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Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
In California, the following courses/conditions are required for students to be eligible to take the CPA Examination. Students should contact the California Board of Accountancy to verify requirements.
- Introduction to Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 404) and Advanced Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 405) are electives that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Taxation.
- Business Computer Systems (MIS 376) is an elective that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Computer Science and Information Systems.
- Business Administration and the Law (BLAW 464) is an elective that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Business Law but is offered on-campus only at ISU.
- Fraud Examination (ACCT 350) and Occupational Fraud (ACCT 450) are electives that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Fraud.
- The following ethics courses are not offered by ISU: Corporate Governance; Human Resource Management in Accounting; Business, Government, and Society; and Morals. However, there are existing ethics courses that are required in ISU's accounting major that will satisfy California's seven credit hour minimum.
Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
In Florida, the following courses/conditions are required for students to be eligible to take the CPA Examination. Students should contact the Florida Board of Accountancy to verify requirements.
- Introduction to Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 404) and Advanced Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 405) are electives that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Accounting Taxation.
- Fraud Examination (ACCT 350), Occupational Fraud (ACCT 450), and Accounting Internship (ACCT 439) are electives that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Accounting Courses.
- Business Computer Systems (MIS 376) is an elective that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Introduction to Computers.
- Part of the requirement for Contracts, Torts, and Uniform Commercial Code will be satisfied ISU's Legal Environment and Business Course (BUS 263). However, there is a state requirement for 6 credit hours in Business Law so 3 credit hours will need to be taken elsewhere.
- 150 credit hours are required to be eligible to take the Florida CPA Examination.
Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
In Illinois, the following courses/conditions are required for students to be eligible to take the CPA Examination. Students should contact the Illinois Board of Examiners to verify requirements.
- Accountancy Research and Analysis (ACCT 499) is an elective at ISU; however, it is required to satisfy Illinois' Accounting Research Requirement. This course is offered on-campus only.
- Introduction to Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 404) and Advanced Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 405) are electives that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Tax courses.
- Accounting Internship (ACCT 439) is an elective at ISU that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Managerial Accounting.
- Fraud Examination (ACCT 350) and Occupational Fraud (ACCT 450) are electives that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Fraud.
- Business Administration and the Law (BLAW 464) is an elective that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Legal and Social Environment of Business Management but is offered on-campus only at ISU.
- Business Computer Systems (MIS 376) is an elective that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Business/Management Information Systems.
- 150 credit hours must be completed prior to taking the Illinois CPA Examination.
- Graduate courses to total 30 credit hours. Indiana State University does not offer a master’s in accounting.
Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
In Iowa, the following courses/conditions are required for students to be eligible to take the CPA Examination. Students should contact the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board to verify requirements.
- The following electives at ISU may be taken to satisfy certain state requirements.
- Fraud Examination (ACCT 350) and Occupational Fraud (ACCT 450) are electives that may satisfy the state's requirement for Auditing.
- Introduction to Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 404) and Advanced Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 405) are electives that may satisfy the state's requirement for Taxation.
- Accounting Internship (ACCT 439) is an elective at ISU that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Managerial Accounting.
- Business Computer Systems (MIS 376) is an elective that may satisfy the state's requirement for Finance.
- 150 credit hours must be completed prior to taking the Iowa CPA Examination.
Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
In Ohio, the following courses/conditions are required for students to be eligible to take the CPA Examination. Students should contact the Accountancy Board of Ohio to verify requirements.
- Introduction to Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 404) and Advanced Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 405) are electives at ISU; however, one or the other is required to satisfy Ohio's Taxation requirement.
- Fraud Examination (ACCT 350) and Occupational Fraud (ACCT 450) are electives that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Professional Ethics.
- Business Computer Systems (MIS 376) is an elective that may satisfy the state’s requirement for Business Courses.
- 150 credit hours are required to be eligible to take the Ohio CPA Examination.
- If a student has taken the GMAT with a score of 620 or higher, 24 credit hours in business are not needed.
