Senior Resources

Prior to Senior Year

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Prior to Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

By March 1 (check deadline)
 

April 15- August
 

April 15- August

Fill out New Student FAFSA
 

Register for Fall Classes with 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 Senior Year

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August Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

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 or internship through the
Career Center

Check move in dates & times

Good luck this week!
 

Check Career Center Opportunities

September Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

September (anytime)
 

September 1 - December 10 
 

September 1 - Oct 31
 

September 1 - Oct 31

Connect with your fall professors
during their office hours 

Utilize a tutoring center (CSS & MWC)
 

Attend Career Fair Prep & watch
prep video

Seek or maintain a leadership position
in a student organization or club

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

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

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

Take steps to stand out among your
peers.

October Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

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 Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

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 Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

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 Senior Year

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January Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

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 Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

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 Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

March 1 - May 1
 

March 1 - April 1

Visit the Career Center for career advice
 

Schedule an appointment & Meet with
your advisor
 to ensure you are On track!

Make edits to your resume and cover
letters, do mock interviews

Are YOU On track to graduate in May
or August?

April Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success

April 15 - May 20

Summer Graduation Initiative

Enroll for Summer classes through
Student Self-Service
 
 

Summer Graduation Initiative
Application

Do you need summer courses to
graduate? Enroll for summer to
finish your degree strong!

Did you start at ISU as a new
freshman within the last 4 years 
and need summer courses to finalize
graduation?  You may qualify for the
50% summer tuition discount.

 

 

May Senior Year, Path to Graduation, Student Success
 

May or August

May Commencement or August
Graduation!!!