Undergraduate Catalog 1998-99 Undergraduate Catalog 1998-99Idaho 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 institution 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.
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State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209-0009.
College of Business
Accounting
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science (Interdepartmental)
Finance
International Commerce (minor only)
Management:
College of Education
Business Education
Coaching (minor only)
Corporate Training
Dance (minor only)
Foods and Nutrition
Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Economics)
Human Exceptionality
Music Education
Physical Education
Vocational Teacher Education
Teacher Education Programs
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Secondary Education
Single Subject Teaching Majors (18)
College of Engineering
Engineering:
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Science and Engineering
Engineering Management
College of Health Professions
Dental Hygiene
Dietetics
Health Care Administration
Health Education
Idaho Dental Education Program
Nursing
Physician Assistant Studies
Radiographic Science
Speech Pathology and Audiology
College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy
Individualized Education Programs
Bachelor of Applied Technology
Bachelor of University Studies
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Podiatric Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
School of Applied Technology
Adult Basic Education
Aircraft Maintenance Technology:
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, 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, an Associate of Applied Science degree, and an Associate of Technology degree are included in the curricula of the School of Applied Technology.
Role and Mission
Idaho State University is a broad-based regional public 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 supporting
sciences and educator preparation (its areas of primary emphasis); in business
and engineering (its areas of continuing emphasis); and in the liberal
arts. It is committed to maintaining a strong liberal arts 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 School
of Applied 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 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 School of Applied 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 Colleges. In addition the university is accredited or approved
for specific programs by the following organizations: Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology, Inc.; American Assembly of Collegiate Schools
of Business; American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal
Care; American Association of Health Information Management; American Association
of Medical Assistants; American Chemical Society; American Council on Graduate
Medical Education; American Council on Pharmaceutical Education; the American
Dental Association, Council on Dental Education; American Dietetics Association;
American Physical Therapy Association; American Speech, Language, Hearing
Association; Association for the Advancement of Health Education; Association
of University Programs in Health Administration; Automotive Standard Excellence;
Bureau of Occupational Licenses; Commission of Education of the Deaf; Commission
on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education; Council for the Accreditation
of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; Council on Social Work
Education; Federal Aviation Administration; Idaho Cosmetology Board; National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences; National Association
for the Education of Young Children; National Association of Schools of
Music; National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and
Certification; National Association of Radio Telecommunications Engineers;
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; National League
for Nursing; Peace Officers Standards and Training; State of Idaho Board
of Nursing.
The university holds membership in numerous organizations which have specific academic requirements. Among these are the American Association of University Women, the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States, the Western Association of Graduate Schools, the National Commission on Accrediting, and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
Student Outcomes Assessment
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 Colleges
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 required to participate in a variety of assessment activities which may include formal and informal examinations, interviews, surveys and follow-up studies after graduation.
Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Idaho State University informs students of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This Act, with which the institution
intends to comply fully, was designated to protect the privacy of education
records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their
education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate
or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also
have the right to file complaints with The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act Office (FERPA), concerning alleged failures by the institution
to comply with the Act.
Institutional policy explains in detail the procedures to be used by the University for compliance with the provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy can be found in the Registrar's Office, located in the Museum Building, Room 319. An Office of the Registrar Information Release Policy Checklist is published in each term's class schedule booklet for student reference. Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Associate Director of Registration and Records.
A Directory of Records which lists all education records maintained on students by this institution is available in the Registration and Records Office and the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office.
Directory information, i.e., the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of registered students are considered public record, and are included in the annual campus directory. Students who do not want their names, address, and telephone number printed in this directory must notify the Office of Registration and Records at the beginning (fall semester) of each academic year.
Alumni Association and Foundations
Alumni Association
The mission of the Idaho State University Alumni Association is to
promote the welfare and to advance the objective of Idaho State University
through the sustained involvement of its alumni by providing philanthropic,
intellectual and social opportunities.
Founded in 1901, the association is governed by a board of directors and administered through the office of Alumni Relations, 554 S. Seventh, 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.
Membership in the Alumni Club provides certain benefits and is available for annual dues of $30 for individuals or $50 for couples.
ISU Bengal Foundation
The ISU Bengal Foundation is a nonprofit organization of sports fans
committed to the support of ISU's athletic program. Luncheon meetings are
held weekly during football and basketball seasons.
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. Foundation leaders 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 contributions to go. Private funding helps provide scholarships, professorships, scientific equipment, building funds, and other assistance to academic and vocational/technical programs and instruction. Private support is recognized as a vital and necessary supplement for the funding of Idaho State University. All contributions to the Foundation, when itemized, are tax deductible.
The ISU Foundation is located on the third floor of the Administration Building.
Physical Facilities and University Services
Classroom and laboratory buildings include Leonard Hall, home of the
College of Pharmacy; the Kegel Liberal Arts Building; the Arthur Tranmer
Dental Arts Building; the Physical Science Building; the College of Education
Complex; the Fine Arts Building; the College of Business Building; Lillibridge
Engineering Laboratory; and the Gale Life Sciences Complex, which houses
biological, psychological, biochemical, and microbiological sciences, and
two departments of the College of Health Professions (nursing, and speech
pathology and audiology). The School of Applied Technology is quartered
in the Trade and Technology Building, the Vocational Arts Building, the
Industrial Crafts Building, and the Roy F. Christensen Complex. The school
also makes use of several off-campus facilities.
