The university holds membership in numerous organizations which have specific academic requirements. Among these are the American Association of University Women, the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States, the Western Association of Graduate Schools, the National Commission on Accrediting, and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

Student Outcomes Assessment

Idaho State University's goal is to encourage students to develop abilities and acquire knowledge that will be of lasting benefit in their personal and professional lives. To ensure that this goal is met, a program of student outcomes assessment has been implemented to improve the teaching and learning process.

Comprehensive information that includes student performance and student opinion is vital to the success of the assessment program. To provide this information, undergraduate students in the academic division may be required to participate in a variety of assessment activities which may include formal and informal examinations, interviews, surveys and follow-up studies after graduation.

Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

Institutional policy explains in detail the procedures to be used by the University for compliance with the provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy can be found in the Registrar's Office, located in the Museum Building, Room 319. An Office of the Registrar Information Release Policy Checklist is published in each term's class schedule booklet for student reference. Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Associate Director of Registration and Records.

A Directory of Records which lists all education records maintained on students by this institution is available in the Registration and Records Office and the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office.

Directory information, i.e., the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of registered students are considered public record, and are included in the annual campus directory. Students who do not want their names, address, and telephone number printed in this directory must notify the Office of Registration and Records at the beginning (fall semester) of each academic year.

Alumni Association and Foundations

Alumni Association

The association is governed by a board of directors and administered through the office of Alumni Relations, 554 S. 7th Avenue, Pocatello, in the H. F. Magnuson House.

Specific goals are to identify alumni and friends to assist ISU in strengthening support from its constituencies, to inform alumni and friends about Idaho State University; to provide for the efficient management of the Alumni Association, and to involve and motivate alumni and students to maintain their affiliation and support of Idaho State University.

The officers and directors meet three times a year with the director of alumni relations, who is appointed by the university administration.

ISU Bengal Foundation

The Bengal Foundation was officially formed in September of 1976. It is governed by a board of directors and administered through the office of the Bengal Foundation located in Holt Arena. For information on becoming a member, contact The Bengal Foundation at (208) 236-2397.

ISU Foundation, Inc.

Gifts to the Foundation may be unrestricted to be used by the university in areas of greatest need, or donors can specify the area where they would like their contributions to go. Private funding helps provide scholarships, professorships, scientific equipment, building funds, and other assistance to academic and vocational/technical programs and instruction. Private support is recognized as a vital and necessary supplement for the funding of Idaho State University. All contributions to the Foundation, when itemized, are tax deductible.

The ISU Foundation is located on the first floor of the Administration Building.

Physical Facilities and University Services

Frazier Hall, the university's main auditorium building, also houses the Department of Communication and Theatre. Other auditorium facilities are located in the Fine Arts Building, the College of Education Building, the Gale Life Sciences Complex, and the Earl R. Pond Student Union. The Student Union provides a central meeting place for students, offering dining facilities, numerous meeting rooms, facilities for bowling and other games, student affairs offices, U.S. Post Office and the University Bookstore.

Bookstore

Regular Bookstore hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays, with extended hours during registration. Call the Bookstore at 236-3237 (in Pocatello) or 1-800-688-4781 (outside Pocatello) for information regarding hours or to order books by mail. The Dial-A-Text service enables students to order books by telephone for delivery in Idaho within three days. A shipping charge is added for mail orders.

The Bookstore maintains branch offices in Idaho Falls (University Place, 535-7940) and Twin Falls (CSI Bookstore, 733-9554). At other outreach locations (Soda Springs, Rexburg), faculty will sell books the first night of class.

Students should purchase textbooks as early as possible to ensure good selection. A full refund will be paid for unmarked books accompanied by the original sales slip before the last date to drop classes. Books that are marked or damaged will be refunded at used book price.

Computer Facilities and Services

• Beginning WordPerfect 2000
• Beginning Microsoft Word 2000
• Beginning Microsoft Excel 2000
• Microsoft Powerpoint 2000
• Electronic Mail - Netscape Communicator
• Internet Browsing with Netscape
• Internet Publishing with Netscape Composer
• Introduction to Windows 95

Ten computer labs in Pocatello, two in Idaho Falls, and one each in Twin Falls and Boise are open to ISU students. Additional departmental labs are also available. All computer labs are equipped with Windows based machines. Apple Macintosh machines are also available in the Media Center lab. Use of the microcomputer labs requires a network account. Accounts may be purchased, for $17.00 per semester and $12.00 for a summer session, at the computer center administration office in Pocatello, and in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Boise. The account provides login capability in the computer labs, data storage, printing, email, remote access, web-based instructional tools, access to personal student records, etc. The account provides access to both Windows and Unix software. Many ISU computer resources, including email, can be accessed via the Internet. For those with home computers and modems, a remote access kit can be obtained at the Computer Center lab located in the basement of the College of Business building.

Idaho State University maintains a home page on the World-Wide Web (http://www.isu.edu) with access to a wide variety of university information (such as web-based course material, campus events, on-line library access and this Catalog), community events and worldwide information available on the Internet.

Computer Lab Locations:

Computer Service Center,
College of Business Basement,
Rooms B-13 and B-9

College of Business Labs,
Rooms 507A, C

College of Education Lab,
Room 359

Turner Hall Basement

Student Union Building,
Fourth Floor

Liberal Arts Building,
Room 270

Media Center,
Lower Level Oboler Library

Center for Higher Education,
Idaho Falls, Rooms 201-202

University Programs, Twin Falls,
Evergreen Building, Room C90

ISU Boise Computer Lab,
1353 S Eagle Flight Way

Idaho Museum of Natural History

In 1986 the legislature recognized the museum as the state museum of natural history with a mission "to preserve, increase and disseminate knowledge of natural history of the state of Idaho and northern intermountain west."

