Some processes require a form and signature; others route electronically

For timelines, we strongly encourage you to submit forms by email whenever possible. 

Note: Due to the recent update to senior leadership at Iowa State, the issuance of diplomas has been delayed. Please contact the Graduation Team by email or phone at 515-294-1840 with any questions.

Details for Student Forms

Students have the responsibility to notify the Office of the Registrar each time their personal contact information changes. Updates can be made via Workday.

ISU employees (graduate assistant or student worker), must report an address change correction directly to University Human Resources, 3810 Beardshear Hall.

Please refer to the Name Change Policies page for more information about updating your legal and/or preferred name in Workday.

Request for verification of student information (e.g. enrollment, degrees, academic standing, fees paid, GPA, etc.). Student's signature required on the form.

Students use forms from the Department of Education to defer repayment of their loan(s). Students must certify that they are at least a half-time student.

For more information, please visit the Office of Student Financial Success's Loan Repayment webpage.

The DMACC/Iowa State University Cross Enrollment Program provides full-time undergraduate students at both institutions the opportunity to enroll in one class, for credit, without paying tuition at the partner institution.

ISU students registering at DMACC must complete the DMACC Cross Enrollment Application and Registration form and checklist.

Students who want to change curriculums/majors use this form to complete the process.

Graduate College, Veterinary Medicine, and Undergraduate students must complete the appropriate graduation application form. Submit the completed form (remember to sign the form) to the office indicated on the application by the first week of class for the term you intend to graduate.

Students registering for classes under the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (PSEO) will use this form.

For additional information, please visit the Postsecondary Enrollment Options webpage.

Students must notify the Office of the Registrar of their intent to cancel their registration, using the Create Request, Student Leave of Absence, cancelling future term enrollment option.  

  • Additional information about registration cancellation is listed on the form and in the catalog.
  • Cancellations will be posted at least 1-2 working days after processing.
  • Complete and sign the printed form, then submit it to the Office of the Registrar.

Students who would like to be classified as an Iowa resident for tuition and fees must complete this form after they have fulfilled the residency requirements. This form can be completed online. Submitted forms must include original signatures.

Students who have not been charged the Activity and Service Fee but wish to access Recreation and Services facilities and programs can request the fee assessment through Workday.

Please visit the Request the Activity and Service Fee webpage to learn more.

Official transcripts are available to current and former students at no cost though our Parchment third-party service partner. Create a Parchment account to order your transcript. Current students can access Parchment on their Academics Dashboard in Workday.