Junior year in high school
- Schedule a visit to campus
- Get a head start by joining the Cyclone Advantage Planning Program (CAP).
Senior year in high school
- Submit your application for admission and merit-based scholarships and receive immediate notification after submission via our rapid response technology
- Review Iowa State University first-year scholarships.
- Submit your acceptance form and fee to confirm your enrollment in the fall class (before May 20 to meet the priority housing deadline).
- Submit your university housing contract. The earlier you submit your contract, the more likely you are to get the housing you prefer.
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Iowa State's code number is 001869.
- Submit the OneApp Scholarship application.
- Check your inbox in March for orientation information.
- Review payment options.
Summer before fall entry
- Complete orientation, meet with an academic advisor, and register for your fall classes.
- Receive both your registration confirmation and your billing statement in early August.
- Move into university housing before classes begin and attend Destination Iowa State.