Faculty curators from biological sciences, geology and anthropology carry out teaching and research utilizing the collections. The museum offers a course on museum history and practices describing vocational options in the museum field.

Educational programs serve visiting school classes and offer programs to schools in the region. The Museum Store offers a variety of natural history books, games, posters and toys.

Student Union

The Student Union and the Union Hypostyle house other offices in addition to Student Senate. Student Affairs offices in the hypostyle include the Dean, Associate Dean, and Assistant Dean of Students (University Judicial Officer), and Director of International Programs and Services. Other offices within the building include C.W. HOG, Continuing Education and Conferences, Craft Shop, ISU Mail Center, KISU-FM Public Radio, Outdoor Program, Program Board, Scheduling and Event Services, Students' Community Service Center, University Food Services, Wilderness Equipment Rental Center, and the student newspaper.

University Housing

The goal of the Idaho State University housing staff is to provide and maintain a residence life program that is conducive to both academic success and personal development. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the many opportunities and services that are offered by oncampus living and to accept the responsibilities that are involved in the experience.

Application Procedures

Applications for on-campus housing may be obtained from the University Housing Office, Box 8083, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, or phone (208) 236-2120. Directions will be provided for completing the application material and receiving an assignment to on-campus housing.

General requirements for on-campus living:

1. Students must be enrolled full-time in either an academic or applied technology course of study.
2. Students must sign a "Residence Life Agreement" or "Apartment License Agreement."
3. Students must comply with the provisions as detailed in "Residence Hall Handbook" or the "On-Campus Apartment Handbook."

The university houses men and women in residence-hall-style facilities. It also has apartment-style living for married students, student families, graduate students, students with special needs, and upper-division students. Living units generally have lounges and all have laundry facilities.

On-campus housing facilities are furnished; however, students must provide their own bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels and decorative items. Students living in apartments must also provide their own cooking and eating utensils.

Food Service

University food service is mandatory for students living in residence halls and is optional for students living in apartments. Food service also may be purchased for students living off-campus.

Assignment and Expenses

Room assignments are based upon the date the completed agreement and deposit are received in the office.

General

It is the student's responsibility to keep the University Housing Office informed of any changes in his/her student status. Applicants who wish to cancel housing reservations must do so in writing to the University Housing Office by the stipulated deadlines.

Family Student Housing

Married students will be assigned to on-campus housing based on the date of application and apartment availability.

Off-Campus Housing Information

The University Housing Office maintains a list of off-campus rentals. Arrangements for off-campus housing must be made by the student.

Individuals listing off-campus rentals must comply with federal laws and university policies which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or national origin.

University Library

The book collection of over 448,000 volumes is accessed via an on-line catalog which is linked to an automated circulation system. The library subscribes to some 3,300 periodicals and serials and has a periodical collection totaling over 120,000 bound volumes. The government publications collection comprises over 418,000 printed items. ISU has been a depository for federal publications since 1908 and for Idaho state publications since 1972. The government publications department contains a collection of approximately 1,750,000 items published in microform. In addition, the library has dramatically enhanced its offerings of electronic access systems.

An integral part of library service is the provision of reference and research assistance to patrons. General reference service is provided at the reference desk and is available during most hours that the library is open. Those patrons exploring the periodical and government document collections can utilize a wide range of printed and electronically based indexes which currently total over 19 databases and systems. Library instruction is available to classes and student groups and is tailored to address students' specific needs, from general library orientation to subject-specific bibliographic research.

In addition to supplying informational materials from its own collections, the library provides an interlibrary loan facility which is equipped to locate and deliver books and periodical articles from other libraries' holdings. Utilizing Fax transmission as well as postal services, the interlibrary loan service handles over 16,000 transactions each year.

In the summer of 1994, the library also opened an Information Services Center at University Place in Idaho Falls. The 1,700 square foot facility includes study tables, a lounge area, and reference desk, plus public access workstations on which students and faculty are able to access many of the same information databases available to students within the main campus library. With the assistance of trained staff, students are able to request the delivery of books and journal articles through the university library. 

Graduate Programs and Graduate Courses

Undergraduate Admissions

Office of Enrollment Planning & Academic Services
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8054
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 236-3277

Questions related to the School of Applied Technology:

School of Applied Technology
Student Services
Idaho State University
PO Box 8380
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 236-2622 • (800) 999-4781

Questions about admission applications:

Office of Admissions
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8270
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 236-2475

All inquiries: http://www.isu.edu

Idaho State University welcomes all students of good character who provide evidence of suitable preparation for work at the college level. Write directly to the Office of Admissions for required admission forms and accompanying instructions. The following information applies to undergraduate students applying for admission to academic programs for Fall 2000 through Summer 2001. Please refer to the School of Applied Technology regarding admission to applied technology programs. Graduate students should refer to the Graduate Catalog.

Current undergraduate courses, degree requirements and academic programs are listed in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is published each March for the upcoming academic year. Upon admission to the University, new students receive a coupon that may be exchanged at the Bookstore for a complimentary copy of the Catalog. Be sure to keep your catalog as a reference tool for your educational planning. Each student needs to complete degree requirements as outlined in any one catalog in effect during his/her dates of registration. The Class Schedule, available free of charge from the Registrar's Office, lists the classes to be offered each semester and describes telephone preregistration procedures.

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Spring Semester: December 1

Summer Sessions: Open

NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS: ALL REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT

Students should hear from the Admissions Office approximately 2 weeks following their application to Idaho State University. Those who are undecided about a major and those requiring academic assistance are assigned an advisor from the Supplemental Academic Advising Center.

