• Getting Started

    Wherever you are joining Iowa State University, we look forward to welcoming you to the Iowa State community.

    Get started today by viewing the linked high-level instructional Onboarding course. When prompted for a password, please enter: ISU2024!

    This course will guide you through your first set of onboarding steps, such as setting up your access to Iowa State systems and completing new hire tasks in Workday.

Register for your Net-ID

Net-ID: Your Net-ID provides access to university systems and will be part of your email address. You will use your Net-ID to log into Iowa State accounts and web apps, like Workday, Canvas, Microsoft Office, and more.

University ID: This 9-digit unique university identification number (UID) has been assigned and delivered to you in a separate email. This UID number is not the same as your social security number but is sensitive information and should not be shared with others. Your UID will be used for a variety of purposes, including being used on your ISU Card. 

  • Previous Iowa State Employees and Students:

    If you previously had a Net-ID, please do not create a new one. Instead proceed to the My Apps Dashboard. If you have issues logging in, use the “Forgot my password” or contact the IT Solution Center at 515-294-4000 during hours of operations or solution@iastate.edu.   

  • New Employees:

    If you are new to the university, the steps to create your Net-ID are outlined below, including how to access your University ID, requirements for a unique Net-ID, and password.  

    Register for your Net-ID by following these steps: 

    • Access your university identification number, known as your University ID, sent to you in a separate secure email. This is sensitive information and should not be shared with others. 
    • If a birth date is requested, enter January 1 (no year is required). 
    • Create your Net-ID using 3-8 lowercase letters and/or numbers. It is recommended that you keep the suggested Net-ID.   
    • Create a strong password using upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and punctuation characters. Record your password in a safe place to reference as needed. 

    Please allow up to 24 hours for your account to be created and connected to university systems.  

  • My Apps Dashboard Access

    Iowa State uses a single sign-on tool for data security. After creating your Net-ID you can access the dashboard through this link: https://login.iastate.edu. We recommend bookmarking this important page.  

    • Enter your Net-ID and password to sign in. 
    • After logging in, you must configure multifactor authentication. 
    • Once you have successfully signed in, click the Workday tile.  

    If you have any questions, please contact the IT Solution Center at 515-294-4000 during hours of operations or solution@iastate.edu. 

Workday New Hire Onboarding & Form I-9

You can begin these onboarding tasks in Workday no more than 30 days from your employment start date.  

Access the Workday tile via the My Apps Dashboard to complete initial onboarding tasks in your Workday inbox.  Once you’re logged into Workday, you can also find resources and other helpful information on your Onboarding Dashboard, which is linked under Announcements and may also be accessed through the Onboarding application.  

  • Once you’ve completed the I-9, additional tasks in Workday will appear, and you'll receive an email link to a virtual onboarding program. 

For assistance during the onboarding process, please contact the University Human Resources Service Center at 515-294-4800 or by emailing hrshelp@iastate.edu.  

Form I-9 Requirements Frequently Asked Questions

New Employee Benefits

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    University Orientation in Workday Learning

    New hires at Iowa State will be invited to participate in a University Orientation learning campaign, housed within Workday Learning. 

    Upon logging into Workday, you will have a variety of onboarding tasks to complete. Included within those is a task to complete your applicable University Orientation learning campaign. 

    Our on-demand learning campaigns use various modes of delivery and includes various learning modules. Each of the modules cover a variety of policies and legal requirements that all new hires, faculty, and staff should be aware of. Additional resources are also covered that are available to Iowa State employees.