Welcome to Destination Iowa State!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you embark on your journey at Iowa State University! Destination Iowa State is packed with exciting events designed to help you connect, succeed, and thrive.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Traditions in the Making
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 5:00–6:30 p.m. | Destination Iowa State Check-In
Get your exclusive Iowa State merch. Remember to bring your ISUCard! | Beardshear Hall |
| 5:00–7:30 p.m. | Center of ExCYtement
Meet your DIS Team Leader and the other members of your team. Enjoy a picnic meal and explore ways you can get involved and connect with campus resources. | Central Campus,
Memorial Union (Food) |
Friday, August 22, 2025 – Success in the Making
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 8:30–11:00 a.m. | Breakfast on Central Campus
Join your team at your assigned time to kick-start your day with a delicious pancake breakfast and plan for the fun day ahead! | Central Campus (Curtiss Hall) |
| 10:00 a.m.–Noon | TRANSFERmation
Network with other transfer students. Learn how to thrive during your first semester at Iowa State and hear about campus resources from a transfer student perspective. | Memorial Union |
| 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Assigned times) | Cyclone Skills
Gather with members of your team to share advice, get tips for academic success in and out of the classroom, build connections, explore Iowa State tech, and make plans for the semester ahead | Various campus locations |
| Various times | Lunch with your team
Dine at one of the many ISU Dining venues. To check dining balances or order ahead, check out the GET app. | Various campus locations |
| 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Clone Quest
Get moving and explore campus during this interactive, app-based scavenger hunt. Take photos, answer trivia questions, and search for the Secret Cy’s to win fabulous prizes. Download Scavify to start the quest. | Various campus locations |
| 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Welcome to your Cyclone Home
Students living in Iowa State housing are invited to get to know their neighbors and new community. Check with your resident assistant for a location. | Various campus locations |
| 6:00–8:00 p.m. | Cyclone Welcome Weekend Cookout
Grab a bite to eat and meet new and returning Cyclones while enjoying Lied Recreation Center. Keep your eye out for special guests and activities! | Lied Recreation Center |
| 8:00–11:00 p.m. | Late Night at the Memorial Union
Take over the Memorial Union with your group for three hours full of activities, music, food, and fun all showcasing the activities that make up your Memorial Union. | Memorial Union |
Saturday, August 23, 2025 – Community in the Making
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 7:30–11:00 a.m. | Cyclone Welcome Weekend G.O.A.T. Breakfast
Kick off your Saturday with the G.O.A.T. Breakfast – where legendary energy and great food set the tone for an unforgettable start to the semester! Clear bags only policy in effect. | Scheman Courtyard |
| 9:00–10:30 a.m. | Cyclone Volleyball Exhibition
Get fired up for the Cyclone Volleyball Exhibition – where fierce competition, school spirit, and high-flying action serve up the perfect start to the season. Clear bags only policy in effect. | Hilton Coliseum |
| 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Cyclone Welcome Weekend & Destination Iowa State ISU Football Watch Party
Cheer on the Cyclones in style – where you have the best seats this side of the pond, and every play feels like a front-row experience! Receive a warm welcome from university leaders, hear the band, experience Cyclone Alley, and meet members of the student government! Clear bags only policy in effect. | Hilton Coliseum |
| 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Hypnotist & Comedian Chris Jones
SEE the show or BE the show with star of America’s Got Talent, Chris Jones. Doors open at 8:00 PM. Show starts at 8:30 PM. Clear bags only policy in effect. | Stephens Auditorium |
