Four-Year Plan

Boise State University’s Computer Science Department is committed to student success and is excited to be participating in the University’s Finish-in-Four Graduation Guarantee program.

Finish-in-Four Plans by Academic Year

• Academic Year 2015-2016
• Academic Year 2014-2015
• Academic Year 2013-2014
• Academic Year 2012-2013
• Academic Year 2011-2012
• Academic Year 2010-2011
• Academic Year 2009-2010
• Academic Year 2008-2009

About the Program

• Finish-in-Four is designed to encourage and assist students in timely 4-year graduation.
• Freshmen students sign an agreement in order to participate.  Find more details in “How to Participate” below.
• Students are assigned an academic advisor who assists with academic planning, course registration, and career guidance.
• Boise State University ensures course availability does not limit the student’s ability to graduate in four years.
• There is no penalty for students that decide to withdraw from the program.
• Boise State University assumes tuition responsibility for required course(s) needed for degree completion if not available as per agreement.

Benefits for Participating Students

• Stay on track academically: The written four-year course plan outlines which classes to take and when so that the degree takes just four years.
• Find an accelerated path into the job market or advanced education: The sooner the degree completed, the sooner the long-term career begins.
• Save money: Additional semesters of classes, especially when taking 12 credits or less, really adds up.
• Experience greater opportunities for educational enrichment: Pre-plan study abroad programs, internships/practica, service learning experiences and summer school enrollment.
• Enjoy a rewarding academic focus: Earning 32 credits a year (summers can be included) and maintaining good academic standing ensures a first-class intellectual experience.

How to participate

Students who wish to pursue the Finish in Four Graduation Guarantee need to complete the following steps:

• Review the agreement located at http://www.boisestate.edu/finish4/agreement.shtml  prior to requesting a meeting with an academic advisor.
• Make a list of questions to discuss.  Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at http://www.boisestate.edu/finish4/faqs.shtml.
• Meet with an academic advisor in the Computer Science Department.
  • Check BroncoWeb to find name and contact info for assigned academic advisor.
  • If no academic advisor has been assigned, contact the Department office at 204/426-5788 for more information.
• Develop a four-year plan with help from an assigned academic advisor
• Complete the plan and sign the agreement
  • Both the student and the advisor must sign the agreement.
  • Both the four year plan and the agreement must be sent to:
    • Tim Squires
    • Advising and Academic Enhancement
    • MS1150