General Information

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.

Undergraduate Degrees and Minors
 

About The University

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 university...

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...

_offers an array of academic programs...

_has a primary emphasis in educator preparation...

_is committed to maintaining a strong liberal arts program...

_offers graduate programs in a range of disciplines...

_provides high quality applied technology programs...

_is dedicated to excellence in teaching . . .

_engages in sustained, significant research...

_considers public service an integral part of its mission...

_provides accessible, high quality education...

_delivers comprehensive and creative outreach services...

_offers a range of academic and support services to students...

_encourages student and public participation in a variety of cultural programs...

_encourages student and public participation in a variety of recreational and athletic programs...

_welcomes the involvement of alumni and other friends...

Accreditation

Student Outcomes Assessment

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

Comprehensive information that includes student performance and student opinion is vital to the success of the assessment program. To provide this information, undergraduate students in the academic division may be 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

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

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 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.

Gifts to the Foundation may be unrestricted for use by the university in areas of greatest need, or donors may specify the use. Private funding helps provide scholarships, professorships, scientific equipment, building funds, and other assistance to academic and vocational/technical programs and instruction and co-curricular pursuits. 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

Bookstore

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

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

Student Union

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

University Housing

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

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

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Graduate Programs and Graduate Courses

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Undergraduate Admissions

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:

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 college credits who are seeking a degree at ISU are required to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions:

Regular Admission

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

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 1989 who are seeking a degree at ISU are required to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions:

New Freshmen

All GED students must submit the following:

*Students who are 21 or older when they enroll are exempt from taking the ACT/SAT exam.

New Freshmen

Students 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)

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

Transfer Students

Transfer students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

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

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

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 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 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 3 year period. Those not enrolled at ISU for 3 or more years must also pay the $40 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

Non-Degree-Seeking Students

High School Student Dual/Concurrent Enrollment

Academically qualified high school students may enroll at ISU. Dual/concurrent 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 meet high school graduation requirements.

High school students must complete an ISU Early College Program registration form. 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. High schools students may enroll in any class or program offered at ISU for which they have met the prerequisites.

All qualified high school students receive a partial fee scholarship and pay reduced fees. A student must hold the status of high school student for the entire ISU courses length in order to participate within the Early College Program. High school students are NOT eligible to receive federal financial aid.

For additional information and/or registration contact the Early College Program at 282-6067/282-3277 or www.earlycollege.isu.edu.

International Students

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. The following additional items are needed:

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 an accredited 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 may 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. For more information on the ELS program, visit www.els.edu.

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 official 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 $7,700 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:*                 $ 11,700
Books and Supplies*       $    800
Room and Board            $  4,870
Medical Insurance**       $    780
Total:***                 $ 18,150
Note: Academic year includes Fall and Spring semesters only. Summer School costs are not included in the estimates. Costs are continually 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.
***Costs tend to increase by 5-10% every fall semester.

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/IDS 2019 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/IDS 2019 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

Junior: 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.

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Registration

Office of Registration and Records
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8196
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2661

New Students

Transfer Students

Former Students

Continuing Students

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

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

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

Class schedule booklets for the next semester 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

Expenses

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

Enrollment Fees

Academic Undergraduate and College of Technology Semester Fees

Full-time (8 credit hours or more)

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