Future Student Resources 

1. Confirm Your Acceptance.

   • Log back in to view your admission letter and submit your required decision to Accept, Decline, or Request to Defer.

2.  Await the Email Notification to Set Up Your MyISU Account

   • Typically 24-48 hours

3. Submit Official Documents (i.e., transcripts and test scores)

   • As noted on your admission letter, students must submit all official transcripts and updated transcripts with proof of bachelor’s degree posted to be eligible to register for classes. 
   • Students may request to submit official transcripts either electronically to gradadmissions@isu.edu or by mail to the following address below:

     • Graduate School

       Idaho State University

       921 S. 8th Ave, Mail Stop 8075

       Pocatello, ID 83209-8075

   • Send your official test scores to Idaho State University Graduate School: Institution Code 4355

4. Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

   • View the Funding and Support webpage. 

5. Register for Classes

   • View the Registration Information webpage for detailed instructions.

   • Add emergency contact information and agree to the Student Financial Agreement (if needed).

6. Pay Your Student Account

   • Log into your MyISU account to pay your tuition and fees or set up a payment plan. 

7. ISU Book Bundle

   • View the ISU Book Bundle webpage

   • Verify Order: select your fulfillment preferences (delivery or pick up) or opt out. 

8. Get Your Bengal ID

9. Get Connected

   • Connect with the Idaho State University Graduate School community! Engage with students, faculty, and alumni while staying updated on events, important dates, and deadlines. Plus, get inspired by success stories and access helpful resources to help you thrive and make the most of your graduate school experience.
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• Idaho State University invites applications for admission to Graduate School from students holding bachelor’s degrees or higher from any regionally accredited college or university in the United States or with equivalent preparation acquired in another country.

• Prospective students may apply as degree-seeking (classified) or non-degree-seeking (unclassified) students.

• Non-degree-seeking (unclassified) students include those seeking personal or professional growth and to build up their skills for different careers or industries.

The Application Process

The admission process is initiated as follows:

1. Start the Graduate School Application

   • The application for admissions is available online at isu.eu/apply. 

   • Before applying, applicants should review the list of graduate programs to check application deadlines, admission requirements, and start term dates. Applicants may contact the Graduate School Office for inquiries regarding the application process. Applicants may contact their program of interest directly for inquiries regarding the specific program.

   • Applicants must indicate their desired graduate program on the application form. We advise non-degree-seeking (unclassified) applicants to contact the program where they intend to take courses to confirm their enrollment eligibility

2. Upload Transcripts and Test Scores

   • Applicants must list all previous colleges, universities, or post-secondary education experiences on the application for admission, beginning with the most recent. This includes institutions from which you have received or expect to receive credits or a degree. Failure to provide this information may be considered dishonesty, as you would be misrepresenting your academic history. If you fail to provide this information and are admitted, your admission may be rescinded or disenrolled from the university.

   • You can use the "Search for College or University" button on the application portal to find and enter each school. 

   • If you want to upload your transcripts, the Graduate School will review these for admission. Uploaded transcripts will be considered "UNOFFICIAL." Unofficial transcripts must contain the institution name, student's name, grades (course credits) if a degree was awarded, and conferred date.

   • If your transcript is security-enabled, please send it to gradadmissions@isu.edu. If admitted, you must submit OFFICIAL transcripts before attending or registering for classes.

   • GRE/GMAT/MAT may be required for degree-seeking applicants at the department's discretion.

3. Upload Supplemental Items

   • Some programs require additional materials (e.g., letters of recommendation, program-specific application fees, etc.); please contact the specific department and review individual departmental sections of the catalog for additional requirements.

4.  Pay the Application Fee

   • Applicants must include a non-refundable processing fee of $65 for master's and doctoral applications, $35 for certificates, or $35 for non-degree seeking with each application form. Please note that specific degree programs may have an additional application fee.

5. Check Application Status

   • Materials Needed

     • Applicants are encouraged to monitor their application status to confirm they have uploaded all their transcripts from each institution where they have earned college credit and test scores, including GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, etc. (if required).

     • Applicants may also need to monitor letters of recommendation. Recommenders will be asked to upload a letter through the submission portal link that they receive by email. If needed, applicants can log back in to send a reminder or update their recommenders.

