The Academic Success Center empowers students to seek academic support and collaborate with trained peer leaders to promote impactful learning and community for all. They offer a variety of services to help students succeed, including tutoring, supplemental instruction, writing and communication consultations, and academic skills coaching.
Student Counseling Services is Iowa State’s primary mental health resource, offering free, confidential support to students. Through collaborative counseling, students can explore challenges, develop strategies for growth, and work toward personal goals in a nonjudgmental space.
Cyclone Support is Iowa State University's central hub for connecting students with a wide range of support services. From mental health and academic assistance to financial guidance, legal aid, and wellbeing coaching, the site helps students navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom. It also offers tools for reporting concerns and accessing emergency resources to ensure a safe and supportive campus environment.
Located in the lower level of Parks Library, the Family-Friendly Room offers a study space for ISU students with children. It includes adult workstations, a printer, whiteboards, and a play area with child-sized furniture, toys, and educational software. Near the children’s book collection, family restrooms, and a lactation room, the space requires a reservation for use.
Family housing in Schilletter Village (SUV) is apartment-style living typically available to students who are married or in a domestic partner relationship and/or have custody/visitation rights for dependent children (or spouse/partner’s dependent children).
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) aims to empower all students to succeed while recognizing and valuing the unique contributions and experiences of the individual. MSA offers a variety of student support programs, resources, and physical spaces for students to study and connect.
Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity if you have any questions about your rights as a pregnant or parenting student under Title IX. Pregnant students may also submit requests related to general pregnancy needs, such as a larger desk or extended time to complete assignments, to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
The Office of Student Assistance supports students facing academic, personal, or unexpected challenges by connecting them with campus and community resources. Whether dealing with a medical emergency, mental health concern, or personal hardship, the office helps students navigate obstacles and stay on track toward graduation.
SHOP is a student-run, on-campus food pantry open to all students and confidential. There is no requirement to disclose income or demonstrate need.
Sloss Center provides connection to community and creativity; support around pregnancy, parenting, and caregiving; resources to meet basic needs like food, diapers, and hygiene supplies; and help with past or current trauma, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault. All ISU students are welcome to visit the Sloss Center, located between Gerdin and Curtiss Hall.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) supports students with who need accommodations to succeed academically, whether due to ongoing disability or temporary medical condition such as pregnancy. SAS serves as a point-of-contact for any individual interested in learning about eligibility for services and reasonable accommodations at ISU.
Learn about student employment opportunities at Iowa State, including both Work-Study and regular campus jobs. Find details on how working while in school can help cover expenses, build professional skills, and connect with the campus community. Resources for job searching and application support are also available.
Policies governing student life at Iowa State University can be found in the Policy Library.
TRIO programs at Iowa State support first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students through academic tutoring, mentoring, personal counseling, and college preparation services. Programs like Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Student Support Services help students overcome social, cultural, and academic barriers to higher education success.
