Academic Success Center is Here to Help!
The Academic Success Center (ASC) will continue to offer a wide variety of academic support during Spring 2021 semester. From academic coaching and workshops to online tutoring and supplemental instruction sessions that will help strengthen your learning. Click here for more information.
APARTMENTS
With a Campus Connection
Want to live in an on-campus apartment next year? Selection is happening now and you can find all the details here.

Rates as low as $550 per month.

These fully-furnished apartments (including a washer and dryer) are a great place to call home! You can hang out in the living room, cook meals in the full kitchen and then head to your room to study. We offer two-person, two-bedroom apartments; four-person two-bedroom apartments and four-person, four-bedroom apartments.

You can live in Freddy whether you're solo, a group of two, three or four - you're always on an individual contract and all utilities are included.

Want to bring a pet? Perfect! Choose a pet-friendly apartment option. These are two-bedroom, two-person units in the 70s cluster.

Rates as low as $335 per month.

Part of the SUV community, these apartments offer one of the lowest two-bedroom rates in town. These two-level townhomes have front and back patios, two bedrooms and a full bathroom. Most units are unfurnished. Pets are welcome at University Village, too! Just look for the pet-friendly options when you are signing up.
Frederiksen Court
University Village
More Info Sessions Added
We want to make sure that you have all the information you need on all our campus housing options. So, we have added more virtual informational sessions to help answer all your questions.

The virtual sessions will be held next week, Feb. 1, 3 and 5. There will be two sessions on Monday and Wednesday at noon and 7 p.m., and one on Friday at noon. Just click on the link below to attend any session that works in your schedule. And you can always reach out to us at housing@iastate.edu anytime!
Spring ClubFest is next Week!

Looking to meet new people who share your interests? Check out Spring ClubFest next week, Feb. 1-5! Did you know that Iowa State has more than 900 clubs and organizations on campus? Many of them will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on their group. There will be in-person and virtual events.

Organizers will follow Cyclone Care Behaviors and a limited number of students will be allowed each day. For more information on the event, or to register, click here.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Virtual Office Hours
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Campus Life office will have virtual office hours starting Feb. 8, and will run throughout the semester.

Come learn more about our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Campus Life Joseph Ballard II, share your experiences, thoughts, concerns and hopes for DEI in Campus Life and at the University and learn more about this brand-new area.

Spring 2021 office hours are:
  • Mondays: 4-5 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 4-5 p.m.

Use this link to schedule office hours:

If you need or would like a private meeting with the director, you can email him at jfball2@iastate.edu to schedule a time.
Donuts Available in the Dining Centers
Donuts Available
in the Dining Centers

Here's a sweet new way to jump start your day - donuts!

Fresh-made donuts are now available on select days in our dining centers during breakfast service. The donuts are made right here in our on-campus bakery. You can pick-up your sweet treats on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Storms and Seasons Dining Centers, and on Thursdays at Union Drive Marketplace.

You can always see what's for breakfast (or lunch or dinner) by checking out the menu options on our website.
We Have Just the Plan for You!

You have enough going on, let us meal prep, cook and, clean up for you this year! If you live in a required meal plan area you should be set. If you live in a non-required area there is still time to sign up a for a plan that is right for you. You can choose your plan here.

Our mitigation strategies are still in place, so you can dine with friends (following proper procedures) or take your meals to go!
Looking for Some Extra Spending Cash?

Applications are still being accepted to openings in most of our dining locations. Starting pay is $11-$12 an hour and we'll work around your schedule. This is a great chance to build references for your resume. Start your application process here!
Gain Leadership Skills

There's still time to register for the Iowa State Leadership Experience (ISLE), which will be held tomorrow (Jan. 30). The theme for this year's conference is "Unified Resilience in Leadership." ISLE is a one-day leadership conference that brings students together to collaborate, engage, and practice meaningful leadership.

For more information, or to register, click here.
Iowa State Responds!

It's been one year since the University opened its Emergency Operation Center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To recognize all the hard work and innovation that has happened in that year, the University compiled a collection of stories that highlight some of the hard work that has occurred to keep the university running. You can read about the efforts of our Campus Life Team at the following links:


Make sure that you continue to follow the Cyclones Cares behaviors on and off campus.

And as a reminder, the testing site at Johnny’s in Hilton Coliseum is open. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who have had close contact with a known positive case should make an appointment online.
Fun Events at the Memorial Union
Looking for something creative to do? The Workspace in the Memorial Union offers walk-in crafts that you can work on in the studio, or take it with you and make in your room. The crafts are available for a small fee, and change monthly. This month's options include string art, hand warmer, ankara wrapped bangle bracelets and more. Get all the details here.
ISU AfterDark is Tonight!
The first ISU AfterDark of the spring semester will be held Friday, Jan. 29. This free event will have both virtual and in-person events. The virtual headliner is comedian Trevor Wallace. Crafts bowling and more will be available at the Memorial Union. In-person events at the Memorial Union will follow COVID-19 precautions. Get all the details here.
CYCLONE HOME: The E-News You Can Use!
 
Things you need to know, the latest Dining news, fun events and more
will be part of Cyclone Home every Friday!

Iowa State University Department of Residence & ISU Dining
515-294-2900