Student Experiences

In addition to ROTC education and training, cadets may apply for unique internships, join our clubs and competitive teams, or compete for advanced military training. Below are just a few of the opportunities available for students to choose their course:

Cadet clubs, teams, and competitions

• Ranger Challenge
• Army Ten Miler
• Cadet Color Guard
• Bataan
• Northern Warfare Challenge
• Boy Scout Winter Survival
• Mountain Man March

The Cyclone experience

Iowa State is home to many other different clubs and organizations, including the Start Something LAS Academy that can help you transform your innovative or entrepreneurial idea into realty. There are hundreds of clubs and organizations on a variety of subjects available to complement your studies at Iowa State. Visit the ISU Student Organizations website to find something that interests you! You may also be interested in choosing Willow Residence Hall, the residence hall on the Iowa State campus where many of our cadets live and study together.