Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Iowa State University of Science and Technology Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Iowa State University of Science and Technology students' favorite campus events are Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Does Iowa State University of Science and Technology Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Iowa State University of Science and Technology.

Iowa State University of Science and Technology offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Iowa State University of Science and Technology students live off campus. In 2023, 31% of undergrads at Iowa State University of Science and Technology lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 69% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Iowa State University of Science and Technology. There are 10,620 spots available in on-campus housing for all 25,367 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 9,380 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Iowa State University of Science and Technology offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Iowa State University of Science and Technology Athletics

At Iowa State University of Science and Technology there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Iowa State University of Science and Technology:

Safety at Iowa State University of Science and Technology

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Iowa State University of Science and Technology is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Iowa State University of Science and Technology campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Iowa State University of Science and Technology offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Iowa State University of Science and Technology, take Interstate 35 to Ames, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Des Moines International airport.

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