Helpful Apps
It is recommended that all new students download the Iowa State Safe App and MyState.
The Iowa State Safe App has resources for safety on campus.
The MyState app includes maps, dining information, CyRide routes, and more!
CyRide
Don’t have a car? CyRide is the city bus system for Ames, Iowa. CyRide offers 13 fixed routes every day of the year except Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. To view schedules and maps, visit the CyRide website.
Connecting to the Internet
For information on how to connect to the Iowa State University Internet, review this website.
Ames
Iowa State University is located in the heart of Ames, Iowa. For information about restaurants and things to do, visit Discover Ames.