Students submitting an application for admission to Idaho State University indicate an intent to major in a specific academic program. Acceptance to the university does NOT mean acceptance into the student's major program. Many departments have admission requirements that must be met prior to the student's formal acceptance into their declared major. Students are encouraged to contact academic departments early to learn about admission requirements into specific programs.

NOTE: It is critical that students submit necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister ahead of time. Preregistration programs are held in early spring for accepted students. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester.

New Freshmen

Students graduating from high school in May 1989 and later and transfer students with less than 14 college credits who are seeking a degree at ISU are required to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions:

1. Application for Admission
2. Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable)
3. Official ACT/SAT Test Scores. (Students making application for the fall semester should take one of these exams early in their senior year and have the scores sent to ISU directly from the appropriate testing service. Scores must be received prior to enrollment.) Students 21 years or older are exempt from taking the ACT/SAT test.
4. Six or preferably seven semester high school transcript. (Students making application for the fall semester should have a copy of their six or seven semester high school transcript indicating credits and grades from the 9th grade through the start of the 12th grade sent to the Office of Admissions early during their senior year.)
5. Final, official high school transcript (eight semester) listing all classes completed, grades and graduation date should be sent directly from the high school records office to the Office of Admissions, immediately following the students graduation from high school.

Regular Admission

Students meeting requirements for regular admission may be admitted to one of two levels under this category according to the student's predicted ISU grade point average (GPA) which is based on a weighted combination of the core subject high school grade point average and ACT Composite Score or SAT (Verbal + Math) total score.

Level 2: Students will be admitted to Level 2 if their predicted first semester ISU grade point average is 2.00 or higher.

Students entering at this level are not restricted in number of credit hours or selection of courses. They are required to take English and mathematics placement tests, and meet with an academic advisor in their chosen major prior to registration.

Level 1: Students will be admitted to Level 1 if their predicted first semester ISU grade point average is less than 2.00.

Level 1 students may not enroll for more than 13 credits per semester. They will meet with an assigned academic advisor who will help them plan a schedule of classes that meets their needs and utilizes support services that will help them to be successful. They may not register for courses until 1) they have taken mathematics and English placement tests, and 2) course schedules are approved by their assigned academic advisor. Students whose placement test scores indicate deficiencies in mathematics or English must enroll for the appropriate courses in these areas during their first or second semesters.

Students admitted at Level 1 who complete at least four college level courses (remedial classes do not count), a minimum of 12 credit hours, and have a college grade point average of 2.00 or better at ISU will be allowed to register as Level 2 students in subsequent semesters.

Provisional Admission

1. Submit scores received on ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) prior to enrollment. Effective fall semester 1989.
2. Degree seeking applicants who do NOT meet the minimum credits required in the high school core subject areas with a 2.0 GPA for Regular Admission may be considered for provisional admission to ISU by satisfying one of the following criteria:
1. Student is a high school graduate from an accredited secondary school whose grades in the high school core subjects and completed ACT/SAT scores predict a 2.0 GPA at ISU.
2. Students who have graduated from non-accredited secondary schools or have not graduated from high school must have completed the GED (General Educational Development) test with an average score of 45, with no individual scores lower than 40. In addition, they must have a minimum ACT Composite score of 18 or a combined SAT Verbal and Math score of 860. Note: Students who are 21 at the time of their first enrollment are exempt from taking the ACT or SAT.

NOTE: Currently there is a proposal being reviewed to raise the minimum average GED Score to 50, with no individual scores lower than 45.
3. Students graduating from a non-accredited secondary school, or who have completed secondary curriculum of study at home, or those who have not graduated from high school, may be considered for admission through an alternate means based on exemplary ACT/SAT, and other standardized test scores such as ACT Compass, CPT, etc.

GED students who are younger than 18 years old must submit a petition to the Admissions Committee to be given consideration for admission to the university .
 

3. Students not meeting the requirements for provisional admission under items 2a, 2b, or 2c may deserve further consideration for admission because of special circumstances, e.g., disadvantaged and minority status, delayed entry, returning veteran, or talented student wishing to enter college early. Students must submit a petition to the Admissions Committee (refer to the section below entitled, "Admissions Committee"), explaining why they feel they can be successful at ISU even though they were unable to meet university admission requirements. Letters of support from counselors, teachers, etc., on the students behalf are encouraged. Under this category, the student must demonstrate to the Admissions Committee evidence of suitable academic preparation to succeed in college level work.

Students with provisional standing may change to regular admission status upon satisfactory completion of 14 baccalaureate level credits, 12 of which must be in four different subject areas of the general education requirements at ISU. Regular admissions status must be attained within three semesters or the student will be dismissed subject to institutional committee appeal procedures and retention/probation/dismissal policies.

New Freshmen

Students graduating from high school prior to May 1989 who are seeking a degree at ISU are required to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions:

1. Application for Admission;
2. Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable);
3. A complete, final, official high school transcript listing all courses taken, grades, and date of graduation should be sent directly form the high school records office to the Office of Admissions.
4. Students 21 or older are not required to take the ACT/SAT exams but must take the Math and English Computerized Placement Exams prior to enrollment to determine appropriate placement into Math and English writing classes. Students are encouraged to enroll in appropriate English and mathematics preparatory classes during their first semester.

New Freshmen

New Freshmen

Students who have been educated through a home school or correspondence based program of study must complete the GED and are subject to the above admission requirements. Students may be considered for admission through an alternate means to the GED. Refer to Provisional Admission, Section 2c.

New Freshmen (Conditional Acceptance)

Note: Idaho State University reserves the right to NOT accept students graduating from high school who have completed a remedial oriented course of study. Students must demonstrate reasonable ability to be successful in a college level curriculum.

