Your guide to Iowa State

  • Iowa State Guides

    There's an app for that

    The Iowa State University Guides app provides current and future Iowa State students and their guests need to know information about Iowa State and on-campus programming. You can access the full OnCyte Orientation and Destination Iowa State schedules, maps of campus, and other information via the mobile app. The app is free to download and use.

Top five reasons to download Iowa State University Guides

  1. View OnCyte Orientation and DIS program overviews prior to arrival
  2. Create customized schedule and set reminders
  3. Navigate Iowa State's campus
  4. Pick out the perfect meal option
  5. Receive university-wide alerts while visiting campus

Starting classes in January? (Spring entry)

Available guides

  • Spring Entry OnCyte Orientation (supports both first-year and transfer students)
  • Destination Iowa State (DIS)

Download each guide individually from its tile on the app’s main screen after adding the app to your phone.

Starting classes in May, June, or August? (Summer or Fall entry)

Available guides

  • OnCyte Orientation
  • Transfer OnCyte Orientation
  • Destination Iowa State (DIS)

Download each guide individually from its tile on the app’s main screen after adding the app to your phone.

Need help?

Visit Guidebook support for help downloading or using Iowa State University Guides. If you have a specific question not mentioned in the Guides FAQ, contact New Student Programs.