Destination Iowa State

Arrival

Your DIS experience starts here! Meet other new Cyclones, connect with your Cyclone Aide student leaders, and grab exclusive Iowa State merch you won’t want to miss. Arrive ready to play; Iowa State Trivia kicks off the morning with bragging rights and prizes on the line.

Launch
This is your official launch into life as a Cyclone. Get the inside scoop on making the most of Iowa State, hear advice from students who have been exactly where you are, and get answers to the questions you really want to ask.

Then, get ready for Clone Quest, where Iowa State comes to you! Explore the Memorial Union with your group as you meet campus partners, discover resources you’ll want to know about, complete challenges, and make new connections along the way. It’s your chance to uncover some of the best of Iowa State, all without having to brave the January cold.

You might arrive not knowing anyone or where to go for help, but you’ll leave with new connections and a much better idea of everything waiting for you at Iowa State.

Lunch

Free food + new friends = an easy win. Experience one of Iowa State’s dining centers with lunch courtesy of ISU Dining. Grab a plate, hang out with your group, and use the time to ask your Cyclone Aides anything about classes, campus life, Ames, or what it’s really like to be an Iowa State student.

Meet Up at the Memorial Union

It’s Friday—so we’re ending DIS with some fun! Take over the Memorial Union for an afternoon of activities, prizes, and plenty of chances to hang out with your newest Cyclone connections.

Hit the lanes for bowling, test your luck at Bingo, or get creative with crafts at The Workspace. Try one or make the rounds and do them all; just don’t head out early!

MASC New Student Welcome

Military-affiliated students are welcome to visit the Military-Affiliated Student Center, learn about services and support provided by the MASC, attend a Q&A on VA educational benefits, military-affiliated student scholarship opportunities, and an overview of broader Iowa State resources through the Dean of Students portfolio that you will use. If you are unable to attend this one-hour session, feel free to stop by afterward with questions.