When you’re motivated to make a difference, you learn how to make it happen. Whether you’re curious about clean energy, human health, or using data for public good, here you’ll find a supportive community of friends and faculty who share your interests. At Iowa State, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical experiences to hit the ground running in your field of choice.
Majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) range from biology to history to psychology, with over 50 options. You can creatively pair majors and minors to pursue unique career paths, prepare for graduate school, or plan for a future in health, law, or medicine.
Kyra wants to make an impact as a lawyer. She explored complex court cases during her summer internship with a county attorney’s office.
Layk found the perfect internship for his fascination with the past – organizing the archives of an important figure in Iowa history.
Kira gained an edge for her ambitions in nuclear physics by working on a new particle detector at a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory.
From peer mentors to LAS Career Services, you can find partners to guide you on your way.
Make meaningful connections through help rooms, LAS learning communities, and many other programs.
Iowa State’s student health and wellness programs, from mental health resources to recreation services, help students thrive.
There are so many undergraduate opportunities at Iowa State and everyone — from professors, peer mentors and program managers — is rooting for you to succeed and grow. Any student can create their own support team. It’s just a matter of getting involved, exploring, and taking advantage of all that Iowa State has to offer.
Work alongside world-class faculty mentors and learn by doing. Pursue what makes you curious, from gene-editing tech to Gen Z voting habits. Iowa State students publish papers, work in innovative labs, present at national conferences, and gain practical techniques and professional skills for meaningful careers.
Finding your people is just as important as finding your passion. Write for the Iowa State Daily, join the Political Science Club, or perform in a music ensemble.
As a leading innovator in the field of separation science, Professor of Chemistry Jared Anderson and his research team are helping keep your food and medicine safe.
To grow the sports analytics startup that he co-founded, Pradyumna leveraged Iowa State’s unique entrepreneurship programs and resources.
Maddy’s dream is to help youth access safe, inclusive dance education. She found mentors, resources, and more through the Start Something LAS Academy and CYstarters.
