Partners for success

You're not on your own. You have an academic advisor committed to connecting you to all the tools and resources you need to succeed at Iowa State University, and a strong support network in place to provide help and strengthen your skills.

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    Accommodations that eliminate barriers

    Student Accessibility Services promotes the advancement of equity, access, and inclusion by coordinating accommodations for students with disabilities and collaborating with campus partners. Accommodations are designed to eliminate disability-related barriers so that you have an equal opportunity for success.

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    Support to help you succeed

    The Academic Success Center provides learning opportunities for all students through services that support academic skill development, grade improvement, and engagement with peers – all of which promote success and self-directed learning. The ASC offers individualized and group-facilitated experiences that can be connected to a specific course, or focus on general skill development.

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    Supporting women in STEM majors

    The Program for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) provides women and nonbinary students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with a caring community, academic support, financial assistance, and other programming. WiSE opportunities are tailored to meet each student’s unique needs so they can excel in their studies, approach their careers with confidence, and become advocates and leaders in their communities.

The environment was comfortable and collaborative and I never felt intimidated or embarrassed about my work.

Student feedback about Writing and Media Center services

"The College Tour" video series featured Iowa State University in its recent release. In this segment, Jonathan Fox shares information about academic support for students.