to stay longer than an hour on campus, additional parking is located at the Museum of Art visitor's parking lot .

Remember to give yourself an appropriate amount of time to find a parking space.

We try to accommodate all our tours with golf carts, but this is not a guarantee. Please be prepared to do a walking tour if golf carts are not available. Groups of eight or more will be walking tours.

Both the golf cart tour and walking tour have the same content, just a different mode of transportation! Your tour guide will take you through BYU campus delivering the same information whether walking on campus or riding on a golf cart. Please note that golf carts are not guaranteed, even when booking a golf cart tour.

If you have questions regarding disability, foreign language tours, or Saturday tours please call 801-422-1280.

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New BYU Commit Cale Breslin Locks in Official Visit

Casey lundquist | may 23, 2024.

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On Wednesday, new BYU running back commit Cale Breslin announced his plans to officially visit BYU. Breslin will be on campus from June 18-20 - the same week as a number of other commits and recruits . That week is shaping up to be the most important recruiting week of the Summer for BYU.

I'll be at BYU for my Official Visit on June 18-20 @kalanifsitake @CoachRoderick @unga45 @FL_Ftball @officialmwaters @dhglover #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs #CougarNation #BYU pic.twitter.com/mxcmaG0Ffr — Cale Breslin (@calebreslin) May 22, 2024

Getting Breslin on campus is an important step in his recruitment. Breslin is an important part of what has the potential to be a great 2025 recruiting class. Maintaining that relationship and keeping him committed until signing day needs to be a top priority for running backs coach Harvey Unga.

Breslin, a three-star prospect from Las Vegas, picked BYU over competing offers from Wisconsin, San Diego State, Indiana, Syracuse, Hawaii, FAU, and UConn. Breslin's recruitment was heating up - he picked up the offer from Wisconsin just a few weeks ago after taking a visit. Instead of prolonging his recruitment and waiting for more offers, Breslin shut things down and committed to BYU. Breslin is a great pickup for running backs coach Harvey Unga. He fits the mold of running backs that have recently had success at BYU. He has the potential to contribute early in his BYU career alongside starter LJ Martin.

Breslin was selected to the First Team All-Southern Nevada Preps team after running for over 1,200 yards as a junior. Breslin first got in touch with BYU back in January. Since then, he kept in close contact with Harvey Unga and he established a close relationship with the BYU running backs coach. Unga also grew close to Breslin's family and pitched the benefits of BYU.

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Campus society’s mission: protecting children and families

BYU-Idaho is full of various groups and societies that all work to achieve different things on and off campus. The Child and Family Advocacy Society works to ensure the safety of children and families, as well as to teach students a variety of related topics such as healthy dating, the dangers of addiction in the family and how to raise a family in an ever-changing world.

The CFA Society is led by students who put on engaging events throughout each semester full of meaningful experiences. Many of these events are great chances for family studies majors to create networks with professionals in their field.

Aside from networking events, they also hold educational ones. For example, they have an upcoming dating event where students can listen to and learn from a marriage and family therapist.

Beyond hosting events, the society students are also involved in family advocacy work on a global scale. Timothy Rarick, the faculty supervisor of the society, travels with students to the United Nations in New York City to engage in family advocacy. There, students can get firsthand experience and learn that they don’t need to be majoring in the subject to be passionate about it.

“I lead a panel discussion of what they learned, what they saw and take home messages for people, meaning that you don’t have to go to the UN to be a family advocate, but there’s some lessons that you can learn and implement in your daily life, regardless of where you live and what you’re studying,” Rarick said in an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio.

Erica Battezzato, the current President of the CFA Society, joined in the fall of 2023 because she wanted to be part of a group that was making a real impact on people, both on and off campus. She quickly fell in love with the society and the work it did and is glad she took a chance on the society.

"As soon as I joined the first meeting I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m supposed to be here, because of the work we do and because we’re involved in defending the family and supporting children and protecting them,’” Battezzato said.

Savannah Nelson, the current vice president of the CFA society, says the society is meant for anyone, whether this is something students are majoring in or not. She believes everyone can benefit from learning about the topic because everyone came from a family of their own or will one day have their own, so they can learn great things by attending.

She says anyone can attend their events, students at BYU-Idaho, students from other schools, faculty members, community members, whoever wants to join are welcomed with open arms.

“Students [need] to understand that this event is for them, even if they’re not within our program or even our department or even our college,” Nelson said. “[We] are trying to help students understand that everybody has a family, everybody came from a family and the lessons that our events teach are valuable to each person.”

