Family Handbook
Please refer to the Family Orientation Handbook for information on student rights and responsibilities, registration, academic information, campus resources and services, and other frequently asked questions.
Family Orientation Handbook
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Introduction
- Letter from ISUPA co-presidents
- About ISUPA and Cyclone Family Weekend
- Useful tips for families
- Recommended reading
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Questions and Answers
- Getting started
- Where am I going to live?
- Financing your adventure
- On the road to adventure (getting to, from, and around Iowa State and Ames)
- Health concerns
- What you'll need at Iowa State
- Changes you can expect
- Getting involved at Iowa State
- How to talk like an Iowa Stater
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Rights and Responsibilities
- Confidentiality information policies
- Academic regulations
- Code of computer ethics and acceptable use policy
- Harassment and hazing
- Safety
- ISU Alert
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Registration and Academics
- Four-year graduation plan
- Academic checkpoints (advisers, classes, grades, records)
- Academic landmarks (academic progress, grading scale academic recognition)
- Planning your adventure (registration)
- Weekly planner, monthly planner
- University calendar
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Resources and Services
- Campus directory
- Things to know, places to go
- Information technology and campus computing services
- Campus resources and opportunities
- Department of Public Safety
- Community resources
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History and Traditions
- History
- Traditions
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