So how does it really work?

Idaho Campus Choice streamlines college admissions by letting you know which Idaho schools you’re pre-admitted to before you even
apply. This is for all graduating Idaho high school seniors.

Step 1: Starting as early as 8th grade, you can learn about Idaho Campus Choice and explore what it takes to be pre-admitted. In high school, find schools that will be a good fit for you at the College Discovery Center.

Step 2: It is important during your junior year to meet the requirements. Your unweighted GPA and ISAT scores determine your admission status. You will receive a letter in the fall of your senior year showing your direct admission status.

Step 2: Go to Apply Idaho (apply.nextsteps.idaho.gov/) on October 1st to fill out the free application for up to 10 Idaho colleges.

Step 3: Stay on track to meet your school’s graduation requirements. To be eligible to benefit from Idaho Campus Choice, you will need to graduate from high school.

Step 4: Once you receive confirmation of the schools you applied to in Apply Idaho, contact the college of your choice to confirm your plan to enroll. Next steps will be provided by the institutions of which you are accepted.

Idaho Campus Choice details.

Good grades and a good score on the ISAT give students strong opportunities for their future.

• Students who achieve an ISAT Math and ELA/Literacy level ≥3 OR an unweighted GPA of 3.0 are pre-admitted into all 8 colleges.
• Students with an unweighted GPA between 2.25 and 2.99 are pre-admitted into 6 colleges.
• Students with an unweighted GPA under 2.25 are pre-admitted into 4 colleges.

Early Graduate?

If you are graduating early, meaning you are going to be part of the current year graduating class and are not traditionally considered a senior, please review the provided guide on how early graduates can still benefit from Idaho Campus Choice.

Idaho Campus Choice Early Graduate FAQ

One application. Multiple options.

With Idaho Campus Choice, you have the opportunity to be pre-admitted to 8 different colleges across the state of Idaho. To take advantage of Idaho Campus Choice, students need to complete the Apply Idaho application. Maybe you want to study business in Boise or physics in Pocatello. Roll over the map to learn more about the participating colleges in Apply Idaho and see what they have to offer in continuing your education. No matter your Idaho Campus Choice status, you can still apply to any Idaho college or university.

 

The choice is yours.

Education comes in many forms. A four-year college could be the right path for you. Or maybe a two-year trade school followed by an apprenticeship will get you where you want to be. With Idaho Campus Choice, every Idaho high school graduating senior is guaranteed acceptance to specific state-funded colleges in Idaho. All you need do is complete an application at Apply Idaho and decide which school to attend.

Take charge of your future.

Boost Your Opportunities – Higher ISAT scores can expand your college options through Idaho Campus Choice.

Keep Your Options Open – Regardless of the Idaho Campus Choice status you receive, you can still apply to any Idaho college or university.

Idaho Campus Choice now includes college course placement.

Idaho Campus Choice has expanded beyond admissions. A strong score on your ISAT, ACT or SAT can help you skip a placement exam when you start college.

• Starting with the Class of 2026, Idaho public colleges will use your highest score—from the ACT, SAT or 11th grade ISAT—to place you into college-level English and Math or you can opt to take your college’s individual placement exam.
• Idaho public colleges automatically receive your ISAT, SAT, and ACT scores when you apply using Apply Idaho.

Idaho Colleges want you.

Board Policy IIIQ – Direct Admissions

In 2015, Idaho’s Public College Presidents and State Board members embarked on a first-of-its-kind admissions policy – admitting ALL Idaho high-school graduates. They wanted every high school senior to know they were college material and to remove all the stress from the admissions process.

As a result, Board Policy IIIQ – Direct Admissions was established. According to the policy, a Board-approved benchmark determines a student’s admission eligibility. (See ID SBOE policy 3Q.)

Each fall, ALL in-state high school seniors are notified of their proactive acceptance and encouraged to research the academic and technical programs offered at Idaho community colleges and universities.

Interested students MUST complete an admission application to the institution(s) of their choice by June 30.  Applications are free when students use Apply Idaho.