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News Release
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS RELEASE / February 28, 2008
Boise State University Announces New Four-Year Graduation
Guarantee Plan for Incoming Students
Boise State University has a new program for students who aim to graduate in
four years. “Finish in Four” guarantees that students who follow a planned
course of study can complete their degree in four years. If not, Boise State
will pay for the additional required courses.
Boise State President Bob Kustra announced the new program — Idaho’s only
four-year graduation guarantee — in conjunction with today’s State Board of
Education meeting in Boise. National statistics indicate that only about one
in four college students complete a degree in four years, and nearly half
take five years or more.
“This program ensures student success,” Kustra said. “It is designed to give
students who have the desire and motivation to complete a degree at Boise
State University in four years the support they need to achieve their goal.”
To participate, students sign a contract and agree to follow an outlined
academic plan. Boise State will ensure course availability is not a limiting
factor in graduating in four years and will pay the course fees should a
student need an additional semester to complete their requirements. There is
no cost to students to participate in the program and no penalty for
students who withdraw.
Earning a degree in four years saves students money and accelerates their
careers by getting them into the job market sooner. The program also will
help students budget better for their education and stay on track
academically by following a written, four-year plan that outlines which
classes to take when. Pre-planning for study abroad or internships will
allow students to enrich their education through these experiences and still
graduate in four years.
First-time, full-time incoming freshmen are eligible to participate in
Finish in Four. Participants should plan to enroll for 16 to 18 credits per
semester. Courses can also be taken during summer sessions. The university
will provide participating students with an academic adviser at initial
registration and before each subsequent semester to review course selections
and offer academic and career guidance.
The program will begin in fall 2008. Currently, 92 percent of the programs
at Boise State will participate. Additional programs will be added to the
list, with some exceptions where additional coursework is required due to
accreditation requirements or to ensure a comparable curriculum to similar
programs across the country.
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“The Finish in Four plan shows the continued dedication that our faculty and
staff have in providing students with the guidance and courses they need to
complete their degrees,” said Sona Andrews, Boise State provost and vice
president for academic affairs. “The program is not for everyone, but it
does encourage full-time students to develop a focused plan of study and
work with an adviser to make careful and thoughtful decisions on course
selection and a program of study.”
For more information about Finish in Four, call (208) 426-4049 or visit
www.boisestate.edu/finish4.
The Web site features a full version of the student contract, answers to
frequently asked questions and a list of participating academic departments.
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Media Contact: Frank Zang, University Communications, (208) 426-5391,
frankzang@boisestate.edu;
Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563,
ssquires@boisestate.edu
Boise State University is emerging as a metropolitan research university
of distinction. This transformation is being powered by the university’s
first comprehensive campaign to support students, faculty, strategic
initiatives, research and infrastructure. That’s why the campaign to raise
$175 million in private support is called Destination Distinction.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
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