General Information
Policy StatementsCatalogs, bulletins, course and fee schedules, etc., are not to be considered as binding contracts between Idaho State University and students. The University and its divisions reserve the right at any time, without advance notice, to: (a) withdraw or cancel classes, courses, and programs; (b) change fees schedule; (c) change the academic calendar; (d) change admissions and registration requirements; (e) change the regulations and requirements governing instruction in, and graduation from, the University and its various divisions; and (f) change any other regulations affecting students. Changes shall go into force whenever the proper authorities so determine, and shall apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are matriculated at the time in the University. When economic and other conditions permit, the University tries to provide advance notice of such changes.
Students enrolled in a program that is closed, relocated, or discontinued should be given notice of the closure as soon as is practical. Notwithstanding any other provision of State Board of Education policy, University policy, or University catalog statements to the contrary, arrangements should be made for enrolled students to complete affected programs in a timely manner and with minimum interruptions. When there is a similar program within the institutions governed by the Board, an affected student will be provided with information on transferring to that program, although admission to any such program is contingent upon the availability of a position and the student's meeting any applicable admission requirements. If there is no similar program available within the institutions governed by the Board or the student is not able to gain admission to a similar program, the University will make reasonable efforts to place the student in a related or comparable program within the University. If none is available, the University will make reasonable efforts to assist the student in locating to another program at the University or elsewhere for which he or she is qualified.
Idaho State University subscribes to the principles and laws of the State of Idaho and federal government, including applicable executive orders pertaining to civil rights, and all rights, privileges, and activities of the University are made available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. The University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Evidence of practices which are not consistent with such a policy should be reported to the Office of the President of the University.
Postmaster: Standard bound printed matter postage paid at
Pocatello, Idaho. The Idaho State University Undergraduate
Catalog is published annually in the spring. The Graduate Catalog
is published annually in the spring. Copies are made available
through the Bookstore. The Undergraduate Catalog is published
by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Box
8063, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209-0009.
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About The University
Idaho State University has served the citizens of the state since 1901 when the institution was first established as the Academy of Idaho. Renamed the Idaho Technical Institute in 1915 and reorganized as the Southern Branch of the University of Idaho in 1927, it was established as Idaho State College in 1947. By action of the 37th Idaho Legislature, the institution became Idaho State University on July 1, 1963. The University’s Strategic Plan is online at < http://www.isu.edu/acadaff/planning.html >Bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of fields are awarded by the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, Kasiska College of Health Professions, College of Pharmacy, and the Graduate School. Terminal degrees offered at ISU include Master of Business Administration, Master of Fine Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Pharmacy. Certificate programs of varying lengths and an Associate of Applied Science degree are included in the curricula of the College of Technology.
Role and Mission
Idaho State University is a broad-based regional public doctoral university, providing a broad range of educational services to a culturally diverse population of students and to the state. The university is Idaho's center for education in the health professions. Idaho State University offers a wide array of academic programs: in the health professions and related biological and physical sciences and educator preparation (its areas of primary emphasis); in business and engineering education and technical training (its areas of continuing emphasis); and in the liberal arts. It is committed to maintaining a strong liberal arts and sciences program as the basis of other academic disciplines and as an independent, multifaceted field of inquiry. The university offers graduate programs in a number of fields and is a national center for the Doctor of Arts degree. Its College of Technology provides high-quality education and training in response to the needs of students and private industry. Idaho State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching. The university engages in sustained and significant research as an essential component of its academic and public service programs. It views public service as an integral part of its mission. Idaho State University is committed to providing accessible, high quality education to the diverse citizenry of its region and state, and delivers comprehensive and creative outreach programs using the latest available technology. The university works in collaboration with other state and regional postsecondary institutions in serving its constituencies. The university offers a range of academic and support services to help all students succeed. It encourages student and public participation in its cultural, recreational and athletic programs, and welcomes the continuing involvement of alumni and other friends in its endeavors.Idaho State University..
_is a broad-based regional public university...
Idaho State University provides both general education and specialized programs and fulfills a community college role. It offers certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees, and post-doctoral residency programs. The university serves the current and emerging needs of the state and region through its wide range of education, research and public service programs for students, the general public, public agencies, and private industry.Idaho State University is committed to serving the higher education needs of the citizens of the state and the intermountain region. The university seeks to attract and retain high quality undergraduate and graduate students from Idaho and the Intermountain West, while regarding eastern Idaho—an area including the Magic Valley east to Wyoming, north to Montana and south to Utah—as its primary service area.
_is Idaho's center for education in the health professions...
The university serves as Idaho's lead institution for education in the health professions and related biological and physical sciences. Idaho State University delivers statewide comprehensive academic programming, professional continuing education, basic and applied research, and specialized public service in the health sciences._offers an array of academic programs...
Idaho State University offers students a full range of academic programs, including majors in the liberal arts and a number of professional fields—the health sciences, business, education and engineering. All Idaho State University academic programs strive for the highest standards of academic excellence, and are responsive to the changing and increasingly complex needs of students and the professions they serve. They recognize that ongoing research is critical to maintaining that excellence and to providing high quality service to public agencies, private enterprise and to the citizens of Idaho._has a primary emphasis in educator preparation...
The State Board of Education has designated educator preparation as a primary emphasis area at all Idaho universities. Idaho State University views this area as a field of major importance. The university provides strong educator preparation programs as well as a comprehensive outreach component, serving school districts throughout Idaho._is committed to maintaining a strong liberal arts program...
Idaho State University recognizes that the heart of its undergraduate program is its rigorous liberal arts core—its arts and sciences curricula. These programs provide focused study in arts and sciences, essential general university courses, and the foundation for an understanding of other disciplines. Their emphasis on critical thinking skills is essential to the lifelong education of an informed citizenry. The liberal arts must remain strong and responsive to the needs of students, of other academic units at the university, and the professions which its graduates enter._offers graduate programs in a range of disciplines...
Idaho State University's Office of Graduate Studies and Research fosters and coordinates an array of high quality post-baccalaureate programs at the Master's and Doctoral levels. The graduate school encourages monitoring of students by faculty and provides support for research activities throughout the university. The graduate school is committed to increasing public awareness of the importance of the university's Doctor of Arts program and its role as a national center for that program._provides high quality applied technology programs...
Applied technology programs help Idaho State University fulfill its community college function and are responsive to the emerging needs of business and industry. These programs are well-coordinated with university academic courses, particularly those designated as primary emphasis areas. The College of Technology designs and provides programs in response to the employment and economic development needs of the region and state._is dedicated to excellence in teaching . . .
Idaho State University recognizes the importance of effective teaching and provides regular instructional improvement opportunities for all faculty. Part-time faculty and graduate students who teach are given appropriate guidance and oversight, and are expected to participate, along with full-time faculty, in activities related to instructional improvement. Teaching excellence is recognized and rewarded by the university._engages in sustained, significant research...
Idaho State University recognizes that ongoing research is essential to increasing our understanding of the world around us, to developing quality instruction, to promoting economic development and enhancing the quality of life. The university will encourage, support and reward quality research activity, particularly that which is related to its mission and to the needs of communities, businesses and industries in the region._considers public service an integral part of its mission...
The university views professional and public service as a crucial component of its role as a public institution, and will continue to provide a wide range of programs and services in response to the changing needs of the citizens of Idaho. The public service work of faculty, staff and students is recognized and rewarded._provides accessible, high quality education...
Idaho State University is committed to serving the citizenry of the region and state through an open enrollment policy for general university students. The university encourages and respects diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Idaho State University maintains high academic standards though a carefully managed process designed to provide the greatest opportunity for academic success for entering students._delivers comprehensive and creative outreach services...
Idaho State University provides degree and non-degree outreach programs in a coordinated, integrated effort which is responsive to the needs of students. Outreach efforts are clearly related to the university's statewide and regional missions, and provide high quality programs in the most effective and efficient manner possible, through on-site classes taught by faculty and via telecommunications or other distance learning systems._offers a range of academic and support services to students...
Idaho State University's student services programs are committed to the development of the whole person, and recognize that each student is unique and has worth and dignity. The Division of Student Affairs, Offices of Enrollment Planning and Academic Services and faculty offer programs to meet the current and projected needs of students. These offices provide programs on admissions, admissions counseling and advising, registration, financial aid, health care, child care, housing, employment, career and personal counseling, testing, academic skills development and placement. Student organizations and campus committees provide opportunities for personal and social growth._encourages student and public participation in a variety of cultural programs...
Idaho State University offers its students and all Idaho citizens a chance to participate in, learn from, and simply enjoy a variety of cultural programs and events in music, the visual arts, drama and natural history, to name a few. The Idaho Museum of Natural History, designated as a state museum, provides visitors with a window on Idaho's past. The museum offers Idahoans and students at any educational level an array of on-campus and outreach programs about our natural heritage._encourages student and public participation in a variety of recreational and athletic programs...
Recreational and athletic programs are integral parts of the university, offering diverse opportunities for student competition and public involvement. The programs are guided by the principle that student-athletes are students first, with their academic success as the first priority. The public service work of these programs provides encouragement and instruction to young student-athletes throughout the region. They foster and enhance a positive institutional spirit and sense of community through their on-campus and outreach efforts._welcomes the involvement of alumni and other friends...
Idaho State University's extended community includes its alumni and other friends—citizens of Idaho and from around the world who maintain an active interest in, and who may wish to support, the development and progress of the university. Idaho State University welcomes their ongoing involvement in its endeavors. The university strives to keep them informed about its activities, and to provide them with opportunities for participation in a range of programs serving the educational needs of the state and region.Accreditation
Idaho State University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities. In addition, the University is accredited or approved for specific programs by the following organizations:- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistants, Inc.
- American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
- American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
- American Association for Health Education
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- American Association of Medical Assistants
- American Association of Museums
- American Chemical Society
- American Culinary Federation, Inc.
- American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
- American Dietetics Association
- American Health Information Management Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration
- Automotive Standard Excellence
- CISCO
- Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (of the American Physical Therapy Association)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Computer Science Accreditation Board.
- Council for Education in Public Health
- Council for Education of the Deaf
- Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
- Council on Social Work Education
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Idaho Board of Nursing
- Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- National Association of Radio Telecommunication Engineers
- National Association of School Psychologists
- National Association of Schools of Music
- National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification
- National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- State of Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training
Student Outcomes Assessment
All undergraduate academic programs at four year public institutions in Idaho are required to assess student learning in the major and general education programs. Similar requirements for assessment also appear in the new guidelines issued by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities which provides ISU's institution-wide accreditation.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 asked 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
Idaho State University, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is responsible for maintaining educational records and monitoring the release of information of those records. Staff and faculty with access to student educational records are legally responsible for protecting the privacy of the student by using information only for legitimate educational reasons to instruct, advise, or otherwise assist students.Only those records defined as "directory information" may be released without the express written permission of the student. Directory information includes the student's name, address listings, telephone listings, e-mail addresses, full-time/part-time status, class level, college, major field of study, degree types and dates, enrollment status, club and athletic participation records, and dates of attendance including whether or not currently enrolled. No other information contained in a student's educational records may be released to any outside party without the written consent of the student.
A student may restrict release of all directory information by filing a Declaration of Non-Disclosure of Educational Record Information form in the Office of Registration and Records. A student may choose to restrict release of their address and telephone listings only. This may be done through their MyISU portal by accessing the Student Address Change Request form under Student Records Information. This restriction will apply to the students' address and telephone listings only, all other directory listings will continue to be available for release.
Students must request complete directory information restriction or address/phone listings restrictions during the first week of fall term to prevent their information from being published in the Student Directory. Any restriction is permanent and remains in place even after the student has stopped attending or has graduated from the University unless the student requests, in writing, that it be removed. Additional FERPA information may be found on the web at: http://www.isu.edu/areg/ferpafacts.shtml
Alumni Association and Foundations
Alumni Association
www.isu.edu/alumnialumni@isu.edu
The mission of the Idaho State University Alumni Association is to promote the welfare and to advance the objectives of Idaho State University through the sustained involvement of its alumni by providing philanthropic, intellectual and social opportunities.
