Prospective Students
You are considered a new freshman if you have completed your secondary education and earned a certificate of completion that enables you to be admitted to a university in your home country and is equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma and have earned less than the equivalent of 14 U.S. credits. If you have already earned the U.S. equivalent of 14 or more credits at a post-secondary college or university, you will need to apply as an undergraduate transfer student.
Priority Dates for International Admission:
Priority dates for admission are not deadlines, but it is to your advantage to have all application materials submitted by the priority date to allow enough time to complete your visa application and other travel requirements.
Priority admission dates for international students are:
- May 1 for Fall semester (begins in August)
- August 1 for Spring semester (begins in January)
Summer admissions are not encouraged for students who are not familiar with the American university system.
Document Submissions
Official transcripts and credential evaluations must be mailed directly to ISU to the following address:
International Admissions
Idaho State University
921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8038
Pocatello, ID 83209-8038
Documents related to issuing the I-20 (i.e. financial documents, copies of passport and other immigration documents, etc.) may be sent by email to admiss@isu.edu. Please note that all documents and transcripts become the property of ISU and will not be returned.
Contact the IPO at (208) 282-4320 or ipomail@isu.edu with any questions or concerns regarding the application process.
New Freshman
You are a new freshman student if you have completed your secondary education and earned a certificate of completion and intends to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Undergraduate Transfer
You are an undergraduate transfer student if you have previously completed the U.S. equivalent of 1 or more credit hours at another university and intend to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Graduate
You are a graduate student if you have previously completed a bachelor’s degree and intend to pursue a graduate degree, such as a master’s or doctoral degree.