   • Graduate School Evaluation
     • This status indicates that the student's application is complete and that the Graduate School has received all required application materials. Before forwarding the application to the department for review, the Graduate School must assess the applicant's GPA and academic transcripts. The application will be sent to the department for review following the Graduate School Evaluation.
   • Ready for Review
     • This status indicates that the program and department are reviewing the application. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program directly for any updates regarding their application status during this phase.
   • Decision Rendered
     • Applicants will receive an email notification once a final decision is made about their admission. Applicants must log back into the portal to access their admission decision letter. If admitted, the applicant must submit their decision to either accept, decline or request a deferral.
     • Check Application Status

Entrance Exams

• GRE/GMAT/MAT may be required for degree-seeking applicants at the department's discretion.

  • GRE Test

  • GMAT 

  • MAT Miller Analogies Test

Exams Fee Reduction

• GRE Fee Reduction Program

• GMAT Fee Waiver: To apply for a GMAT waiver, contact the College of Business at cobgrad@isu.edu. Waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis. 

Application Fees and Waivers

• Degree Seeking (Classified): $65*

  • *Some programs may require an additional application fee.

• Non-Degree Seeking (Unclassified): $35

• Certificates: $35

• McNair Students: The Graduate School offers an application fee waiver for McNair students from any university applying to a graduate degree program at Idaho State University. McNair students may contact the Graduate School and provide a letter from the McNair Director confirming McNair participation directly to gradschool@isu.edu.

• National Name Exchange (NNE) Student Members: The Graduate School offers an application fee waiver for NNE-enrolled members from any university applying to a graduate degree program at Idaho State University. NNE members may contact the Graduate School to confirm the waiver's verification. 

• Reduced Fee: If an applicant submits a second application within one year of their first application, the application fee will automatically be reduced to $35.

• Contact Department: Applicants may contact their program directly to inquire about other application fee waiver options.

Admission of Last Semester Seniors

• Seniors in their last semester may register for no more than six graduate credits during the semester or summer session in which they will complete the work for a bachelor’s degree. This option is reserved for outstanding seniors considering pursuing graduate education at Idaho State University. The course instructor, the student’s advisor, and the department chairperson must approve this registration.

• The student’s graduate and undergraduate credit load may not exceed 16 credits per semester or 9 credits during the summer session. A senior selecting this option must file an Application for Admission with the Graduate School when he/she requests permission to take graduate-level courses for a future term. Application deadlines for admission of last-semester seniors are the same as those for degree-seeking graduate students.

• If they meet all application requirements, PharmD students may apply and be admitted to the Graduate School after completing 120 credits.

• Other Opportunities

  • Accelerated Programs

  • BYU-Idaho Memorandum of Understanding

Application Deadline

• Note that some programs have different deadlines. We advise applicants to contact the program director or department chair and review program admission requirements for specific details.

• To ensure timely reviews, please note the priority Graduate School priority deadlines below. This allows for timely processing, enabling students to register and apply for FAFSA, I-20 processing, etc. 

  • Summer Semester: April 1 
  • Fall Semester: April 1
  • Spring Semester: November 1
  • Deadlines are the following Monday, should these dates fall on a weekend. 
• International Student Application Deadline
  • Fall Semester: June 1
  • Spring Semester: October 1
  • Summer Semester: February 15 
• April 15 Resolution

  • The Idaho State University Graduate School complies with the Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees and Assistantships, also known as the “April 15 Resolution.”  

  • The April 15 resolution is an agreement among the signatory graduate schools to provide applicants until April 15 to consider offers of admission that also include financial support. Applicants are not obligated to respond to offers of financial support before April 15; earlier deadlines for accepting such offers violate this Resolution's intent.

Notification of Admission

• Applicants will receive a notification via email from the Graduate School regarding their admission status. Applicants will be prompted to log onto their activity portal to view their decision and complete their decision form.

• Applicants who are admitted must submit the decision form before registration. After submitting a decision form, applicants will receive an email with their assigned Bengal ID to claim an official MyISU account.