Transfer Students

Transfer students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions at least 1 month prior to the start of classes:

1. Application for Admission;
2. ACT/SAT scores (if student has fewer than 14 transfer academic credits). Students 21 or older are exempt from the ACT/SAT exams;
3. Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable);
4. A final, official transcript from each college previously attended must be sent directly from their Registrar's or Records Office to the ISU Admissions Office. In-progress college transcripts must be on file in the Admissions Office for students enrolled at other institutions indicating grades earned through the most recent semester.
5. A final, official high school transcript with graduation date posted must be sent directly from the high school Registrars/Records Office to ISU Admissions if the applicant has earned fewer than 25 transfer credit hours.

ALL REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT

Students having a cumulative transfer grade point average of 2.0 may be admitted to the appropriate class standing upon prior presentation of official credentials. Students with less than a 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA for previous college work are required to submit a petition to the Admissions Committee and may be considered for probationary admission.

Transfer credits will not be evaluated until the student has applied for admission and furnished the Office of Admissions with official transcripts. Students transferring 58 or more credits to ISU will be blocked from registering until they have declared their major with the appropriate academic department.

NOTE: It is critical that students submit necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister early. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester.

Admissions Committee

After carefully reviewing the student's petition, letters of support and any additional documentation, the Admissions Committee determines whether there is sufficient tangible evidence of suitable academic preparation for the student to be successful in a college curriculum. If the committee decides to admit the student, it establishes conditions and recommendations with which the student must comply in order to enhance his/her ability to succeed at ISU after enrollment. Educational options for remedial assistance are presented to those not accepted so that they may be reconsidered for possible later enrollment when improvement in basic skills areas can be demonstrated.

The Admissions Committee is comprised of representatives from the university including a faculty person, student, professional staff from the Counseling and Testing Center, Student Services, the ADA and Disabilities Resource Center, the Athletic Department, Enrollment Planning and Academic Services, Supplemental Academic Advising, and Registration and Records.

Students not accepted to ISU by the Admissions Committee may request a personal interview as a final appeal to be given consideration for admission to the university.

Statewide Articulation and Associate Degree Policy

1. Statewide Articulation
1. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees

   To facilitate the transfer of students, Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College, the University of Idaho, the College of Southern Idaho, North Idaho College, Ricks College, and Treasure Valley Community College shall individually and jointly honor the terms of this statewide articulation policy.

Students who complete requirements for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at an accredited institution in Idaho and Treasure Valley Community College will be considered as satisfying the lower division general education core requirements and shall be granted junior standing upon transfer to a four-year public institution in Idaho and will not be required to complete any additional lower division general education core courses subject to the conditions listed below.

Transfer students from any in-state or out-of-state academic accredited institution who have completed the equivalent of the State Board of Education's general education core courses for the Associate Degree will not be required to complete additional lower division general education core courses. However, these students must obtain certification of such completion. Certification of successful completion of the lower division general education core for students who have not completed the Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree is the responsibility of the transferring institution.

This transfer policy will provide for the fulfillment of all general education, lower division core requirements only. It is not intended to meet specific course requirements of unique or professional programs (e.g., engineering, pharmacy, business, etc.). Students who plan to transfer to unique or professional programs should consult with their advisors and make early contact with a program representative from the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Transfer students who have not completed the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science or the general education core courses will not come under the provisions of this articulation policy.

A maximum of seventy (70) lower division credit hours or one-half of the total credits required for a student's intended baccalaureate degree, whichever is greater, will normally be accepted for transfer from accredited community and junior colleges.

2. Associate of Applied Science Degrees

   Students who complete all or a portion of the State Board of Education's general education coursework for the Associate of Applied Science degree at one of the public postsecondary institutions in Idaho may fully transfer those completed general education core courses into an academic program. However, vocational transfer students who have not completed any courses under the general education core will not be covered under the provisions of this articulation policy.

2. Transfer Associate Degree

The lower division general education core requirement must fit within the following credit and course requirements and must have a minimum of thirty-six (36) credit hours.

Note: Students from Ricks College earning their Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree are eligible for transfer credit consideration under the Statewide Articulation and Associate Degree Policy. The A.A.S. degree program at Ricks varies with individual students; thus it doesn't always meet all of the Associate Degree subject requirements as outlined by the Idaho State Board of Education.

All lower division general education requirements shall be fulfilled at ISU provided the Ricks College Registration/Records Office verifies the student's completion of the A.A. S. degree, Communications 102 or 220, and Math 108 or higher. Students completing the A.A.S. without the two additional subject requirements must complete ISU's COMM 101, Principles of Speech, 2 credits and/or the appropriate math needed in the student's program of study at ISU.

Students transferring from CSI with the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree will have all of their lower division general education requirements fulfilled provided the CSI Registration/Records Office verifies the student's completion of all State Board Associate Degree subject requirements.

Those individuals transferring without the appropriate associate degrees are not eligible for transfer credit consideration under the provisions of the Statewide Articulation and Associate Degree Policy. Their transcripts are evaluated on a course-by-course basis in fulfillment of ISU's general education goals.

Students who have situations involving the transfer of credit to ISU that deviate from the policies described above should consult with the Office of Admissions, Idaho State University, at (208) 236-2475.

Policies Governing Fulfillment of General Education Requirements by Transfer Students

Transfer Students with Fewer Than 58 Credits

Transfer Students with 58 or More Credits

Courses taken by the transfer student after enrolling at ISU to meet the General Education Requirements for the B.A., B.S., and B.B.A. degrees as stated below must be selected from the unfulfilled goals in those groups.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Administration

Students transferring to Idaho State University with 58 or more credits from other institutions and working toward a B.A. or B.B.A. degree must satisfy General Education Goals 1, 2, and 3. They may consider Goals 4 and 5 as a single eight hour natural/physical science requirement, and Goals 6, 7, and 8 as a single nine-hour humanities requirement. Goals 9, 10 A-B, 11 and 12 may be considered as a twelve-hour Social Science requirement. Those who opt to fulfill Goal 10B also must take nine credits from 9, 11, and/or 12. Transfer students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete Goals 10A and 10B and nine more credit hours in Goals 9, 11, and/or 12.

