AMES, IOWA (July 15, 2021) — Hundreds of incoming first-year College of Human Sciences students participated in on-campus orientation at Iowa State University in Ames. OnCyte Orientation complements the extensive online orientation many incoming students completed in the spring. As part of the program, students and their families met peers, signed up for classes, became familiar with the campus, and learned tips for making the most of their college careers.
Olivia Newton of Bettendorf, IA (52722) attended Iowa State University College of Human Sciences OnCyte Orientation on the Ames campus.
Emily Wood of Bettendorf, IA (52722) attended Iowa State University College of Human Sciences OnCyte Orientation on the Ames campus.
Aubrey Gipson of Davenport, IA (52806) attended Iowa State University College of Human Sciences OnCyte Orientation on the Ames campus.
Lucille Roelle of Davenport, IA (52803) attended Iowa State University College of Human Sciences OnCyte Orientation on the Ames campus.
Ella Speich of Bettendorf, IA (52722) attended Iowa State University College of Human Sciences OnCyte Orientation on the Ames campus.
About the College of Human Sciences
Students in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences prepare to work in fields that impact the health, well-being, and education of individuals throughout the lifespan to advance families, schools, and communities. Scholars and practitioners in these fields work together to expand human potential and improve people's lives.
The college encompasses academic units that include the School of Education and four departments, including apparel, events, and hospitality management; food science and human nutrition; human development and family studies; and kinesiology and health. In partnership with Human Sciences Extension and Outreach, these units provide outreach to improve the daily lives of Iowans and others around the world.
About Iowa State
At Iowa State University, students don't get just an average college experience. They get an adventure. After all, we offer students a challenging career-oriented academic setting paired with a welcoming campus environment. And above all else, we encourage our students to achieve — and we provide the support they need to do just that.
Iowa State University is one of the nation's most student-centered public-research universities and is recognized among the top 50 public universities in the nation by US News and World Report. With hundreds of student clubs and organizations, thousands of internship and co-op opportunities, and more than eighty learning communities, the university offers a student experience rich in academic and social diversity. Students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries choose to come to Ames, Iowa, to study with world-class scholars and hone their leadership skills.
Part of what makes Iowa State such a special place for our students to learn and grow is the uniqueness of the faculty and staff who work here. Our faculty and staff have established a leading-edge reputation among peers for innovative interdisciplinary academic programs, an ever-expanding learning-community program, and entrepreneurial experiences for students.
Plus, Ames has been recognized as the second-best college town with a population under 250,000. And did we mention we've also been voted one of the top 10 best places to live in America? It's no wonder why our students love it here.
At Iowa State, students will find 100 majors, 800 clubs, and one amazing adventure.
Learn more: www.iastate.edu.
