Students entering at this level are not restricted in number of credit hours or selection of courses. They are required to take English and mathematics placement tests, and meet with an academic advisor in their chosen major prior to registration. Level 1 students may not enroll for more than 13 credits per semester. They will meet with an assigned academic advisor who will help them plan a schedule of classes that meets their needs and utilizes support services that will help them to be successful. Students whose placement test scores indicate deficiencies in mathematics or English must enroll for the appropriate courses in these areas during their first or second semesters.
Student is a high school graduate.
Successful GED scores are defined as an average of 45 on all tests, with no score lower than 35. GED students who are younger than 18 years old must submit a petition to the Admissions Committee to be given consideration for admission to the university. Students not meeting the minimum requirements under items 1 and 2 may deserve consideration for provisional admission because of special circumstances, e.g., disadvantaged and minority status, delayed entry, returning veteran, or talented student wishing to enter college early. Students must submit a petition to the Admissions Committee explaining why they feel they can be successful at ISU even though they were unable to meet university admission requirements. Letters of support from counselors, teachers, etc., on the students behalf are encouraged.