Your orientation steps
Your Hoosier experience starts here
Your New Student Orientation journey
New Student Orientation is required of all new IU undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵs. Managed by the Office of Orientation & Enrollment Services, orientation prepares new Ï㽶ÊÓƵs and their supporters for the transition to college and to Indiana University. The program provides meaningful information, connections, and activities to help Ï㽶ÊÓƵs feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to start their first year as a Hoosier.During New Student Orientation, Ï㽶ÊÓƵs register for their first semester of class. Students will also have an opportunity to learn about resources, opportunities, traditions, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ life, and connect with other Ï㽶ÊÓƵs and staff.
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Step 1
Get started
Make your New Student Orientation reservation in the Orientation Portal to access your Orientation Roadmap.
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Step 2
Complete your academic advising and course registration
Prepare for your academic advising appointment and work with your advisor to register for classes.
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Step 3
Attend Foundations of Orientation
Attend your Foundations of Orientation program—a required step that connects you to resources, people, and your next steps for success.
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Step 4
Begin your first year as a Hoosier
Complete your Orientation Roadmap and transition into start-of-semester support and Hoosier Welcome as you begin your first year.
Fees
The IU New Student Fee, set by the Indiana University Finance Office, supports many initiatives for first-year Hoosiers, including New Student Orientation. This fee will be on your first IU tuition bill after completing New Student Orientation. While you do not need to pay it up front, you are responsible for the fee once you make your orientation reservation.See New Student Fee information below.
- New undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ: $222
- New undergraduate transfer: $199
- New international undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ: $245
- New international undergraduate transfer: $224
- New undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ: $165
- New undergraduate transfer: $143
- New international undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ: $190
- New international undergraduate transfer: $168
- Guest fee for all in-person orientation programs: $30 per guest
- On-campus housing during summer orientation (Ï㽶ÊÓƵs only) assessed by IU Housing
Parents and family
You are an important part of your Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s college experience, and orientation includes sessions just for you. Have your Ï㽶ÊÓƵ grant you guest access when making their reservation to stay in the loop—and review information just for you on our "For Families" page.
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IU Bloomington
Office of Orientation & Enrollment Programs
1514 E. Third Street Bloomington, IN 47401-
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- Monday:
- 8²¹³¾â€“4:30±è³¾
- Tuesday:
- 8²¹³¾â€“4:30±è³¾
- Wednesday:
- 8²¹³¾â€“4:30±è³¾
- Thursday:
- 8²¹³¾â€“4:30±è³¾
- Friday:
- 8²¹³¾â€“4:30±è³¾
Office location and phone monitoring hours are adjusted during New Student Orientation program dates.
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IU Bloomington
Office of International Services
Ferguson International Center 330 N. Eagleson Avenue Bloomington, IN 47405-
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- Monday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
- Tuesday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
- Wednesday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
- Thursday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
- Friday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
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