Frazier Hall, the university's main auditorium building, also houses the Department of Communication and Theatre. Other auditorium facilities are located in the Fine Arts Building, the College of Education Building, the Gale Life Sciences Complex, and the Earl R. Pond Student Union Building, or SUB. The SUB provides a central meeting place forÿstudents, offering dining facilities, numerous meeting rooms, facilities for bowling and other games, student affairs offices, U.S. Post Office and the University Bookstore.
Bookstore
The ISU Bookstore, located in the basement of the Student Union Building,
carries a selection of textbooks, computers, office supplies, ISU clothing,
and general interest books.
Regular Bookstore hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays, with extended hours during registration. Call the Bookstore at 236-3237 (in Pocatello) or 1-800-688-4781 (outside Pocatello) for information regarding hours or to order books by mail. The Dial-A-Text service enables students to order books by telephone for delivery in Idaho within three days. A 15% shipping charge is added for mail orders. The Bookstore maintains branch offices in Idaho Falls (University Place, 535-7940) and Twin Falls (CSI Bookstore, 733-9554). At other outreach locations (Soda Springs, Rexburg), faculty will sell books the first night of class. Students should purchase textbooks as early as possible to ensure good selection. A full refund will be paid for unmarked books accompanied by the original sales slip before the last date to drop classes. Books that are marked or damaged will be refunded at used book price.
Computer Facilities and Services
The Computer Service Center, located in the basement of the Business
Administration building, is dedicated to meeting the computing needs of
students.
Computer workshops are offered on a regular basis free of charge to students, faculty and staff. Courses include:
Seven microcomputer labs on campus, one in Idaho Falls and one in Twin Falls are open to ISU students. Additional departmental labs are also available. Microcomputer labs are equipped with DOS based machines and run mouse-operated as well as keyboard software. Some labs also contain Apple Macintosh machines. Use of the microcomputer labs requires a Local Area Network (LAN) account. LAN accounts may be purchased for $15.00 per semester and $10.00 for a summer session at the computer center administration office, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls microcomputer labs. Many ISU computer resources, including e-mail, can be accessed remotely via modem. Remote access requires installing communication software on the remote computer. The software can be acquired free of charge at the Computer Center Lab located in the basement of the College of Business. Students with an active LAN account (access to DOS, Windows and Macintosh software, including Internet access and e-mail) also have a UNIX account and access to a variety of UNIX software.
Idaho State University maintains a home page on the World-Wide Web with access to a wide variety of university information (such as campus events, on-line library access and this Catalog), community events and worldwide information available on the Internet. Internet resources include News and Weather, E-mail, Telnet and FTP services to access other computers throughout the world.
Computer Lab Locations:
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."
In November of 1993 following renovation and expansion, the museum opened a new exhibit, THE NATURE OF IDAHO. The exhibit traces the evolution of life forms seen in fossils of Idaho and features artifacts of Native Americans over an 11,000 year period. Other features are a seismograph recording earthquake activity, a high desert food web and an exhibit on Idaho's threatened and endangered species. Short-term exhibits on a variety of subjects of cultural as well as natural history interest are scheduled on a regular basis.
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. Programs for adults are sponsored by Friends of the Museum, the Audubon Society, the Idaho Archaeological Society and the Idaho Native Plant Society among other associations. The Museum Store offers a variety of natural history books, games, posters and toys.
Student Union
The Earl R. Pond Student Union Building, or PSUB, serves the campus
as the focal point for an informal education. Among its many facilities
are lounges, check cashing service, automatic teller machine, food service
areas, bowling, billiards, film theatre, 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 Program Board, appointed by the
Student Senate, is responsible for the entertainment and social programs
which take place on campus. This student committee has the responsibility
of programming movies, dances, homecoming, concerts, art displays, games,
tournaments, speakers, family programming, and many other activities.
The Student Union Program Office is also home for Special Delivery Productions, the program responsible for providing activities to part-time students. This program modifies traditional student activities to meet the needs of commuting and nontraditional students. Programs are presented both on campus and in outlying towns where commuter students live.
The Student Union and the Union Hypostyle house various other offices in addition to Student Senate. The Student Affairs offices in the hypostyle include the Dean and Associate Dean of Student Affairs and the International Student Advisor. Other offices within the building include noncredit continuing education, the arts and crafts center, the outdoor program office, the wilderness equipment rental center, the program board office, the ticket office, reservations and catering, Marriott Foods, the student employment office, post office, and the university newspaper.
University Housing
Garrison Hall
Box 8083
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 236-2120
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. Residence Halls are available to all
undergraduate students and apartment units are an option for married students,
students with children, graduates and those with special needs. Students
are encouraged to take full advantage of the many opportunities and services
that are offered by on-campus living and to accept the responsibilities
that are involved in the experience.
