If you are a prospective student who would like to visit campus, be sure to check out the the ISU campus visits site.
Special Events
Consult the college calendar for special events scheduled throughout the academic year.
Directions
Ames, Iowa is the home of Iowa State University. Ames is located 35 miles north of Des Moines, 380 miles west of Chicago, 225 miles south of Minneapolis, and 160 miles east of Omaha.
By Car
If you are traveling to Ames via Interstate 35, take the exit labeled "Iowa State University/Highway 30" and go west on Highway 30 to the third Ames exit labeled "Elwood Drive/ISU." From there, proceed north on Elwood Drive past the Cyclone Stadium/Jack Trice Field and the Iowa State Center to Lincoln Way Avenue. (You may want to stop at the Iowa State information booth, located along Elwood Drive, just past the large "Welcome to Ames" sign and just before Lincoln Way.) Follow Lincoln Way west (left turn) to campus. Parking is available in the Memorial Union ramp on Lincoln Way.
By Plane
If traveling by plane, you will probably fly into the Des Moines International Airport, which is served by several commercial airlines including American, Northwest, TWA, and United. Private planes may fly into the Ames Municipal Airport. Car rental and taxi service is available at both airports.
When you arrive at Des Moines International Airport, look for the AccessPlus (A+) terminal, a computerized information kiosk that provides instant access to Iowa State services. The AccessPlus terminal, located in the baggage area of the Des Moines International Airport, resembles an automatic teller machine. Its services are accessed with a user-friendly "touchscreen" system. The terminal offers: maps showing visitors how to get to Ames and the ISU campus, entry to ISU's World Wide Web homepage, telephone and fax access to some university departments, and a variety of other ISU information.
Once You Reach Ames
The College of Human SciencesAdministrative Offices are located in E262 Lagomarcino Hall. Handicap accessible entrances can be found on the west and south sides of the building.
Besides Lagomarcino, College of Human Sciences people and programs are housed in MacKay Hall, LeBaron Hall, the Human Nutritional Sciences Building, the Food Sciences Building, the Palmer Building, and the Forker Building. Find our departments and centers.
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