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Technology

Students transferring to Idaho State University with 58 or more credits from other institutions and working toward a B.S. or B.A.T. degree must satisfy Goals 1, 2, and 3. In transferring, students may consider Goals 4 and 5 as a single eight-hour natural/physical science requirement and Goals 6, 7, and 8 as a single six-hour humanities requirement. Goals 9, 10 A-B, 11, and 12 may be considered as a nine-hour Social Science requirement. Students who opt to fulfill Goal 10B also must take six credits from 9, 11, and/or 12.

Transfer Students with Associate Degrees

NOTE: Students and advisors should consult with the Registrar or Office of Admissions about additional agreements. (See also the Statewide Articulation and Associate Degree Policy.

Transfer Students with Bachelor Degrees

Transfer Students from Non-Accredited Institutions

Transferred lower division (100 and 200 level) credit may NOT count as upper division (300 and 400) credit regardless of the appropriate course equivalencies determined by the Admissions Office.

Other Students

Former Students

1. Application for Admission;
2. Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable).

(For those students who have NOT taken classes at ISU for 5 or more years).
3. Complete, official transcripts from any other colleges attended since enrolled at ISU.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT

Those students sitting out a semester or more are required to provide the Admissions Office with their current address, telephone number, major, and official transcripts from other colleges they may have attended.

NOTE: It is critical that students submit the necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister for classes early. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester.

Students who previously Applied for Admission and Do NOT Enroll

Students who have either applied for admission or who have been accepted WILL be required to complete a new application for admission if they have NOT enrolled for classes at ISU for two (2) year period. An additional application fee will be assessed to students who have NOT taken classes at ISU for five (5) or more years. Those who have attended other colleges/universities will be required to submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions.

Admission or Re-Admission of Students with Behavioral Problems

Transient Students

Applicants seeking transient student status should obtain the Declaration as a Transient Undergraduate form from the Office of Admissions. In addition, such a student is required to submit an official transcript from the last college attended OR verification from the registrar of that institution that the applicant is a student in good standing at the college. This verification can be made by obtaining the registrar's seal and signature on the lower portion of the declaration form.

The classification of a transient student is valid for one semester or two summer sessions only. This is because of the demands made by employers, bureaus of occupational licenses and teacher certification divisions of the respective state departments of education to have the students entire academic record consolidated on a regular transcript form for purposes of future reference, counseling and issuing of licenses or certificates.

The notation admitted as a transient student will be entered in the memo space of the transcript.

If at the end of the semester or summer session the student wishes to remain at ISU to work toward a degree, s/he must then furnish complete transcripts and test scores for admission as a regular student.

Non-Degree-Seeking Students

High School Student Concurrent Enrollment

A student being admitted to non-degree seeking student status must (1) be a high school graduate or have completed the GED; (2) understand that acceptance in this category does not constitute acceptance to a degree-granting program; (3) have sufficient educational background to qualify for the course or courses in which enrollment is sought; (4) accept personal responsibility for the applicability of credits earned while registered in this category; and (5) understand that students in the non-degree seeking category cannot be considered for federal or state financial aid.

Any deviations from the admission procedures listed will be acted upon by the Director of Admissions and/or the Admissions Committee.

Students enrolled full-time in an Applied Technology program at ISU may also enroll for classes as part-time (maximum 7 credits) non-degree seeking students.

Note: Students enrolling in classes in a non-degree seeking category must demonstrate an ability to be successful in their college level classes.

International Students

Transfer of Credits:

Students completing two or three year advanced degrees from other countries may be considered for undergraduate admission with possible advanced standing of up to two years (60 credits) or up to three years (90 credits). Any credits advanced to the student have been determined acceptable based on a course by course analysis after official transcripts and a syllabus have been submitted that describes the individual courses and programs of study for the student. Educational guides endorsed by AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) are used during the transfer credit evaluation process. Students who do not agree with the credits awarded may at their own cost send educational documents to a Foreign Credentials Evaluation Service and additional credits MAY be awarded at ISU. Students MAY also petition the academic departments for credit under certain circumstances.

English Proficiency:

Students from other countries are required to take and receive a satisfactory score (minimum of 500) on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Successful scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office early so that an admission decision can be made. If the student is transferring from another college or university in the United States, he/she must submit a statement from a qualified official at his/her school regarding English proficiency, or if he/she has completed college level English courses in the United States, grades in these courses will be considered or TOEFL test scores to demonstrate proficiency in English. Arrangements to take the TOEFL examination may be made by writing directly to: TOEFL Educational Test Service, Campus Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, U.S.A.

Financial Statement:

All international students must submit written proof that they are financially able to support themselves while attending Idaho State University. An official statement of financial support from a sponsor along with an attached bank statement will serve as proof of the student's financial ability to meet his/her educational costs. The designated sponsor must release funds to the student when needed to pay for expenses as indicated on the financial statement. Refer to estimate of costs. International students receiving athletic scholarships from ISU must have the Athletic Department submit written verification of such a financial award. Idaho State University reserves the right to require financial deposits of students from countries where there have been problems with the release of funds for educational purposes.

NOTE: Based on academic merit, new entering International students may be considered for non-resident fee waiver scholarships worth approximately $6,240 per year. These are available only to students pursuing technical related programs of study. For more information, contact: intl@isu.edu

Estimated Costs of Full-time Attendance at Idaho State University (International Students):
 

Note: Academic year includes Fall and Spring semesters only. Summer School costs are not included in the estimates. Costs are subject to change.