Application Procedures
Applications for on-campus housing may be obtained from the University
Housing Office, Box 8083, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209,
or phone (208) 236-2120. Directions will be provided for completing the
application material and receiving an assignment to on-campus housing.
General requirements for on-campus living:
On-campus housing facilities are furnished; however, students must provide their own bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels and decorative items. Students living in apartments must also provide their own cooking and eating utensils.
Food Service
University food service is mandatory for students living in residence
halls and is optional for students living in apartments. Food service also
may be purchased for students living off-campus.
Assignment and Expenses
Room assignments are based upon the date the completed agreement and
deposit are received in the office.
General
It is the student's responsibility to keep the University Housing Office
informed of any changes in his/her student status. Applicants who wish
to cancel housing reservations must do so in writing to the University
Housing Office by the stipulated deadlines.
Married Student Housing
Married students will be assigned to on-campus housing based on the
date of application and the size of the family.
Off-Campus Housing Information
The University Housing Office maintains a list of off-campus rentals.
Arrangements for off-campus housing must be made by the student. Individuals
listing off-campus rentals must comply with federal laws and university
policies which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed
or national origin.
University Library
The University Library, located in the Eli M. Oboler Library building,
contains major collections of books, maps, microforms, periodicals and
government publications and provides a full range of services to students
and staff.
The book collection of over 387,000 volumes is accessed via an on-line catalog which is linked to an automated circulation system. The library subscribes to some 3,300 periodicals and serials and has a periodical collection totalling over 112,000 bound volumes. The government publications collection comprises over 432,000 printed items. ISU has been a depository for federal publications since 1908 and for Idaho state publications since 1972. The government publications department contains a collection of approximately 1,700,000 items published in microform. In addition, the library has dramatically enhanced its offerings of electronic access systems.
An integral part of library service is the provision of reference and research assistance to patrons. General reference service is provided at the reference desk and is available during most hours that the library is open. Those patrons exploring the periodical and government document collections can utilize a wide range of printed and electronically based indexes which currently total over 30 databases and systems. Library instruction is available to classes and student groups and is tailored to address students' specific needs, from general library orientation to subject-specific bibliographic research.
In addition to supplying informational materials from its own collections, the library provides an interlibrary loan facility which is equipped to locate and deliver books and periodical articles from other libraries' holdings. Utilizing Fax transmission as well as postal services, the interlibrary loan service handles over 16,000 transactions each year.
In the summer of 1994, the library also opened an Information Services Center at University Place in Idaho Falls. The 1,700 square foot facility includes study tables, a lounge area, and reference desk, plus public access workstations on which students and faculty are able to access many of the same information databases available to students within the main campus library. With the assistance of trained staff, students are able to request the delivery of books and journal articles through the university library.
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:
Questions related to the School of Applied Technology:
Questions about admission applications:
Idaho State University welcomes all students of good character who provide evidence of suitable preparation for work at the college level. Write directly to the Office of Admissions for required admission forms and accompanying instructions. The following information applies to undergraduate students applying for admission to academic programs for Fall 1996 through Summer 1997. Please refer to the School of Applied Technology regarding admission to applied technology programs. Graduate students should refer to the Graduate Catalog.
Current undergraduate courses, degree requirements and academic programs are listed in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is published each March for the upcoming academic year. Upon admission to the University, new students receive a coupon that may be exchanged at the Bookstore for a complimentary copy of the Catalog. Be sure to keep your catalog as a reference tool for your educational planning. Each student needs to complete degree requirements as outlined in any one catalog in effect during his/her dates of registration. The Class Schedule, available free of charge from the Registrar's Office, lists the classes to be offered each semester and describes telephone preregistration procedures.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: August 1
Spring Semester: December 1
Summer Sessions: Open
NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS: ALL REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS MUST BE
RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT
Students should hear from the Admissions Office approximately 3-4 weeks
following their application to Idaho State University. Once all required
documents and materials are received, copies are forwarded to the academic
college of the student's major where an advisor is assigned. 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 being formally accepted into their declared major. Students are encouraged to contact academic departments early to learn about admission requirements into specific programs.
NOTE: It is critical that students submit necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister ahead of time. Preregistration programs are held in early spring for accepted students. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester.
New Freshmen
STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN MAY 1989 AND LATER, AND TRANSFER STUDENTS WITH LESS THAN 14 CREDITS
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:
| Subject Area: | Applicable Grad. Yrs. | H.S. Cr. Req. | Select from these Subject Areas: |
| English | 1989 on | 8 cr. | Composition and Literature |
| Math | 1989,1990 | 4 cr. | Algebra I & Geometry OR Algebra I & Algebra II. Other courses may be selected from: Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Trigonometry. |
| 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, Trigonometry. Two years of math credits must be taken in the 10th, 11th or 12th grades. | |
| 1992 on | 6 cr. | Same as above, and courses NOT identified by traditional titles; i.e., Algebra I or Geometry may be used as long as they contain all of the critical components (higher math functions) prescribed by the State Department of Education Secondary School Course of Study Guide. | |
| Social Sciences | 1995 on | 5 cr. | Same as above, and Applied Math I and II. American Government (state & 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 Vocational Education (maximum of two credits). |
| Fine Arts/ Foreign Languages/ Humanities (Foreign Language Strongly Recomnd.) | 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. | 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 | 1989,90,
91 |
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 Vocational 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. |
Level 2: Students will be admitted to Level 2 if their predicted first semester ISU grade point average is 2.00 or higher.
