Independent Study in Idaho delivers college-level distance education courses in an online format. Independent Study in Idaho courses, sponsored by the regionally accredited cooperating institutions (University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho State University and Boise State University), parallel their on-campus counterparts in content and completion standards. Registering for an ISI course does not automatically grant admission to any of the ISI cooperating institutions and admission is not required to register for an ISI course.
People from diverse backgrounds, worldwide, take ISI courses for various reasons (e.g., to begin college programs early, resolve on-campus scheduling conflicts, satisfy prerequisites, pursue professional development, or for personal enrichment). Students can enroll anytime and work at their own pace from anywhere. Students have up to one year to complete ISI courses. Although ISI does not offer degrees, credits earned upon course completion transfer to most colleges and universities.