Cyclone Aides

Cyclone Aides are a group of prestigious student leaders who welcome over 7,000 new Cyclones to campus. These student leaders help guide new students, families, and guests during one- and two- day orientation session throughout the year. Additionally, Cyclone Aides provide leadership through planning and executing Destination Iowa State. Cyclone Aides make a huge impact on new students in the summer, as well welcoming new students in the Fall and Spring semester.

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Cyclone Aide opportunities

  • Develop leadership and customer service skills
  • Positively impact new students and guests during orientation programming
  • Coordinate exciting programs for Destination Iowa State
  • Mentor Destination Iowa State Team Leaders
  • Form close relationships with professionals across campus
  • Create lifelong friendships
  • Earn Iowa State merch

Apply to be a Cyclone Aide if:

  • You want to create a positive and welcoming environment at Iowa State University
  • You enjoy helping other people
  • You want to gain or strengthen your leadership and communication skills
  • You are a motivated individual full of Cyclone pride
  • You can commit to a summer long experience engaging with new students and families 

Opportunity Type

  • Campus Leadership
  • Community Outreach and Projects
  • Employment

Skills and Competencies

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Global Perspectives
  • Leadership
  • Personal Development
  • Professional Development

Eligible Majors

  • Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
  • Agriculture and Life Sciences Exploration
  • Agricultural Communication
  • Agricultural and Rural Policy Studies
  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Studies
  • Agricultural Systems Technology
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Ecology
  • Animal Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Culinary Food Science
  • Dairy Science
  • Diet and Exercise
  • Dietetics
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Forestry
  • Genetics
  • Global Resource Systems
  • Horticulture
  • Industrial Technology
  • International Agriculture
  • Microbiology
  • Nursing
  • Nutritional Science
  • Seed Science

For Students In

  • First year
  • Second year
  • Third year

Semester Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Badge

  • Service Impact

Who to Contact

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