Students entering at this level are not restricted in number of credit hours or selection of courses. They are required to take English and mathematics placement tests, and meet with an academic advisor in their chosen major prior to registration.
Level 1: Students will be admitted to Level 1 if their predicted first semester ISU grade point average is less than 2.00.
Level 1 students may not enroll for more than 13 credits per semester. They will meet with an assigned academic advisor who will help them plan a schedule of classes that meets their needs and utilizes support services that will help them to be successful. They may not register for courses until 1) they have taken mathematics and English placement tests, and 2) course schedules are approved by their assigned academic advisor. Students whose placement test scores indicate deficiencies in mathematics or English must enroll for the appropriate courses in these areas during their first or second semesters.
Students admitted at Level 1 who complete at least four college level courses (remedial classes do not count), a minimum of 12 credit hours, and have a college grade point average of 2.00 or better at ISU will be allowed to register as Level 2 students in subsequent semesters.
Provisional Admission
Students NOT meeting the minimum credits required in the high school
core subject areas with a 2.0 GPA for regular admission still may be considered
for provisional admission to ISU by satisfying one of the following criteria:
NOTE: Students not meeting requirements under item #1 still may be considered for provisional admission by petitioning the admissions committee.
Students with provisional standing may change to regular admission status upon satisfactory completion of 14 baccalaureate level credits, 12 of which must be in four different subject areas of the general education requirements at ISU. Regular admissions status must be attained within three semesters or the student will be dismissed subject to institutional committee appeal procedures and retention/probation/dismissal policies.
New Freshmen
STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL PRIOR TO MAY 1989
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:
| Admission Requirements | Applicable To |
| 1. Students must submit an application for admission. | All GED students |
| 2. Students must submit a $20 (nonrefundable) application fee. | All GED students |
| 3. Submit official GED scores prior to scheduled enrollment. Successful GED scores are defined as an average of 45 on all tests, with no individual score lower than 40. | All GED students |
| 4. Submit ACT/SAT scores which predict a 2.0 GPA at Idaho State University. | Students completing the GED after May 1989 who are not 21 years of age when they enroll. |
| 5. Petition the Admissions Committee to be given special ISU's minimum consideration for admission. | Students from above not meeting 2.0 predicted GPA requirement based on ACT. |
| 6. Must take the Computerized Placement Exams to determine appropriate placement into math & English writing classes. | All GED students |
Students who have been educated through a home school or correspondence based program of study must complete the GED and are subject to the above admission requirements.
Students may be 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 at least 1 month prior to the start of classes:
ALL REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT
Students having a cumulative 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 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.
After carefully reviewing the student's petition, letters of support and any additional documentation, the Admissions Committee determines whether there is sufficient tangible evidence of suitable academic preparation for the student to be successful in a college curriculum. If the committee decides to admit the student, it establishes conditions and recommendations with which the student must comply in order to enhance his/her ability to succeed at ISU after enrollment. Educational options for remedial assistance are presented to those not accepted so that they may be reconsidered for possible later enrollment when improvement in basic skills areas can be demonstrated.
The Admissions Committee is comprised of representatives from the university including a faculty person, professional staff from the Counseling and Testing Center, Student Services, the Center of Services for Students with Disabilities, Athletic Department, Enrollment Planning and Academic Services, Supplemental Academic Advising, and Registration and Records.
Students not accepted to ISU by the Admissions Committee may request a personal interview as a final appeal to be given consideration for admission to the university.
Statewide Articulation and Associate Degree Policy
It is the State Board of Education's intent that this policy will assist
students as they transfer between institutions of higher education in the
process of completing their educational agendas. In addition, the Board
believes that this policy will provide the public institutions of higher
education with the guidelines necessary to carry out their mission and
service function to students so that they can successfully transfer between
institutions without penalty.
To facilitate the transfer of students within the state of Idaho, the state's four (4) year college and universities, including Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC), Boise State University (BSU), Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho (UI), and Idaho's two (2) year colleges, including College of Southern Idaho (CSI), North Idaho College (NIC) and Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) in Ontario, Oregon, shall individually and jointly honor the terms of this statewide articulation policy.
Effective in 1987, students completing the requirements for the Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees at CSI, NIC, and TVCC will be considered as satisfying the lower division general education core requirements at the four (4) year state institutions in Idaho. This policy does not exempt students from lower division courses that may be required in the students major.
