BUILD (Building Up Inclusive Leadership in Design)

"Being able to come together as a community and create genuine, authentic connections with new faces that can easily become friends, and getting to freely explore new and impactful experiences as a young adult. A better question would be why shouldn’t a student join a learning community? It provides a plethora of opportunities that will advance and continue to open doors and foster personal growth and development for years to come." Mohamed

Majors Eligible to Join

All first-year and transferring BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ are eligible to join.

Program Description

BUILD is designed to support incoming multicultural students in the successful transition and completion of the Design Core program.  
First-year students are paired with an upper-class student (mentor) in their intended major. 
Students develop academic, co-curricular, social, and professional connections beyond the studio.

Benefits of BUILD:

  • Peer mentors working one-on-one to help you successfully complete the Design Core program.  
  • Fun monthly social events to build community and strong connections. 
  • Meet twice a month with your mentor to discuss academic and social connections. 
  • Learn the basic software and programs need for the various majors. 
  • Building a strong network of peers to support you through your academic journey.

Living Options

No residential options affiliated with the program.

Signing up

Contact Jareal Madyun at jmadyun@iastate.edu to learn more about the program and how to get involved.

Contacts

Jareal Madyun

Ani Das