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2021– Cardinal 2022 Directions Welcome to Iowa State University and your next adventure! Let me be one of many Iowa State University faculty and staff to welcome you to your new community. Let me also challenge Table of you to prepare for the journey ahead. Contents As you start your journey to success at Iowa State, SECTION 1 invest in yourself by exploring resources and LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN 2 Iowa State history and traditions services designed to help you achieve your goals. 6 Iowa State fast facts 7 Quick Q&A This guide was designed with you in mind. Read through the material now to prepare yourself and SECTION 2 visit it again once you have a few weeks under your START SOMETHING SPECIAL 9 Academic advising and student services belt. As your journey evolves, the information here 10 Academic support and resources 10 AccessPlus can be a great tool throughout your experience. 10 Iowa State University Book Store 10 ISUCard 10 Parks Library 11 2020–2021 Academic Calendar dates During orientation, reach out to the Cyclone Aides. 12 Destination Iowa State These students have a story to tell and are excited to be here to help you write your own. We hope SECTION 3 CONSTRUCT YOUR FUTURE you make the most of your experience at Iowa 14 Getting involved 16 Living independently State—your adventure has begun! Go Cyclones! 16 Plugging in 18 Taking care of your health 19 Managing your finances 20 Creating community 21 Staying safe SARAH MERRILL, DIRECTOR SECTION 4 THRIVE IN A NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS CULTURE OF RESPECT 22 Principles of Community 23 Officeof Diversity and Inclusion 23 Officeof Equal Opportunity 24 Student policies 1 SECTION 1 A+ IN ART. LET THE As an Iowa State student, you’re part of a university CREATORS AND ADVENTURE GROUNDBREAKERS BEGIN that’s advancing the world. You’re part of a history You can find the largest murals of famed artist Grant Wood in Iowa State’s Parks that’s steeped in tradition. And, of course, you’re Library. May we recommend taking an With unlimited academic art-filled study break to check them out? support, it’s no wonder so part of an adventure that’s sure to last a lifetime. many brilliant minds have MAKING VETERINARY MEDICINE chosen to study at Iowa State. Read more to learn about your new home. WHAT IT IS TODAY. In 1879, Iowa State established the first GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER public college of veterinary medicine One of the nation’s most in the United States. Can you tell distinguished educators and our love for animals runs deep? agricultural researchers received bachelor’s (1894) and master’s BIRTHPLACE OF THE COMPUTER. (1896) degrees from Iowa State. Iowa State professor John Atanasoff and DIFFERENT NAME. SAME AWESOMENESS. engineering graduate student Clifford SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS. NAWAL EL MOUTAWAKEL Berry built the world’s first electronic While she was earning her Iowa State started as Iowa Agricultural digital computer on Iowa State’s campus Throughout the years, Iowa State has degree from Iowa State, she College and Model Farm in 1858, was from 1939 through 1942. Yes, attracting become a leader in entrepreneurship, plant became the first Arab woman, renamed Iowa State College of Agriculture brilliant minds is kind of our thing. and animal genomics, materials sciences, first African woman, and and Mechanic Arts in 1898, and became Iowa analytical chemistry, biology, physics, first Muslim woman to win State University of Science and Technology behavioral studies, information assurance, Olympic gold. She currently in 1959. But no matter the name, helping virtual reality, engineering, architecture, sits on executive board of the others succeed has always been our priority. landscape architecture, business, journalism, kinesiology, transportation and International Olympic Committee. logistics, and education. Impressed yet? CLAYTON ANDERSON Before he spent 167 days in outer space, this astronaut got his master’s degree in aerospace to Iowa Stateengineering from Iowa State. WelcomeTINY BUT MIGHTY. TED KOOSER Our first class graduated with 26 students in 1872. That’s just a few short of the more WHERE AGRICULTURAL The 13th Poet Laureate of the ENGINEERING GOT ITS START. than 31,000 students we have today! United States received his degree in English from Iowa State. We’re proud to say the first agricultural engineering degree in the world was SAY CHEESE. granted at Iowa State in 1910. Big breakthroughs love happening here. Blue cheese lovers can thank Iowa State professors Clarence Lane and Bernard Hammer for their favorite stinky cheese. In 1937, these dairy microbiology professors developed the process that’s now standard for the industry. Yum! THE FIRST OF ITS KIND. In 1864, Iowa State became the nation’s A PRIZED JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT. first land-grant institution. See, we’ve been leading the way since day one. Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication graduates have won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the highest civilian honor possible— the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Who knows what they’ll do next? 2 admissions.iastate.edu/orientation 3 THE BELLS OF IOWA STATE Talk about tradition Green hills for thy throne, And for crown a golden melody Ringing in the hearts of all Iowa State has a history rich with traditions you’ll love. Who bring thee love and loyalty; Dear Alma Mater, Make our spirits great, True, and valiant MEMORIAL UNION ZODIAC IOWA STATE CARILLON Like the bells of Iowa State. Legend has it that stepping on the zodiac at the Memorial Union will Don’t know what a carillon is? Just head to lead to bad luck and flunking your next test. Don’t risk it—sidestep it! central campus and listen for bells ringing. Every weekday at 11:50 a.m., our university carillonneur plays a 20-minute concert from our bell tower’s carillon. She takes student requests, so don’t be surprised if you hear one of today’s most popular songs being played in bell form. LANCELOT & ELAINE CAMPANILING These two swans (or iterations of them) have graced The story of Iowa State’s campanile is a love Lake LaVerne since 1935. Be sure to say hi! story. Iowa State faculty member Edgar Stanton had it built in memory of his wife, Margaret MacDonald Stanton, Iowa State University’s first dean of women. So it’s fitting that a student is said to officially become an Iowa Stater when kissed under the campanile at the stroke of midnight. And during homecoming, hundreds of students gather for mass campaniling, where couples kiss, the band plays, and fireworks go off. LAKE LAVERNE Speaking of Lake LaVerne, want to be with your beloved forever? Then walk around the lake three times in silence to make it official. RAH! IOWA STATE FIGHT SONG O we will fight, fight, fight for Iowa State HILTON MAGIC And may her colors ever fly. Yes, we will fight with There’s really nothing quite like Hilton Magic. Just ask might for Iowa State the thousands of Iowa State basketball fans that pack With a will to do or die, Rah! Rah! Rah! Hilton Coliseum during every home game. It’s been said Loyal sons forever true that fans often cheer so loud, the floor shakes. And we will fight the battle through, And when we hit that line We’ll hit it hard ev’ry yard for I.S.U. 4 admissions.iastate.edu/orientation RAH!RAH! 5 Fast facts total enrollment for Fall 2020 undergraduate enrollment 31,825 for26,846 Fall 2020 every Iowa county represented every state 99 represented countries Quick Q&A represented 50 WHEN DOES EVERYTHING START? WHEN IS THE BILL DUE? HOW DO I MEET PEOPLE? Classes for Fall 2021 start Monday, Your university bill is on a semester basis. Joining a conversation in class or a dining August 23, and Spring 2022 classes The fall bill is due August 20, 2021 and center, attending an on-campus event, start Tuesday, January 18. Moving the spring bill is due January 20, 2022. joining a student club, and getting involved into residence halls and Destination in your residence hall are all popular ways Iowa State will take place the week to meet people. The Cyclone community is before. Keep reading for more info! HOW DO I GET AROUND? diverse, welcoming, and waiting for you! CyRide is a convenient, accessible, and 118 WHAT IS MOVE-IN DAY LIKE? free way to get around campus and the WHO CAN I TALK TO ABOUT CLASSES? city of Ames. Download the MyState app You will be assigned to a move-in day for bus routes and times. CIT Signature Your academic advisor is a great and signs will be posted on campus to Transportation provides travel to the Chicago resource. Get in touch with your direct you to your residence hall. The area and Minneapolis area during holiday academic college for questions about Move-In Crew will help you unload and breaks (citbus.com). The Executive Express classes and career exploration. % carry your items into your new room shuttle (executiveexpress.biz) and cab of students are Iowans + and direct you to longer term parking. service is available to navigate to the Des living Iowa State Moines International Airport for air travel. WHERE’S THE FOOD? University alumni WHAT IF I NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION? Iowa State has 26 dining facilities to 56 choose from on campus. Hours and Thielen Student Health Center provides menus are available on the MyState app. medical treatment on campus. Ames is served by McFarland Clinic and Mary Greeley Medical Center. 6 admissions.iastate.edu/orientation293K 7 SECTION 2 START You’re about to embark on SOMETHING SPECIAL an extraordinary moment in Academic advising your life—your Iowa State and student services adventure.