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 ISU Bengal Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed to raise money for athletic scholarships. The main fund raising activities include an annual fund drive, an auction, several golf tournaments, and weekly luncheons during football and basketball seasons.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) 282-2397.
ISU Foundation, Inc.
The ISU Foundation is a nonprofit corporation established in 1967 under the laws of the State of Idaho. It operates exclusively for the benefit of Idaho State University. The Foundation works to solicit, receive, hold and manage funds and property for the benefit of all the programs of the university. Staff members bring a wide range of business and professional competence to their efforts on behalf of the university.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 gifts 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 gifts 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
The ISU campus is situated on 250 developed acres of its 1000 acres of property. Its 102 buildings are surrounded by 180 acres of attractively maintained landscape. There are over 5000 parking spaces available throughout the campus.For convenience, a free on-campus shuttle bus is available during the fall and spring and semesters. Riding a bicycle is also a popular way to get from upper to lower campus. The campus is located just off of the interstate, making access very easy. The University commuter bus system brings students to the campus from over one hundred miles away from Twin Falls, Rexburg, Idaho Falls and areas in-between.
All seven colleges are housed in the various campus buildings ranging from the oldest, Frazier Hall (built in 1925), to the most recently completed building, Chemistry (built in 1997). Remodeling and updating of the campus facilities is an on-going process. The recreation center was expanded in 1996, the physical science complex was remodeled in 2000, and the new Stephens Performing Arts Center is scheduled to be completed in 2004. All of the campus buildings are accessible to the disabled.
Occupied in 1971, Holt Arena was the first enclosed football stadium on any university campus. The arena is used for football games, indoor track meets, and various trade and garden shows. Remodeled in 2002, Reed Gymnasium provides a unique and exciting venue for basketball games, volleyball, and other sporting events. A world-class climbing wall is located in the Recreation Center along with racquetball courts, a running track, weight rooms and other sports equipment as well as a swimming pool.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound on the many acres of developed and undeveloped campus grounds. A disc golf course, challenging cross-country track, bike trails, jogging trails, hiking, walking paths, softball, track, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and rugby are all options for the active student. Summer and winter sports are also available only minutes away in the beautiful mountains surrounding the city.
The University Place in Idaho Falls provides modern classroom facilities
and a student union. The University also has many outreach
centers available to assist students in Southeast Idaho, Twin
Falls, and Boise.
Bookstore
The ISU Bookstore, located in the basement of the Student Union Building, carries a large selection of new and used textbooks, computers, office supplies, ISU clothing, and general interest books.Regular Bookstore hours are 8:00 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 (208) 282-3237 (in Pocatello) or 1-800-688-4781 (outside Pocatello) for more information.
Textbooks may be reserved or purchased online using our Efollett.com service. All reservations must be picked up prior to the first day of classes.
The Bookstore maintains branch offices in Idaho Falls (University Place, (208) 282-7940) and Twin Falls (CSI Bookstore, (208) 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, that are returned by the 10th day from the start of the semester. Books that are marked or damaged will be refunded at used book price.
Computer Facilities and Services
The Computer Service Center, located in the basement of the College of Business building, is dedicated to meeting the computing needs of students. Ten computer labs in Pocatello, three in Idaho Falls, and one each in Twin Falls, Boise, and Blackfoot are open to ISU students. Students with a PC and wireless access card may obtain Help Desk assistance in setting up Internet access. Wireless laptops are available for checkout from several locations providing students with flexible mobile computing. Students living on-campus with their own PC may sign up for DSL to obtain fast Internet connectivity. Dial-up access to the Internet and ISU resources is available for any student with a personal computer both on- and off-campus. Kiosk computers are scattered in numerous locations throughout campus to provide fast and convenient stand-up email and Internet access.Additional labs with specialized discipline-specific software, operated by individual departments, but supported by Academic Computing, are also available. Most computer labs are equipped with PCs running the Windows 2000 operating system. Apple Macintosh machines are also available in the College of Business building, room B-10. Use of the computer labs, laptops, kiosks and most departmental labs requires a network account. Accounts may be purchased, for $25.00 per fall or spring semester, and $20.00 per summer semester, at the Computer Center Help Desk in Pocatello, and in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Boise labs. The account provides login capability in the computer labs and all above listed facilities, data storage, printing, remote access, web-based instructional tools, access to email, 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. The Help Desk provides support and assistance for those with home computers and modems as well as assistance in the labs. A Help Desk tool kit containing Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, McAfee Antivirus and other software products can be obtained at the Computer Center Help Desk located in the basement of the College of Business building, as well as Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Boise labs.
Idaho State University maintains a home page on the World-Wide Web (www.isu.edu)
with access to a wide variety of university information (such
as web-based course material, campus events, online library
access and this Catalog). All admitted students have a personal
customizable Web portal found at http://my.isu.edu. All
enrolled students are
provided an ISU email account.
Tutorial materials are available through the Help Desk for several software products, especially those that are uniquely configured for ISU, such as Electronic Mail using Netscape Communicator and/or Webmail.
Laptops may be checked out from:
Pond Student Union Building Information Desk
Oboler Library Computer Lab
B-13 Computer Lab in the basement of the Business Building
Bennion Student Union Information Desk, Idaho Falls
Boise ISU Center
Computer Lab Locations
Pocatello:
* Computer Service Center,
College of Business Basement,
Rooms B-13 and B-10
* College of Business Labs,
Rooms 506, 507
* College of Education Lab, Room 359
Turner Hall Basement
* Student Union Building, Fourth Floor
* Liberal Arts Building, Room 270
* Oboler Library, Second Floor
Idaho Falls:
* Center for Higher Education,
1784 Science Center Dr
Idaho Falls, Rooms 201-202
* Bennion Student Union, Lower Level
Twin Falls:
* University Programs, Twin Falls,
Evergreen Building, Room
C90
Boise:
* ISU Boise Computer Lab,
12301 W. Explorer Drive
Blackfoot:
* Outreach Center
1443 Parkway Dr #3
Departmental lab locations:
* Algebra Lab, Owen-Redfield Bldg
* Algebra Testing Center, Owen-Redfield Bldg
* Biological Sciences Learning Center, Life
Sciences Complex
* Biological Sciences Tutorial Lab, Life
Sciences Complex
* College of Health Professions Computer
Lab, Life Sciences Complex
* Communication Sciences & Disorders
Lab, Life Sciences Complex
* Foreign Language Lab, Business Bldg
* IFFT Social Science Lab, Liberal Arts Bldg
* Mathematics Lab, Physical Science Bldg
* Pharmacy Lab, Pharmacy Bldg
Idaho Museum of Natural History
Founded by a faculty committee in 1934, the museum has evolved through its field research and growing collections into a museum of regional stature in anthropology and natural history. Dr. Edson Fichter and Dr. Sven Liljeblad gathered the collections from temporary campus storage places and prepared an exhibit in the library building opening a new era of growth on November 18, 1956.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 Earl R. Pond Student Union serves the campus as the focal point for an informal education. Among its many facilities are lounges, check cashing service, automatic teller machines, food service areas, bowling, billiards, film theater, computer lab, copy service, ballroom, barber shop, bookstore, meeting rooms, and much more. The facilities are in constant use by various campus groups, individual students, and off-campus groups from the community and area.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, , 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
West Campus Apartments745 S 5th Avenue
PO Box 8083
Idaho State University
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2120
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) 282-2120. Directions will be provided for completing the application material and receiving an assignment to on-campus housing. For current information, see the Housing web page, at: http://www.www.isu.edu/departments/housing or send an e-mail inquiry to reslife@isu.edu.
Housing Facilities
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.
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.
University Library
The University Library, named for its past Director, Eli M. Oboler, contains major collections of books, periodicals, electronic resources, maps, microforms, and government publications and provides a full range of services to students and staff.The library's collection of 570,000 book and serial volumes and its 3,300 active subscriptions is accessible through ELI, its automated catalog and circulation system. In addition, the library provides access to numerous databases in various subject areas.
The University Library has been a depository for federal publications since 1908 and for Idaho State publications since 1972. The government publications collection contains over 425,000 printed items and approximately 1,817,000 items published in microform.
An integral part of library service is the provision of reference, research assistance, and instruction to patrons. General reference service is provided on the first floor. Librarians are available to assist patrons in the use of over 90 databases and systems, offering access to a wide range of topics. 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 service, equipped to locate and deliver books and periodical articles from other libraries' holdings. Using electronic ordering and transmission, as well as postal services, the interlibrary loan service handles over 16,000 transactions each year. Most orders take less than two weeks, but students should plan accordingly.
In the summer of 1994, the library also opened the University Library Center at University Place in Idaho Falls. The 1,700 square foot facility includes study tables, a lounge area, and reference desk. Also available are 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
Idaho State University offers many masters
and several doctoral programs as well as a Family Practice
Residency Training Program for Physicians. Numerous graduate courses
are delivered in almost all disciplines. Undergraduates who are last
semester seniors may take up to six credits at the graduate level
in the 500 series with permission. Enrollment in graduate courses requires
admission to graduate school, except the professional development
courses which are the 597 series. For additional information regarding
graduate courses and programs of study, please see the Graduate Catalog.
Undergraduate Admissions
Inquiries about ISU and Admissions should
be directed to:
Office of Enrollment Planning & Academic Services
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8054
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-3277 • www.isu.edu
Questions related to the College of Technology:
College of Technology Student Services
Idaho State University
PO Box 8380
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2622
Questions about admission applications:
Office of Admissions
Idaho State University
PO Box 8270
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2475 • http://www.isu.edu/enroll/admis.shtml
email: info@isu.edu
Questions about international student admissions (see also the International Students section):
International Admissions Office
Campus Box 8270
Pocatello, ID 83209-8270
intl@isu.edu
Idaho State University welcomes all students of good character who provide evidence of suitable preparation for work at the college level. Contact the Office of Enrollment Planning for required admission forms and accompanying instructions. The following information applies to undergraduate students applying for admission to academic programs; please refer to the College of Technology section 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 June 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. Current catalog information may also be accessed through the ISU Web Page: www.isu.edu. Each student needs to complete degree requirements as outlined in any one catalog in effect during his/her dates of registration. Students have access to the Class Schedule on the web and may obtain a hard copy free of charge from the Registrar's Office. It lists the classes to be offered each semester and describes preregistration procedures.
Students are encouraged to apply online at: apply.isu.edu.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: August 1 International Students: June 1 ($20 late fee after this date)Spring Semester: December 1 International Students: October 1 ($20 late fee after this date)
Summer Semester: Open No Summer admission for International Students
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 receipt of 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 a 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. 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 CREDITSStudents 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:
- Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu.
- Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable)
- Official ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Scores. (Students applying for the fall semester should take one of these exams early in their high school 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.