See p.18 for on-campus housing. Off-campus options are available.

Married students accompanied by spouse and children must provide additional funds for them.

*Some academic and most Applied Technology programs require additional tool or class costs. Students need to contact individual departments or programs for these costs.

**Students should have the necessary funds to purchase medical insurance for themselves and their family. Costs for medical services provided while in the U.S. are NOT covered by the State of Idaho or the Federal Government.

***The above prices are based on the 1999/2000 Academic year and are subject to change. The State Board of Education for Idaho has consistently increased nonresident tuition and fees 5%-10% per year.

International students are confronted with a different circumstance than resident students or even out-of-state students. These students may need to supplement their personal belongings with purchases after they arrive on campus. In addition, International students may be required to arrange for their own meals during vacations when residence hall cafeterias are closed.

Transfer Verification Report:

International students who have attended any other college or university in the United States are required to have the Transfer Verification Report completed by the official International Student Advisor from their previous institution. The form should be submitted to the Office of Admissions along with a copy of the student's I-20 and I-94 forms. Information in this report and the I-20 will help verify the applicant's status with Immigration and Naturalization Services.

Applications:

All international student applications for admission must be received by June 1 for fall semester, November 1 for spring semester, and March 1 for the summer session. The following additional items are needed:

1. Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable);
2. Official TOEFL Scores (minimum of 500);
3. Official Transcripts from all colleges previously attended and statements of English proficiency when applicable;
4. Official Secondary or High School Transcripts if less than 25 transfer college credits have been earned;
5. Notarized statement of financial support and bank statement;
6. Students transferring from another U.S. college or university are required to have the Transfer Verification Report form completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions along with a copy of the I-20 and I-94 forms issued to them.

ALL REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT

NOTE: It is critical that students submit necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister for classes early. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester. An official transcript is one that is sent directly from the college/university to the office of Admissions at Idaho State University.

Class Level

Junior: To be rated a junior, a student must have 58 hours credit.

Senior: To be rated a senior, a student must have 90 hours.

The classification under which a student registers at the beginning of the academic year will continue through the year.

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Registration

Office of Registration and Records
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8196
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 236-2661

New Students

Transfer Students

Former Students

Continuing Students

Preregistration for all students will be conducted for approximately four weeks before the end of each semester. Questions concerning registration should be directed to the Office of Registration and Records.

Registration is not permitted after the second week of classes. A department, with the dean's permission, may deny permission to register in any class or laboratory after the first week in cases of special difficulty where make-up work is concerned.

Students are expected to know academic requirements and policies and to assume major responsibility for planning their individual programs of study in accordance with requirements and policies. This information is listed in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Class schedule booklets for the next semester will be available through the Office of Registration and Records prior to the preregistration period at the end of each semester.

Part-Time/Full-Time Student Status

Expenses

In general, the expenses for Idaho State University students may be divided into classifications of fees, board, and room. In addition to the fees listed, some courses may require the expense of special uniforms, protective clothing, field trip expenses, lab fees, or special materials fees.

Enrollment Fees

(Full-time/8 credit hours or more)

*Students are required to pay the Student Health Insurance premium of $213.00 per semester in addition to full-time fees. International students taking 3 credits or more also incur the insurance charge. Students may request a refund of the insurance premium through the ASISU Student Insurance Office. Application must be made by the 10th day of classes. Insurance refunds will be issued by the insurance carrier, NOT by ISU.

For the most current information go to http://www.isu.edu/departments/finserve.

School of Applied Technology Session Fees

See School of Applied Technology Section.

Room & Board Expenses Per Academic Year

All apartment rates include all utilities. The above expenses do not include the cost of laundry, bedding, books, or personal items which vary greatly depending on the tastes, demands, or financial means of the individual student.

These prices were effective 1999-2000 and are subject to change.

For the most current information go to http://www.isu.edu/housing.

Other Fees and Charges

Undergraduate                      $30 
Graduate                           $35

Class Fees (in addition to regular registration fees):

Many university classes require additional fees for specialized instruction and/or supplies. See the Class Schedule for class fees required for specific courses.

Remediation Fees

Payment of remediation fees is required for Arithmetic/Pre-Algebra (MATH 015), Elementary Algebra (MATH 025), and Basic Writing (ENGL 90). See the class schedule for fees required for these courses.

Credit by Examination
$15 per cr. hour
(payable at ISU Cashiers Office prior to examination)

For more information, see Credit by Examination under Academic Information in this catalog.

Experiential Credit:
Evaluation Fee $ 50*
(*Per academic area evaluated; payable at ISU Cashiers Office prior to evaluation process.)

Credit Recording Fee $15*
(*Per credit hour and in addition to evaluation fee; payable after evaluation.)

Faculty, Staff and Spouses:
Registration Fee $20
+ $5 per cr. hour

A copy of the current Education Policy for ISU Employees is available in the Human Resources Office, Administration Building Room 312. Verification of employment and authorization forms for reduction in fees may also be obtained from this office.

Graduation/Diploma Fee
$20
(payable February 15 for May Graduation)

This fee is collected from each applicant for a certificate or for an associate, bachelor, master or doctorate degree.

Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) Fee:

Any student enrolled in the Idaho Dental Education Program is subject to a professional fee determined by the State Board of Education. For further information, contact the Program Director.

Late Registration Processing Charges:

Second through tenth day of classes      $20
After tenth day of classes               $50

Part-time Fees:

Undergraduate                            $119.00   per credit hour 
" Nonresident                            $209.00   per credit hour
Graduate                                 $147.00   per credit hour 
" Nonresident                            $237.00   per credit hour

Full-time resident                       $540
Full-time new nonresident                $1,850
Nontraditional resident                  $90.00    per hour
Nontraditional nonresident continuing    $305.00   per hour
Nontraditional nonresident new           $395.00   per hour

Resident                                 $540.00
Nonresident                              $1,850.00

Resident                                 $2,780
Nonresident                              $3,370

(Age 60 years or older; proper identification indicating date of birth is required; fee is for courses on a space available basis only; special course fees also may be charged.)

