Bengal Family Network February Newsletter

February 2023

ISU Ambassador Application NOW OPEN

The ISU Ambassador Program has opened the application for the Fall 2023 semester.

The Admissions Office encourages students who believe they have what it takes to represent our institution by guiding campus tours, conducting high school presentations, and assisting with a variety of recruiting and campus community support events, to apply by March 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to present in front of small and large audiences, a team-oriented attitude, passion about ISU and noticeable school spirit,; great work ethic and attitude.

Preferred skills include exceptional knowledge of the campus, being highly involved, and clear leadership ability.

If students believe they have the skills, love ISU, and appreciate a high-energy work environment, this may be the position for them.

For more information, contact the Admissions office at (208) 282-2100 or email jennahopkin@isu.edu.

Important Dates for Students to Note

Monday, February 6 - Summer 2023 registration opens at 7:00 a.m. for ALL class levels.
Monday, February 10 - Last day to WITHDRAW from early 8-week courses (NOTE: students should remember to speak to an advisor when considering whether to withdraw from a class because withdrawing may have financial aid ramifications.)
Monday, February 27, through Friday, March 3 - Midterms (If your student needs academic help, contact Advising or University Tutoring. If your student is feeling stressed and would like to talk to someone about stress-management help, contact CATS (Counseling and Tutoring).

Free Access to Therapy Groups for Students

For many of the life concerns that college students face, group counseling is one of the best treatments available, offering a safe and supportive place to receive support and the benefits of peer interaction. The ISU Counseling and Testing Service (CATS) offers a variety of small (5-8 participants) weekly groups in order to meet the various needs of the diverse students they serve. Benefits include learning with others facing similar issues, practicing new skills in a safe environment, improving self-awareness and social skills, enhancing self-esteem and acceptance of oneself and others, and more. For more information, visit the CATS Groups web page.

Important Reminders for Students Preparing to Graduate & Recently Graduated Students

Students planning to graduate from Idaho State University must apply for graduation. Applying early ensures you will receive timely communications and information regarding graduation and Commencement. Visit the Apply for Graduation webpage for more information.

If you’ve recently graduated and wish to submit a copy of your diploma for a job or graduate school application, you can now obtain an official eDiploma, a signed and certified PDF of your original paper diploma that may be used for easy diploma verification purposes. The order fee is just $15, and you will receive your eDiploma within minutes of ordering. Visit the Office of the Registrar website Diploma | Idaho State University or https://www.michaelsutter.com/isu to order your eDiploma.