Current Students
Getting Started Checklist
- Review the language, computer, and email requirements for taking an online ISI course.
- Select a course and review the syllabus for course requirements. Order course materials (you can order books online or check the VandalStore).
- Confirm ISI credits apply towards your degree and will transfer to your home institution. It is recommended that degree-seeking students meet with their academic advisors to discuss the ISI course before registering.
- Review ISI's registration and fee information.
- Review ISI's refund schedule.
- Review ISI's course exchange and course completion and time considerations.
- Register by completing ISI's online registration and paying course fees.
- Review your Registration Confirmation Email from ISI (allow 3-5 business days after registration form is submitted).
- Set up your Vandal Accounts.
- Visit VandalMail daily to view important messages from ISI staff and your instructor or set up email forwarding.
- Access online course information and materials in Canvas.
Please see Registration and Fees.
Each course offered through the Independent Study in Idaho program is sponsored by one of the cooperating member institutions (University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University or Lewis-Clark State College). Students may register for ISI courses without applying for admission to any of the cooperating schools; admission to any of these institutions is not automatically granted upon registering for an ISI course. Idaho residency is not required.
Although ISI does not offer degrees, credits earned upon course completion may be applied toward a degree at an institution that accepts ISI course credits. University of Idaho students working toward a degree are required to obtain signature approval from their academic advisor to receive University of Idaho college credit for an ISI course. It is recommended that students at other institutions obtain signature confirmation that ISI credits will be accepted. A space is provided on the Registration Form.
Please see College Credit for more information.
Please see Course Fees.
Please see Exams and Proctors.
Instructors are available to answer questions concerning grading and may be contacted as specified in Canvas.