As soon as you arrive on campus, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet new friends who share your interests, and supportive faculty and staff who partner with you to reach your goals. You can tap into experiences that help you succeed while building lifelong connections.
Find Your People
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Learning Communities
Learn moreYou’ll find instant support when you join a learning community. From peer mentors to career exploration, you can delve into your major alongside other students with the same interests.
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Multicultural Student Success
Learn moreOur multicultural student success program connects and supports students of color, through peer mentors, advising, events, and activities.
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STEM Scholars
Learn moreUnderrepresented students pursuing a degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) field can find support in STEM Scholars, to help prepare for graduate school or a future career.
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International Student Success
Learn moreTransitioning to college is a big step. If you’re transitioning to a new country and culture at the same time, our international student success program can help you connect and succeed at Iowa State.
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Start Something
Learn moreStudents enrolled in the LAS Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I+E) Academy explore innovation and entrepreneurship while collaborating with their peers, professionals, and mentors. You could prepare to be your own boss or be a part of changing the world.
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Graduation+
Learn moreIncoming underrepresented students can enroll in Graduation+, a program designed to utilize high-impact experiences to help students graduate ready for a career.