Students graduating prior to 1987 from CSI, NIC, and TVCC with A.A. or A.S. degrees are subject to the institutional articulation agreements approved in 1982 which stipulate that all lower division general education requirements are fulfilled with the exception of the completion of either an additional ISU English 201 - 3 credit class OR a sophomore level Intermediate or Advanced English composition class for 3 credits at their respective institutions. Associate degrees completed by students prior to the institutional articulation agreement in 1982 must be equivalent to current A.A. or A.S. programs to be eligible for transfer consideration under the provisions of these agreements. For information about associate degrees earned prior to 1982 at the above institutions and their more contemporary equivalents you may call the Office of Admissions at (208) 236-2475.
Students transferring from Ricks College to Idaho State University who have earned the Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree through December 1994 qualify for transfer consideration under the provisions of the ISU - Ricks College articulation agreement. This allows for all lower division general education requirements to be fulfilled except Goal 1, English, which may be completed by taking the ISU English 201 3-credit course OR Ricks College English 211 3-credit course. Prior to 1975-76, what is now the A.A.S. degree at Ricks College was called the Associate Degree. Students earning this degree who are transferring to ISU are eligible for transfer under the institutional agreement. Those earning their A.A.S. degree in 1995 on and who have completed state core classes in Mathematics and Communications are subject to the Statewide Articulation Agreement that specifies all lower division general education requirements are fulfilled. Those who have the A.A.S. but have not met the state core class requirements in communications and mathematics must complete Goal #2, Speech, and Goal #3, Mathematics.
Transfer students from Ricks College, CSI, NIC, and TVCC who have NOT earned their associate degrees but HAVE completed the general education core courses will not be required to complete additional lower division general education core courses. However, these students must obtain certification of such completion. Certification of successful completion of the lower division general education core for students is the responsibility of the transferring institution's Registration and Records Office.
This transfer policy will provide for the fulfillment of all general education, lower division core requirements only. It is not intended to meet departmental requirements or specific course requirements of unique or professional programs (e.g., engineering, pharmacy, business, nursing, etc.). Students who plan to transfer to unique or professional programs should consult with their advisors and make early contact with a program representative from the institution to which they intend to transfer.
Transfer students from Ricks College, CSI, NIC, and TVCC who have NOT completed the Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), or appropriate older associate degrees, or the general education core courses from these institutions, will not come under the provisions of this articulation policy. These students will have their credits evaluated on a course by course basis to determine individual general educational goals fulfilled.
A maximum total of 70 lower division credit hours or one-half of the
total credits required for a student's intended baccalaureate degree, which
ever is greater, will normally be accepted for transfer from accredited
community and junior colleges including Ricks College, CSI, NIC, and TVCC.
Remedial and certain religious education classes will not transfer, thus
reducing the number of total credits transferring to ISU. Vocational courses
are evaluated on an individual, institutional basis for transfer consideration.
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 or the Ricks College, ISU Institutional 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 eligible for transfer credit consideration under the provisions
of the Statewide Articulation Agreement or the Ricks College, ISU Articulation
Agreement 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 and Bachelor of Business Administration:
Students transferring to Idaho State University with 58 or more credits
from other institutions and working toward a B.A. or B.B.A. degree must
satisfy General Education Goals 1, 2, and 3. They may consider Goals 4
and 5 as a single eight hour natural/physical science requirement, and
Goals 6, 7, and 8 as a single nine-hour humanities requirement. Goals 9,
10 A-B, 11 and 12 may be considered as a twelve-hour Social Science requirement.
Those who opt to fulfill Goal 10B also must take six credits from 9, 11,
and/or 12. Transfer students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College
of Arts and Sciences must complete Goals 10A and 10B and six more credit
hours in goals 9, 11, and/or 12.
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Technology
Students transferring to Idaho State University with 58 or more credits
from other institutions and working toward a B.S. or B.A.T. degree must
satisfy Goals 1, 2, and 3. In transferring, students may consider Goals
4 and 5 as a single eight-hour natural/physical science requirement and
Goals 6, 7, and 8 as a single six-hour humanities requirement. Goals 9,
10 A-B, 11, and 12 may be considered as a nine-hour Social Science requirement.
Students who opt to fulfill Goal 10B also must take six credits from 9,
11, and/or 12.
Transfer Students with Associate Degrees
Students with associate degrees from an accredited institution will
follow the transfer credit guidelines for students with 58 or more credits,
as stated above, with the exception of those transfer students eligible
for transfer consideration under the provisions of the Statewide Articulation
Agreement and the Ricks College, ISU Articulation Agreement.
Transfer Students from Non-Accredited Institutions
Credit from nonaccredited institutions will be accepted on the basis
of the practice as reported in the Report of Credit Given by Educational
Institutions, published by the American Association of College Registrars
and Admissions Officers. Credit denied on the basis of such practice may
be sought by examinations.
Other Students
Former Students
Undergraduate, degree-seeking students who have not enrolled for classes
at ISU for a 2-year period of time are required to reapply and submit the
following to the Office of Admissions:
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.
Students who have either applied for admission or who have been accepted WILL be required to complete a new application for admission if they have NOT enrolled for classes at ISU for two (2) year period. An additional application fee will be assessed to students who have NOT taken classes at ISU for five (5) or more years. Those who have attended other colleges/universities will be required to submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
Admission or Re-Admission of Students with Behavioral Problems
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.
