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🎓 80,000 words. 9 hours to present. Your time limit? 3 minutes.Are you up for the challenge?The 11th Annual Three-Minute...
09/03/2026

🎓 80,000 words. 9 hours to present. Your time limit? 3 minutes.
Are you up for the challenge?
The 11th Annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is coming to Iowa State! 3MT allows master’s and Ph.D. students to communicate their research and its significance to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. ⏱️
Competitors are allowed one PowerPoint slide but no other resources or props.
đź“… Application deadline: September 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Ready to take on the challenge?
đź“ť Apply to participate: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Jri7GECnhipEJE
Learn more about 3MT, competition guidelines, timelines, and resources: https://profdev.grad-college.iastate.edu/3mt

Center for Communication Excellence

🎓 Ready to learn more about graduate school 🎓 ...
09/03/2026

🎓 Ready to learn more about graduate school 🎓

Join us for hands-on workshops as we unpack the Graduate School application process!

📆 Workshop dates
✨September 24th
✨October 1st
✨October 8th
✨October 15th

⏰ 5pm- 7pm

đź“Ť0114 Student Innovation Center

Need a haircut or a business outfit? Get styled for your next interview. And questions about visa requirements? The Iowa...
09/02/2026

Need a haircut or a business outfit? Get styled for your next interview. And questions about visa requirements? The Iowa State University International Students & Scholars Office will be there to answer your questions. Bookmark your calendar!

Want to meet other grad students and campus partners? Drop by during the kickoff. And if you want to start planning for ...
08/31/2026

Want to meet other grad students and campus partners? Drop by during the kickoff. And if you want to start planning for the career fairs, stop by during the afternoon sessions!

New Graduate Student Orientation starts TODAY!!!!
08/20/2026

New Graduate Student Orientation starts TODAY!!!!

Make the most of your graduate experience at Iowa State! New and returning graduate students are invited to our breakout...
08/18/2026

Make the most of your graduate experience at Iowa State!

New and returning graduate students are invited to our breakout session “Maximizing Your Professional Development” during the Graduate Student Orientation. Meet the Professional Development team, hear from current graduate students, and explore resources designed to strengthen writing, speaking, career preparation, and academic success.

đź“… Thursday, August 20
⏰ 1–2 p.m.
đź“Ť Student Innovation Center, Room 1118

We hope to see you there!

New and returning graduate students—welcome to the fall semester! 🎉Join us on Thursday, August 20, as we connect, explor...
08/17/2026

New and returning graduate students—welcome to the fall semester! 🎉

Join us on Thursday, August 20, as we connect, explore campus resources, and celebrate the start of a new academic year.

New students are invited to attend the full New Graduate Student Orientation, while returning students are welcome to join the afternoon activities. We look forward to seeing you!

New Graduate Student Orientation is only one week away! 🎉Join us on Thursday, August 20, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Stud...
08/13/2026

New Graduate Student Orientation is only one week away! 🎉

Join us on Thursday, August 20, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Student Innovation Center. Orientation is a great opportunity to learn about university resources, receive important onboarding information, explore professional development opportunities, and connect with fellow graduate students from across Iowa State.

Lunch and ISU Creamery ice cream will be provided! 🍦 Be sure to review the event schedule and breakout-session options in advance so you can plan your day.

We’re excited to welcome you to Iowa State and help you begin your graduate journey! ❤️💛

Orientation is next week!!! Today's breakout session highlight is for our new international students. New non-TA interna...
08/12/2026

Orientation is next week!!! Today's breakout session highlight is for our new international students. New non-TA international graduate students are encouraged to meet the International Students and Scholars Office team during this essential orientation breakout session. Learn about immigration regulations and work authorization options, ask questions, and connect with staff who are ready to support you throughout your Iowa State journey.

đź“… Thursday, August 20
🕝 2:30–3:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Hoover Hall 2055

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Ames, IA
50011

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