Campus/Community Life

Adult and Off-Campus Student Services

Due to budget cuts, the Off Campus & Adult Student Services Office has been closed. Below are the links from their website; a temporary source of information while another department takes over their duities.

Assistance

  • Academic Success Center (515) 294-6624  Select from individualized or small-group environments, course-specific or general academic assistance, even credit or non-credit programs. www.dso.iastate.edu
  • Student Support Services Program (515) 294-0210  Provides free tutoring, mentoring, and academic services for eligible students. www.dso.iastate.edu
  • Tutoring Services (294-6624)  Offers both small- group tutoring, which consists of 2-4 students, and individual tutoring. www.dso.iastate.edu
  • Writing Center (294-5411)  Assistance with writing a great paper. 

Admission to ISU

Childcare Resources

Housing

  • Ames Tribune (232-2160)
  • Iowa State Daily (294-4120)
  • ISU Dept. of Residence (294-2900)
  • Rent Iowa http://www.rentiowa.com

Commuter Information

  • Des Moines Commuter Club (294-6719)
  • Central Iowa Rideshare (515 288-7433)
  • Home Away From Home (294-5169) A program that provides a low-cost place to stay if inclement weather keeps you in Ames.
  • Parking — ISU (294-3318) Department of Public Safety Room 29 Armory http://www.dps.iastate.edu/

Financial Information

Legal Resources

  • Student Legal Services—ISU (294-0978) B11 Memorial Union www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/studlegalsvcs/homepage.htm
  • Center for Creative Justice (292-3820) 210 Lynn Ave
  • Story County Legal Aid Society (382-2471) 937 6th Street, Nevada, IA .
  • Legal Service Corp of Iowa (800) 532-1503

Off-Campus Classes

Personal Concerns

  • Student Assistance Services (294-1020) Dean of Students Office, 1010 Student Services Building. Call for an appointment.
  • Domestic Violence Resources
  • Department of Public Safety (294-4428)
  • ACCESS (232-2303) Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support
  • Student Counseling Service (294-5056) 2223 Student Services Building, 3rd Floor http://scs.iastate.edu/

Support Groups

City of Ames Information

Students walking across central campus towards Beardshear Hall on a sunny day.

Central campus is home to ISU's distinctive campanile, several wireless access points, and dozens of events throughout the year.