Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences will have commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5. The Colleges of Design, Engineering and Human Sciences will have commencement at 2:30 p.m. »»»
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Spring 2018 final exam schedule
Final exams will not be offered on Friday, May 4. More information available from the Office of the Registrar. »»»
$1 million available in degree completion grants
Athletics department will be donating $1 million to the Financial Aid Office for students having financial difficulty completing their degrees. »»»
Candidates on Campus for University Registrar Position
Campus interviews and open forums for finalists interviewing to be university registrar will be held March 22, 30 and April 2.
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Leptien named director of Learning Communities at Iowa State University

Dr. Jennifer Leptien
Dr. Jennifer Leptien has been named director of Learning Communities, effective January 12.
Temporary Protective Status (TPS) information and updates
Information about TPS including resources and links for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua. »»»
Writing and Media Center (WMC) helping students become stronger, more confident communicators
New NCORE-ISCORE project office
The Division of Student Affairs announces a university office for the Thomas L. Hill Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE), held in March, and Iowa State’s participation in the annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE), held in early June. »»»
Student directory info to be scaled back
Off-campus users no longer will see student phone numbers or email addresses online, but will be able to send emails through a web submission form offered with the directory listings. »»»
Dr. Wendy Wintersteen officially assumes role of president of Iowa State University
Dr. Wendy Wintersteen was named the 16th president of Iowa State University on Oct. 23, 2017, and officially assumed the office Nov. 20. Read her introductory email expressing her commitment to engaging the campus community and others in developing a plan to make Iowa State the best land-grant university in the nation.
Statement on the White Supremacist Posters
I encourage members of our community to stay focused on making Iowa State a better community for all. We will not be distracted or deterred by this small hate-filled group. »»»
DACA FAQ
Information about DACA, resources, and links. »»»
2017 Fall enrollment is second highest on record
Iowa State’s fall 2017 enrollment is 36,321, the second-largest in school history. »»»
Interim President Allen on DACA
Iowa State University remains ‘welcoming, inclusive, equitable for all, regardless of immigration status.’ »»»
UPDATE: message for students and families affected by recent events and storms
Please do not hesitate to contact us and request assistance. There are a number of ways to reach our services. »»»
#knowthecode
Know the Code is designed to help students, faculty, and staff understand the Student Disciplinary Regulations at Iowa State. »»»
Statement from Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Martino Harmon regarding racist social media post
The social media post containing a slur that was reported today was racist, thoughtless and hurtful. It was particularly troubling in light of the recent occurrences in Charlottesville »»»
Interim President Dr. Allen condemns events in Charlottesville
We value people of all races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds. Hatred, racism, and bigotry have no place at Iowa State University. »»»
June 26, 2017 Supreme Court Decision
The US Supreme Court issued a decision on the Executive Order (EO) containing a travel advisory for nationals of the six countries named in the EO (Iran, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia). »»»
LGBT student services office modifies its name
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services is now The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success. The new name aligns with national trends towards enhanced inclusion of the vast identities students hold regarding sexuality and gender. The name also is intended to better reflect the mission, programs, services and resources offered in the office.
Winfrey joins the division of student affairs

Steve Winfrey
Steve Winfrey, director of the Memorial Union (MU) at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, has been named director of the Memorial Union at Iowa State University, effective August 14. (more…)
Naming of the George A. Jackson Black Cultural Center
Iowa State University and the Jackson family celebrated the naming of the Dr. George A. Jackson Black Cultural Center at 517 Welch Avenue on Saturday, May 20, 2017. »»»
Davidson named director, student counseling services
Dr. Joyce Davidson, interim director of student counseling service (SCS) has been named director, effective June 1, 2017. (more…)
McCallum Beatty named director of International Students and Scholars Office
Dr. Krista McCallum Beatty, director of the International Student and Faculty services (ISFS) at Ohio University in Athens, has been named director of the International Students and Scholars office (ISSO), effective May 24. »»»
Suchan tapped as interim registrar
Senior associate registrar Jennifer Suchan was named interim registrar, succeeding Laura Doering. »»»
Doering named associate vice president
Laura Doering, registrar at Iowa State University, has been named associate vice president for enrollment management and student success, effective March 20. »»»
Englin named assistant vice president
Pete Englin, director of the department of residence at Iowa State University, named assistant vice president for student affairs and director of residence. »»»
New Executive Order Signed to Take Effect March 16, 2017. Jan. 27, 2017 Order to be Revoked
The new order applies to citizens and nationals of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen (note that Iraq has been removed) and temporarily suspends visa issuance for a period of 90 days from the effective date of March 16, 2017. »»»
Message on civility from President Leath
Brad Freihoefer wins 16-17 ACPA Public Service Award
The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to higher education and to institutions through support of and efforts in LGBTQ awareness. Brad received the award for their contribution at Iowa State University. (more…)
Geoffroy Hall Grand Opening
Students, university officials, and community members celebrated the grand opening of ISU’s newest student residence »»»
Hurte joins the Division of Student Affairs
Vernon Hurte was named Iowa State’s next dean of students, which was elevated to an associate vice president post in student affairs last summer. His start date is July 3. »»»
Get funds for your next event!
