Welcome, Cyclones!

We’re excited to have you here and to see our beautiful campus bustling once again with the enthusiastic Cyclone spirit. With students, faculty and staff from all over Iowa and the world, Iowa State University is a vibrant, supportive community inspired by cutting-edge research, a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, 120+ majors, exciting intramural and Big 12 sports and 900 student clubs where you can find your passion and make new friends.

We encourage you to take advantage of the endless opportunities both inside and outside the classroom – learning communities, undergraduate research projects, service learning, student leadership positions and much more. Innovate at Iowa State reflects the growing number of innovation and entrepreneurial activities available at the new Student Innovation Center, the ISU Research Park and in every college. All students are invited to create, collaborate and learn how to turn their big ideas into real-world impact.

We want all students to have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment. As Cyclones, we are guided by the Principles of Community: respect, purpose, cooperation, richness of diversity, freedom from discrimination and the honest and respectful expression of ideas. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions, seek advice and make connections that you can continue throughout your time at Iowa State and beyond.

Iowa State is internationally recognized for its outstanding teaching, research and extension and outreach programs. Above all, we strive to be a caring community where students thrive.

Enjoy your Iowa State adventure and Go Cyclones!

Wendy Wintersteen

President