Transient Students
Students in good standing from any recognized college or university,
who wish to enroll at Idaho State University for the purpose of applying
those credits to the college or university last attended, may be admitted
as transient students.
Applicants seeking transient student status should obtain the Declaration as a Transient Undergraduate form from the Office of Admissions. In addition, such a student is required to submit an official transcript from the last college attended OR verification from the registrar of that institution that the applicant is a student in good standing at the college. This verification can be made by obtaining the registrar's seal and signature on the lower portion of the declaration form.
The classification of a transient student is valid for one semester or two summer sessions only. This is because of the demands made by employers, bureaus of occupational licenses and teacher certification divisions of the respective state departments of education to have the students entire academic record consolidated on a regular transcript form for purposes of future reference, counseling and issuing of licenses or certificates.
The notation admitted as a transient student will be entered in the memo space of the transcript.
If at the end of the semester or summer session the student wishes to remain at ISU to work toward a degree, s/he must then furnish complete transcripts and test scores for admission as a regular student.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
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 edification. 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.
High school students may make application as non-degree seeking with the written permission from their principal or counselor, approval from the instructor of the college course/courses they wish to enroll as well as the written signature of the Associate Director for Admissions and Enrollment Programs. High school students meeting the necessary requirements will be allowed to enroll on a part-time (1-7 credits) basis.
A student being admitted to non-degree seeking student status must (1) be a high school graduate or have completed the GED; (2) understand that acceptance in this category does not constitute acceptance to a degree-granting program; (3) have sufficient educational background to qualify for the course or courses in which enrollment is sought; (4) accept personal responsibility for the applicability of credits earned while registered in this category; and (5) understand that students in the non-degree seeking category cannot be considered for federal or state financial aid.
Any deviations from the admission procedures listed will be acted upon by the Associate Director for Admissions and/or the Admissions Committee.
Students enrolled full-time in an Applied Technology program at ISU may also enroll for classes as non-degree seeking students.
International Students
Admission to ISU for international students is dependent upon credentials
showing proof of a capacity for an extra margin of performance. 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.
Transfer of Credits:
Students completing two- or three-year advanced degrees from other
countries may be considered for undergraduate admission with possible advanced
standing of up to two years (60 credits) or up to three years (90 credits).
Any credits advanced to the student have been determined acceptable based
on a course by course analysis after official transcripts and a syllabus
have been submitted that describes the individual courses and programs
of study for the student. Educational guides endorsed by AACRAO (American
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) are used
during the transfer credit evaluation process. Students who do not agree
with the credits awarded may at their own cost send educational documents
to a Foreign Credentials Evaluation Service and additional credits MAY
be awarded at ISU. Students MAY also petition the academic departments
for credit under certain circumstances.
English Proficiency:
Students from other countries are required to take and receive a satisfactory
score (minimum of 500) on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Successful scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office early so that
an admission decision can be made. If the student is transferring from
another college or university in the United States, he/she must submit
a statement from a qualified official at his/her school regarding English
proficiency, or if he/she has completed college level English courses in
the United States, grades in these courses will be considered or TOEFL
test scores to demonstrate proficiency in English. Arrangements to take
the TOEFL examination may be made by writing directly to: TOEFL Educational
Test Service, Campus Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, U.S.A.
Financial Statement:
All international students must submit written proof that they are
financially able to support themselves while attending Idaho State University.
An official statement of financial support from a sponsor along with an
attached bank statement will serve as proof of the students financial ability
to meet his/her educational costs. The designated sponsor must release
funds to the student when needed to pay for expenses as indicated on the
financial statement. Refer to estimate of costs. International students
receiving athletic scholarships from ISU must have the Athletic Department
submit written verification of such a financial award. Idaho State University
reserves the right to require financial deposits of students from countries
where there have been problems with the release of funds for educational
purposes.
Annual Costs of Full-time Attendance at Idaho State University (International Students):
Undergraduate
| Expenses |
Applied Tech
|
Academic
|
| *Tuition and Fees: | ||
| New Student | $ 9,250 | $ 8,408 |
| *Books and Supplies |
600
|
600 |
| Room and Board |
4,132
|
4,132
|
| **Medical Insurance |
440
|
440
|
| Misc. Living Expenses |
1,500
|
1,500
|
| ***Totals: |
$ 15,881
|
$14,573
|
Married students accompanied by spouse and children must provide additional funds for them.
*Some academic and most Applied Technology programs require additional tool or class costs. Students need to contact individual departments or programs for these costs.
** Students should have the necessary funds to purchase medical insurance for themselves and their family. Costs for medical services provided while in the U.S. are NOT covered by the State of Idaho or the Federal Government.
***The above prices are based on the 1997/1998 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.
Transfer Verification Report:
International students who have attended any other college or university
in the United States are required to have the Transfer Verification Report
completed by the official International Student Advisor from their previous
institution. The form should be submitted to the Office of Admissions along
with a copy of the student's I-20 and I-94 forms. Information in this report
and the I-20 will help verify the applicants status with Immigration and
Naturalization Services.
