Sophomore Resources

Sophomores in good standing transition from their university college advisor to an advisor in their specific college.

Individual Colleges

Bayh College of Education (BCOE)

College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

College of Health & Human Services (HHS)

College of Technology (COT)

Scott College of Business (SCOB)

Academic Calendar

Registration Resources

MySAM

Advisement PIN Information

Priority Registration Dates & Information

Enrollment Verification

Stay on Track Request Form

 

Financial Aid Resources

Office of Financial Aid

FAFSA Form (Apply for aid)

The Branch (Apply for ISU Scholarships)

Career Center

 

 

Prior to Sophomore Year

 
Dates Path to Graduation w/links Description
Prior to Sophomore

By March 1 (check deadline)
 

April 15- August
 

April 15- August

Fill out New Student FAFSA
 

Register for Fall Classes through Student Self-Service

Order Books through Barnes and Noble

Federal Financial Aid application. Check
deadlines here

Fall registration opens in April and
stays open all summer.

Sometimes faculty won't have their
books set until later in the summer.

Fall Sophomore Year

  Dates Path to Graduation w/links Description
Prior to Sophomore

By March 1 (check deadline)
 

April 15- August
 

April 15- August

Fill out New Student FAFSA
 

Register for Fall Classes through Student Self-Service

Order Books through Barnes and Noble

Federal Financial Aid application. Check
deadlines here

Fall registration opens in April and
stays open all summer.

Sometimes faculty won't have their
books set until later in the summer.

August Sophomore, Path to graduation

August!!! (Check the schedule)

Check your course schedule
 

August 1- October 31

On-campus Move in days 

Begin and attend all enrolled first
semester classes

Pursue a job while in school through the Career Center

Check move in dates & times

Good luck this week!
 

Check Career Center Opportunities
 

September Sophomore, Path to graduation

September (anytime)
 

September 1 - Oct 31
 

September 1 - Oct 31
 

September 1 - December 10

Connect with your fall professors
during their office hours 

Explore Career Fair Prep & watch prep
video

Seek a leadership position in a student
organization or club

Utilize a tutoring center (CSS & MWC)

Check your course syllabi for faculty
office hours - email for appt.

Be ready for that perfect job, prep for
the career fair

Take steps to stand out among your
peers.

Its mid-semester, do you know where
you stand with your grades?

October Sophomore, Path to graduation

October (Check the schedule)
 

October 1-November 30

Participate in Homecoming activities
 

Participate in community service

Trike races, the parade, tent city, the football game and more!!

ISU is known for its service to the
community

November Sophomore, Path to graduation

November 1 - December 15
 

November 26 - January 11

Set an appointment to meet with your
advisor about Spring classes

Register for Spring classes with Student
Self-Service

Spring enrollment is just around the
corner!! Stay on track, see your advisor.

Time for Spring Enrollment!!

December Sophomore, Path to graduation

December 1 - March 31

Apply at The Branch for scholarships for
the next academic year
 

All ISU scholarships are offered through
the Branch and only open from Dec 1
through Mar 31.

Spring Sophomore Year

 
  Dates Path to Graduation w/links Description
January Sophomore, Path to graduation

January - by March 1
 

Check your course schedule
 

January - April 30

Fill out the FAFSA for the next academic
year

Begin and attend all enrolled second-
semester classes

Attend a Career Center workshop

To be considered for the maximum,
apply early. Check deadlines here

Good luck this week! 
 

Start getting ready for your career!

February Sophomore, Path to graduation

February 1 - 28
 

February 1 - May 9
 

February 1 - April 30
 

February 1 - April 30

Connect with your professors during
their office hours 

Utilize a tutoring center (CSS & MWC)
 

Attend a Career Center Etiquette
Dinner

Participate in community service

Check your course syllabi for faculty
office hours - email for appt.

Its mid-semester, are you staying on
track?

Continue prepping for your future
career!

Service opportunities are an ISU
staple!

March Sophomore, Path to graduation

Reminder!!
 

March- April SGA Elections

 

March 1 - May 1
 

March 1 - May 1

Reminder!! FAFSA Deadline for next
academic year fast approaching!

Student leaders seek an executive
committee position in student org or club
for next year. 

Explore and pursue an internship - Career Center

Schedule an appointment & Meet with your advisor about Summer and/or Fall Courses

Check deadlines here
 

Build up your resume!  Stand out!

 

Summer & Fall enrollment opens in April.
Be ready!

Are YOU on track to be a Junior?

April Sophomore, Path to graduation

April 15 - May 20

 

April 15 - August 20

Enroll for Summer classes through Student Self-Service
 

Enroll for Fall classes through Student Self-Service

Do you still need credits to become a Junior before Fall term? Enroll for summer to catch up or get ahead!

Start off your Junior year right!  
 

15 to Finish

May Sophomore, Path to graduation

April - May 20

 

 

 

 

Get summer textbooks through Barnes and Noble

Have complete 60 credits or more to move to Junior status!!

If you are not at 60 credits, there are still summer classes that may help you catch up!