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Student Support

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Where creative minds meet supportive mentors

In the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, you’ll be part of a small, welcoming program where you get to know your peers, professors and staff throughout your time as a Cyclone. From our fun learning communities to supportive faculty mentors, community is in the making here.

Academic advising

The first level of support is your academic advisor. Your academic advisor is here to help you make the most of your experience at Iowa State from the beginning. Your advisor will help you become oriented to the Greenlee School and to Iowa State and help you with your questions, concerns and plans.

Your advisor can support you by connecting you with resources on campus and in the community, and by helping you to develop decision-making, problem-solving and self-advocacy skills.

Appointments with assigned academic advisors can be made online through Navigate. Students who need assistance should schedule their appointment in 101 Hamilton Hall or by phone at 515-294-4342.

  • Jessica Hansen-Moench

    Jessica Hansen-Moench

    Advertising majors

  • Olivia Butt

    Olivia Butt

    Journalism, Public Relations and Sports Media majors with last names starting with A-P

  • Madison Akers

    Madison Akers

    Journalism, Public Relations and Sports Media majors with last names starting with Q–Z

Advising involves two-way communication. Students are just as responsible for their academic advising as staff and faculty advisors. The Greenlee Advising Syllabus contains learning outcomes, resources and expectations, and it will guide you through the process of learning through advising. All students will be asked to meet the expectations outlined in the syllabus.

Current Greenlee students should register for classes through Workday Student. All eligible students will be assigned a registration appointment, which is the first date and time a student may register for the applicable term. Please read the Using Workday Student section on the ISU Catalog page for more information or contact your advisor.

One-on-one support from your faculty mentor

As a Greenlee student, you’ll also have access to one-on-one support and guidance through our faculty mentoring program. Each Greenlee student is assigned to a faculty mentor. Your faculty mentor will guide you through your required internship, providing support and connection. Your mentor can also help you pair your academic plans with your career aspirations.

Whether you want professional advice, portfolio and project reviews or real-world career connections, you’ll have a mentor helping you along the way.

Current students can find their faculty mentors and contact information in Navigate.

Learning communities

As a first-year or transfer student, you’ll find your people right away through our Greenlee Learning Communities. This is a small group of students who share your major or academic interests. You’ll take an orientation class together, learn about career possibilities and even connect with an upper-level Greenlee student who can offer support and tips to help you feel at home on campus.

Scholarships

With over $200,000 in scholarships offered last year, our Greenlee School scholarship program sets us apart. We’re proud to offer a variety of scholarships and grants to undergraduate and graduate students. Deadlines vary with each award. Browse our Scholarships and Grants page for more information.

In addition, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers many other scholarships and awards for which incoming and current Greenlee students may be eligible.

Connections

Ready to produce an episode of Greenlee TV? Want to write compelling feature stories for a campus magazine, or tour one of Chicago’s top ad agencies with the Advertising Club? Greenlee has plenty of student media organizations and clubs where you can find your people, make industry connections and build real-world skills.

With over 800+ student organizations at Iowa State, there are also clubs here for your unique hobbies, volunteer interests and more.

Greenlee also has a “start something” culture. If you have a big idea for a new student club or a mental health initiative, we’ll help you develop it. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) also can help you build your innovation mindset through the Start Something LAS Academy.

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Connect and thrive

Iowa State is a big university with a close-knit, caring community that provides access to resources that support and enrich your learning, working, and living experience.

The university provides a comprehensive network of academic support, health and safety resources, and supportive communities.

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