Upcoming Deadlines

You must have your application materials turned in by March 1st, 2009.

Useful Information for Application

Find Your Major at ISU

Apply to the School of Communication

Thank you for your interest in declaring a major or minor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University . This instruction sheet is your guide to completing the application process.

 

Step One - Understand the Choices

The School of Communication offers a wide variety of majors and minors that are all sub-sets of the communication discipline. There is no major called Communication or Communications. You need to choose the single program that best meets your needs and interests.

 

Step Two - Attend a School of Communication Information Session.

Meetings are held periodically to help students learn more about the School of Communication offerings and application process. Attendance at an Information Session is required for consideration of becoming a major or minor in the School. The current information session dates are listed here.

 

Step Three - Complete the Application Form

Choose your desired program and complete all sections of the online application form. Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Log into Icampus

2. Select the "My Info" tab

3. Use your pin number to log into the "Student Information" section

4. Under the "Status" section, select "Apply to Your Major"

5. Follow the directions to apply

 

Step Four - Write Your Own Essay

Write an essay, not to exceed two pages, describing your career goals and how this program will help you achieve those goals. Check grammar, sentence structure and punctuation since the essay represents you to the Admissions Committee.

 

Step Five - Construct Your Plan of Study (POS)

You must construct a two, three, or four-year plan of study which shows all required and elective classes you need/plan to take prior to graduation. One-year plans of study will not be accepted. The POS should list each term and all planned classes. To determine pre-requisites and requirements refer to the ISU undergraduate catalog for the year that you were admitted.

Example plans of study have been placed on the Communication web site. School of Communication advisors are not allowed to assist students in constructing their application POS. Advisors will meet with admitted students at a later date to assist them with long term planning.

** Note: For assistance, please see the example plans of study by clicking here.

 

Step Six - Submit the Application

Applications must be submitted electronically to the School of Communication. We will no longer accept paper applications. The application deadline for spring enrollment is October 1st. The application deadline for fall enrollment is March 1st.

 

Step Seven - Processing

  • The School reviews all applications. Applications received by the following deadlines will be reviewed approximately two weeks after the deadline: March 1, October 1 at 4:00 p.m.
  • The Committee will review applications based on accuracy and quality of the application and essay, grade point average, grade trends, as well as the clarity and viability of the POS.
  • The Admissions Committee will meet approximately two weeks after the deadline. Students will be notified of the decision via e-mail after that meeting.
  • Admitted students should schedule an appointment with a School of Communication advisor by calling 309-438-7080. Students not admitted should contact their previous advisor or the advisors in University College to discuss other options.