Finish on Time
Associate degrees at the College of Southern Idaho require 60 or more credit hours to complete. The experience of many students across the country consistently shows that if you complete 30 credit hours per year, you are more likely to graduate on time with a good GPA.
Graduating on time can be a major advantage to you, both in terms of saved money, and the opportunity to enter your chosen field to begin earning higher wages sooner. At CSI, we want to help you to begin now to “Think 30”!
Save Money
CSI’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships can show you how to make the best financial choices when paying for college.
Students who “Think 30” pay less in tuition and living expenses, have less loan debt, are more likely to graduate, and get into the workforce sooner.
Reduce Debt
Graduate and Get a Job Earlier
Here is where the math really adds up! Completing 30 credits per year allows you to finish on time and start your career sooner, meaning you begin earning faster!
Credit Timelines
It can be helpful to visualize the various ways you can earn 30 credits in an academic year, so the following table illustrates multiple options available to you. No matter how you add it up, whether 15 + 15 or 12 + 12 + 6, 30 credits per academic year will equal big savings for you!
| Fall semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | Annual Total | |
| Full-Time | 15 | 15 | 30 Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time With Summer | 12 | 12 | 6 | 30 Credits |
| Full and Part-Time Mixed | 15 | 9 | 6 | 30 Credits |
How do I “Think 30” at CSI?
1. Review the CSI Catalog and find your degree plan.
A course catalog is an important tool for CSI students, which you can access online from the main CSI web page by clicking Current Students, and then Catalog. You can also purchase a printed copy at the CSI Bookstore. Within the CSI Catalog, you will find information about your degree program and a semester plan to complete it.
2. Meet with your advisor regularly.
One of your best resources to help you graduate on time is your advisor. While you may initially meet with an enrollment specialist in Eagle Central in the Taylor Building, you will likely transition to a major faculty advisor in your area of study after your first semester. Make a regular habit of meeting with your advisor prior to each new semester to double-check your progress, review your upcoming schedule, and ensure you are on track for graduation.
If you don’t know who your advisor is, contact Enrollment Services
Eagle Central, Taylor Building, Main Campus
208-732-6250
enrollment@csi.edu
3. Know what resources are available to help you earn your degree in two years.
As a CSI student, you have access to many people and tools to help you succeed, including:
- Learning and Tutoring Commons
Free tutoring in a variety of subjects, in-person or online - CSI Counseling Center
Mental health wellness activities and confidential counseling - Work-based Learning Center
Find internships, get career prep coaching, resume help, and job fairs - College and Career Readiness
English language classes, GED® prep, basic skills classes to prepare for college
Stay on Track for Graduation
Degree Audit
Check on your progress towards graduation with a degree progress audit! You have an important tool available to you in MyCSI known as your degree audit, and you should pay regular attention to it. Here’s how to find it:
- Login to MyCSI
- Click on "MyCSI Self Service"
- Look in the "Academics" section for "Degree Audit"