Is your student organization looking for some additional funds to make your upcoming event even better? Submit an event proposal to the Event Funding Board! (more…)
Principles of the Iowa State Community
In an Aug. 22 email to campus, President Leath reintroduced the Principles of the Iowa State Community.
2017-2018 Financial Aid Scholarships
The Office of Student Financial Aid Scholarship Application is now open for the 2017-2018 academic year. Apply at FinAidScholar today!
Iowa State University’s Educational Talent Search receives 5-year grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $466,560 to Iowa State University’s TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program. (more…)
Rowe-Barth joins the division of student affairs
Mark Rowe-Barth named director of student wellness, effective Aug. 15. (more…)
Pistilli joins the division of student affairs
Matthew Pistilli named director of assessment and research, effective Aug. 9. (more…)
Candidates on campus for director of student wellness
The director of student wellness is a new position that will lead the division’s campus-wide wellness program. (more…)
MU hotel helps student housing needs
Hotel Memorial Union guest rooms will serve as temporary student housing beginning this fall. »»»
Summer hours at Student Health
Clinic hours during university breaks are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on the weekend. »»»
IT Solution Center moves to library May 14
The Solution Center is moving May 14 to 192 Parks Library (next to Bookends Café). »»»
Candidates on campus for director of assessment and research position
Five candidates for the student affairs director of assessment and research have been selected for on-campus interviews and open forums.
Funds available for your next event!
Apply for the Event Sponsorship Program
We help student organizations fund events throughout the academic year. »»»
Harmon named senior VP for student affairs
Martino Harmon has been tapped to become Iowa State University’s next senior vice president for student affairs. »»»
Ali named dining director
Mohamed Ali, auxiliaries operations director at Ohio University, Athens, has been named ISU Dining director, effective Jan. 11. »»»
State Gym to reopen Dec. 28
Baldwin named student health center director
Erin Baldwin, chief operating officer for the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa, has been named director of the Thielen Student Health Center. »»»
Iowa State University enrollment is 36,001
Enrollment at Iowa State has grown 40 percent in the last decade. »»»
Iowa State Results of AAU Campus Climate Survey
In a three-week period in April 2015, more than 5,200 Iowa State students completed the web-based survey. »»»
Reminder of Student Services in the MU
The MU provides services to fit your needs. Stop by the Student Office Space East (First Floor) or Event Management Office (Room 3630) to reserve different things around the MU. »»»
Student Organization Funds Available
The Student Organization Event Sponsorship program provides recognized student organizations an opportunity to receive funds for events throughout the academic year. Deadline to apply for early spring 2016 events is Oct. 12, 2015. »»»
Iowa State and Des Moines Public Schools expand college opportunity
Iowa State University and the Des Moines Public School District are working with families and neighborhood organizations to make college more accessible and affordable for students at King Elementary and Moulton Extended Learning Center. »»»
Title IX Training
The Division of Student Affairs is supporting the Office of Equal Opportunity’s (OEO) Title IX training initiative to comply with the current federal requirement to educate students on the prevention of rape, acquaintance rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Completion of this training is mandatory for all enrolled students. All currently enrolled students who have not completed the training will receive an email that includes details on the requirements and instructions for completing the training. (more…)
Lynn Fuhrer Lodge
The newly refurbished Lynn Fuhrer Lodge, sits adjacent to Veenker Memorial Golf Course and the Applied Science Complex. The Division of Student Affairs manages the space, which has a 40-person capacity. The dark-stained exposed beams in the vaulted ceilings complement an ornamental stone fireplace that serves as the focal point of the meeting room. Reservations are free, and must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Priority is given to student organizations. »»»
U.S. News rankings: Iowa State is 50th
Iowa State University comes in at No. 50 among the top public national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 “America’s Best Colleges” rankings out today. Iowa State is again included (at No. 91) in U.S. News’ top 100 rankings by high school counselors. ISU is tied with 24 schools at the No. 91 spot; ties are a frequent occurrence in the U.S. News rankings. Read more on other ratings.
Student Loan Education Office
Student Financial Aid is now offering the Student Loan Education Office. Resources and education will be provided on the impact of student loan borrowing, budgeting, credit, and money management. (more…)
Near you: Good spots on campus to eat
If you’re looking for lunch or a mid-morning snack, there are plenty of options on campus. Most are operated by ISU Dining, including its newest venue, ABE’s Harvest Café, located inside the south doors to Elings and Sukup halls. »»»
U.S. News places Iowa State in an elite group that provide learning communities
For the ninth consecutive year, U.S. News places Iowa State in an elite group of colleges and universities that provide learning communities. Iowa State is one of only 24 institutions recognized in this category. »»»