Student Orientation Handbook

Please refer to the Student Orientation Handbook for information on student rights and responsibilities, registration, academic information, campus resources and services, and other frequently asked questions.

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CONTENTS

Questions and Answers

  • Getting started, Where am I going to live?--page 1
  • Financing your adventure--page 2
  • On the road to adventure (getting to, from, and around Iowa State and Ames)--page 4
  • Health concerns--page 5
  • What you'll need at Iowa State, Changes you can expect--page 6
  • Getting involved at Iowa State--page 7
  • How to talk like an Iowa Stater--page 8

Rights and Responsibilities

  • Rights and responsibilities, Confidentiality information policies--page 11
  • Academic regulations--page 15
  • Code of computer ethics and acceptable use policy--page 18
  • Harassment and hazing, Safety--page 23

Registration and Academics

  • Four-year Graduation Plan (Soar in 4!)--page 25
  • Academic checkpoints (advisers, classes, grades, records)--page 27
  • Academic landmarks (academic progress, grading scale, academic recognition), Planning your adventure (registration)--page 29
  • Weekly planner, monthly planner--page 31
  • University calendar--page 37

Resources and Services

  • Campus directory--page 41
  • Things to know, places to go--page 42
  • Information technology and campus computing services--page 43
  • Campus resources and opportunities--page 45
  • Community resources--page 53

History and Traditions

  • History--page 59
  • Traditions--page 61

Additional information can be found in the Family Handbook located on the Iowa State University Parents' Association Web site.

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