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Note: For information on education benefits for veterans / military, see Veterans Benefits.

Upon completion of the admission process, an academic advisor will review your transcripts to determine which of your credits will transfer. Contact your advisor to discuss your transferable hours, plan your schedule for the semester, and obtain information needed to registered. For a list of advisors and their contact information, see Academic Advisors

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The MyISU Portal offers one-stop access to:

• Your University records
• Class schedules
• Online registration
• ISU e-mail account
• University announcements

Once admitted, you will receive (via regular postal service) your Sycamore Login, password, and instructions for activating your online MyISU account at http://myisu.indstate.edu. If you do not receive this information, contact the Help Desk

If you are seeking an ISU degree or program, you will need to contact your academic advisor, who will provide the necessary information to register. For a list of advisors and their contact information, see Academic Advisors

 

• Semester-Based Courses:  Courses (and instructions and registration dates) are located in the Class Schedule on the MyISU Portal.

  Note:  Prior to enrolling in televised courses, read the instructions at www.indstate.edu/distance/news/tech3

• Year-Based Courses:  Selected undergraduate courses are offered via year-based study. Courses (and registration instructions) are located in the Year-Based Distance Courses Guide.

  For assistance with registration, contact the Office of Distance Support Services at (812) 237-8080, 1-888-237-8080 or studentservices@indstate.edu.

Contact the ISU Bookstore to purchase textbooks and materials for distance courses.

ISU Bookstore
http://indiana-state.bkstore.com

Once admitted, distance students should contact Traffic and Parking Services to obtain a student identification (ID) card.

To request an ID card, call 1-812-237-8888. Or e-mail parking@indstate.edu The email must include:

• Your Name
• Your University Identification Number (Note: This is your 991 number-not your social security number)
• Your complete mailing address (street and/or post office box)

If you have questions, contact the Office of Distance Support Services at 1-888-237-8080.

After registration, you will need information to begin your courses. The following provides information, based on course delivery.

• Desktop Videoconferencing courses:  Make arrangements for connection as quickly as possible following registration by contacting the Office of Distance Support Services at (812) 237-8080 or 1-888-237-8080.

• I-TV courses:  Make receive site arrangements as quickly as possible following registration to ensure a site in your area. For instructions, see www.indstate.edu/distance/news/tech3

• On-campus courses:  Dates, times, and locations of on-campus courses are listed in the Class Schedule on the MyISU Portal.

• Web (online) courses:  To access courses, log on to the portal at MyISU Portal and click the My Courses tab. Typically, courses are not accessible until the first day of class.

For assistance, contact the Office of Distance Support Services at 1.888.237.8080 or studentservices@indstate.edu

"Virtual Knowing Sycamores" is an online (video) orientation on student services available to ISU distance learners.

Virtual Knowing Sycamores
An Orientation for Distance Learners