Freshmen Resources
All Freshmen are assigned for their first full academic year to the University College where first-year advising can assist in transitioning a new student from High School and home to their first year of college life.
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Main Freshman Resources Set an Appointment with Your Academic Advisor
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Registration Resources |
Financial Aid Resources The Branch (Apply for ISU Scholarships)
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Spring Prior to Freshman Year
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By March 1 (check deadline) April 15- May 31 |
Federal Financial Aid application NSO is a two-day orientation that runs |
Summer Prior to Freshman Year
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May 1- July 31 June 1- June 30 June 1-30 (at orientation) June 1 – August |
Register for Fall classes with Student Self-Service Attend 2-day New Student Orientation (NSO) Meet with an advisor during New Student Orientation (NSO) |
Fall Freshmen Year
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August!!! (Check the schedule) August!!! (Check the schedule) Monday before classes start Check your course schedule |
On-campus Move in days Welcome (both Fall & Spring) Attend Fall Donaghy Day - Volunteer! Begin and attend all enrolled first semester classes |
Check move in dates & times Fall Welcome Address Freshman Volunteer Service Day Good luck this week! |
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September (Check the schedule) September (anytime) September 1 - Oct 31 September 1 - Oct 31
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Attend Student Involvement Fair Connect with your fall professors during their office hours |
Explore & join a student organization Check your course syllabi for faculty Check Career Center opportunities Not sure if you are in the correct degree |
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October 1-November 30 September 1 - December 10 October (Check the schedule) |
Participate in community service |
ISU is known for its service to the Its mid-semester, do you know where you Trike races, parade, tent city, the |
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November 1 - December 15 |
Set an appointment & meet your advisor about Spring classes | Spring enrollment is just around the corner!! Stay on track, see your advisor |
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November 29 - January 11 December 1 - March 31 |
Register for Spring classes with Student Self-Service Apply at The Branch for scholarships for the next academic year |
Time for Spring Enrollment!! All ISU scholarships are offered |
Spring Freshmen Year
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January - by March 1 Check your course schedule |
Fill out the FAFSA for the next academic year Begin and attend all enrolled second-semester classes |
To be considered for the maximum, Good luck this week! |
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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) |
Check your course syllabi for faculty Its mid-semester, are you staying Start getting ready for your career! Service opportunities are an ISU |
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March 1 - May 1
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Schedule an appointment & meet with your advisor about Summer and/or Fall Courses |
Summer & Fall enrollment opens in April. |
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April 15 - May 20
April 15 - August 20
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Enroll for Summer classes through Student Self-Service Enroll for Fall classes through Student Self-Service
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Do you still need credits to become Start off your Sophomore year right!
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April 15 - May 20
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Get summer textbooks through Barnes and Noble Complete 30 credits or more to move to Sophomore status!! If you are not at 30 credits, there are still summer classes that may help you catch up! |