Fee reduction does not apply to non-resident students.

Special Music Fee
$135 per cr. hour

Applies to non-music majors or minors only. Music fee waivers, which are administered by the Music Department Chairperson, are granted to all full-time music majors (12 credit hours or more) for all required private performance study leading to a B.A., B.S., B. M., or B.M.E. degree. Students receiving a fee waiver must concurrently be enrolled for credit in a major ensemble.

Transcript Fee
$3

VTE Competency Credit Fee (College of Education)
$135

Idaho Residency Requirements for Fee Payment

A student is a "resident" for purposes of fee payment if:

1. He/She has a parent or court appointed guardian currently domiciled in Idaho who has maintained a bona fide domicile in Idaho for at least one year prior to the opening day of the term for which the student enrolls; or
2. He/She receives less than 50% financial support from parents or guardians and has continuously resided in Idaho for at least 12 months prior to the opening day of the term for which the student enrolls and has established a bona fide domicile in Idaho primarily for purposes other than educational; or
3. He/She is a graduate of an accredited Idaho high school, unless the student graduates while attending on an exchange student visa; or
4. He/She is the spouse of an Idaho resident or person who qualifies for Idaho residency; or
5. He/She is a member of the armed forces stationed in Idaho or whose parents or guardians are members of the armed forces stationed in Idaho and who receives 50% or more financial support from parents or guardians; or
6. He/She is honorably discharged from the military and elects Idaho as his/her intended domicile within one year of discharge; or
7. He/She is a member of the Coeur d'Alene, Shoshone-Paiute, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock, or Kootenai Tribe.

Suzanne Peck
(208)-236-2476
ISU Admissions Office
Campus Box 8270
Pocatello, ID 83209

A "nonresident" student shall include:

Any student attending an institution in this state with the aid of financial assistance provided by another state or governmental unit or agency thereof, such nonresidency continuing for one (1) year after the completion of the semester for which such assistance is last provided.

Any person who is not a citizen of the United States of America, who does not have permanent or temporary resident status or does not hold "refugee-parolee" or "conditional entrant" status with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service or is not otherwise permanently residing in the U.S. under color of the law and who does not also meet and comply with all applicable requirements for establishing residency as covered under these provisions.

Establishing a New Domicile in Idaho:

The establishment of a new domicile in Idaho by a person formerly domiciled in another state has occurred if such person is physically present in Idaho primarily for purposes other than educational and can show satisfactory proof that such person is without a present intention to return to such other state or to acquire a domicile at some other place outside of Idaho. In determining whether a student is domiciled in the state of Idaho primarily for purposes other than educational Idaho State University shall consider, but shall not be limited to the following factors:

Registration and payment of Idaho taxes or fees on a motor vehicle, mobile home, travel trailer, or other item of personal property for which state registration and the payment of a state tax or fee is required.

Filing of Idaho state income tax returns.

Permanent full-time employment or the hourly equivalent thereof in the state of Idaho.

Registration to vote for state elected officials in Idaho at a general election.

Residency decisions for fee payment purposes are made by the Admissions Office. Students may appeal through the Residency Appeals Committee at Idaho State University.

This notice provides for appeal from a final determination denying residency status in the following way:

Appeal may be initiated by the filing of an action in the District Court of Bannock County wherein Idaho State University is located; an appeal from the District Court shall lie as in all civil actions.

Normal Idaho residency requirements shall be in force for students who apply for some special graduate and professional programs. These include but are not limited to the Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP), the WAMI (Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) Regional Medical Education Program; the University of Utah College of Medicine; the WOI (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine; the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Student Exchange Programs (medicine, optometry and occupational therapy) and Graduate Education Program.

NOTE: STUDENTS WHO INITIALLY ENROLL AT ISU AS NONRESIDENTS AND LATER WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CHANGE IN RESIDENCY STATUS MUST OBTAIN AN AFFIDAVIT FOR RESIDENCY APPLICATION FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE. IT MUST BE COMPLETED, NOTARIZED AND SUBMITTED TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE ALONG WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. IF APPROVED, THE STUDENT'S STATUS IS CHANGED IN THE COMPUTER AND THE STUDENT IS BILLED AS A RESIDENT.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the person requesting reclassification of residency status to provide clear and convincing evidence of bona fide domicile in Idaho.

Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 236-3315

A Nonresident Tuition Waiver Committee considers all applications and is responsible for awards. Students from the states of Utah and Washington, by indicating such residency status on the application form, have an opportunity to apply for nonresident tuition waivers at Idaho State University under reciprocal agreements with these states.

Time accrued while receiving a nonresident fee waiver will NOT contribute towards the length of time required for Idaho residency status.

Refund Policy

This policy does not include the advance deposits required by the School of Applied Technology and by the Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs in the College of Health Professions.

All fee refunds are paid by University check.

When students enrolled in for-credit classes withdraw from Idaho State University or make schedule changes that reduce their total fee obligation, refunds are made on the following basis:

General University fees paid without use of a fee reduction program:

Refunds are calculated and authorized by the Office of Financial Services. The drop/withdrawal date is the actual date the drop or withdrawal form is received by an authorized University office or automated system.

Refunds of registration charges for full-time fees, part-time credit hour fees, nonresident tuition, professional program fees, and departmental fees are calculated on the total amount of fees paid, using the first official day of the University semester or session as the starting date.

Federal refund provisions may supersede ISU Refund Policy under certain conditions for federal financial aid recipients. The greater of (1) ISU calculations or (2) Federal guidelines, is refunded according to Federal refund requirements, when applicable.

Percentage refund of computed base:

Before and during the first week of classes 100% (less a registration processing charge of $10)

During the second week of classes 75%

During the third and fourth week of classes 50%

After the fourth week of classes NO REFUNDS

School of Applied Technology Session:

Before and during the first week of classes 100% (less a registration processing charge of $10)

During the second week of classes 50%

After the second week of classes NO REFUNDS

For classes, seminars and workshops with nonstandard starting and ending dates, refund requests are reviewed on an exception basis. The starting and ending dates are those designated by the University registrar.

This policy does not include the advance deposit required by the School of Applied Technology or academic departments.

Nonrefundable fee charges/payments:

1. The State Board of Education authorized reduced fee charges. (Examples include but are not limited to faculty/staff reduced fees, senior citizen reduced fees, education contract classes, etc.)
2. Late processing charges.
3. Any amounts paid to satisfy fees/charges due from previous terms.
4. Amounts paid for student malpractice insurance.
5. Student Health Insurance premiums are not refunded under this policy. Please contact the ASISU Student Insurance Coordinator at 236-2972 for Student Health Insurance refund provisions.

In specific cases, as listed below, a full refund of the registration fee, credit hour fee, nonresident tuition and professional fees will be granted following official withdrawal from school, provided the withdrawal process is completed during the first half of the semester or session (i.e., first eight weeks of a semester, first four weeks of a session). Proper documentation must be presented and approval granted by the offices of Student Affairs and Financial Services before the refund will be processed.

1. Induction of the student into the U.S. armed forces.
2. Incapacitating illness or injury which prevents the student from returning to school for the remainder of the term. A medical withdrawal must be processed through the University Student Health Center.
3. Death of a student.
4. Death of spouse, child, parent, or legal guardian of student.

The University reserves the right to deduct from refunds any amounts due the University. Refunds of actual fees for the term, less any remaining fee loan balances for the term, are used to offset financial aid awarded as prioritized below:

1. Agency authorizations for payment of actual fees.
2. University authorizations specifically for the payment of fees (i.e., graduate teaching assistant, athletics, etc.)
3. Federal aid programs (see Financial Aids Handbook for priority).
4. Miscellaneous outstanding balances due the University.
5. University loan programs.
6. University and donor scholarship programs.

Payment of refund to student:

A check for the balance is mailed to the home address of the student with an itemized statement of deductions.

Refund checks are not processed until four weeks after the start of the term or until at least three weeks after the actual date of payment for the term.

Registration refund appeals:

Contact the Dean of Student Affairs or the University Controller for information on the University registration fee refund appeal process. Appeals should be submitted in writing before the end of the term for which the student is appealing.

Room and Board Fees

Students who fail to complete their agreement with the University Housing Office will have their board fees prorated and, after appropriate penalties have been deducted, may receive a refund. See the Terms and Conditions of Residence section of the Residence Life and Apartment Agreements for details on the penalties for room violations.

Delinquent Accounts

Dishonored Check Policy

Any check tendered in payment of registration fees and subsequently returned by the bank will result in automatic postponement of the student's registration.

In the case of a check tendered in payment for room and board and subsequently returned by the bank, the student is notified immediately and allowed not more than five days for the check to clear. If not cleared within that time, the student's meal ticket and/or room reservation is canceled.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial assistance programs are administered by various departments at ISU. The following list identifies the types of financial funding available and the university office to contact for further information. If you write to any of the departments listed below, include the contact office and location, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209.

On-Campus Sources of Financial Assistance

Employment

Federal College Work Study
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 236-2756

Off-campus (part-time or temporary)
Student Employment Office
Room 429, Museum Building
(208) 236-2778

On-campus (part-time)
Student Employment/University Departments/Financial Aid Office/Student Employment Office
Student Union Building
(208) 236-2778

International Students (off-campus)
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle
(208) 236-2315

International Students (on-campus)
Various university offices

Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships
Academic Department Chairpersons/Graduate School
Room 401, Museum
(208) 236-2150

Grants

Athletic Grants-in-Aid
Director of Athletics
Holt Arena
(208) 236-2771

Federal Pell Grant

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 236-2756

Loans

Federal Ford Direct Student Loans
(subsidized and unsubsidized)

Federal Perkins Loans

Federal Ford Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 236-2756

Short Term Loans

Academic and School of Applied Technology Students
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 236-2756

International Students
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle
(208) 236-2315

Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

Athletics
Director of Athletics
Holt Arena
(208) 236-2771

Academic Merit
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 236-3315

International Students
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle
(208) 236-2315

Graduate Students
Graduate School
Room 401, Museum
(208) 236-2150

Need Based
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 236-2756

Utah & Washington Residents, and Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 236-3315

NOTE: Time accrued while receiving any Non-Resident Tuition Waivers will NOT contribute towards the length of time required for establishing Idaho residency.

Scholarships

Academic Students
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 236-3315
Academic Department Chairpersons

Athletics
Director of Athletics
Holt Arena
(208) 236-2771

Graduate Students
Graduate School
Room 401, Museum
(208) 236-2150

Related to Major Course of Study
College/School Scholarship Committee
or Department Chair
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 236-3315

School of Applied Technology Students
School of Applied Technology
Student Services
RFC Building
(208) 236-2622

Service Awards

ASISU (Senate, Program Board, Bengal)
ASISU Office
Room 399, Hypostyle
(208) 236-3435

Related to Talent (e.g., music, drama)

Academic Department Chairpersons

Veterans

Educational Benefits
Veterans Coordinator
Room 319, Museum Building
(208) 236-2676

Federal and State Financial Aid