- Six or preferably seven semester high school transcript. (Students applying 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.) Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
- 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. Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
Regular Admission
The following college entrance, core subject requirements were established by the State Board of Education and were implemented the Fall 1989 semester and thereafter. Students must meet these minimum credit requirements with an average Core GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for Regular Admission. Students must comply with the requirements at the time of their high school graduation. Below are listed the requirements for each subject area. In each case, the applicable high school graduation years are shown.| Subject Area: | Applicable Grad. Yrs. | Cr. H.S. Req. | Select from these Subject Areas: |
| English | 1989 on | 8 cr. | Composition and Literature |
| Math | 1989, 1990 | 4 cr. | Algebra I and Geometry |
| 1991 | 6 cr. | Algebra I, Geometry, and another course requiring Algebra I as a prerequisite. Other courses may be selected from: Algebra II, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry. Two years of math credits must be taken in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. | |
| 1992 on | 6 cr. | Applied Math I OR Algebra I, Applied Math II OR Geometry, AND Algebra II. An additional two (2) credits are strongly recommended. Other courses may include: Probability, Discrete Math, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry. Four (4) of the required math credits must be taken in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Note: Courses not identified by traditional titles such as Algebra I or Geometry may be used as long as they contain all of the critical components (higher math functions) recommended by the State Department of Education's "Secondary School Course of Study Guide." | |
| Social Sciences | 1995 on | 5 cr. | American Government (state and local), Geography, U.S. History, World History. Other courses may be selected from Economics (Consumer Economics if it includes components as recommended by the State Department of Education), Psychology, Sociology. |
| Natural Sciences | 1989, 1990 | 4 cr. | Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physiology, Physics, Physical Science, Zoology (must have laboratory science experience in at least two credits).* |
| 1991 | 6 cr. | same as above | |
| 1992 on | 6 cr. | Same as above. In addition, vocational science courses jointly approved by the State Department of Education and the State Division of Professional-Technical Education (maximum of two (2) credits). | |
| *Note: A laboratory science course is defined as one in which at least one class period each week is devoted to providing students the opportunity to manipulate equipment, materials or specimens; to develop skills in observation and analysis; and discover, demonstrate, illustrate, or test scientific principles or concepts. | |||
| Fine Arts/Foreign
Languages/Humanities (Foreign Language strongly recommended) |
1989, 1990
1991 |
4 cr. | Literature, History, Philosophy, Foreign Language and related study of two or more of the traditional humanities disciplines. History courses beyond those required for graduation may be counted toward this requirement. Studio performing classes in Art, Dance, Music (to include components as recommended by State Department of Education; i.e., theory, performance, history, & appreciation). No more than two credits of studio/performing arts may be counted toward this requirement. Practical arts courses will not be counted toward this requirement. Practical arts are defined as vocational, pre-vocational, or consumer homemaking programs approved by the State Board of Education. |
| Humanities/Foreign Language (Foreign Language strongly recommended) | 1992 on | 2 cr. | Literature, History, Philosophy, Fine Arts, and interdisciplinary humanities (related study of two or more of the traditional humanities disciplines). These courses should emphasize history, appreciation, theory, analysis and/or critique. Literature and History courses beyond those required in the English and Social Science categories may apply. |
| Speech | 1989 on | 1 cr. | Speech and Debate |
| Other College Preparation | 1992 on | 3 cr. | Speech or Debate (no more than one credit). Studio/performing arts (art, dance, drama, and music). Foreign languages (beyond any foreign language credit applied in the Humanities/ Foreign Language category). State Division of Professional-Technical Education-approved classes (no more than two credits in this category) in Agricultural Science and Technology, Business and Office Education, Health Occupations Education, Consumer Homemaking Education, Occupational Home Economics, Industrial Technology Education, Marketing and Multi-Occupations Education, and Trade, Industrial and Technical Education. |
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. Students over 21 years of age are exempt from taking the ACT or SAT.
Level 2: Students will be admitted to Level 2 if their predicted first semester ISU GPA is 2.00 or higher.
Students entering at this level may enroll for up to a maximum of 18 credits without special permission. 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 GPA 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 ACT or Compass math and English placement tests or scored at appropriate levels on the ACT English and Math segments, and 2) course schedules are approved by their assigned academic advisor. Students whose placement test scores indicate deficiencies in math 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.
Conditional Admission
- Degree seeking applicants who do NOT meet the minimum credits required in the high school core subject areas with a 2.0 Core GPA for Regular Admission may be considered for provisional admission to ISU by satisfying one of the following criteria:
- Student is a high school graduate from an accredited secondary school whose grades in the high school core subjects completed and ACT/SAT scores predict a 2.0 GPA at ISU.
- 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.
- 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 an additional standardized test score such as GED, Compass, CPT, etc.
- Submit scores received on ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) prior to enrollment. Effective fall semester 1989.
- 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.
New Freshmen
STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL PRIOR TO MAY 1989Students 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:
- Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu.
- Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable);
- A complete, final, official high school transcript listing all courses taken, grades, and date of graduation should be sent directly from the high school records office or school district office to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
- Students 21 or older are not required to take the ACT/SAT exams but must take the Compass Math and English 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
STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE GED (GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TEST)*All GED students must submit the following:
- Application for Admission. Access the online application at www.isu.edu.
- Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable).
- Official GED scores (prior to scheduled enrollment). Successful GED scores are defined as an average of 450 on all tests, with no individual score lower than 400.
*Students who are 21 or older when they enroll are exempt from taking the ACT/SAT exam.
New Freshmen
STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED A CURRICULUM OF STUDY AT HOMEStudents who have been educated through a home school or correspondence based program of study should complete the GED and are subject to the above admission requirements. Students may also be considered for admission through an alternate means to the GED based on exemplary ACT/SAT scores and one additional standardized test score such as Compass, CPT, etc.
New Freshmen (Conditional Acceptance)
Students may be accepted for admission on a conditional basis provided they are determined to be on track to meeting the college entrance core subject requirements for admission based on an evaluation of their official six or seven semester high school transcript. Students may preregister for classes while under this category. Final acceptance to the university for those granted conditional status is contingent on meeting all requirements once the Office of Admissions has received the complete, final official high school transcript following graduation.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
A transfer student is a student who has been enrolled and received grades at any college or university prior to being admitted to Idaho State University. Students who fit this definition but who are transferring fewer than 14 academic credits from other institutions to ISU are subject to the admission requirements for new freshmen students.Transfer students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:
- Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu.
- ACT/SAT scores (if student has fewer than 14 transfer academic credits). Students 21 or older are exempt from the ACT/SAT exams;
- Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable);
- 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. Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
- A final, official high school transcript with graduation date posted must be sent directly from the high school Registrars/Records Office or school district office to ISU Admissions if the applicant has earned fewer than 14 transfer credit hours. Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
Under Idaho State University scholastic probation/dismissal policy, transfer students who have been academically dismissed from another college or university must lay out a minimum of one semester of enrollment following a first dismissal and one year following second dismissals. These students may re-enroll at ISU on probation following their mandatory layout periods. Students dismissed three or more times must lay out a minimum of two semesters and then petition the Re-Admission Committee to re-enroll.
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
The purpose of the Admissions Committee at Idaho State University is to provide new freshmen and transfer students who have not met State Board of Education and institutional admission requirements the opportunity to make a formal appeal to the university to be given further consideration for admission. Students are required to submit a written petition to the Committee explaining any circumstances that may have occurred that did not allow them to achieve academically in a satisfactory manner in high school or at another college/university. They may also include letters of recommendation from counselors, teachers, etc., on the student's behalf and any other supplemental information that would demonstrate their ability to be successful in college level courses at ISU.After carefully reviewing the student's petition, letters of support and any additional documentation, the Admissions Committee determines whether there is sufficient 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, TRIO Student Services, the ADA and Disabilities Resource Center, the Athletic Department, Enrollment Planning and Academic Services, Supplemental Academic Advising, and/or 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.
Transfer Credit Evaluation
All credits earned or attempted and all grades
received in college-level courses from accredited institutions
are evaluated for possible transfer credit to Idaho State University.
The applicability of these credits to the student’s program of
study is determined by their major department. A specific transfer
grade point average is calculated separately, and a cumulative GPA
is figured combining credits and grades from all previous institutions
attended with the same from ISU. Transfer credits from non-U.S. colleges/universities
are recorded with grades of satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Transfer Credit Limitations - Junior and Community Colleges
Students earning their A.A., A.S. or
A.A.&S. degrees from a U.S. academic regionally accredited
institution or who have met Idaho’s State Board of Education general
core subject requirements may transfer a maximum of 70 credits to
Idaho State University.
Students transferring without the A.A., A.S. or A.A.&S. degrees or core certification may transfer a maximum of 70 credits to ISU but their transcript will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis for fulfillment of ISU’s General Education requirements.
Vocational-Technical Credit
Credits earned at accredited or state approved
vocational-technical schools may be petitioned through the
appropriate academic departments for transfer credit consideration.
Fulfillment of General Education Requirements by Transfer Students
1. Students who transfer to ISU from a U.S. regionally accredited institution with an earned Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), or Associate of Arts and Science (A.A.&S.) degree (received in 1995 or later) or baccalaureate degree have met the General Education requirements for ISU. However, they will be required to complete all courses that are required by their major/degree program at ISU, including prerequisites to courses that may be on the ISU General Education course list.2. Students transferring from any U.S. academic regionally accredited institution, who have completed the Idaho general education core courses (but do not have an A.A., A.S. or A.A.&S degree) and have their transcripts noted "Idaho core certified" by the sending institution, have met the Idaho State University general education requirements. However, they will be required to complete all courses that are required by their major/degree program at ISU, including prerequisites to courses that may be on the ISU General Education course list.
3. Records from students who do not meet either of the above criteria will be reviewed to determine fulfillment of ISU general education core courses. Students who, after transfer credits are evaluated, have 58 or more transfer credits, will be given special consideration.
Departmental Prerequisites and Lower Division Requirements
Even students who have met the general education
core will be required to take any course that is prerequisite
to a higher level course and/or is required by the student's
major.
Transfer students should be aware that graduation requirements for certain majors may include specific courses or additional credit hours in courses normally associated with General Education Requirements. In such instances, careful selection may enable the student to progress more efficiently by submitting 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.
Transfer Students with Fewer than 58 Credits
Students transferring to Idaho State University
with fewer than 58 credits from other institutions (excluding
those eligible for transfer credit consideration under the provisions
of the Statewide Articulation Agreement must complete the
General Education Requirements as previously stated. Work taken
at other institutions is reviewed on a course-by-course basis
to determine which ISU General Education Goals are met. Goals not
met with transferred course work must be satisfied by ISU courses
listed as meeting those goals.
Transfer Students with 58 or More Credits
Students earning the A.A., A.S. or
A.A.&S. degree from a U.S. academic regionally accredited
institution and/or who have met Idaho State Board of Education
core subject requirements are excluded from the provisions as stated
below for students transferring 58 or more credits to ISU.
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 in the College of Arts and Sciences
Transfer students with 58 or more credits
from other institutions who are seeking a B.A. degree in the
College of Arts and Sciences 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, and must complete both
Goals 10A and 10B and nine more credits in Goals
9, 11, and/or 12.
Bachelor of Arts in Colleges Other Than Arts and Sciences, 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. in any college other than Arts and Sciences, or toward a
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, 10A or 10B, 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 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
Students who have earned associate degrees
other than the A.A., A.S. or A.A.&S. from an accredited
institution will follow the transfer credit guidelines for students
with 58 or more credits, as stated above.
Transfer Students with Bachelor Degrees
Students with bachelor's degrees from an
accredited institution will be considered to have met Idaho
State University's General Education Requirements when seeking
a second bachelor's degree. See Requirements for Second Degree
section of this Catalog.
Transfer Students from Non-Accredited Institutions
Credit from nonaccredited institutions will
be accepted on the basis of those institutions listed in the
Transfer Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions,
published by the American Association of College Registrars and
Admissions Officers and Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary
Education published by the American Council on Education. Credit
denied on the basis of such practice may be sought by examinations
or petitioned through ISU's academic departments. An application for
transfer credit may also be made with the Idaho State Board of Education.
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
Students who have NOT enrolled for classes at ISU for a 3 year period are required to re-apply and submit the following to the Office of Admissions:- Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu.
- Complete, official transcripts from any other colleges attended since enrolled at ISU. Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
Students who have not enrolled for a 5 year period must reapply as above and submit the Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable).
Students who HAVE enrolled for ISU classes during a 2-year time period may register for classes without reapplying to the university. However, some departments may have more restrictive requirements, and admission may be valid for only a particular semester or year. Students should contact departments to determine these more restrictive requirements.