Applications:
All international student applications for admission must be received
by June 1 for fall semester, November 1 for spring semester, and March
1 for the summer session. The following additional items are needed:
NOTE: It is critical that students submit necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister for classes early. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester. An official transcript is one that is sent directly from the college/university to the office of Admissions at Idaho State University.
Class Level
Sophomore: To be rated a sophomore, a student must have 26 hours credit.
Junior: To be rated a junior, a student must have 58 hours credit.
Senior: To be rated a senior, a student must have 90 hours.
The classification under which a student registers at the beginning of the academic year will continue through the year.
Questions about academic regulations or registration should be directed to:
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 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 will be available through the Office of Registration and Records prior to the preregistration period at the end of each semester.
Part-Time/ Full-Time Student Status
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, and students who intend to meet these requirements may
want to verify their full-time status directly with these agencies. 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 those effective for the Fall 1996 semester,
and 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, or special materials fees.
Academic Undergraduate and School of Applied Technology Semester Fees
(Full-time/8 credit hours or more)
|
Per Semester*
|
Per Year*
|
|
| Resident |
$1,212.00
|
$2,424.00
|
| Nonresistant Prior to Summer 92 |
$2,977.00
|
$5,954.00
|
| Continuing 92 |
$3,237.00
|
$6,474.00
|
| Continuing 93 |
$3,502.00
|
$7,004.00
|
| Continuing 94 |
$3,802.00
|
$7,604.00
|
| Continuing 95 |
$4,202.00
|
$8,404.00
|
School of Applied Technology Session Fees
See School of Applied Technology Section.
Room & Board Expenses Per Academic Year
| Double Room with Meal Plan A | $3,580 |
| Double Room with Meal Plan B | $3,320 |
| Double Room with Meal Plan C | $3,200 |
| Double Room with Meal Plan D | $2,520 |
| Single Room with Meal Plan A | $4,060 |
| Single Room with Meal Plan B | $3,860 |
| Single Room with Meal Plan C | $3,680 |
| Single Room with Meal Plan D | $3,000 |
| Efficiency Apartments, Graduate Student Residence Complex (single room with private bath), meal plan not mandatory | $1,070/semester; $2,140/year |
| One person occupancy | $255/month |
| One Bedroom Apartments: large family housing, graduate and non-traditional students | $310/month |
| One Bedroom Apartments, Small: graduate & non-traditional | $340/month |
| Two Bedroom Apartments, Family Housing: maximum 4 person occupancy | $400/month |
| Two Bedroom Apartments, 1 1/2 bath (new Fall, 1997) | $420/month |
These prices are effective 1997/1998 and are subject to change.
Application Fee (academic and School of Applied Technology students):
Undergraduate - $20
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.
Remediation Fees
Payment of remediation fees is required for Arithmetic/Pre-Algebra
(MATH 015), Elementary Algebra (MATH 025), and Basic Writing (ENGL 51).
See the class schedule for fees required for these courses.
Credit by Examination - $ 15 per cr. hour
(payable at ISU Cashiers Office prior to examination)
For more information, see Credit by Examination under Academic Information
in this catalog.
Experiential Credit:
Evaluation Fee - $ 50*
(*Per academic area evaluated; payable at ISU Cashiers Office prior
to evaluation process.)
Credit Recording Fee - $ 15*
(*Per credit hour and in addition to evaluation fee; payable after
evaluation.)
Faculty, Staff and Spouses:
Registration Fee - $ 20 + $5 per cr. hour
A copy of the current Education Policy for ISU Employees is available
in the Personnel Office, Administration Building basement. Verification
of employment and authorization forms for reduction in fees can be obtained
from the Personnel Office.
Graduation/Diploma Fee - $20
(payable February 15 for May Graduation)
This fee is collected from each applicant for a certificate or for
an associate, bachelor, master or doctorate degree.
Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) Fee:
Any student enrolled in the Idaho Dental Education Program is subject
to a professional fee determined by the State Board of Education. For further
information, contact the Program Director.
Late Registration Processing Charges:
Second through tenth day of classes - $ 20
After tenth day of classes - $ 50
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 | $ 99.00 per credit hour |
| " Nonresident | $185.00 per credit hour |
| Graduate | $124.80 per credit hour |
| " Nonresident | $210.80 per credit hour |
Pharmacy Professional Fee
| Full time resident | $500 |
| Full time new nonresistant | $1,705 |
| Nontraditional resident | $86.00 per hour |
| Nontraditional nonresident continuing | $295.00 per hour |
| Nontraditional nonresident new | $380.00 per hour |
Physical Therapy Professional Fees (per semester)
| Resident | $500.00 |
| Nonresident | $1,705.00 |
Physician Assistant Professional Fees (per semester-three semesters
per year)
| Resident | $2,570 |
| Nonresident | $3,115 |
Senior Citizens:
Registration Fee - $20 + $5 per cr. hour
Special Music Fee - $125 per cr. hour
VTE Competency Credit Fee (College of Education) - $135
Idaho Residency Requirements for Fee Payment
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:
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:
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:
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 School of Applied Technology and by the Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs in the College of Health Professions.
