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Can you work at BYU and not be Mormon?

Definitely not! As stated above, applicants who are not LDS or Mormon are prized due to their diversity. No preference is given based on religious, faith beliefs, or spiritual identity components within our internship hiring practices.
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Does BYU accept non Mormon students?

Non-LDS students are asked to provide a similar endorsement from an ecclesiastic (religious) leader of their choice with their application for admittance, as well as an annual review similar to the one LDS students undergo.
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Do you have to be a member of the church to work for BYU?

Yes, while BYU to prefers to hire members of the Church who hold and are worthy to hold a temple recommend, those who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can apply for positions at BYU.
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Are all BYU faculty Mormon?

Over 95 percent of the faculty and stu- dents are Mormons. Since BYU is the only Mormon university in the United States and thousands of Mormon families wish their children to be educated there, the university is highly selective in admitting students.
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What percentage of BYU students are Mormon?

See these demographic stats , showing that BYU is 98.7% members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka LDS or Mormon).
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Can you attend BYU If you are not Mormon?

Can Mormons use birth control?

For decades, the church has allowed the use of contraceptives, stating that “the decision about how many children to have and when to have them is extremely personal and private. It should be left between the couple and the Lord.”
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Can Muslims attend BYU?

YES! BYU is a great school and there is a number of students who attend who are Muslim. While the school population is primarily members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS, or as we are frequently called Mormons) there are still a number of students from various other faiths.
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How many BYU students leave the church?

How Many Are Leaving? How many people are leaving the Church? According to these weighted estimates, 191 people with a Latter-day Saint background left, compared to 379 who did not, meaning that about one-third of those with a Latter-day Saint background have left the Church.
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How many people go to BYU that aren't Mormon?

BYU has over 30,000 students with the majority belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But according to the assistant dean to Student Life, 1% of the student body are not members of the Church.
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Is BYU TV LDS?

Religious programming derives from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which owns and operates BYU. Some religious programming airs on Sundays or in the early morning hours on BYUtv: BYU devotionals and forums. BYU's Education Week and Women's Conference.
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Can you have tattoos at BYU?

BYU policy permits students to have tattoos but counsels against getting them while studying at the university. Getting one while student does count as an Honor Code infraction. "It's extremely rare for a student to be suspended for dress and grooming violations," Jenkins said.
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Is there a curfew at BYU?

Opposite gender guests visiting in the residence of single student parents living in TVA housing are not permitted in bathroom and bedroom areas while visiting, nor are they ever permitted to spend the night. They must leave TVA by curfew times, which is 12 am, Saturday through Thursday, and 2 am on Friday night.
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Can non Mormons drink coffee at BYU?

Accordingly, no smoking or drinking of alcohol, coffee, or tea is permitted on the BYU campus, though other caffeinated beverages are allowed. Those who desire to smoke must do so off campus. Many local businesses do offer alcohol, coffee, and tea.
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Can a Mormon marry a non Mormon?

Marrying a non-member is allowed, however, the marriage ceremony cannot be done in the temple.
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Can you wear flip flops at BYU?

The BYU-Idaho dress and grooming standards prohibit students and faculty from wearing overalls, flip-flops, hats, shorts and capris on campus.
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Can a Baptist go to BYU?

University statistics tell us that 99 percent of BYU students are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For all practical purposes, it seems like everyone is LDS. But what about the other one percent? About 20 of those students are Baptists, said Dr.
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Do Mormons pay tuition at BYU?

There are no “Mormons” at byu. There are, however, about 25,000 members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at byu who pay a significant amount of tuition money every semester. Students who are not members of the church pay about the same as students at other, similar universities.
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What percent of BYU is black?

The enrolled student population at Brigham Young University-Provo is 80.6% White, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 4.25% Two or More Races, 1.82% Asian, 0.715% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.402% Black or African American, and 0.218% American Indian or Alaska Native.
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Was Ryan Gosling LDS?

He and his family were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Gosling has said that the religion influenced every aspect of their lives.
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What happens if you leave the church while at BYU?

The withdrawal of a student's ecclesiastical endorsement automatically results in the loss of good Honor Code standing. Students who are not in good Honor Code standing must discontinue enrollment. Also, they are not eligible for graduation, even if they have otherwise completed all necessary coursework.
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Is the Mormon Church growing or Shrinking in the world?

The LDS Church has been known for rapid membership growth throughout its existence. Growth rates generally remain positive, outpacing world population growth with the exception of 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Can Jews go to BYU?

We fully embrace "All Kinds of Jewish", and welcome all students regardless of their religious background, Jewish ancestry, ethnic/racial background, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We are pluralistic, egalitarian, queer friendly, and excited to welcome All Kinds of students to our Hillel.
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Can a Catholic attend BYU?

Can a non-Mormon go to BYU? Yep! Anyone can go to BYU in Provo, Utah, whether they are a member of the church or not. All they have to do is meet the academic requirements for admission, and agree to abide the honor code.
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What percentage of BYU students are married?

Yet as of Fall 2021, only 25% of enrolled BYU students were married. This is much higher than the percentage of married college undergraduates across the United States — 7%. But this is still much lower than what some might expect from the BYU culture, which promises a “ring before spring.”
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