High Impact Practices

Engagement of students in High Impact Practices is a valued component of the Iowa State University experience. The Iowa State strategic plan has a goal that all graduates will be engaged in at least two High Impact Practices prior to graduation. Examples of High Impact Practices at Iowa State include:

Capstone Courses and Projects
First-Year Seminars
Honors Program
Internships/Career Success
Learning Communities
Program for Women in Science and Engineering
Service Learning
Study Abroad Experiences
Undergraduate Research

As highlighted in the 2016 National Survey of Student Survey Engagement High Practices report (PDF), Iowa State University first-year students and seniors participate in high impact practices at a significantly higher rate than other AAU or Carnegie Research Intensive Universities.