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Bring relevant paperwork and forms with you:

• Keep your own advising folder with all department handouts, relevant documents, plans of study, major checklists and other materials you are given by the department or Central Academic Advising (CAA).
• Add to your advising folder copies of your transcripts (downloaded from your BengalWeb), copies of petitions, copies of emails/mails from the university (Financial Aid, Admissions, Registration)
• Make a list of questions you have for your advisor.
• Fill out the Academic Planning Worksheet (pdf) before you go to the appointment.
• General Education Goals Worksheet (pdf).
• Financial Aid Appeal
• Readmission Petition (from CAA office) and Readmission Supplement (pdf)
• Late Registration Petition (pdf)
• Idaho Residency Forms

Answer the following questions prior to your advising appointment:

Before scheduling an appointment with an advisor make sure that you are prepared for your session. Begin by answering the following questions:

• What is your Major? ISU MAJORS
• What degree are your pursuing?
  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT)
  • Other?
• What are your time constraints regarding your availability for classes?
• Are you employed? How many hours a week? Childcare? Other obligations?
• What are your time preferences regarding your class schedule?
  • Generally classes are offered two days a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes each day, three days a week for 50 minutes each day, or once a week for 2 1/2 to 3 hours each class. Classes are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• When will you study? (For every credit you take, plan on 2 hours of study each week).