Accountability Groups

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What is an Accountability Group?

ASC Accountability Groups are for any Iowa State University student looking for a dedicated time to work on schoolwork in a productive space.  Sessions led by trained peer leaders are hosted once per week for 90 minutes each and groups are limited to 10 students per group. 

Participating is simple - identify your goal, work for a set amount of time, take a short break, work again, share your progress!

Is an Accountability Group right for me?

Attending Accountability Groups can help you learn helpful study tips and develop positive academic habits to stay on top your to-do list each week. These sessions take advantage of the "body doubling" effect to boost motivation and productivity - when you are around others who are focused on their goals, it can help you get focused too! 

Students who are interested, complete the application below to be placed with a group that meets regularly throughout the semester.

Sign up for Spring 2026 Accountability Groups!

A calendar displaying the schedule of Weekly Accountability Groups for the Spring 2026 semester. A list of all group days, times, and locations can be found below this image.

Spring 2026 Weekly Accountability Groups

  • Sundays, 3:00pm-4:30pm in 2158 Hixson-Lied
  • Mondays, 2:30pm-4:00pm in 3250 Memorial Union
  • Mondays, 5:00pm-6:30pm in 140 Parks Library
  • Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm in 2237 Student Innovation Center
  • Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm in 140 Parks Library
  • Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:00pm in 2158 Hixson-Lied
  • Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:30pm in 140 Parks Library
  • Thursdays 11:00am-12:30pm in 2158 Hixson-Lied
  • Thursdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm in 2158 Hixson-Lied
  • Fridays, 11:30am-1:00pm in 2158 Hixson-Lied

Frequently Asked Questions

The Accountability Group application opens one week prior to the start of the semester and will remain open through Week 12 of each semester.

Accountability Groups begin meeting the second week of the semester.

Due to limited space in each group, attendance is expected once you are assigned to an Accountability Group. Please communicate with your group leader(s) about any absences.

Please review the ASC Accountability Group Expectations and Attendance Policy for additional information.

We understand things may change during the semester! Communicate your scheduling conflicts with your group leader(s) as soon as possible or complete the Group Change Request survey to be removed from your group or switch to a different group.

I felt a strong connection to and comfortability in my group. [The group leaders] were so kind and provided great feedback and overall made the group feel dynamic and supportive.

Accountability Group Student