Transfer Students
Transfer students complete New Sycamore Orientation (NSO) online. This consists of online modules that will help you learn about Indiana State University and resources. Once you complete your NSO online modules, an academic advisor will reach out to you. Please check your Sycamore email daily.
Transfer students can attend our one-day in-person NSO. Those sessions are held in June for the fall term and January for the spring term. You can register for NSO in-person via your New Student Dashboard.
Transfer New Sycamore Orientation
1. Activate your Sycamore Login via the MyISU Student Portal.
- Your University ID Number can be found on your Letter of Admission.
- Forgot your password? Use the Reset Password option on the MyISU Portal login page.
2. After activating your account, follow these steps to complete your New Sycamore Orientation online:
- Log-in to your MyISU Portal.
- Click Student Self-Service.
- Look for ISU Apps on the left-hand side.
- Select Online Orientation.
- Complete all modules.
- An advisor will reach out to your Sycamore email account to help you set up a virtual appointment to register for courses.
We encourage you to log into your New Student Dashboard on a regular basis, as this is where you can view complete and incomplete items in your checklist of things to do before New Sycamore Orientation.
3. Set up your university email.
- Your official form of communication with the University. Check it often!
- You can login to view it through your MyISU Portal.
- We encourage you to check your Sycamore email on a regular basis. The best way to do this is by adding your Sycamore email account to your phone.
Step 1: Take Math Placement Test
Please note: This is required for all new students and will not be offered during the program. Students who have not taken their Math Placement test prior will be placed in the lowest math course.
Step 2: Confirm your Housing Intention in your MyISU Portal. This is required for ALL students.
- Go to the ISU Housing Portal link in your MyISU Portal to finish your process.
- Pick your housing community and select your roommate.
- If you are not planning to live on campus, you will still need to complete the intention and inform the Office of Residential Life of your plans to live off campus. Please email ResLife@indstate.edu with any questions you may have.
- You will choose your meal plan when completing your Housing Intention. All on-campus students are required to have a meal plan. Commuter students can choose a commuter meal plan, if desired.
Step 3: Complete the FAFSA.
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (ISU code 001807). The Office of Financial Aid can assist with any questions.
- Apply for veterans benefits with Veterans Services.
- You can schedule a separate in-person or virtual appointment with the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Step 4: Arrange accommodations by contacting the Accessibility and Advocacy Resource Office for academic and housing support.
Before arriving on campus, all students must complete the following:
- Submit required documents:
- Submit your immunization records.
- Submit your final high school/college transcripts.
2. Review your financial aid offer and accept the package:
- If chosen for financial aid verification, make sure to submit all documentation.
- Contact the Financial Aid office about questions regarding your offer.
Contact the Bursar's Office for questions regarding how to pay your bill or setting up a payment plan.
3. Order your textbooks:
You can order textbooks online through the Barnes & Noble ISU Bookstore. Choose the "Textbooks" link at the top of the page and use your class schedule to enter your department (ex. ENG), course number (ex. 101), and section number (ex. 001).
4. Complete these additional items:
- Purchase a Parking Permit online to save $15!
- Make sure you have a laptop. Check your laptop's minimum specifications.