The Child and Family Advocacy Society is committed to its mission and goals, to advocate for positive change, to promote healthy relationships and to help individuals to have personal growth. To learn more about the society, find it on Facebook at BYU-Idaho Child and Family Advocacy Society, on Instagram at byui_cfas and find its events on I-Belong.byui.edu or the I-Belong app.

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BYU Theatre announces 2024-2025 season

BYU Theatre’s 2024-2025 season brings classic tales, musical comedies, Shakespeare and a contemporary story featuring an all-female cast to the stages of West Campus.

The new season features six live productions performed by students within the BYU Theatre department: “Men on Boats,” “Crazy for You,” “Babe, the Sheep Pig,” “Henry V,” “The Cherry Orchard” and “High School Musical.” This season offers shows for audiences both young and old to enjoy.

Stephanie Breinholt, the artistic director of BYU Theatre, guides the decision-making process for which shows to present during next year’s season. She was surprised by how working within BYU West Campus, formerly Provo High School, has not lessened the caliber of these productions.

“We’ve been super creative, and this season it’s going to be, I think, even a little bit more creative in the staging and execution of our shows,” Breinholt said. “It’s going to be a really great tribute to being here at the old Provo High before we move back into the new building.”

Each show offers a distinct purpose for both BYU Theatre students and audiences. “Men on Boats” is a modern play featuring an all-female cast, bringing a new perspective on masculinity and satire, Breinholt said. This production will run from Oct. 18 through Nov. 2, according to the BYU Arts website .

“We have a lot of female students,” she said. “We wanted to be able to use their talents, and we also like to do new plays as much as possible.”

“Crazy for You” is a Gershwin musical incorporating tap-dance numbers performed by BFA Music Dance Theatre students. This production will run from Nov. 8 through Dec. 7.

“Babe, the Sheep Pig” is based on the famous novel by Dick King-Smith and Oscar-winning movie, inviting younger audiences to enjoy what BYU Theatre has to offer, Breinholt said. This production will run from Nov. 13-23.

“Henry V” is a Shakespeare play performed by BYU Young Company . Breinholt said Young Company rotates between various Shakespeare plays each season, so BYU Theatre decided to present a historical piece. This production will run from Feb. 12-22.

“It talks about struggle and times of conflict,” she said. “It seemed appropriate for where our world is right now.”

“The Cherry Orchard” is a classic Russian play that teaches how there can be rebirth despite life’s hardships, challenging BFA Acting seniors in terms of their acting, Breinholt said. This production will run from March 28 through April 12.

Cammi Baker, a junior in the Theatre Arts Studies program, will be working as the makeup and hair designer for “The Cherry Orchard.” She said BYU Theatre productions have allowed her to put her theatre skills into practice and work with a talented and creative team.

“Last year, I had the opportunity to work on ‘House of Desires’ as the assistant hair and makeup designer and it was an amazing experience,” Baker said. “Because of that, I am really excited to be the lead designer for ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and experience the whole process of bringing my ideas to life.”

“High School Musical” is based on the popular Disney Channel movie about two high school students who try out for a musical, shaking up the environment of their school, Breinholt said. This production will run from May 30 through June 14.

“We just thought, ‘Why not embrace the fact that we’ve spent a few years here at the old Provo High School and just jump in and have a really fun high school experience?’” Breinholt said.

Exact dates and further information regarding each production can be found on the BYU Arts website . Season tickets go on sale on Wednesday, May 29, while tickets for individual shows will go on sale on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Tickets can be purchased online on the BYU Arts website, in person at the Marriott Center box office, or by calling 801-422-2981.

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By Lois M. Collins

Scott D. Pierce, longtime television critic at first the Deseret News and later the Salt Lake Tribune, died Friday at age 64.

Pierce began applying his sharp wit and keen eye as a TV critic in 1990 at Deseret News, though that wasn’t his first reporting gig for the newspaper.

The Brigham Young University graduate began his journalism career as a part-time reporter in the late 1980s in the Utah County Bureau before becoming a night police reporter on city desk. He later moved to sports, before getting his “dream job” as a TV critic for Deseret News. It was a job that took him on media tours to meet celebrities and gave him an almost-insider’s view of the television industry. Along the way, he met television’s heroes and villains — and some icons whose encounters he treasured.

