Important Information
Update your address
Make sure your current in-session address information is on Workday.
Emergency contacts
The ISU Emergency Contact system will provide information for person(s) the university needs to contact in case of a personal emergency (e.g., if you are injured, become ill and cannot transport yourself). Note that this information is separate from your contact information and is not automatically updated. To submit your emergency contact information, go to Workday and choose “Emergency Contact” from the left navigation menu on the homepage. This contact information is considered confidential and is only available to campus emergency response staff.
ISU Alert notifications
The ISU Alert emergency notification system quickly alerts Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff via phone, text and email. Update your contact information, check for updates, and learn more about emergency communications on the ISU Alert website.
Online directory information
As a registered student, your information will be published in the ISU Online Directory unless you request that your information be suppressed. The ISU Online Directory differentiates between verified and guest users. Information displayed to verified users include: name, major, classification, and ISU email address. Information available to guest users include: name, major, and classification.
- How to manage privacy settings in Workday
- University catalog details: Student Records and Confidentiality Policy
Third-party access
Students can grant family members access to some accounts by setting up third-party permissions. Within the Workday system, for example, students are able to create a third-party user name for a trusted person and select the access they wish to share. Workday includes information about courses, grades, financial aid, U-bills, and more.
Schedule changes
For schedule changes, please refer to the specific dates on the university's academic calendar.
Deadlines
Important academic dates are listed on the university's academic calendar.
Academic Progress Reports in Workday
Academic Progress Reports (APR) can be viewed in Workday, including options that assist with degree planning.
YOUR BILLING STATEMENT
Your most recent billing statement for tuition and fees can be viewed on Workday. You will not receive a statement in the mail. You may pay online or print a copy and mail your payment.
TUITION ADJUSTMENT FOR REDUCTION IN CREDIT
For Fall Tuition adjustments, please refer to the Tuition Adjustment Deadlines Calendar for Fall Term 2024.
TUITION AND FEES INFORMATION
Additional tuition and fee payment information is available on the U-Bill website and the Office of the Registrar's Tuition and Fees page.
Information about specific fee types is available on the Registrar's Fees page.
FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA Information
It is important to remember to file the "Free" Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year between October 1 and December 1 in order to be considered for priority financial aid.
DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE
TECH SUPPORT
Information Technology Services (ITS) can provide the most current information about software updates. You can reach them at the Solution Center 294-4000.
WHERE DO I GO IF MY COURSE HAS AN ONLINE PRESENCE?
If your course has an online presence, it may be found in Canvas, Iowa State’s Learning Management System (LMS). To log into Canvas: open a web browser, navigate to the Iowa State University website, locate the "Sign Ons" link found in the upper right corner (above the search box), and then select “Canvas.” If you don’t see your course after logging in, contact your instructor. To learn more about Canvas, visit the MyCanvas Student online course.
STUDENT WELLNESS
Student Wellness provides leadership in Health Promotion and Prevention on campus. Utilizing a public health approach and holistic wellness model, Student Wellness works to create a university culture and environment that promotes wellbeing by focusing on topics such as power-based violence prevention, substance use, mental health, nutrition, body image, and more. Student Wellness provides services, programs, and other opportunities to help students enhance their overall wellbeing to thrive academically and personally at ISU.
Student Wellness is located in A37 Friley Hall. Stop by or check out the Student Wellness web page. Watch this video to learn more about what Student Wellness at Iowa State University has to offer!
ISU CLERY ACT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), is a federal law requiring colleges and universities to disclose to the United States Department of Education statistics regarding specific crimes occurring on or near campus property. The law is tied to an institution’s participation in federal student financial aid programs. It is this law that requires our annual Security Report, published by October 1 of every year and distributed to students, faculty, and staff. More information can be found on the ISU Police Clery website.
ALCOHOL & DRUG-FREE CAMPUS
Iowa State University is committed to providing a healthy and safe learning, work and residential living environment for all its community members. The University recognizes that the unlawful or improper use of alcohol and other drugs interferes with the University's mission by negatively affecting the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. ISU takes this issue seriously and has policies and services devoted to reducing and preventing drug and alcohol abuse and use on campus and in the workplace.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?
Check out the Iowa State University homepage. Many answers to your questions can be found by using the quick links on the page or the Index located at the top of the page.
CONSUMER INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Iowa State University is required by law to make available to enrolled students, prospective students, and their parents certain information about its operations. Such information pertains to: (1) general institutional operation, (2) financial assistance, (3) general completion and graduation rates, (4) annual security report, (5) completion and graduation rates for student athletes, and (6) athletic program participation rates and financial support.
ISU disclosures are available on the web at https://web.iastate.edu/about/consumer