Educational Leadership, Administration and Foundations

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much do classes cost?

ISU charges by the credit hour. The tuition rates can be found at their website: http://www.indstate.edu/sogs/. Out of state students
may be eligible for tuition discounts or the in-state tuition rate depending on where they live and/or the nature of their programs.

2. How long does it take to complete each program?

Program completion depends on whether a student enrolls full or part-time with many, but not all, of the programs eligible for part-time enrollment. Depending on the degree, a full time student can generally complete their coursework in two years, although some programs can be completed in as little as one year. Please see the program descriptions on specifics about typical time to degree.

3. Will my previous graduate classes count toward my degree?

For Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs, we do have a mechanism for some or most of your previous coursework to count toward your degree (e.g., master’s coursework that can be applied toward an Ed.S. or Ph.D. degree). For master's programs, the School of Graduate Studies allows the transfer of up to 30% of your required credits.  All courses must be approved for transfer by the program coordinator.  You should discuss your specific situation with the coordinator of your degree program.

4. Who should I contact to discuss my interest in a particular degree program?

You should contact the coordinator of your particular program. They are:

5. Is the GRE required?

The Graduate Record Examination is required for all programs except the M.S. in Student Affairs and Higher Education.

6. Where do I go to take the GRE?

You can easily schedule your GRE at any Sylvan Learning or Prometric Testing Center largely any time of your convenience. There is likely a center near you. Have your official scores sent to the School of Graduate Studies.

7. Can I start in the Spring Semester?

For the M.S. in Student Affairs and the Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, enrollments occur only in the fall.  For all other programs, coursework can begin in any semester.

8. Where can I find a schedule of classes?

Schedules of classes are available on-line through the ISU Portal at this website: https://isuportal.indstate.edu. You can look at the schedule of classes and the ISU academic calendar without having to log-in by clicking "Dynamically Searchable Schedule of Classes."

9. What are the most important deadline dates for graduate students?

The most important deadline dates are:

10. How do I register for classes and who do I contact if I have difficulty?

You register over the web using your Portal ID and password through this link: https://isuportal.indstate.edu. If you experience any difficulties, contact the School of Graduate Studies at 812-237-3005.

11. If I need technical help on distance education related matters such as how to “tune in” to my classes, where do I get it?

The Office of Distance Support Services at Indiana State can assist you with your connectivity and troubleshooting needs. 

For those courses using the IHETS system, you can obtain a recording of a class session by calling Distance Support Services at 812-237-8080.  If you have questions about the course content, contact your professor.

12. Can you check if I am successfully registered?

We in the ELAF Department are not able to check if students are registered properly. You can check yourself via through the MyISU Portal after logging in with your username and password: https://isuportal.indstate.edu.

If you need help on how to access your personal portal information, you can call the Help Desk at the Office of Information Technology: 812-237-2910 (toll-free 888-818-5465), IT-Help@indstate.edu