• Admission to Graduate School allows applicants to enroll in graduate courses in the specified department and college. Admission does not imply access to courses in other departments. Only admitted degree-seeking students may pursue an advanced degree within the admitted discipline or department that approved the admission.

Admission of International Students

In addition to the admission requirements listed previously, international students must meet the following conditions:

1. International students must send official transcripts in English, or students may submit an official report from a credential evaluation service that includes a verified copy of transcripts. The credential evaluation service must be a member of NACES (www.naces.org). 
2. International students who have not graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States and whose native language is not English typically must submit official test scores from one of the following exams: 

   • TOEFL: a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section (graduate assistants who teach courses must score 23 or above on the Speaking Section) 

   • IELTS: a total score of 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Graduate teaching assistants must score 6.5 or above on the speaking test component.

   • Duolingo: 110 or higher. Graduate teaching assistants must score 110 or above on the Conversation subscore.

3. International students may not enter the United States for graduate study without a U.S. Immigration (I-20) form. The International Program Office will issue this form after the student is approved for admission by the Dean of the Graduate School. International students are urged to remain in their own countries until they receive notice of acceptance.
   • Online Programs: Please note, that international students enrolled in online graduate programs are not eligible to receive an I-20 for a student visa. International students admitted to an online program must complete the program from their home country.
4. To obtain a U.S. visa, international students must submit a financial statement to the Graduate School verifying that they can support themselves financially for a minimum of one year while attending Idaho State University. This document must consist of a statement or letter from a bank indicating that funds are available and accessible. The money available to the student must be listed on the financial statement. A graduate assistantship or fellowship awarded by a department or college may be used as part of this amount.
5. International students transferring from a school within the United States must be “IN STATUS” with Immigration and Naturalization Services to be issued an I-20 form from Idaho State University. A transfer form will be sent after the application has been received and completed to verify acceptable immigration status.
6. For specific questions regarding the application process and admission requirements, please contact the Graduate School at gradschool@isu.edu or (208) 282-2150. For specific questions regarding visa and I-20 process, we advise students to contact the International Programs Office directly at ipomail@isu.edu or (208) 282-4320.

• What classes should I register for?
  • We encourage students to talk with their program for the most up-to-date guidance. For additional help, students may read the program class requirements in the Graduate School Catalog.
  • For detailed instructions on how to register for classes, please visit the Office of the Registrar Website.
• Holds
  • New students must remember to send each institution's official transcripts and test scores before registering. Students can either request to send their official transcripts to gradadmissions@isu.edu or mail them to Graduate School, Idaho State University, 921 S. 8th Ave., Stop 8075, Pocatello, Idaho, 83209-8075. Transcripts issued to students or sent by students will automatically be considered unofficial. To be considered official, documents must be sent directly from the institution. 

Restricted Registration

• Any graduate student receiving a grade of C+ or below in two graduate courses in their program of study or whose GPA falls below 3.0 will automatically be blocked from registering for additional courses.
• For the block to be removed, the student’s department or college must write to the Graduate School its wish to allow the student to continue in the program.
• Please note that some programs vary in their restrictions about this policy; contact the graduate program director or department chair for specific details.

Continuing Registration for Graduate Students

• Graduate students who are enrolled in any credits for their master's project, master's paper, master's thesis, or doctoral dissertation (typically in courses numbered 6650, 6651, 6699, 7750, or 8850) must be registered for at least one graduate credit during every semester (except for summer semesters) until they complete their degree. Students who temporarily need to pause their program may request a leave of absence by submitting a written request to the Graduate School. 
• Graduate students who fail to meet the continuous registration requirement will be considered to have withdrawn from their programs and lose access to university resources, including the library and computer facilities. A corollary requirement to take a final oral examination or be processed for graduation is that a student must be registered for at least one graduate credit. Any student who registers for the required credit but later drops will be in violation of this policy.
• Students whose registration record is inactive must reapply and be readmitted by the Graduate School to regain access and be eligible to register for classes.

Registration without Permission

• Students who register for graduate courses in violation of any restriction printed in the 
• Graduate Catalog or written on their admission notification, or those who register for graduate courses after receiving a letter of dismissal from the department or college that admitted them will be dropped from these graduate course(s) as soon as the violation is discovered.