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Required Personal Safety and Security Information
The university requires you provide certain personal safety and security information. This information is vitally important in the event of an emergency; providing it will ensure the university's ability to timely and effectively respond to health and safety situations, including medical emergencies, well-being checks, and necessary family and support person notifications. This information will only be accessible to authorized university personnel.
Failure to provide this information will result in a Personal Safety and Security Information Required registration hold being placed on your account. The hold will remain in place until all required information is provided, and an integration will automatically resolve the hold within 15 minutes of compliance.
- Semester Address is located on the Student Profile in Workday under the Personal/Contact tab. View instructions.
- Person to Contact if Missing is located under the Personal/Additional Data tab. View instructions.
- Mobile Contact Number is located under the Personal/Contact tab. View instructions.
Emergency contacts
Your Emergency Contacts provides information for person(s) the university needs to contact in case of a personal emergency (e.g., if you are injured, become ill, and cannot transport yourself, etc.). This information should be regularly reviewed and updated by you. To update your Emergency Contacts:
1. Navigate to your student profile in Workday
2. Click on the Personal menu
3. Click on the Friends and Family tab
4. Review the Relationship Types, and Edit or Add a Relationship Type of Emergency Contact for the appropriate person(s)
5. Click OK
Third-Party Permissions
Third Party Permissions allows you to grant access to selected personal information to a trusted third party. To manage your third party permissions, please refer to this Knowledge Base Article: Manage Friends and Family Third Party Permissions
ISU Alert Information
ISU Alert is an electronic system that quickly delivers messages to students, faculty, and staff about emergencies posing an immediate danger to the Iowa State University community. To update your call, text, and/or email preferences:
1. Navigate to your profile in Workday
2. Click on the Personal menu
3. Click on the Additional Data tab
4. Edit the ISU Alert Information section
5. Click OK
ISU Online Public Directory
Your directory-level information will be published in the ISU Online Public Directory unless you request your information be suppressed. To suppress information from being sent to the ISU Online Public Directory:
1. Navigate to your student profile in Workday
2. Click on the Personal menu
3. Click on the Additional Data tab
4. Edit the Online Directory Privacy Settings section
5. Click OK
Managing Your Privacy Settings
To withhold your information from public release, and further, to remove yourself from the ISU Online Public Directory, please take these steps:
1. Navigate to Workday
2. Search for Manage My Privacy Settings in the Workday search bar
3. Select the "I don't consent to share my information outside of this institution" and the "I don't want my directory information to be public" options
4. Click OK
Please refer to the Student Records section in the University Catalog for details about student records and the Confidentiality Policy. Another helpful resource on directory and public information versus confidential information is available on the FERPA: What You Need to Know website.
Resources
Deadlines
Important academic dates and deadlines are listed on the university's academic calendar.
Academic Progress Report
The Academic Progress Report allows you to view your assigned academic requirements and progress toward your undergraduate degree. To explore a different program of study, use the Evaluate Academic Requirement task to view how courses apply to your academic requirements.
If you are a graduate student, track your progress using the academic plan and the Academic Progress Report.
If you are a professional student, use the Academic Progress Report to view your assigned academic requirements and progress toward your degree.
Department of Residence
If you are living on campus, visit the Department of Residence website for information about residence hall amenities, contacting staff, and next year's housing sign-up process.
Solution Center
Information Technology Services (ITS) can provide the most current information about software updates. You can reach them through the Solution Center at 515-294-4000.
Annual Security Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report comes from the DPS and contains campus crime statistics, a fire safety report, resources for reporting crimes and other violations, Title IX procedures, information on alcohol and drug policies and prevention programs, educational programming offered by the Iowa State University Police Department, hazing policy and reporting guidelines, and other matters of importance relating to security and maintaining personal safety on campus.
Student Accessibility Services
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) determines the approval of appropriate accommodations for qualified ISU students. SAS staff also provide support and guidance to faculty and staff regarding reasonable accommodations and access for students with learning, physical, and/or psychological disabilities. For more information regarding requirements and services, visit the Student Accessibility Services website or call 515-294-7220.
Student Wellness
The combined Student Health and Wellness unit provides leadership in creating a campus culture of well-being for all. We offer comprehensive services, programs, and other opportunities to help you enhance your overall well-being to thrive academically and personally at ISU. There is no wrong door. We will ensure you are connected with the appropriate resources based on your individual needs. We value holistic health and wellness and provide the convenience of services and resources right here on campus.
Billing Statements
Your most recent billing statement for tuition and fees can be viewed on Workday. You will receive an email notification on the first of each month when the bill is available. Please note that you will not receive a statement in the mail. You may pay online via E-Check/ACH or Credit Card, or mail your payment to the Treasurer’s Office.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are based on credit load, residency, class standing, academic level, and program of study. If you adjust your credit load after the 5th day of the semester for a full-semester course, your tuition may be adjusted based on the tuition adjustment schedule. Additional tuition and fee payment information is available on the Account's Receivable U-Bill website and the Office of the Registrar's Tuition and Fees website.
Please contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for tuition adjustment information for course dates that are not full semesters.
Tuition and fees are subject to change by the University and Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
Financial Aid Regulations
Federal regulations require the Office of Student Financial Aid to monitor the academic progress of students receiving financial aid. The regulations also require the implementation of a financial aid census date policy. For more information on this policy, as well as policies regarding FAFSA Verification, Enrollment Status, Concurrent Enrollment, Second Bachelor's Degrees, CA & RA Positions, and Withdrawal from Classes, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid policy website.
Canvas
Canvas is Iowa State's Learning Management System (LMS). Through Canvas, you will access course content, information, and resources.
To log into Canvas:
1. In your browser, navigate to the Iowa State University homepage
2. Locate the Sign Ons link found in the upper right-hand corner (near the search box)
3. Sign in with your username (your ISU Net-ID or ISU email) and password, and locate the Canvas app
4. Click to launch Canvas.
Contact your instructor if you don't see your course on the Canvas dashboard after logging in.
Earning Professional Licensure
If you are in a degree program that could eventually lead to earning a professional license, visit the Institutional Research website to learn about how your ISU degree meets the educational components for licensure in your state.
Policies
Check out the ISU Policy Library for policies on everything from parking regulations to academic grievances. For academic policy, refer to the University Catalog. Graduate students should also review the Graduate College Handbook.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. The full ISU FERPA annual notification to students can be read on the Office of the Registrar website.
Consumer Information
Iowa State University is required by law to make available to enrolled students, prospective students, and their parents certain information about its operations. Such information pertains to: (1) general institutional operations, (2) financial assistance, (3) general completion, retention, and graduation rates, (4) annual security report and transfer out rate, (5) completion and graduation rates for student athletes, and (6) athletic program participation rates and financial support.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
Voter Registration
The 1998 Higher Education Act requires all post-secondary institutions to annually distribute voter registration information to all students. For more information, visit the Iowa Secretary of State website.
To review and/or update your voter registration address in Workday, please refer to this knowledge base article: Verify Your Voter Registration Address.
Have Questions?
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