- Completion of a graduate degree in accounting or business. Indiana State University does not offer a master's in accounting. An MBA is offered on campus. In addition a Professional M.B.A. is offered on Indianapolis' west side in Plainfield, Indiana.
Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
In Texas, the following courses/conditions are required for students to be eligible to take the CPA Examination. Students should contact the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to verify requirements.
- Accounting Research and Analysis (ACCT 499) is an elective at ISU; however, it is required by the state of Texas to satisfy their requirement for Accounting Research and Analysis. ACCT 499 is only offered on the ISU campus.
- Tax Research and Analysis (ACCT 405) is an elective at ISU; however, it is required by the state of Texas.
- Introduction to Federal Income Taxation (ACCT 404) is an elective at ISU; however, it is mandatory in Texas to satisfy their requirement for Finance Accounting and reporting for Governmental and Other Non-Profit Entities.
- Advanced Federal Income Tax (ACCT 405) is an elective at ISU; however, it may be required by the state of Texas to satisfy the 12 credit hour requirement for Taxation.
- Occupational Fraud (ACCT 450) and Fraud Examination (ACCT 350) are electives at ISU; however, they may be required to satisfy the state of Texas requirement for 12 credit hours required in Accounting Information Systems.
- Accounting Internship (ACCT 439) is an elective at ISU; however, it is required by the state of Texas.
- Students must complete 15 credit hours of face-to-face (on campus) accounting courses.
- Students must complete an ethics course approved in advance by the CPA Board in Texas.
- The Texas CPA Board does not recognize the following courses, some of which are part of the ISU accounting major:
- Elementary accounting
- Principals of accounting
- Financial and managerial accounting
- Introductory accounting courses
- Accounting software courses
- CPA review courses
- CPE courses
- Ethics courses not approved by the Board
- 150 credit hours must be completed prior to taking the Texas CPA Examination.
Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
The following states require completion of 150 credit hours PRIOR to taking the CPA exam, which may be more credits than required to earn an accounting degree at Indiana State University. Please follow the links below to check with your state’s board of accountancy regarding the course content for any additional hours needed.
Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
The following states require completion of 150 credit hours. However, the final 30 hours may be taken AFTER completion of the CPA Examination and prior to licensure. Students should follow the links below to contact their state board of accountancy to verify requirements.
U.S. Territories
Note: If you have been admitted to Indiana State University and intend to enroll in the Accounting B.S. program, please complete this form to acknowledge that Indiana State University has disclosed the differences (listed below) between our degree program and the prerequisites of your state of residence.
In Puerto Rico, students must complete 150 credit hours PRIOR to taking the CPA Examination. Students should contact the Board of Examiners of Certified Public Accountants to verify requirements.
Can I change my start term and major once I've been accepted?
Yes, you can change your start term. But you can only delay your admission for a year. For example, if you are admitted for Fall 2015, you can defer your admission to Spring 2016, Summer 2016 or Fall 2016. You will have to re-apply if you want to start in Spring 2017. For undergraduate students, you can update your term by filling out a Change Term or Major form. For graduate students, you can contact internationaladmissions@indstate.edu to request your term update.
Yes, you can change your major. If you are an undergraduate student, you can change your majors by filling out a Change Term or Major form. If you are a graduate student, you need to fill out a new application.
What is the admission process for undergraduate/graduate/transfer students at Indiana State University (ISU)?
- For international undergraduate/transfer students, you need to:
- Fill out an online application https://secure.vzcollegeapp.com/indstate/
- Pay the application fee
- Upload your transcripts through online application
- Ask the testing center to send your English language scores
- Submit copy of your passport photo page
- After you are admitted, we will also require you to submit your bank statement and affidavit of financial support.
- For international graduate students, in addition to the above requirements, you also need to upload and attach any additional application materials or test scores required by the department as part of the online application process, for example, statement of purpose, resumes/curriculum vita. Each department has its own requirements. Have questions about graduate degree programs or enrollment? Please contact the graduate program you are interested in directly or send an email to internationaladmissions@indstate.edu as the required documents vary.
