New Students

Issue / Question
Information and resources for new students at ISU. 
  • What do new students do?
  • What are resources for new students?
Environment
  • Platform
    • MyISU
  • Audience Affected
    • Students
    • New Students
Resolution
New Students
  • Log in to MyISU and click on the University Resources link (far left). 
  • On the far right, you will see the New Student portlet (below). This is where you can access information for new students, transfer students, or even current students who still need some guidance in the right direction. 
Freshman Fundamentals of Advising and Registration (FAR)
Online Advising portlet and FAR session option
Transfer Fundamentals of Advising and Registration (TFAR) - Online
    • Online advising sessions for first-term transfer students. This link will direct you to Central Academic Advising, where you can begin to fill out the TFAR session.
    • Follow the instructions to Moodle. After filling out the TFAR session, you can contact Central Academic Advising with any questions you have for the upcoming term.
    • Contact info for: Pocatello (208) 282-3277, Idaho Falls (208) 282-7800, Meridian (208) 373-1700, Twin Falls (208) 736-2101, and College of Technology (208) 282-2622. You can also send an email to AskanAdvisor@isu.edu.
Online Advising portal with options shown
College Majors and Graduate School Fair
    • Attending career fairs provides excellent opportunities for students seeking part-time, seasonal, internship/cooperative education, or full-time positions to network with employers. Please dress professionally and bring copies of your resume.
  • You can register for career fairs on your Handshake account. A link is provided if you would like to sign up or log in to your account here.  
  • Call the Career Center with any questions at 282-2380.
Success Strategies
    • We want our students to succeed in their college careers at Idaho State University. This link takes you to Advisor Tips for Success, where you can read about how to be a successful student.
Student involvement and Orientation
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