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| What is the LDS population at Iowa State University? |
| Between students at ISU, DMACC, Grinnell, Iowa Central and other YSA's their are approximately 120 LDS students. Adding non-student YSA's there are more than 300 in the Stake. In addition, ISU currently employs more than 40 LDS faculty and full-time staff. |
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| Is their an active student branch at Iowa State University? |
| Yes. The Ames University Branch is a singles branch. They meet in the Ames Stake Center located at 2624 Hoover Drive. It is very active. About 50 - 60 students attend. They have family home evening groups that meet each week and an activity every Thursday evening. |
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| When do Institute classes begin? |
| Generally classes begin about a week after the beginning of school each semester. Prior to each semester, a posting of the courses, their time and start dates will be available on this website. |
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| Can I enroll in Institute classes mid-semester? |
| Certainly. You may register as soon as you are able to attend. For more information about credit for Institute courses you may contact Joe Cheney, CES Coordinator at 515-233-5028. |
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| Is there a registration fee for Institute? |
| No. All class are available to students free of charge. Come and join with other students in learning from the scriptures and the doctrines of the gospel. |
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| How can I find LDS roommates or other housing opportunities? |
| (See the "Student Information" section of this website.) |
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| What kind of facilities are available at the Institute building? |
| The Ames Institute does not yet have a dedicated building near campus. Institute classes are held at various locations on campus and at the Ames Stake Center located at 2624 Hoover Drive in Ames. Many of the YSA activities and Branch activities are held at the Stake Center, members homes, or various parks around the area. Come join institute and we'll get a building as soon as we can! |
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| Are there many young married students at ISU? |
| There are more than 40 young married student couples or young families who attend Iowa State University. Institute is a great way to interact with other couples especially during the "married students" seminars held each semester. |
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| How close is the Institute to DMACC's campus in Boone? |
| The institute classes being offered currently are on campus at Iowa State University which is located about 30 minutes from the DMACC'S Boone Campus. If there is enough interest, a class could be offered at DMACC as well. Thanks for the question Tiffany |
