A photo of students on an Alternative Break tip in the Utah mountains.

Memorial Union Student Engagement

Your next opportunity is in the making

Involvement outside of the classroom is an important part of your college experience. In addition to events, Student Engagement provides opportunities for entertainment, creative arts, leadership, service, and so much more.

  • 83%

    of students feel more connected to campus after attending a program at the Memorial Union

  • 300

    programs and activities that support the needs and interests of all students

Students gathering during outdoor ClubFest
Students at ClubFest

Iowa State has allowed me to get involved from the second I walked onto campus. I've been able to develop leadership skills while also becoming immersed in the unique community Iowa State has to offer.

Monet Butler, Honors student board member, First Year Council peer advisor, Orchesis dancer, Pohlman Museum fellow, and Undergraduate Research ambassador

  • 800+

    student organizations at Iowa State University

Student Organizations

One of our best traditions is joining one (or more!) of the 800+ student organizations on campus. Find a club that matches your academic and career goals, or discover an organization that fulfills you on a personal level. Whether it is baking, building, volunteering, or dancing, joining student organizations helps you find the people who love what you love. 

Not sure where to start? Search our Student Org Database for clubs that fit your interests and goals. Don't forget to check out ClubFest, a signature Student Engagement event that happens twice a year. Hundreds of clubs register for the event and are ready with informational handouts, displays and giveaways to highlight their club and recruit new members!

Watch: The College Tour

The televised student-driven video series hosted by Alex Boylan featured Iowa State University in its recent release.

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In this segment of The College Tour, Allyson Ehlers shares information about student clubs and organizations.