Student Support
Academic Advising
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 physics and astronomy 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.
Learning support
- Physics 1010/1310/1320/1150 Help Room Hours
- Physics 2310/2320/2420 Help Room Hours
- Astro 1020/1030/1200/1500/3420/3440L Help Room Hours
- Supplemental Instruction
- Cyclone Support
*Physics Hall Help Rooms are not open during Summer Session.
Scholarships
Find scholarships awarded to undergraduate students by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. For more information on scholarships available at the university level please visit the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Scholarships website.
Career planning
The LAS Career Services team is here to help you develop your career skills. Help is available for building your resume, writing a cover letter, to work on your job interview skills, or negotiate a job offer.
Connections
You’ll find support from your peers, faculty, and staff when you join a learning community. 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 LAS Academy. Or find other students with similar interests in any of Iowa State’s hundreds of student organizations.
Connect and thrive
Iowa State is a big university with a close-knit, caring community that provides access to resources that support and enrich your learning, working, and living experience.
The university provides a comprehensive network of academic support, health and safety resources, and supportive communities.