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Welcome to the ISU Graduate School

Since 1954, the Idaho State University Graduate School has been dedicated to advancing scholarly and creative endeavors through cutting-edge research, innovative artistic pursuits, and high-quality academic instruction.

We offer over 100 graduate programs, certificates, and accelerated degrees, to make post-baccalaureate education as accessible and exciting as possible. For more information, fill out our inquiry form, or apply today!

Visit the ISU Graduate School in the Museum Building, room 401, in Pocatello, ID, or email us at gradschool@isu.edu, or give us a call at 208-282-2150.

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What's Happening, Grad Bengals?

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Learn more about our Grad Bengals and the graduate experience here at Idaho State University through our blog! If you want to feature someone, or yourself, on the blog, please fill out our Graduate Student Feature Form.

 

 

4 students sitting around a table with drinks at Late Nights with the Graduate School

Join us for Late Nights With the Graduate School in Pocatello on September 5, 2025, at The Martlet Brewery and Public House with Braise Zen Pizza from 7 - 9 p.m. Food and fun swag will be provided by the Graduate School. This is a great way to start your semester and meet other Grad Bengals!

Students sitting around a table with drinks at Late Nights with the Graduate School

Check out the ISU Events Calendar to stay in the know about all campus events! Enjoy movies at The Bengal Theater (free for students), fun welcome back events on the Quad, trips with the Outdoor Adventure Center, and so much more!

Graduate School News

ISU Students Travel to Japan to Study Nuclear Disaster Response on the Ground 

The next generation of nuclear operations and emergency management professionals are entering the workforce with unmatched, hands-on experiences through Idaho State University.

Colorado Educator Steps into Leadership through Albion Center Scholarship

For as long as she can remember, Diane Friedericks has wanted to be a teacher. Her passion for teaching started when she was just a kid. 

Mistaken Identity: Researchers Develop New Methods to Identify Suckers in the Intermountain West

To most anglers, a ‘sucker’ is the last fish they want to see on the end of their line. But to the scientists who study these bottom-dwelling fish for their research, knowing exactly which species of sucker they’ve netted offers a window into the health of the ecosystem these animals occupy. Now, two Idaho State University professors and their students have developed a new process to precisely identify the species that call southeast Idaho and some of the surrounding areas home. 

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