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.
An internship with the Public Science Collaborative helped Felix impact public health.
Jackson paved a pre-health path to dental school with student clubs, job shadowing, and undergraduate research.
Caitlin explored the world of genetics during an internship and conducting research alongside faculty engaged in groundbreaking crop development discovery.
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.
After plugging into entrepreneurship opportunities at Iowa State, Jassma’ray expanded her small business and funneled her phenomenal success back into the community.
A paid ISU opportunity helped Miranda boost her entrepreneurial venture and connect people in her community.
When faced with the impossible, innovator and Professor of Music Greg Oakes started from scratch. In the pursuit of cool, he pioneered a clarinet that can hit new notes.
