The Dean of Students Office departments continue to offer virtual, email and phone support and services for students and may have limited in-person meetings. We encourage you to visit our department websites for information on their services and operations during this time. Based on the university’s June 24, 2020 announcement, appropriate face coverings are required where physical distancing is not possible in our buildings and office areas.

The most current information and details will continue to be posted at the university website pertaining to Covid-19 Updates and Resources. 

The Dean of Students Central Office staff will continue to provide support and response through e-mail; contact us at dso@iastate.edu.

To further assist and support you as you navigate questions and concerns, we have provided links and additional information for some of the most common questions we are receiving below.

• FAQ: Contact tracing, isolation, and quarantine
• Questions about on-campus housing: Department of Residence
• Questions about campus dining: Dining Services
• Questions about class scheduling and/or class facilitation, and other academic questions: contact your academic advisor: ISU Directory Information
• Questions about university expectations for face coverings and physical distancing: Covid-19 Updates and Resources 
• Questions about self-monitoring for symptoms, testing, and other COVID-19 related health questions: Thielen Student Health Center
• Questions about obtaining accommodations for the classroom or other learning environments: Student Accessibility Services
• Iowa State University enacted a new COVID-19 policy on Student Social Gatherings on August 21, 2020 and provided helpful FAQs for students, faculty, and staff.