For detailed information on admission process:
What is the application deadline?
To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received before the following dates. Early application is encouraged.
Fall semester................... July 1
Spring semester............... December 1
Summer session............... April 1
How can I check to see whether my transcripts and other application materials have been received?
- If you have not completed your application you will get several automatic emails from us with the missing documents.
- You can check what documents you still need to submit by logging back to the application website https://secure.vzcollegeapp.com/indstate/. The first page “My Workspace” will have a list of the documents required to complete your application. If the first page is empty, it means you submitted all the necessary paperwork.
- If you are not sure if we received your documents you can always check with our international recruiters at internationaladmissions@indstate.edu
Do I have to take SAT or ACT?
You do NOT need to take the SAT or ACT test. You also do not need to provide the scores for those exams if you have taken them. We will do not have scholarships based on the SAT/ACT scores and we also do not waive English proficiency requirement based on the SAT/ACT scores.
What if my English proficiency scores do not meet the Indiana State University (ISU) requirements?
Most ISU international students choose to enroll into the Interlink program and study English right here at ISU’s campus. As soon as you complete the Level 5 program at Interlink, your English language proficiency requirements can be waived at ISU. We strongly encourage you to apply for ISU at the same time when you apply for Interlink, because it will facilitate your admissions process at ISU once your English language training is complete. Alternatively, you can retake the English language proficiency exam or enroll into other ISU approved programs
Can I send Indiana State University my transcript and my English proficiency scores?
For international transcripts, the fastest way to send us your international transcripts is to upload the electronic copy of your official international transcripts in the "supplemental materials" link through the online admission application at https://secure.vzcollegeapp.com/indstate/.
For U.S. transcripts, please ask the issuing institution to send them to Indiana State University at the address below.
For your English proficiency scores you should request the test center to send your test scores electronically or via regular mail. If they choose to send those via regular mail our address is:
Office of Admissions
318 N 6th St.
Terre Haute, IN, USA 47809
If they choose to send those via email, our email address is admissions@indstate.edu
Note: we can only receive IELTS scores via regular mail. All academic and supplemental documents that are submitted to Indiana State University become property of Indiana State University and will not be returned.
Are scholarships available?
For undergraduate students,
- We offer a $5000 per year International Scholar Award towards the tuition fees for international undergraduate students. The scholarship is renewable for 3 additional years for freshman students. Transfer students are eligible for one additional year after their first year at Indiana State University. You do NOT need to apply for the incentive scholarship. If your GPA is 3.0 or higher you are automatically considered for this scholarship. You can find out more about the international scholarships here:
http://www.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/international
http://www.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/international - We have also introduced a laptop award for international freshmen (Fall Only). If your GPA is 3.0 or above and you are admitted (including conditionally admitted) before July 15th, you will be considered for a free Lenovo ThinkPad laptop (retails at $1,200)! The detail is here:
https://indstate.academicworks.com/opportunities/11253
For graduate students,
- You can apply for GA (graduate assistantships) that cover most of the tuition fees once you are fully enrolled at ISU. You can see the details here:
http://www2.indstate.edu/gradexpress/assistantships.htm
Other financial assistance options for undergraduate/graduate students,
- You can also apply for departmental scholarships once you are enrolled at ISU. The link is here: https://indstate.academicworks.com/
- F1 students are allowed to work on campus. At Indiana State University we employ many of our international students part time which helps them cover some tuition costs. The constantly updated list of student vacancies can be found here: http://www.indstate.edu/career-center/student-employment
Who can I contact if I have any questions or if I need help during the application process?
If you have admission questions, you can always contact us at internationaladmissions@indstate.edu
If you have housing questions, please contact our Res Life at ISU-rlfaq@indstate.edu or call 812-237-3993
If you have I-20 or visa questions, please contact our CGE office at isu-ips@mail.indstate.edu or call 812.237.2440. The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) offers visa and support services to international students to help them better adjust to American college life.
