These are some of the questions frequently asked by students. Many of the questions that involve university policy are explained in greater depth in the ISU Undergraduate Catalog. Students should check their own catalog year for further study.
If you changed your PIN number the last time you used iCampus, or you have forgotten it, here is what you can do. You will need to go to Student Services in MOULTON 107 with an ID and ask to revert the PIN back to the birth month/date. If you are off campus and unable to go in person, you may send a letter or fax (438-3193). This must be accompanied with a copy of an ID, a request to revert the PIN, a handwritten student ID number and a signature.
Remember - you must change your PIN from the original birth date combo, but you only need to do this one time, not every time you enter the system or at every registration.
Some courses at ISU may be taken pass/fail or credit/no credit. Remember, no course required for your major or minor can be taken pass/fail. This includes supporting requirements such as math, accounting, communications (any of the courses that are required under the major). These courses are also calculated into your major GPA. If you take a course required for your major pass/fail you may have to repeat the class.
Remember, at ISU a grade of A, B, C is pass. A grade of D or F is fail.
The ITK Department does not allow its courses to be taken on an audit basis.
You must be registered for all classes that you attend.
Finding an internship position is often a source of anxiety for many students. Internship registration forms and other useful information is available on the Internship Page.
Where can students look for available internship positions? Here are a few places to start:
After you have secured a position here is what you need to do:
It would be impossible for the department to offer all of the courses listed in the catalog every semester, or even every year. For this reason, some are offered as "Fall Only" or "Spring Only" courses, while others are designated as "Alternate years, or less frequently". Here is a current list of when certain classes will be offered, i.e Fall, Spring or less frequently.
In planning your courses, please note the following:
ITK Core Courses (ITK 160, 168, 177, 179, 254, and 261, 277) are offered each spring and fall term.
The schedule for dropping a class varies based on the semester and the length of the class. In general, you may drop a class through iCampus without having a grade assigned anytime during early registration and up through the tenth day of classes.
After the tenth class day, and up until the end of the eighth week of classes, you will need to submit a signed drop form to Registration (MOULTON 107) and you will receive a WX for any class that is dropped. This will not affect your GPA, but will count as an enrollment in that class. (Remember, you will need special permission to enroll in a course more than twice.)
After the eighth week of classes, you may not drop a course, and if you do not attend the class, you will receive an F. This will impact your GPA! Exceptions to this policy may be granted only for unusual, documented circumstances such as medical problems or family emergencies.
We strongly recommend you speak with your Advisor before dropping any class.
Grade point average is extremely important in the field of Information Technology. Your GPA is an indicator not only of how well you demonstrated knowledge of course content but also how determined you are to excel. Not every one with a 3.0 GPA is necessarily "smarter" than someone with a 2.5 but they have achieved a higher goal. The ability to achieve is important. The higher your GPA is the more opportunities you will have because more companies will have an interest in attracting you to their firm.
Remember you must have a GPA of 2.0 or better in your major as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to graduate from ISU. If you are completing a minor, your minor GPA must also be 2.0 or higher.
If you have maintained a high GPA here at ISU, you may be eligible for one of several merit-based scholarships available to ITK students. The list includes:
Applications are accepted each spring. Watch the ITK listserv for application information.
For additional scholarship opportunities, you may also want to check with the Financial Aid office.
If you are nearing graduation, here’s your checklist:
If you are going to graduate in the summer and want to participate in graduation ceremonies in the spring (it will thrill your parents), you may elect to do so although you will not get your diploma until after you finish in the summer. To participate in the ceremony contact the Registrar's office in MOULTON Hall.
