Student Support

Academic advising

The first level of support is your academic advisor. Your academic advisor is there to help you make the most of your experience at Iowa State from the beginning.  Academic advisors help prospective students and their families learn about the program, help new students become oriented to the department and university, and support current students throughout their time in the program if they have questions, concerns, or seek help planning for the future.  Your advisor can support you by connecting you with resources on campus and in the community and by helping you to develop decision-making, problem-solving, and self-advocacy skills.

Several faculty and graduate students also have office hours available for additional assistance.

Career planning

As a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS), or College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) you have the support of an entire career services team available to you. From creating your first resume to finding your first internship or negotiating a job offer, the LAS Career Services and CALS Career Services teams will help you jump start your career, before you graduate.

Scholarships

Scholarships are offered through both CALS and LAS. In addition, the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies offers specific scholarships and aid for students in the department.

Take a look through our scholarships page for more information on individual scholarships and links to other fellowship and grant opportunities. Deadlines for each scholarship varies with the award.

Sociology help center

Need help with a Sociology 1340 assignment? Visit Room 118, East Hall for tutoring and assistance.

Connections

You’ll find support from your peers, faculty, and staff when you join a learning community like the Criminal Justice League Learning Community, open to all first-year criminal justice undergraduate majors. Learn about your path of study, on-campus resources and activities, and future careers. You’ll connect with faculty and students through activities both in and outside the classroom, and collaborate with a peer mentor.

Connect with other students developing innovative and entrepreneurial skills in the Start Something CALS or Start Something LAS Academy. Or find other students with similar interests in a club like the Agricultural and Rural Policy Studies Club, the Criminal Justice Club, or any of Iowa State’s hundreds of student organizations

The university provides a comprehensive network of academic support, health and safety resources, and supportive communities.