All fee refunds are paid by University check.
When students enrolled in for-credit classes withdraw from Idaho State University or make schedule changes that reduce their total fee obligation, refunds are made on the following basis:
General University fees paid without use of a fee reduction program:
Refunds are calculated and authorized by the Office of Financial Services. The drop/withdrawal date is the actual date the drop or withdrawal form is received by an authorized University office or automated system.
Refunds of registration charges for full-time fees, part-time credit hour fees, nonresident tuition, professional program fees, and departmental fees are calculated on the total amount of fees paid, using the first official day of the University semester or session as the starting date.
Federal refund provisions may supersede ISU Refund Policy under certain conditions for federal financial aid recipients. The greater of (1) ISU calculations or (2) Federal guidelines, is refunded according to Federal refund requirements, when applicable.
Percentage refund of computed base:
Academic and School of Applied Technology Semester:
Before and during the first week of classes 100% (less a registration
processing charge of $10)
During the second week of classes 75%
During the third and fourth week of classes 50%
After the fourth week of classes NO REFUNDS
School of Applied Technology Session:
Before and during the first week of classes 100% (less a registration
processing charge of $10)
During the second week of classes 50%
After the second week of classes NO REFUNDS
For classes, seminars and workshops with nonstandard starting and ending dates, refund requests are reviewed on an exception basis. The starting and ending dates are those designated by the University registrar.
This policy does not include the advance deposit required by the School of Applied Technology or academic departments.
Nonrefundable fee charges/payments:
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 Business 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 $15 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.
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 Work Study
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208)236-2756
Off-campus (part-time or temporary)
Student Employment Office
Room 429, Museum Building
(208)236-2778
On-campus (part-time)
Student Employment/University Departments/Financial Aid Office/Student
Employment Office Student Union Building
(208) 236-2778
International Students (off-campus)
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle
(208)236-2315
International Students (on-campus)
Various university offices
Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships
Academic Department Chairpersons/Graduate School
Room 205, Fine Arts Building
(208)236-2150
Grants
Athletic Grants-in-Aid
Director of Athletics
Holt Arena (208)236-2771
Federal Pell Grant
State Student Incentive Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208)236-2756
Loans
Federal Ford Direct Student Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Ford Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208)236-2756
Short Term Loans
Academic and School of Applied Technology Students
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208)236-2756
International Students
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle
(208)236-2315
Non-Resident Tuition Waivers
Academic Merit
Registrar
Room 319, Museum Building
(208)236-2661
Athletics
Director of Athletics
Holt Arena
(208)236-2771
Need Based
Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208)236-2756
International Students
International Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle
(208)236-2315
Graduate Students
Graduate School
Room 205, Fine Arts Building
(208)236-2150
Utah & Washington Residents
Registrar
Room 319, Museum Building
(208)236-2661
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Admissions Office
Room 319, Museum Building
(208)236-2475
Academic Students
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208)236-3315
Academic Department Chairpersons
Athletics
Director of Athletics
Holt Arena
(208)236-2771
Graduate Students
Graduate School
Room 205, Fine Arts Building
(208)236-2150
Related to Major Course of Study
College/School Scholarship Committee or Department Chair
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208)236-3315
School of Applied Technology Students
School of Applied Technology Student Services
RFC Building
(208)236-2622
Service Awards
ASISU (Senate, Program Board, Bengal)
ASISU Office
Room 399, Hypostyle
(208)236-3435
Related to Talent (e.g., music, drama)
Academic Department Chairpersons
Veterans
Educational Benefits
Veterans Clerk/Registrar
Room 319, Museum Building
(208)236-2661
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 Office and whose
sources of funds are from the federal and state governments.
Major financial aid programs available through the Financial Aid Office include the following: FEDERAL WORK STUDY; FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS; SPECIAL NONRESIDENT WAIVERS; STATE STUDENT INCENTIVE GRANTS; FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS; FEDERAL PELL GRANT; FEDERAL FORD DIRECT STUDENT LOANS; and FEDERAL FORD DIRECT PARENT LOANS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.
The application form used for financial aid programs through the Financial Aid Office is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA will cover an application period for a school year and summer session. For example, to apply for financial aid for the School Year 1998-99 and/or Summer Session 1999, a student needs to complete the FAFSA for the School Year 1998-99. Students are encouraged to file a FAFSA for the subsequent school year and/or summer session using completed tax information from 1997.
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 student's 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; maintain satisfactory academic progress; 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) 236-2756.
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 Scholarships Office to campus departments, the student newspaper, and are posted on the Scholarships Bulletin Boards located in the lobby of the Museum Building. Individuals seeking information on scholarships should contact the Director of Scholarships in the:
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 Registrar's Office for a scholar-related nonresident tuition waiver or Washington/Utah reciprocity nonresident tuition waiver information and applications.
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 School of Applied 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 degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete all goals. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Bachelor of Music Education must complete all goals except 10B. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Applied Technology, 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 degree 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 51 (noncredit), ENGL 101, or ENGL 201. Goal 1 is satisfied when the student has passed ENGL 201 with a grade of "C" or better.
Placement: