Daily Campus Visit

Big career focus. Small campus feel. 

We can’t wait for you to fall in love with our nationally recognized campus as you take a look around at where your adventure might happen. 

This type of visit includes:

  • Enrollment presentation 
  • Campus tour
  • Residence Hall tour
  • Academic Information Session (weekday visits only)

Registration Information

To provide the best campus visit experience, we ask that all prospective students register individually. Make sure to make a reservation within five days before your visit date so we can get things ready for you.

Daily Visit Options

 

Sample Schedule - Monday through Friday
9:00 am Check-in with Admissions Staff -

Welcome to Iowa State! Check-in with our staff to start your campus visit experience.

9:15 am Preview of Iowa State -

Academic highlights, student life, admissions process, and more! Admissions staff will overview all things Iowa State in this short admissions presentation.

9:45 am Campus Walking Tour -

Experience campus and learn about traditions, hands-on experiences, and student stories as our volunteer tour guides show you around campus.

11:00 am Lunch in University Dining Center -

Experience complimentary lunch in one of our all-you-care-to-eat dining centers.

12:00 pm University Housing Tour -

Learn about living on campus from our student tour guides and check out a few residence hall options.

1:10 pm Academic Information Session -

When you register for a campus visit, we will schedule this academic information session in your academic interest area. This informal session is led by an adviser or representative in your academic major and is frequently conducted with other students and families with similar interests.

2:15 pm

Optional Sessions:

  • College of Engineering Majors Exploration Tour Option 1 (Civil, Construction, Environmental, Electrical, Computer, Cyber Security, Software, Chemical, Biomedical, Undeclared)
  • College of Engineering Majors Exploration Tour Option 2 (Undeclared, Industrial, Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Agricultural and Biological Systems)
  • Pre-Med/Pre-Health at Iowa State
  • ROTC Air Force Information Session
  • ROTC Army Information Session
  • ROTC Marines Information Session
  • ROTC Navy Information Session
  • Secondary Education Information Session
  • Self-Guided Frederiksen Court Tour
  • Sorority & Fraternity Information Session
  • Study Abroad Information Session
  • Transfer Student Center Walk-In (Anytime between 1:30-4:30)
  • Women in Science and Engineering
3:15 pm

Optional Sessions:

  • Music Ensembles & Music Minor Walk-in Information
  • Transfer Student Center Walk-In (Anytime between 1:30-4:30)

Option B - Monday through Friday
9:00 am

Optional Session:

  • Honors Program Information
10:00 am Check-in with Admissions Staff -

Welcome to Iowa State! Check-in with our staff to start your campus visit experience.

10:15 am Preview of Iowa State -

Academic highlights, student life, admissions process, and more! Admissions staff will overview all things Iowa State in this short admissions presentation.

11:00 am University Housing Tour -

Learn about living on campus from our student tour guides and check out a few residence hall options.

12:00 pm Lunch in University Dining Center -

Experience complimentary lunch in one of our all-you-care-to-eat dining centers.

1:10 pm Academic Information Session -

When you register for a campus visit, we will schedule this academic information session in your academic interest area. This informal session is led by an adviser or representative in your academic major and is frequently conducted with other students and families with similar interests.

2:15 pm

Optional Sessions:

  • Campus Walking Tour
  • College of Engineering Majors Exploration Tour Option 1 (Civil, Construction, Environmental, Electrical, Computer, Cyber Security, Software, Chemical, Biomedical, Undeclared)
  • College of Engineering Majors Exploration Tour Option 2 (Undeclared, Industrial, Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Agricultural and Biological Systems)
  • Pre-Med/Pre-Health at Iowa State
  • ROTC Air Force Information Session
  • ROTC Army Information Session
  • ROTC Marines Information Session
  • ROTC Navy Information Session
  • Secondary Education Information Session
  • Self-Guided Frederiksen Court Tour
  • Sorority & Fraternity Information Session
  • Study Abroad Information Session
  • Transfer Student Center Walk-In (Anytime between 1:30-4:30)
  • Women in Science and Engineering
3:15 pm

Optional Sessions:

  • Music Ensembles & Music Minor Walk-in Information
  • Transfer Student Center Walk-In (Anytime between 1:30-4:30)