International Student Enrollment Checklist

Following is a checklist of procedures you must complete in order to make your experience at Indiana State as successful as possible. If you have questions, contact the office listed or e-mail the Center for Global Engagement at isu-ips@mail.indstate.edu.

Step one: Activate your MyISU portal

Activate your MyISU portal to access official university email, find important information, and complete key steps. With information provided in your admissions notification email, activate your portal.  Click “Activate Your Sycamore Login.”

Step two: Access and read your Credit Transfer Report (MySam)

Access your report through the MyISU Portal. This report details all of your transfer hours accepted by the University as well as course work you must complete to finish your Indiana State degree. For instructions visit Degree Plan.

Step three: Apply for housing

Visit Residential Life. Other information about housing can be found at Center for Global Engagement.

Step four: Make plans to attend New Student Orientation

It is required that you arrive in time to attend this orientation. More information »

Step five: Meet state immunization requirements

As a new student, you are required to complete and return health and immunization documents prior to attending New Student Orientation. For further information contact the Office of Registration and Records at 812-237-2020.

All new international students are required by Indiana State Law to undertake Quantiferon-Tb test in the United States. After your arrival, schedule an appointment with the UAP Clinic—ISU Health Center by calling 812-237-3883.

Step six: Obtain adequate health insurance coverage

Students may purchase either the health insurance recommended by the UAP Clinic—ISU Health Center or other health insurance plans that are valid in the U.S.

Step seven: Arrange airport pick-up (if necessary)

If you are coming to Terre Haute for the first time, Indiana State University provides limited airport pick-up at the Indianapolis International Airport for new international students. More information »

Step eight: Report to the Center for Global Engagement

When you arrive at Indiana State University, go to the Center for Global Engagement located in Rhoads Hall, mezzanine level, to report your arrival. This is necessary in order for us to officially report your arrival to the Department of Homeland Security. Pre-departure information »

Reminder: Financial support sufficient to cover your educational expenses for one year must be demonstrated before the I-20 eligibility document is issued.

Conditions of Admission

You must maintain an acceptable record through the completion of your current studies. Your admission is subject to cancellation if your final transcript indicates a significant decline in your academic achievement. You are required to notify the Indiana State University Office of Admissions if you have registered, enrolled, or attended any other institution not listed on your admission application.