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First Freshman Fundamentals for Advisement and Registration OnLine Session
Structure of Idaho State University

We hope the Academic Advising Center will become your resource and general advising center. We will help you with any questions you have about Idaho State University ranging from scheduling classes to financial aid to graduation requirements.

Academic Advising Center advisors are available in Pocatello or one of our ISU Centers in Meridian, Idaho Falls, or Twin Falls.

NOTE: The FAR information will allow you to make informed decisions and assist you in achieving your educational goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Structure and Terminology at ISU:

Idaho State University has seven divisions called "colleges" that house departments. Students choose a department within a "college" in which to major. Each college has a Dean who is the administrator in charge of all departments within that college. Each Department has a Chairperson who is the administrator of that specific discipline or major. Each discipline has faculty who teach the courses for that discipline or major.

Seven Colleges at Idaho State University

Why should you know about the Colleges?

How you, as a student, complete general education requirements depends on which College, which major, and which degree (BS, BA, or BBA) you have chosen. To make the most efficient choices, consider the following:

• Students who HAVE DECIDED on a major & those who are UNDECIDED about their major need to understand general education requirements as it will assist them throughout their time at Idaho State University.
• Nationally, students tend to change their major about 6 times before graduating.
• If you change your major at any time at ISU, make sure you review the general education requirements for the new major.

Check your ISU acceptance letter for the name and phone number of your assigned advisor. You may also log on to the MyISU student web portal to find the name of your assigned advisor.