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 accepted for admission to Idaho State University who do not attend their first semester will be allowed to enroll the next semester without reapplying. Acceptance is granted for a two (2) semester time frame, however, students MUST complete an admissions update form or call the Office of Admissions to provide them with current information prior to being allowed to enroll for classes, including official transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended.Students who previously applied for admission, whether accepted or not, are required to complete a new application for admission if they have NOT enrolled for classes at ISU for a 2 year period. Those not enrolled at ISU for 5 or more years must also pay the $30 Application Fee. Individuals who have attended other colleges/universities must submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
Admission or Re-Admission of Students with Behavioral Problems
Whenever an applicant for admission or a student (regardless of the program of study or whether full-time or part-time) exhibits behavior which poses a substantial threat to himself/herself or other members of the University community or is disruptive of the educational processes, said student or applicant will be subjected to a special screening process. This process has been formulated as a result of recommendations of a committee of the faculty and students of this institution and will apply to any admission or readmission request. In the event that the conduct or behavior of the individual or any other member of the University community is disruptive of the educational process of the institution, these procedures shall apply whether the cause of the condition is medical, psychiatric, behavioral, otherwise, or a combination of the above.Non-Degree-Seeking Students
A person may make application as a non-degree seeking student if he/she does not wish to qualify for admission for degree work but to pursue studies for personal reasons. Such a student may register part-time (maximum 7 credits a semester) and complete a maximum of 32 undergraduate semester credit hours. Upon completion of 32 semester credit hours, the student must complete regular admission procedures at Idaho State University to enroll for additional degree credits or sign a non-degree waiver to continue as a non-degree seeking student. All admission requirements must be met before the university can assist this student in obtaining a degree. Such a student will be classified as non-degree seeking until all admission requirements are met for classification as a regular student. Non-degree seeking students are NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Students must be accepted as degree seeking to receive aid.High School Student Dual Enrollment
Academically qualified high school students may enroll at ISU. Dual enrollment allows high school students the opportunity to participate in the college environment and earn college credit while continuing their high school courses and activities. High schools may allow ISU courses to be applied to high school graduation requirements.High School students must complete an ISU Early College Program application.
Written permission from their principal or counselor is needed
along with a parent's and the student's written signatures.
High school students meeting the necessary requirements will be
allowed to enroll on a part-time (1-7 credits) basis. Students
seeking full-time enrollment (8 credits or more) concurrent with
high school enrollment may formally apply as regular degree seeking
New Freshmen. Once admitted, students may enroll in any class or program
offered at ISU for which they have met the prerequisites. For ISU courses
offered on a high school campus, students should consult the Early
College Program t obtain course start/stop, withdraw, late fee, and
refund dates.
High school students taking a course on an ISU campus or at an ISU center pay a reduced per credit hour fee of $138.00, while high school students taking a course on a high school campus pay a reduced per credit hour fee of $55.00. This includes Distance Learning courses taken on the high school campus. (Non-high school students or community members pay the regular ISU per credit hour fee.) High school students taking ISU courses are eligible for a registration fee loan if total fees due exceed $300.00. High school students become ineligible for reduced fees upon graduation from high school. A student must hold the status of high school student for the entire ISU course length in order to qualify for the reduced fee rate.
High School students may register for classes by completing an ISU Early College Program application. This form may be obtained through the School Counselor or by calling the Registration and Records Office at ISU, (208) 282-3900.
Idaho State University encourages and welcomes International students to apply. We are proud of the active part taken in student activities by students from around the world. Admission to ISU for international students is dependent upon credentials showing proof that the students are able to perform well in an American academic environment. The Office of Admissions recognizes there are no such things as equivalents between curricula in any other country and the United States; thus foreign courses must be evaluated in terms of approximations.
Applications
All international student applications for admission must be received by June 1 for fall semester, and by November 1 for spring semester. There is no summer semester admission. The following additional items are needed:
- Application Fee ($30, nonrefundable);
- Official TOEFL Scores (minimum of 500 for the paper exam or 173 for the computer exam) or ACT English score of 18 or SAT Verbal score of 450;
- Official Transcripts from all universities previously attended and statements of English proficiency when applicable;
- Official Secondary or High School Transcripts if less fewer than 25 transfer college credits have been earned;
- Notarized statement of financial support for one academic year.
- Students transferring from another U.S. college or university are required to have the Transfer Verification form completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions along with a copy of the current I-20/DS-2019 and I-94 forms issued to them by the school from which they wish to transfer.
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.
Transfer of Credits
Students completing associate degrees (two year degrees) or three year baccalaureate degrees from other countries will be considered for undergraduate admission with possible advanced standing of up to two years (60 credits) or up to three years (90 credits). General Education Requirements will be waived for such students on a case by case basis. Specific course credits may be awarded only after they have been determined acceptable based on a course by course analysis after official transcripts and a syllabus have been submitted that describe the student’s individual courses programs of study. Educational guides endorsed by AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) are used during the transfer credit evaluation process, which takes place AFTER the student is enrolled at Idaho State University. Students who do not agree with the credits awarded may, at their own cost, send educational documents to a foreign credentials evaluation service; additional credits might be awarded at ISU. Students may also petition the academic departments for possible transfer credit consideration.
English Proficiency
Students from other countries are required to take and receive a satisfactory score (minimum of 500 for paper exam, 173 for computer exam) on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or a score of 5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination. An ACT English score of 18 or SAT Verbal score of 450 may also satisfy the English Proficiency requirement. ISU will also accept Level 112 completed at any ELS program in place of a 500/550 TOEFL. Visit www.ets.org for more information. Conditional admission is possible.
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, s/he must submit a statement from a qualified official at his/her school regarding English proficiency, or if s/he has completed college level English courses in the United States, grades in these courses (or TOEFL test scores) will be considered to demonstrate proficiency in English. The TOEFL requirement can be waived for students who are from English speaking countries or who have previously attended secondary or postsecondary schools where English is the instructional language. Arrangements to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination may be made by accessing the following websites: www.ets.org or www.ielts.org.
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 when needed to pay for expenses as indicated
on the financial statement. Refer to the estimate of costs, shown
below. 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 from students before registration.
NOTE: Based on academic merit and availability,
new entering International students may be considered for non-resident
fee waiver scholarships worth approximately $6,300 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)
Undergraduate
Expenses
Academic or Technology
Tuition:*
$ 10,048
Books and Supplies*
$ 772
Room and Board
$ 4,680
Medical Insurance**
$ 550
Total:***
$ 16,050
Note: Academic year includes Fall and Spring
semesters only. Summer School costs are not included in the
estimates. Costs are subject to change.
Tuition costs include the basic Tuition charge
paid by all students, plus Non-resident tuition, required
of all non-Idaho residents.
See Expenses in the Registration section
of this Catalog 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 College of Technology programs require additional
tool or class costs. Students need to contact individual departments
or programs for these costs.
**Students must 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 2003/2004
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 of I-20/IAP-66 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/IAP-66 and I-94 forms.
Information in this report and the I-20 will help verify the applicant’s
status with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS).
Class Level
Sophomore: 26 credit hoursJunior: 58 credit hours
Senior: 90 credit hours
The classification under which a student registers at the beginning of the academic year will continue through the year.
Registration
Questions about academic regulations or
registration should be directed to:
Office of Registration and Records
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8196
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2661
New Students
You must apply for and be accepted for admission. Contact the Office of Enrollment Planning and Academic Services for referral to a registration advisor.Transfer Students
You must apply for and be accepted for admission. After notification of admittance, you should make an appointment with your major advisor.Former Students
If you are a student who has attended within the last two years, you are eligible to enroll without readmission. However, your program of study may require readmission, so you must first be admitted by the department of your major. Also, if any prior restrictions exist, they must be cleared. You are required to provide the Office of Admissions with current address, telephone number, major, and a transcript from any university or college you have attended and have not previously reported. Thus, you are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to indicate your intent to reenroll. Former students NOT enrolled for two years must reapply. Once accepted, make an appointment with your major advisor.Continuing Students
Students who major within the College of Engineering, selected departments within the Kasiska College of Health Professions, and the College of Pharmacy must see their advisor before attempting to register.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 are available through the Office of Registration and Records prior to the preregistration period at the end of each semester. Class schedule information is also linked online at http://www.isu.edu/.
Part-Time / Full-Time Student Status
Most "full-time" undergraduate students who plan to graduate in four years enroll for an academic semester load of 16 credits, and most "full-time" graduate students enroll for an academic semester load of 9 credits. Definitions of full and part-time student status differ for financial aid, ASISU, and NCAA eligibility. Students who intend to meet these requirements may want to verify their full-time status directly with these offices on campus. At the present time, undergraduate students must enroll for 12 credits or more for financial aid and for NCAA eligibility as a full-time student. A semester load of at least 6 credit hours is required for financial aid eligibility as a half time undergraduate student. To qualify for ASISU elective or appointive office, a student must enroll in at least 8 credit hours. For purposes of fee collection, "full-time" fees are assessed whenever the semester load is 8 credits or more.Expenses
The following fee rates are subject to change without advance notice. (See Policy Statement Concerning Catalog Contents at the beginning of this catalog.)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, special materials fees, etc.
Enrollment Fees
Academic Undergraduate and College of Technology Semester Fees
The following fees are estimates and are subject to change. They are a sample of the generally charged fees, but the actual charges will be reflected on each student’s billing. Summer semester fees are paid on a per credit basis. Additional class fees and program fees may be charged. Other Financial Services information is found at www.isu.edu/finserve.Full-time (8 credit hours or more)
| Per Semester* | |
| Resident | $ 1,850 + insurance |
| Nonresident | $ 5,390 + insurance |
Part-time (1-7 credits)
| Per Credit | |
| Resident | $ 185 |
| Nonresident | $ 287 |
*All students paying full-time fees and international students taking 3 or more credits must also pay the $330 per semester ($135 per session) premium for the University's Student Health Insurance Program. Any student with existing health insurance coverage may become exempt from participating in the Student Insurance Plan by completing and filing a Health Insurance Waiver each academic year. For more information, contact the Student Health Insurance Office, (208) 282-2972.
College of Technology Session Fees
See College of Technology Section.
Room & Board Expenses
All rates include all utilities. The expenses shown on the website listed here do not include the cost of laundry, bedding, books, or personal items. A refundable multi-purpose deposit is collected. These prices are subject to change. The most current information will be found online at www.isu.edu/departments/housing.Other Fees and Charges
Application Fee (academic and College of Technology students)
| Undergraduate | $30 |
| Graduate | $35 |
Audit Fee: Same as part-time credit hour fees
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.
See the Financial Services website at www.isu.edu/finserve for
help with any other questions about class fees, including fees
for courses outside the regular University offerings.
Credit by Examination
Challenge examinations (arranged by petition)
$15/cr
(Payable in advance at ISU Cashier’s
Office prior to taking the exam)
For information about CLEP examinations (taken at Counseling and Testing Center), see the website http://www.isu.edu/ctc/ or contact the Counseling and Testing Center at 208-282-2130.
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.
GED Transcript Fee
$5
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 |
To help defray extra costs involved with late registration, processing fees are charged in addition to any other regular fees. All students (full-time, part-time, faculty, staff, etc.) paying fees after the first day of official university classes are charged a late processing fee. The cashier is not authorized to accept late registration fee payment without the appropriate late processing fee. This fee is nonrefundable. No department or employee of the university, other than those specifically authorized, has the authority to waive the fee.
Part-time Fees
| Undergraduate | $140.00 per credit hour |
| " Nonresident | $230.00 per credit hour |
| Graduate | $172.00 per credit hour |
| " Nonresident | $262.00 per credit hour |
Pharmacy Professional Fee
| Full-time resident | $614 |
| Full-time new nonresident | $2,103 |
| Nontraditional resident | $247.00 per hour |
| Nontraditional nonresident continuing | $305.00 per hour |
| Nontraditional nonresident new | $395.00 per hour |
Physical Therapy Professional Fees (per semester)
| Resident | $614 |
| Nonresident | $2,103 |
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.
Senior Citizens
Registration Fee $20 + $5 per cr. hour
(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
$145 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.
Student Health Insurance Fee
| All full-time fee paying students, and all International students taking 3 or more credits | $330 per semester $135 per session |
Any student with existing health insurance coverage may become exempt from participating in the Student Insurance Plan by completing and filing a Health Insurance Waiver each academic year. For more information, contact the Student Health Insurance Office, (208) 282-2972.
Summer Fees (per credit hour)
Resident Undergraduate $157
Nonresident Undergraduate $247
Resident Graduate $189
Nonresident Graduate $279
Transcript Fee
See information at http://www.isu.edu/areg/trans.shtml
VTE Competency Credit Fee (College of Technology)
$135
Idaho Residency Requirements for Fee Payment
See http://www.isu.edu/enroll/rinfo.shtml for the most complete and current information regarding residency requirements.
Residency for tuition purposes is governed by Idaho Code § 33-3717 and the residency rules of the State Board of Education. Although a full-time regularly-enrolled resident student is not required to pay tuition while enrolled at Idaho State University, students are charged fees for educational costs excluding the cost of instruction in accordance with the Idaho State System of Higher Education "Notice to Nonresidents of the State of Idaho."
A student is a "resident" for purposes
of fee payment if:
- 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
- He/She receives less than 50% financial support from parents or guardians who are not residents of Idaho 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
- He/She is a graduate of an accredited secondary school in the state of Idaho and is admitted to a college or university in Idaho during the semester immediately following such graduation regardless of the residence of his/her parents or guardians; or
- He/She is the spouse of an Idaho resident or person who qualifies for Idaho residency; or
- He/She (or parent or guardian) is an active duty member of the United States armed forces (only the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps) stationed in Idaho and the student receives 50% or more financial support from parent or guardian; or
- He/She is separated, under honorable conditions, from the United States armed forces (a certified copy of the DD-214 separation papers may be requested) after at least two years of active duty service and has Idaho as the home of record in service or elects Idaho as his/her intended domicile within one year of separation and enters a college or university in Idaho within one year of the date of separation; or
- He/She is a member of any one of the Idaho Native American Indian Tribes (Coeur d'Alene, Shoshone-Paiute, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock, Kootenai, or Eastern Shoshone), regardless of current domicile.
Direct specific questions to:
Melody Treat
(208)-282-4096
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
Idaho State University Applications for Nonresident Tuition Waivers are available to students from:Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315
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
The Refund Policy applies to all for-credit classes regardless of location of the class.This policy does not include the advance deposits required by the College of Technology and by the Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs in the Kasiska 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
Academic and College of Technology SemesterBefore and during the first week of classes 100% *
During the second week of classes 75%*
During the third and fourth week of classes 50%*
After the fourth week of classes NO REFUNDS
*There is a $25 processing fee for ALL refunds.
College of Technology Session
Before and during the first week of classes 100% (less a registration processing charge of $25)*
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 College
of Technology or academic departments.
*There is a $25 processing fee for ALL refunds.
Nonrefundable fee charges/payments
- 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.)
- Late processing charges.
- Any amounts paid to satisfy fees/charges due from previous terms.
- Amounts paid for student malpractice insurance.
- Student Health Insurance premiums are not refunded under this policy. Please contact the ASISU Student Insurance Coordinator at (208) 282-2972 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.
- Induction of the student into the U.S. armed forces.
- 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.
- Death of a student.
- 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:
- Federal aid programs (see Financial Aids Handbook for priority).
- Agency authorizations for payment of actual fees.
- University authorizations specifically for the payment of fees (i.e., graduate teaching assistant, athletics, etc.)
- Miscellaneous outstanding balances due the University.
- University loan programs.
- 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
The cancellation of registration and withholding of academic credit of any student with a delinquent account or an unsatisfactory financial relationship with the Financial Services Office is authorized, without further notice, provided an attempt has been made to notify the student by the campus department in which the hold originated. This regulation may be invoked at the discretion of the financial vice president in cases of disregard in the settlement of returned checks, residence hall damage, library fines, telephone toll charges, overdue notes, traffic fines, room and/or board charges, apartment rental charges, etc.Dishonored Check Policy
A charge of $20 is assessed each time a check is returned; this amount is charged to the student's account and s/he is so notified. If the check is not cleared within ten days, a second notice is sent and a hold placed on his/her records.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.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
A significant number of students receive
financial assistance at ISU. Students frequently receive assistance
from a variety of funding sources; e.g., Pell Grant plus an ISU
Freshman Scholarship plus College Work Study.
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 StudyFinancial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756Off-campus (part-time or temporary)
Student Employment Office
Room 429, Museum Building
(208) 282-2778On-campus (part-time)
Student Employment/University Departments/Financial Aid Office/Student Employment Office Student Union Building
(208) 282-2778International Students (off-campus)
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle
(208) 282-2315International Students (on-campus)
Various university offices
Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships
Academic Department Chairpersons/Graduate School
Room 401, Museum (208) 282-2150
Grants
Athletic Grants-in-AidDirector of Athletics
Holt Arena (208) 282-2771Federal Pell Grant
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756
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) 282-2756
Short Term Loans
Academic and College of Technology StudentsFinancial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756International Students
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle (208) 282-2315
Non-Resident Tuition Waivers
AthleticsDirector of Athletics
Holt Arena (208) 282-2771Academic Merit
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315International Students
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle (208) 282-2315Graduate Students
Graduate School
Room 401, Museum (208) 282-2150Need Based
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756Utah & Washington Residents, and Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315NOTE: Time accrued while receiving any Non-Resident Tuition Waivers will NOT contribute towards the length of time required for establishing Idaho residency.
Scholarships
Academic StudentsScholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315
Academic Department ChairpersonsAthletics
Director of Athletics
Holt Arena (208) 282-2771Graduate Students
Graduate School
Room 401, Museum
(208) 282-2150Related to Major Course of Study
• College/School Scholarship
Committee
• Department Chair
• Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315College of Technology Students
College of Technology
Student Services
RFC Building (208) 282-2622
Service Awards
ASISU
(Senate, Program Board, Bengal)ASISU Office
Room 399, Hypostyle
(208) 282-3435Related to Talent (e.g., music, drama) Academic Department Chairpersons
Veterans
Educational BenefitsVeterans Coordinator Room 319, Museum Building
(208) 282-2676
Federal and State Financial Aid
Financial aid is help for meeting college costs: both direct educational costs (such as tuition, fees, books, etc.) and personal living expenses (such as food, housing, and transportation). Each year thousands of students attending our university rely upon student assistance funds to meet some of their college costs. The majority of our students rely upon student assistance programs which are managed by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office and whose sources of funds are from the federal and state governments.Major financial aid programs available through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office include the following:
- Federal College Work Study
- Federal Perkins Loans
- Special Nonresident Waivers
- Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Ford Direct Student Loans
- Federal Ford Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid counselors are available to discuss students concerns related to financial aid. The Financial Aid staff will describe the types of financial assistance available and will assist students with the application process. Financial Aid counselors can also assist students in determining the cost of attendance, how to manage money while in school, and how to identify alternative sources of funding and also assists students in locating part-time jobs funded by the Federal Work Study Program.
Students must meet certain conditions in order to receive federal financial assistance through Idaho State University. The general conditions include the following: completion of a FAFSA to determine eligibility; admission and enrollment as a degree seeking student in a course of study leading to a degree or certificate; enrollment as a full-time (at least 12 credits per semester) three quarter time (9-11 credits per semester or halftime (6-8 credits per semester) student; meet Financial Aid satisfactory academic progress policy; be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non- citizen; and not owe a refund or repayment on Title IV grants or be in default or delinquent on Title IV loans.
To obtain more specific information, contact the Financial Aid Office, Room 337, Museum Building, Campus Box 8077, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209-8077, (208) 282-2756. Or use the Financial Aid and Scholarship Web page, www.isu.edu/departments/finaid/.
Scholarships
The majority of scholarships at ISU are administered by the Director of Scholarships with the assistance of various University committees. Scholarship funds are made possible through student fees, the generosity of individuals, and contributions of business, labor, fraternal, and professional organizations.Scholarship criteria vary (i.e., minimum grade point average and/or financial need, major, etc.). Scholarship announcements, including eligibility and application deadline information, are regularly distributed by the Scholarship Office to campus departments, the student newspaper, and are posted on the Scholarship Bulletin Boards located in the lobby of the Museum Building. Individuals seeking information on scholarships should contact the Director of Scholarships in the:
Scholarship Office,
Museum Building, Room 327
Campus Box 8391
Pocatello, ID 83209-8391
(208) 282-3315
http://www.isu.edu/scholar
Nonresident tuition waivers are available to qualified students who demonstrate financial need (inquiries should be addressed to the ISU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office), to students who have demonstrated strong academic ability, and to residents of Washington and Utah through reciprocal agreements. Contact the Scholarship Office for a scholar-related nonresident tuition waiver or Washington/Utah reciprocity nonresident tuition waiver information and applications.
Academic Information
Courses Required of All Degree-Seeking Students
All degree-seeking students must fulfill departmental, General Education, and general graduation requirements for their particular fields of study. Departmental graduation requirements are course concentration requirements for a major in each field of study, and are listed under the college to which the department belongs. General Education requirements are course distribution requirements for particular degrees, as listed below. Graduation requirements regarding credits, grades, and residence are common to all bachelor's degrees and are described in the section following the General Education listing.The General Education Program
ISU's General Education program is the foundation for degrees in the arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, health professions, pharmacy, and a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) that combines an Applied Technology program with a foundation in general education and a supporting field. As a common foundation, general education is jointly owned by all the colleges even though almost all the courses that fulfill the requirements are taught in the College of Arts and Sciences.The General Education requirements are organized into twelve goals: three in the skills areas of writing, speaking, and mathematics, and nine in content areas. Students are placed in general education courses on the basis of ACT scores and placement testing. Students in all colleges, including the College of Technology, take the College Board Computerized Placement Test for placement in English and mathematics courses. Depending on the results of placement testing in skill areas and foreign languages, general education comprises 37 to 61 of the 128 credit hours required for a baccalaureate degree.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete all goals. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education must complete all goals except 10B. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration, or the Bachelor of Arts in colleges other than Arts and Sciences, must complete Goals 1-9, 10A or 10B, and 11-12. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Applied Technology may substitute 12 hours in physical or biological sciences for Goals 4 and 5, and must complete only two of Goals 6, 7, and 8, and three of Goals 9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree are required to take six credits of English composition, eight credits of a foreign language, twelve credits in the social sciences, eight credits in the natural sciences, and four credits other than music and foreign languages in the humanities. The General Education Requirements for students admitted to the Bachelor of University Studies degree are individualized, although most students in that program take courses that would meet most goals.
Some goals can be met only by a specified course or sequence of courses. Others allow a small range of choices that accommodate the needs of students with different prospective majors. To meet the quantitative competence goal, for example, students may elect one of six mathematics courses.
General Education Requirements: The Twelve Goals
Goal 1:
To express ideas in clear, logical, and grammatically correct written English.Criteria for courses: Courses in expository writing fulfill this requirement. The skills learned in these courses are those that are readily adaptable to any situation in which one must communicate in writing. Writing courses designed to meet the special needs of one discipline do not fulfill this requirement.
Credits required: Variable, depending on whether the student is
placed in ENGL 90 (noncredit), ENGL 101, or ENGL 102. Goal 1 is satisfied
when the student has passed ENGL 102 with a grade of "C-"
or better.
Goal 2:
To express ideas clearly, correctly, logically, and persuasively in spoken English.Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill this requirement are those in which students develop skills appropriate to formal and informal, public and private oral discourse. Students study and practice the principles of interpersonal communication, small group dynamics, expository speaking, argumentation, and persuasion. Courses designed to meet the special needs of one discipline do not fulfill this requirement.
Credits required: 2 or satisfactory completion of a proficiency examination administered by the Department of Communication and Theatre.
Courses satisfying the goal:
COMM 101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
Goal 3:
To gain an understanding of mathematics as a language in which to express, define, and answer questions about the world.Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill the requirement (1) require a basic high school algebra background as defined by the prerequisite listed for each course below, and (2) acquaint the student with a significant body of mathematical language, models, and methods.
A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or Statistics will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 3-4 credits
Courses satisfying the goal:
| MATH 123 | Mathematics in Modern Society
(Prerequisite MATH 025) |
3 cr |
| MATH 127 | The Language of Mathematics
(Prerequisite MATH 025) |
3 cr |
| MATH 130 | Finite Mathematics (Prerequisite MATH 108) |
4 cr |
| MATH 160 | Brief Calculus (Prerequisite MATH 143) |
4 cr |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I (Prerequisite MATH 147 or 143 & 144) |
4 cr |
| MATH 253 | Introduction to Statistics
(Prerequisite MATH 108) |
3 cr |
| ELSY 372 | Calculus for Advanced Electronics (Prerequisite ELSY 262) |
4 cr |
For further information about mathematics prerequisites and placement,
see Placement in Mathematics, which follows these goal descriptions.
Goal 4:
To understand how the biological sciences explain the natural world.Criteria for courses: Courses in the biological sciences which fulfill this requirement (1) examine the processes by which scientific knowledge is gained, (2) introduce the basic concepts and terminology of the biological sciences, and (3) explore how scientific knowledge influences human society.
A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced
Placement exam in Biology will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 4 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one set):
| BIOL 100, 100L | Concepts Biology: Human Concerns (and Lab) | 4 cr |
| BIOL 101, 101L |
Biology I (and Lab) |
4 cr |
Goal 5:
To understand how the physical sciences explain the natural world.Criteria for courses: Courses in the physical sciences which fulfill this requirement (1) examine the processes by which scientific knowledge is gained, (2) introduce the basic concepts and terminology of one or more of the physical sciences, and (3) explore how scientific knowledge influences human society.
A score of 4 or 5 in the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Chemistry will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 4 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
| CHEM 100 | Architecture of Matter | 4 cr |
| GEOL 100 and 100L | Survey of Geology plus Lab | 4 cr |
| GEOL 101 and either 101L or 110* | Physical Geology plus Lab | 4 cr |
| GEOL 115, 115L | Physical Geography | 4 cr |
| PHYS 100 | Essentials of Physics | 4 cr |
| PHYS 152, 153 | Descriptive Astronomy plus Lab | 4 cr |
| Another means to satisfy this goal is to take one sequence from the following:** | ||
| CHEM 101-102 | Essentials of Chemistry I and II | 10 cr |
| CHEM 111-112 | General Chemistry I and II | 9 cr |
| PHYS 111, 112,
113, 114 |
General Physics I and II plus Labs | 8 cr |
| PHYS 211, 212,
213, 214 |
Engineering Physics I and II plus Labs | 10 cr |
| *GEOL 110 is
the lab for students in science majors. **The first Chemistry course or pair of Physics courses in any of these sequences may also be taken with the second course or pair in the other sequence, making any of the following combinations that will also satisfy the goal: |
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| CHEM 101 and 102 | 9 cr | |
| CHEM 111 and 112 | 10 cr | |
| PHYS 111/112 and 213/214 | 8 cr | |
| PHYS 211/212 and 113/114 | 10 cr | |
Goal 6:
To understand the creative processes, the aesthetic principles, and the historical traditions of one or more of the fine arts.Criteria for courses: Courses in the Fine Arts disciplines which fulfill this requirement (1) demonstrate the creative processes and the aesthetic principles artists employ, (2) demonstrate how art both reflects and shapes human and artistic values, (3) introduce students to the work of major artists. Performing and studio courses do not fulfill this requirement.
A score of 4 or 5 in the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in either Art or Music History and Literature will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 3 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
| AMST/MUSC 106 | American Music | 3 cr |
| AMST/ART/ M C 210 |
History and Appreciation of Photography | 3 cr |
| ART 100 | Survey of Art | 3 cr |
| ART 101 | History of Western Art I | 3 cr |
| ART 102 | History of Western Art II | 3 cr |
| ENGL 126 | Art of Film | 3 cr |
| MUSC 100 | Introduction to Music | 3 cr |
| MUSC 108 | The World of Music | 4 cr |
| DANC 201 | Survey of Dance | 3 cr |
| THEA 101 | Appreciation of Drama | 3 cr |
Goal 7:
To understand how major works of literature explore the human condition and examine human values.Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill this requirement (1) emphasize major writers and major genres, (2) emphasize how literary artists contribute to understanding the human condition. Courses devoted to the study of a single literary figure, a single genre, or a single national literature do not fulfill this requirement.
A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Literature and Composition will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 3 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
| ENGL 110 | Introduction to Literature
(or a score of 4 or 5 on Advanced Placement Literacy and Composition exam) |
3 cr |
| ENGL 115 | Major Themes in Literature | 3 cr |
| ENGL 257 | Survey World Literature I | 3 cr |
| ENGL 258 | Survey World Literature II | 3 cr |
Goal 8:
To understand how major philosophies influence human thought and behavior.Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill this requirement (1) examine a broad range of topics leading to or issuing from major philosophical questions, (2) emphasize the works of major philosophers.
Credits required: 3 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 cr |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 cr |
Goal 9:
To understand the history and culture of the United States.Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill this requirement stress the interaction of ideas, events, and environment which have been significant in molding the nation's culture and history through time. Courses which consider one or two narrow aspects of American history or culture do not fulfill this requirement.
Credits required: 3 credits.
A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement exam in U.S. History will also satisfy this goal.
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
| AMST/HIST 111 | U.S. History I (to 1865) | 3 cr |
| AMST/HIST 112 | U.S. History II (to present) | 3 cr |
| AMST 200 | Introduction to American Studies | 3 cr |
Goal 10A:
To understand cultures other than that of the United States.Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill this requirement (1) concern themselves with one or more significant contemporary or past cultures other than that of the United States, (2) are broad studies of that culture, and (3) integrate intellectual, cultural, and historical developments of the culture. Studies of one aspect of a foreign culture do not fulfill this requirement.
A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in European History, World History or World Geography will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 3 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
| ANTH 237 | People and Cultures of the Old World | 3 cr |
| AMST/ANTH 238 | Peoples and Cultures of the New World | 3 cr |
| ANTH 239 | Latino Peoples and Cultures | 3 cr |
| LANG 207 | Contemporary European Culture | 3 cr |
| HIST 101 | Foundation of Western Civilization | 3 cr |
| HIST 102 | Development of Western Civilization | 3 cr |
| HIST 251 | Latin American Civilization | 3 cr |
| HIST 252 | East Asian History | 3 cr |
| HIST 254 | Middle Eastern Civilization | 3 cr |
| HIST 255 | African History and Culture | 3 cr |
and/or
Goal 10B:
To develop communication skills in a foreign language and an understanding of its cultural context.Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill this requirement are those that (1) stress spoken and written communication in a single foreign language; (2) examine the language's grammatical structure in comparison with English; (3) treat the foreign language as a significant aspect of civilization; and (4) foster an appreciation for the cultural heritage of people from a different ethnic environment.
Credits required: 8 credits in a single language. Nonnative speakers of English, i.e. students who grew up in a non-English speaking country and learned English as their second language fulfill Goal 10B by passing ENGL 101 and 201.
A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in a foreign language will also satisfy this goal.
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one language):
| ANTH/SHOS 101-102 | Elementary Shoshoni | 8 cr |
| FREN 101-102 | Elementary French | 8 cr |
| GERM 101-102 | Elementary German | 8 cr |
| LANG 101-102 | Elementary Foreign Language | 8 cr |
| LATN 101-102 | Elementary Latin | 8 cr |
| RUSS 101-102 | Elementary Russian | 8 cr |
| SPAN 101-102 | Elementary Spanish | 8 cr |
| ANTH/SHOS 201-202 | Intermediate Shoshone | 8 cr |
| FREN 201-202 | Intermediate French | 8 cr |
| GERM 201-202 | Intermediate German | 8 cr |
| LANG 201-202 | Intermediate Foreign Language | 8 cr |
| RUSS 201-202 | Intermediate Russian | 8 cr |
| SPAN 201-202 | Intermediate Spanish | 8 cr |
Goal 11:
To understand how political and/or economic organizations, structures, and institutions function and influence human thought and behavior.Criteria for courses: Courses in government and/or economics which fulfill this requirement (1) examine significant economic or political institutions; and (2) demonstrate the function and processes of those institutions through methods of these social sciences.
Courses which focus on narrow aspects of the economic or political systems or which are of a current, topical nature do not fulfill this requirement.
A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Political Science, Macroeconomics, or Microeconomics will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 3 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
| ECON 100 | Economic Issues | 3 cr |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 cr |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 cr |
| AMST/POLS 101 | Introduction to American Government | 3 cr |
Goal 12:
To understand how people function within society.Criteria for courses: Courses in sociology, psychology, and/or anthropology which fulfill this requirement (1) emphasize individual or group behavior, and (2) demonstrate central analytical approaches used in these social sciences. Courses which focus on narrow aspects of sociology, psychology, or anthropology or which are of a current topical nature do not fulfill this requirement.
A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Psychology will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 3 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
| ANTH 100 | General Anthropology | 3 cr |
| PSYC 101 | Intro to General Psychology I | 3 cr |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 cr |
| SOC 102 | Social Problems | 3 cr |
General Education and Major Field Requirements
If a student's major program requires a course which also is approved for general education, that course may fulfill both general requirements and major field requirements.Other Means of Satisfying General Education Requirements
Goals 1-3 must be satisfied as stated above. Goals 4-12 can be satisfied by six hours in the appropriate field for the goal if the courses are compatible with the goal (determined by the department). A course may not satisfy two goals.Departments have identified the following courses as other means of satisfying General Education Requirements:
Goal 5: Choose one combination:
| CHEM 101-102 | 10 cr |
| CHEM 111-112 | 9 cr |
| PHYS 111-112 with labs 113-114 or 213-214 | 8 cr |
| PHYS 211-212 with labs 213-214 or 113-114 | 10 cr |
Goals 6 and 7 together are satisfied when both the following courses have been completed:
| HUM 101 Survey of Humanities | 3 cr |
| HUM 102 Survey of Humanities II | 3 cr |
Goal 7: Choose two (6 credits):
| ENGL 211, 267, 268, 321, | |
| ENGL/AMST 277, 278. |
Goal 8: Choose two (6 credits):
| PHIL 220, 230, 305, 315, 325, 400, 410, 420, 430, 450, 460, | |
| PHIL/ENGL 440. |
Goal 9: Choose two (6 credits):
| HIST 311, 315, 317, 319, | |
| HIST/AMST 225, | |
| HIST/AMST/ANTH 258. |
Goal 10A: Choose two (6 credits):
| HIST 221, 223, 323, 326, 352, 360, 375, 382, 443, 444, 446, 448, | |
| ANTH/AMST 220. |
Goal 11: Choose two (6 credits):
| POLS 301, 403, 404. |
Goal Course Learning Outcomes
This section details specific learning outcomes for each of the goal courses described in the preceding overview of the General Education Requirements. These learning outcomes were articulated by the academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences as part of the ongoing review of the general education program at ISU. These review efforts underscore the College of Arts and Sciences commitment to a sound general education as the foundation for effective learning throughout students’ educational programs.
The learning outcomes listed below represent the specific expectations for student learning developed by each academic department for its goal course(s). Though there is considerable overlap between many of the stated outcomes, the various outcomes are specific to each course and to the academic discipline in which it is based. This specificity serves two primary purposes. One purpose is to make assessment of what is learned in the courses by the students more accurate and effective; however the most important purpose is to answer the question “What, exactly, will students get from this course; why should they take it?” These goal course learning outcomes, then, represent information vital to informing sound decisions as students plan their educational programs.
Goal 1 Learning Outcomes — ENGL 102
Stated Goal: To express ideas in clear, logical, and grammatically correct written English.
(The skills learned in these courses are those that are readily adaptable to any situation in which one must communicate in writing.)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. read academic texts critically, analyzing and interpreting prose written from a variety of disciplinary, ideological, and rhetorical perspectives.
2. use appropriate research methods to gather, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize material from both primary and secondary sources, with special consideration of points of view and representations of academic discourse communities.
3. demonstrate conscious control of practicing writing as a process aimed at developing abilities to write argumentative/persuasive prose for a variety of academic purposes and audiences. To this end, students will produce at least 5,000 words of edited prose demonstrating the ability to:
a. support theses developed from thorough consideration of multiple perspectives on significant issues.
b. use a variety of rhetorical strategies for a range of audiences and purposes, chiefly for persuasion and argument.
c. control conventions of written English for academic purposes, including summary, paraphrase, and appropriate documentation style(s).
d. proofread and edit writing to conform to accepted standards for academic writing in English
Goal 2 Learning Outcomes — COMM 101
Stated Goal: To express ideas clearly,
correctly, logically, and persuasively in spoken English. (The
course satisfying this goal ensures that students develop skills
appropriate to formal and informal, public and private oral discourse.)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. study, prepare, and present spoken exercises in interpersonal communication, group communication, informative speaking, argumentation, and persuasion.
2. utilize appropriate research methods such as library research, web research, and interviewing to gather information and evidence for their presentations.
3. select from their research important ideas and arguments. Students then structure their ideas and arguments according to appropriate informational, argumentative, and persuasive formats.
4. present three spoken exercises to the class using extemporaneous (not read or memorized) delivery.
5. demonstrate basic rhetorical principles in preparing and presenting their spoken exercises including: sound research, logical structure, appropriate and correct language, careful audience adaptation, logical argument, appropriate emotional appeal, and careful credibility development.
Goal 3 Learning Outcomes — MATH 123,
127, 130, 160, 170, and 253
Stated Goal: To gain an understanding
of mathematics as a language in which to express, define,
and answer questions about the world.
Student Learning Outcomes
MATH 123, Mathematics in Modern Society students
will investigate fields of current interest in which mathematical
reasoning is connected with and applied toward modern problems
involving social choice and decision-making. Topics will be
selected from such areas as voting and apportionment, fair division
of property, networking, scheduling, population growth and decline,
and the interpretation of graphical and statistical information.
Students will:
1. read descriptions of the topics to be investigated and evaluate the importance of each in current society and in the marketplace;
2. integrate verbal and quantitative aspects of the problems under consideration;
3. study historical accounts of proposed solutions and algorithms;
4. solve numerous examples of each problem, so as to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of the various available procedures;
5. learn to communicate their solutions orally and in writing.
MATH 127, The Language of Mathematics students
will study the precise language used throughout mathematics.
Students will:
1. read mathematical passages;
2. study the necessity of appropriate notation in mathematical exposition;
3. practice precise exposition of quantitative, logical, and spatial concepts;
4. recognize and avoid pitfalls of inaccurate speech and writing;
5. transfer mathematical precision to their analysis of other forms of prose;
6. learn the basics about such concepts of mathematics as set, function, relation, and identity; become more proficient with proofs.
MATH 130, Finite Mathematics students will
study problems similar to those which calculus handles successfully
for continuous models. Finite mathematics provides an alternative
approach to such applications when the underlying model is either
not necessarily continuous or when the methods and concepts of
calculus are not needed or not feasible.
Students will:
1. study the concept, the notation, and the manipulations of matrices;
2. use matrices as a convenient data structure for systems of linear equations and inequalities, applying them also to such problems as network analysis and optimization;
3. study the computation and the application of probability and its consequences as a valuable tool for decision-making under uncertainty;
4. develop and apply models that link matrix theory and probability (for example, Markov chains);
5. solve numerous problems from the topics above and explore possible extensions and connections to such areas as elementary statistics, game theory, or the mathematics of finance.
MATH 160, Brief Calculus students will study
the central concepts of differential and integral calculus
at the introductory level. Connections will be made between
these concepts and their application toward problems in the life
sciences, the social sciences, and business.
Students will:
1. investigate the concepts of calculus via accurate interpretation, manipulation, and application of the symbols of calculus;
2. investigate the concepts of calculus via the examination of numerical measurement and data;
3. investigate the concepts of calculus from a graphical perspective;
4. investigate the concepts of calculus using insights gained from applications and successful mathematical models;
5. solve numerous problems that illustrate the mutually reinforcing nature of the above-mentioned symbolic, numerical, graphical, and applied approaches to studying calculus.
MATH 170, Calculus I students will begin
in this course an in-depth study of the central concepts of
differential and integral calculus. Connections will be made
between these concepts and their application toward problems
arising primarily in the natural sciences and in engineering.
Students will:
1. be able to evaluate various limits and to appreciate the concept of limit as the portal from background mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) into calculus;
2. master the definition of derivative (both as a rate of change and as a slope), study its properties, compute and manipulate derivatives without dependence on symbolic software, and apply derivatives to the solution of actual problems arising in science;
3. master the construction of the definite integral of a continuous function so as to recognize applications of integration when they arise, and practice the evaluation of indefinite integrals;
4. study indefinite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and solve numerous problems that apply it to natural sciences and geometry.
Math 253, Introduction to Statistics students
will be introduced to descriptive and inferential statistics
in this course. In a modern world which often suffers from both too
much and too little data, students will participate in intelligently
applying the concepts of this course to a variety of disciplines.
Students will:
1. interpret and produce descriptive statistics, both graphical and numerical;
2. study some of the foundational concepts of statistical inference, including the role of the normal distribution and other distributions;
3. solve numerous problems in inferential statistics from a wide collection of real-world and academic environments, with emphasis on testing hypotheses and estimating parameters;
4. determine the assumptions that underlie and explain past and present use and abuse of statistical reasoning;
5. practice using tables and/or calculators and/or software as time-and labor-saving devices, but only to the extent that these devices enhance understanding of the concepts and procedures of statistics.
Goal 4 Learning Outcomes- BIOL 100/101
Stated Goal: To understand
how the biological sciences explain the natural world.
(These courses examine the processes by which
scientific knowledge is gained, introduce the basic concepts
and terminology of the biological sciences, and explore how scientific
knowledge influences human society.)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. design an experiment, based on a reasonable scientific hypothesis, to demonstrate how an environmental factor affects a living organism.
2. choose two biological concepts from the following list and explain how they are related: ecology, cell function, evolution, genetics.
3. provide two examples that show why it is important in everyday life for an educated person to understand biology.
4. pick a single concept in biology and explain its historical development.
5. discuss the biological evidence for ONE of the following biological concepts: biological evolution, DNA as the genetic material, independent assortment of chromosomes, competitive exclusion.
6. develop their written arguments using clear and concise prose.
Goal 5 Learning Outcomes — GEOL 100/100L,
101/101L, 110L, and 115/115L; CHEM 100, 101/102, and 111/112;
PHYS 100 and 152/153
Stated Goal: To understand
how the physical sciences explain the natural world. These courses
examine the processes by which scientific knowledge is gained,
introduce the basic concepts and terminology of one or more
of the physical sciences, and explore how scientific knowledge
influences human society.
Student Learning Outcomes
CHEM 100, 101/102, 111/112
Students will:
1. demonstrate knowledge of basic chemical processes and terminology.
2. demonstrate awareness of how chemistry is a part of their everyday lives.
3. understand the nature of scientific knowledge as compared to other forms of knowledge and be able to distinguish what is scientific knowledge from what is not.
4. demonstrate their understanding of how the process of science works.
5. demonstrate developing confidence in learning chemistry (and science in general).
6. demonstrate the development of a positive attitude toward chemistry.
GEOL 100/100L, 101/101L, 110L, 115/115L
Students will:
1. describe the scientific method and provide an example of its application.
2. pick a single theory from the science represented by this course and explain its historical development.
3. provide two examples of testable hypotheses.
4. provide two specific examples that illustrate why it is important to the everyday life of an educated person to be able to understand science.
5. describe two current examples of the relationship between physical science and public policy.
6. describe an example of how the Earth’s internal heat drives physical processes we can observe at the Earth’s surface.
7. describe an example of how solar energy drives physical processes we can observe at the Earth’s surface.
8. describe the relationship between geologic processes and natural resources used by human society.
9. outline our understanding of geologic time and discuss how this course opened their minds to the notion of a four-dimensional science.
PHYS 100, 152/153
Students will:
1. improve their conceptual understanding of physical laws.
2. develop problem solving skills, and the ability to apply fundamental principles to quantitatively describe and predict physical behavior.
3. critically evaluate scientific and technical information and communicate their understanding.
4. (152/153) improve their conceptual knowledge of Earth, our solar system, our place in the universe, where we came from, and where we are going.
5. (152/153) develop a useful set of problem solving skills that will enable them to make predictions based on scientific data. Students will develop understanding of the scientific method and it’s usefulness in understanding how the universe works.
6. (152/153) demonstrate the ability to critically assess scientific and technical information and to communicate in a persuasive manner ideas based on such assessments.
Goal 6 Learning Outcomes — MUSC 100,
106, and 108; M C 210; ART 210; AMST 210; THEA 101
Stated Goal: To understand the
creative processes, the aesthetic principles, and the historical
traditions of one or more of the fine arts. (All of these courses
emphasize understanding the creative processes and the aesthetic
principles which artists employ, how art both reflects and shapes
human and artistic values, and an introduction to the works of major
artists.)
Student Learning Outcomes
MUSC 100 students will focus on the history
of Western music from the Medieval period through the 21st century.
Students will:
1. encounter music through lectures, listening examples, videos, and live concert attendance.
2. learn the basic elements of music.
3. use their learned music vocabulary to hear music from different musical eras.
4. use their learned music vocabulary to describe music (in speech and writing) from different musical eras.
MUSC 106 students will gain an appreciation
and awareness of American folk, pop, and art music in
the United States. The history of both sacred and secular
music is traced from the indigenous (American Indian) and
European cultures
Students will:
1. encounter American music through reading, lectures, listening examples, videos, and live concert attendance.
2. gain an appreciation of the range of musical genres and styles found in American music.
3. Students will aurally identify the range of musical genres and styles found in American music.
4. articulate (in speech and writing) their understanding of the range of musical genres and styles found in American music, as well as the musical elements which constitute those genres and styles.
MUSC 108 students will survey both the history
of Western and non-Western music. The course is a chronological
journey through the musical eras which emphasizes awareness
of music from around the world.
Students will:
1. be introduced to world music through reading, lectures, listening examples, videos, and live concert attendance.
2. understand the elements of music shared throughout the world.
3. be able to define the history of traditional and ethnic music.
4. articulate (in speech and writing) their understanding of the range of musical elements which constitute music around the world.
M C 210, ART 210, AMST 210
Students will:
1. study photographs which are significant to the evolution of this medium and gain appreciation for their aesthetic and communicative importance. The conceptual basis for the images is stressed.
2. gain a knowledge of the visual history from the early industrial revolution which spawned photography to images of present day society and their importance in the shaping of western culture and the photographic aesthetic.
3. learn the social, cultural, political and major aesthetic influences on photography which were instrumental in the creation of the major styles and uses of photographs.
The progress of the students in this course is measured using the
following instruments:
A. Midterm exam. This exam is comprised of objective and essay questions which test both specific information and overall understanding of the invention and evolution of photography throughout the 19th century.
B. Research paper. The paper demonstrates the students' ability to write intelligently on a specific nontechnical topic in photography. They are required to discuss an artist's work and how it contirbuted to the overall body of photographic knowledge.
C. Final exam. This exam is comprised of objective and essay questions which test both specific information and overall understanding of the evolution of photography and the impact of new technologies on 20th century image making.
Please note that as information on the historical importance of 21st century photography becomes available, it will be included in this course.
THEA 101 students will understand theatre
as a highly collaborative art. A theatrical performance represents
a host of choices made by the playwright, the director, the designers,
the actors, and the running crew. In coming to understand these
choices, THEA 101 students will gain an appreciation for all aspects
of the art of theatre, and learn to be perceptive and knowledgeable
audience members.
Students will:
1. tour our performance, shop and backstage areas as possible, and will study theatre architecture, including types of stages (proscenium, thrust, arena, black box) and considerations in theatre design.
2. be exposed to the basic considerations of theatrical design, including stage design/construction, costume design/construction, lighting, makeup, and sound design.
3. be exposed to elements of acting and directing. Where possible, they will meet directors and actors involved with Theatre ISU productions.
4. attend several performances and respond to them both verbally and through written assignments.
5. read and discuss a number of plays from a variety of time periods, generally including Greek/Roman, Elizabethan, early Realism, and contemporary.
6. gain a general sense of the history of Western theatre.
7. participate in group projects which will acquaint them with specific aspects of theatrical production.
Goal 7 Learning Outcomes — English 110,
115, 257, 258
Stated Goal: To understand
how major works of literature explore the human condition and
examine human values. (All four of the Goal 7 courses emphasize
both major writers and major genres, as well as how literary artists
contribute to understanding the human condition.)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. demonstrate an understanding of how literary artists contribute to understanding the larger human condition, including an understanding the nature of “literature,” i.e. those texts worth critical study in a college classroom.
2. demonstrate an understanding of the intellectual demands necessary to reading literature critically. Students will demonstrate this understanding by:
a. identifying the characteristics inherent in literature, such as emotional, intellectual, and aesthetic designs, as well as dramatic meditations on problems of the human condition.
b. relating the characteristics of literature to larger cultural and human values.
c. articulating how individual works of literature are representative, even critical, of the cultures and historical periods in which they are written and read.
d. identifying traditional genres and subgenres of literature — poetry, prose fiction, drama, prose nonfiction — and the mental activities required to engage a literary text.
e. articulating an understanding of the range of ways to define text/reader and writer/reader relationships.
3. write at least 2500 words of edited prose focused on their demonstrating:
a. the ability to analyze the constituent parts of a variety of literary texts and the ability to articulate the relationship between the construction of a text and the ability of a text to make significant comment concerning the human condition.
b. the ability to analyze the historical contexts in which literary texts occur and the ability to articulate the relationship between the human condition explored in literary texts and the historical and cultural contexts from which it was written.
Goal 8 Learning Outcomes — PHIL 101
& 103
Stated Goal: To understand
how major philosophies influence human thought and behavior.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. become acquainted with important philosophical issues.
2. demonstrate an understanding of the positions and arguments of the major philosophers on these issues.
3. read philosophical texts critically.
4. recognize the major arguments for and against philosophical positions.
Goal 9 Learning Outcomes — HIST 111/112,
AMST 200
Stated Goal: To understand the
history and culture of the United States. (These three courses
stress the interaction of ideas, events, and environment which
have been significant in molding the nation’s culture and history
through time.)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture and the ability to apply the concept to various American cultures;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the concept of cultural change over time.
3. demonstrate an ability to construct and support effective arguments using historical and cultural perspectives.
Goal 10A Learning Outcomes — ANTH 237/238/239,
HIST 101/102, 251/252, 254/255
Stated Goal: To understand cultures
other than that of the United States (These courses emphasize
an integrated understanding of intellectual, cultural, and historical
developments in cultures other than that of the U.S.)
Student Learning Outcomes
ANTH 237/238/239 courses recognize that we
live in a multicultural and dangerous world in which it is
important that Americans understand, and can interact with,
people from other cultures. Americans should comprehend
not only the cultural experiences of others, but be able to use this
improved understanding to reflect on their own cultural experiences.
The objective of these courses is to provide a semester-long in-depth
introduction to the values, behaviors, history, and intellectual achievements
of a cultural system other than their own. Through this multicultural
learning experience, students gain a better appreciation of cultural
diversity within a global economy and politics. Students who
successfully complete this course will be able to better evaluate and
understand their own values in a broader multicultural context and to
better appreciate the different values of others.
Students will:
1. read about, and visually study (via various audio-visual means), another culture (or cultures within a specific culture area) including, but not limited to, its history, intellectual achievements, religious beliefs, economic systems, social organizations, technologies and interactions with the natural and social environment in which they are embedded.
2. critically assess their own culture and values through specific cross-cultural comparisons.
3. describe how their own culture and values fit into the broader multicultural world.
4. demonstrate the above understandings through graded exams, original papers and presentations, or projects.
HIST 101/102, 251/252, 254/255
Students will:
1. be able to describe and explain the principal features of the culture(s) of at least one major area outside of the United States, and how those features have changed over a substantial period of time.
2. be able to analyze products of the culture(s) such as literature, philosophical or religious texts, built environments, works of art, or rituals.
3. demonstrate skills in relating changes in cultural expression to diverse aspects of its context including:
a. political conflict;
b. economic and technological change;
c. environmental factors;
d. interaction with other cultures through trade, travel, migration, or conquest;
e. changes in social organization.
Goal 10B Learning Outcomes —Beginning foreign language courses
Stated Goal: To develop
communication skills in a foreign language and an understanding
of its cultural context.
Students will:
1. gain a knowledge of all the important aspects of basic grammar in the chosen language.
2. develop speaking and comprehension abilities in the chosen language which are suitable for a variety of simple social encounters.
3. develop an appreciation of the cultural breadth of the parts of the world where the chosen language is spoken.
4. develop an elementary understanding of the scope of literary culture in the chosen language.
Goal 11 Learning Outcomes – ECON 100, 201/202; POLS 101
Stated Goal: To understand
how political and/or economic organizations, structures, and
institutions function and influence human thought and behavior.
Student Learning Outcomes
ECON 100, 201/202
Students will:
1. read economic texts and articles critically, analyzing and examining economic models, organizations, structures, and institutions.
2. develop an “economic thought process” (e.g., an approach that examines human actions and interactions which places a strong emphasis on choices by individuals who continually compare expected benefits and costs).
3. demonstrate knowledge of key economic concepts and an ability to apply basic economic theory.
4. explain and evaluate basic current economic concepts and controversies published in daily newspapers and weekly news magazines (e.g., The Wall Street Journal, Business Week).
5. demonstrate a basic understanding regarding the generation, construction, and meaning of economic data, and further exhibit an ability to analyze, interpret, and use this data.
POLS (Political Science) 101
Students will:
1. demonstrate a well-rounded knowledge of American government and politics sufficient to fulfill civic education goals.
2. demonstrate an understanding of how political scientists analyze and interpret the foundations, institutions, processes, and actors that constitute American government and politics.
3. demonstrate critical thought about American government and politics.
4. develop effective oral and written communication skills.
5. engage in political problem solving and decision making exercises.
6. be exposed to a variety of analytic, methodological, and ideological perspectives in the study of American government and politics.
To these ends, POLS 101 students will:
1) read texts that focus on the foundations, institutions, processes, and actors that constitute American government and politics.
2) employ the appropriate interpretive, critical, and empirical frameworks and methods in order to analyze, interpret, and synthesize material relevant to the study of American government and politics and in support of civic education. These approaches and methods will be left to the professional judgment and pedagogical philosophy of the individual instructor.
3) be tested with regard to recall (remembering terms, facts), comprehension (understanding meanings), application (using information in different situations), analysis (to ascertain the key elements of a theory, structure, institution, process, or event), synthesis (to generalize or create new ideas from existing sources), and evaluation (to discriminate and assess the value of evidence). (The types of testing employed will be left to the discretion of the individual instructor. Testing can range from traditional exams to critical research papers to groups projects to simulations to case studies.)
Goal 12 Learning Outcomes — Anthropology 100, Sociology 101/102,
Psychology 101
Stated Goal: To understand how
people function within society. (These courses emphasize broad
topics concerning individual and/or group behavior, and demonstrate
the central analytical approaches used in the social sciences.)
Student Learning Outcomes
ANTH 100 recognizes that culture consists
of the traditions, customs and accumulated knowledge learned
by individuals as they mature within societies. The functioning
of individuals within socio-cultural systems is normally an
unexamined process because the maintenance of cultures often depends
on individuals not understanding how the system works and how much
of individual behavior and values are determined by the nature of
the economies and polities in which they are raised. As the teaching
of anthropology depends greatly upon understanding our own society
through comparing it to others, students who successfully complete
this course will have a better appreciation of how individuals become
acculturated into their own society, subculture and/or nation; and
how the various aspects of societies are integrated into viable and
sustainable systems.
Students will:
1. read about, and visually study (through various audio-visual means), individuals and groups functioning within diverse societies, both past and present. This should include how economics, technology, art, religion, politics and philosophy are all integrated with each other in functioning societies.
2. critically assess their own role in their society through cross-cultural comparisons with individuals functioning in other societies.
3. describe how their own culture and values fit into the broader multicultural world.
4. compare a variety of cultures to one another with respect to the components of societies (religion, art, technology, economics, etc.) and how they contribute to making the system sustainable.
5. demonstrate the above understandings through graded exams, original papers and presentations, or projects
SOC 101/102
Students will:
1. (101) demonstrate an awareness of the general sociological theory and research methods.
2. (101) read academic texts to critically analyze the social groups and institutions.
3. (101) students will demonstrate an understanding of sociological theory and method with regard to the analyzing social groups and institutions.
4. (102) demonstrate an awareness of the general sociological theory and research methods.
5. (102) read academic texts to critically analyze the social groups and institutions as these relate to social problems and issues.
6. (102) demonstrate an understanding of sociological theory and method with regard to the analyzing social problems in the context of social groups and institutions.
PSYC 101
Students will:
1. demonstrate an increased awareness of the determinants of behavior including:
a. How individual, social and cultural differences influence behavior2. be exposed to research methods as the apply across the breadth of topics studied by psychologists.
b. How learning and cognition influence behavior
c. How developmental factors influence behavior across the life span
d. How and what physiological mechanisms affect behavior.
3. be involved in the research process by participating in or by reading original research projects.
4. be exposed to different theoretical orientations adhered to by psychologists practicing both basic and applied science.
Placement Protocols
Placement in English Courses
- Students with an ACT English score below 18 register for ENGL 90.
- Students with an ACT English score of 18-24 and students who have passed ENGL 90 register for ENGL 101.
- Students with an ACT English score of 25-27 receive 3 ENGL 101-equivalent credits and register for ENGL 102.
Advanced Placement Options
Qualified students may satisfy the ENGL 101 requirement by two means:
- Transfer students who have taken a three-credit freshman-level course in expository or argumentative writing which is equivalent to ISU's ENGL 101 course may proceed to ENGL 102.
- Students who have achieved scores of 3 or 4 on the Composition and Literature or on the Language and Literature Advanced Placement Examination administered by Educational Testing Service receive a grade of "Satisfactory" and three ENGL 101-equivalent credits. Students who receive a 5 on the same test(s) will receive two grades of "Satisfactory" and three ENGL 101-equivalent credits and three ENGL 102-equivalent credits.
Placement in Mathematics Courses
All mathematics courses except MATH 015 have prerequisites. Students place into a course either by completing the prerequisite courses with a grade of C- or better (S in MATH 015 and 025) or by achieving appropriate scores on the ACT exam, SAT exam, or Compass mathematics placement exam. For placement purposes, prerequisite coursework or placement examinations must have been taken within the last seven years.The following diagram shows the chain of prerequisites for basic mathematics courses. Courses that fulfill Goal 3 are in boxes.
Students should plan their mathematics coursework according to their intended majors. Some majors, for instance, require MATH 253, and others require MATH 160. Students who will take calculus must be especially careful to determine whether MATH 160, Brief Calculus, or MATH 170, Calculus I, is appropriate. Taking one after the other counts as a repeat and provides no further credit toward graduation.
Students place into courses higher than MATH 015 by achieving any one
of the following scores on their ACT, SAT, or Compass placement
examinations:
| MATH Course* | Completion of MATH Course |
ACT | SAT | Compass |
| 015 |
No prerequisite |
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--- |
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| 025 | 015 |
12 | 250 | 46 on Prealgebra (MAPL 1) |
| 108 | 025 |
18 | 430 | 40 on Algebra (MAPL 2) |
| 123, 127 | 025 |
19 | 460 | 45 on Algebra (MAPL 2) |
| 130, 143, 147, 253 | 108 |
23 | 540 | 61 on Algebra (MAPL 2) |
| 144, 157, 160, 230 | 143 |
27 | 620 | 51 on College Algebra (MAPL 3) |
| 170 | 144 or 147 |
29 | 650 | 51 on Trigonometry (MAPL 4) |
* Goal 3 courses are underlined
General Education Requirements for Certain Degrees
In addition to required courses in their major field of study, all students graduating from Idaho State University with a bachelor's or associate's degree must complete specified General Education Requirements. These General Education Requirements vary from one college to another. Specific General Education Requirements in each college, together with requirements for particular major fields of study, are detailed in the appropriate section relating to each college. The following goal statements provide a reference for the description of General Education Requirements for each degree.Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Applied Technology—B.A.T.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Technology degree must complete the same goals as those pursuing the Bachelor of Science:Goals 1, 2, and 3; Goals 4 and 5, or 12 hours in the physical or biological sciences; two of Goals 6, 7, and 8; and three of Goals 9, 10A OR 10B, 11, and 12.
Specific requirements are given under Individualized Education Programs.