Pierce wrote for the Deseret News for 20 years, before he was part of a round of layoffs in 2010. Within a day, the talented critic had been hired by the Salt Lake Tribune, where he covered TV, but also wrote general news features, among other assignments, which expanded as the Tribune suffered its own newspaper industry downsizing. He remained there until his death.

Pierce was a longtime member of the Television Critics Association and served as its president in 2014.

In a Salt Lake Tribune tribute to Pierce published Friday, reporter Julie Jag called him “the Swiss Army knife of reporters, seemingly able to handle anything and in quick order.”

That could also have referred to his sharp wit.

Tributes were plentiful as news of his death reached his many friends in journalism. Most of them mentioned his sense of humor, his incredible talent and his versatility.

“As a longtime Deseret News reporter, editor and critic, Scott was a dedicated journalist who was real and genuine. Like so many in the Deseret News family, I will remember him for his zeal for the profession, his brutally honest television reviews, his unbending integrity, his sense of humor and his friendship,” said Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News editor.

“Scott was a true professional — capable, hard-working, an excellent and entertaining writer,” said retired Deseret News city editor Angelyn Hutchinson. “He was a very witty friend and colleague. Some of my favorite times in the Features Department were our early morning conversations punctuated by his delightful sarcasm. We were both fans of the original ‘Dallas,’ so to hear his take on it and other TV shows was always memorable and enjoyable. His passing is way too soon. His friends — and readers — will miss him.”

“Pierce was proud of his Binghamton, New York, roots and his love of BYU sports,” said Scott Taylor, a longtime friend and colleague first at the BYU student newspaper, The Daily Universe, and later at the Deseret News. “He initially thought I had the best gig as sports editor covering the BYU football team that went 11-1 and finished in the Top 10 nationally,” he said. “But he was always quick to remind me that he was sports editor the next year, when the Cougars went undefeated and were named the 1984 national champions.”

Taylor said his friend was perfect for the TV critic job. “It was a role tailor-made for Scott D. Pierce, with his extensive memory and love for all things TV as well as his sharp wit,” Taylor said. He added, “He loved his kids and could warm any room with his wide grin and contagious laugh.”

“Scott was always a lot of fun,” said Chuck Wing, managing editor for cross-platform news and photography at Deseret News and KSL. “Even on a day when things weren’t going his way, in his own cranky kinda way, he could crack a smile or make you laugh. He was so witty. As a journalist, Scott was top shelf. He was respected by all of us at the DNews but also around the country by fellow television critics. He’ll be missed by all.”

Susan Whitney, a former Deseret News reporter, said, “Anytime something would be happening in the news, I would just be trying to hurry and get to work because I didn’t want to miss what he had to say about it. He and Jeff Vice and Scott Iwasaki would be talking first thing in the morning about whatever current events had happened and they were also so hilarious, but especially Scott.”

Like other colleagues, she noted his diverse talents: “He could lay out pages, cover sports, cover TV, cover anything. He was such a good guy.”

When asked to comment for this story, Iwasaki, entertainment editor of The Park Record and a close friend and former colleague, wrote a tribute of his own:

“The laugh. Everyone in the room knew when Scott D. Pierce found something funny. It wasn’t a quiet giggle. It was a deep laugh that erupted from deep within his soul and filled every open space around him.

“His love for his friends. While some people perceived Scott’s demeanor as jaded, sarcastic and gruff, his soul was gold. While sarcasm was one way of him showing how much he liked you, when good friends needed advice, he wasn’t afraid to let them inside his world. He would sit down with them, look them in the eyes and listen. After a pause, he would give the most thought-provoking and inspired advice that made a difference. If you were a friend, you knew it.”

And finally, “His love for family. He has spent nights awake caring for his sick children and his furry kids. During family parties, the family members would try to outdo each other with sarcastic barbs, fun-loving nudging and boisterous laughter which brings me back to … everyone in the room knew when Scott found something funny.”

Scott D. Pierce was born April 17, 1960, to Donald and Mary Lou Pierce and grew up in Endwell, New York. At BYU he was editor of The Daily University, the campus newspaper.

More than anything, he was a family man who doted on his three children: Hillary, Jonathon and Amanda. He also doted on his fur kids, filling his Facebook with photos of his beloved pets.

Pierce is survived by his partner, Rob Sonoda; his three children: Amanda Pierce (Jeremy Tyrrell), and twins Hillary Pierce and Jonathon Pierce; and by his granddaughter, Remi Tyrrell, as well as siblings. Plans for a memorial service are pending.

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