ISSO New Graduate Student Activities

1. Go to CyStart, and request a pin by clicking the link at the bottom of the page - E-mail me my Limited Access PIN

2. Enter your University ID# and click Submit to receive your pin to the email address we have on file for you.

3. Use the pin number sent to you along with your University ID Number and date-of-birth to log into Limited Services.

4. You are now on your "Cystart Home Page"

5. For INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMIGRATION PROCESSING (only to be completed while you are in the United States), follow the steps below: 

  1. Go to the "Cystart Home Page" 
  2. Select International Student Orientation on the menu on the left hand side.
  3. Select the "Orientation Checklist." In this form series, you will need to complete:

  • Immigration Regulations Presentations (required; select your immigration status in each step)
  • Electronic Check-in form (required) 
  • On-Campus Employment Form (required if you have been offered on-campus employment) 

6. For INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES, follow the steps below: 

  1. Go to the "Cystart Home Page" 
  2. Find the Iowa State International Student Pre-Arrival Information link on your home page.
  3. Complete the Orientation Registration form to sign up for the Graduate Welcome Program
  4. A confirmation will be emailed to you when your registration is accepted.

For cancellation: Either cancel your e-form submission or email isorient@iastate.edu to inform us you no longer plan to attend