Get the support and resources you need to get to your next

At Iowa State, you’re never on your own. From tutoring and tech support to career advice and wellbeing coaching, we’ve got the tools and people to keep you on track every step of the way.

  • The Academic Success Center empowers you to seek academic support and collaborate with trained peer leaders to promote impactful learning and community for all. They provide a variety of services, including tutoring, supplemental instruction, writing and communication consultations, and academic skills coaching.
  • For graduate students: The Graduate College offers services to improve your written and oral communication skills, assistance with career services, and a deadline calendar with important dates and professional development opportunities.
  • Academic integrity is a fundamental value in academia and enhances student learning and success. Read this digital book to check your understanding and learn how you can practice academic integrity in any learning environment.
  • The ISU Library offers services specific to online students with Distance Learning Support.
  • Student Accessibility Services assists you with accessing academic accommodations like alternative course formats, interpreters, or note-takers.

Career Services is here to help you take the next step—whether that’s a promotion, a pivot, or your next big professional goal.

Find helpful policies and procedures related to scheduling planning, class registration, your student record, and grades.

Get help from the Financial Aid Office navigating scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options to make your education more affordable.

We’re committed to your success and well-being at Iowa State. As a Cyclone, you can access 24/7 resources, services, and people dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and be your best in and out of the classroom. Whether you need academic support or just someone to talk to, we’re here for you at Cyclone Support. As an online student, you have access to these support services:

  • Wellbeing Coaching offers peer support in a safe and confidential environment. It allows you to explore aspects of well-being that may impact your life and helps you identify your next steps and available resources.
  • Gain immediate access to free, confidential teletherapy and mental health crisis support 24/7, all year round, through Uwill, in partnership with the Student Counseling Center. Use your ISU email and zip code 50011 to create an account.
  • Therapy Assistance Online provides strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and other concerns (use your ISU email).
  • If you are struggling emotionally and need support, there’s confidential help available 24/7/365. You can call or text 988 or use the chat at 988lifeline.org.

Thank you for your service. Visit these sites to find out what benefits are available to service members and their families.

The support from Career Services helped with my resume, mock interviews, and prepared me for the next opportunity with insights I wouldn’t have thought of myself.

— Jamie McKinney, ‘23 PMBA

Meet your online student support team

At Iowa State we’re here for you from the moment you’re ready to explore what’s next. Our Online Student Support Team makes the application process smooth and seamless, answering all of your questions about online learning at Iowa State.

We are here to help you:

  • Find a program that meets your goals
  • Ensure you have the right information and documentation through the application process
  • Navigate financial aid, scholarships, and education costs
  • Learn how to use Iowa State’s systems to access course materials and assignments, connect with instructors, make tuition payments, and more
  • Take advantage of resources like advising, career counseling, technical assistance, academic support, and more
  • Find your community with special services for military members and veterans, international students, students with disabilities, and transfer students

Whatever your next step is, we’re here to help you get there.

  • Empowering Progress with Guidance

    John Mobley

    MEd and MBA

  • Charting Success with Help

    Megan Hills

    Community College Leadership Education Doctorate

  • Moving Forward with Support

    Zach Stuart

    PMBA

Take the next step

Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.