All Student Organization Travel must be booked through the Student Organization Travel Authorization (SOTA) System.

The complete Student Organization Travel Policy is also available.

Please note mandatory training is required for all 15 passenger vans and any vehicle towing a trailer for student organization travel.
This includes all drivers regardless if they are full-time faculty or staff.

 

 

Student Organization Driver Training

All student organization members who wish to drive for their student organization travel must take the Student Organization Driver Training before they travel. This driver training is now in ISU SOTA. If you took the driver training prior to January 2020 you must retake this class in order to drive for a Student Organization.

How to sign up for Student Organization Driver Training
1) Go to ISU SOTA. Log in and follow instructions.

2) Once you navigate to the course, you must watch the Student Organization Driver Training video, review the appropriate policies and procedures, and complete the online Driver Training quiz. You must score at least 80% to pass.

3)After you have successfully passed the Student Organization Driver Training Quiz, you are approved to drive all University vehicles with the exception of 15 passenger vans and towing a trailer, which require additional training. Your Student Organization Driver Training is valid for as long as you are an Iowa State student.

Updated January 2025