IU First Year Experience Programs

IU First Year Experience Programs

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The Office of First Year Experience programs is here to help guide you through Orientation, Welcome Week, and so much more!

Our events, groups, activities, and educational, cultural, and historical observances welcome all from the IU community. The Office of First Year Experience programs is here to help guide you through Orientation, Welcome Week, and your first year at IU. We'll help you find events, resources, activities, and organizations to make your first year at IU a great one.

Photos from IU First Year Experience Programs's post 02/18/2026

Hoosier fam… it’s almost time. 🥳❤️

Spring Family Weekend 2026 is loading February 27–March 1, and we are SO ready to welcome your parents to campus for a weekend that screams creativity, culture, and core memories.

Enjoy:
World-class performances at the IU Auditorium ✨
Gallery tours at the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University🎨
Iconic screenings at the IU Cinema 🎬
Breathtaking concerts at the Jacobs School of Music 🎶

And yes… including Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy at IU Auditorium because we love a little chaos and heart in the same breath.

We cannot wait to see you Hoosier parents soon.

Get the full weekend lineup here: https://studentlife.indiana.edu/communities/parents-and-families/family-weekend/index.html

02/02/2026

🎭Spring welcome wagon art edition🎨🎻

We have plenty of events planned to make your Spring Family Weekend full of art and shows!?

You won't want to miss:
👉 Mrs. Doubtfire @ IU Auditorium
👉 Mulyana themed reception @ Eskenazi Museum of Art

Check out the link in our bio!!

Photos from IU First Year Experience Programs's post 11/14/2025

Bloomington in the fall🍁🧡

05/06/2025

A quiet corner of campus that never misses. 🌼

05/04/2025

📣 First-year fam: Finals are here! Take it one step at a time, and don’t forget the basics:
✨ Stay hydrated
✨ Sleep matters (yes, even during finals)
✨ Ask for help if you need it
You’re almost there!

Photos from IU First Year Experience Programs's post 05/01/2025

Help incoming students by sharing your experience. Take our short survey to share some of your favorite moments, places, and tips with future Hoosiers. It only takes a few minutes, and you might be featured in the next IU Viewbook! Fill out the survey at: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wDgg7P9dikIhbE

Photos from IU First Year Experience Programs's post 05/01/2025

The end of the semester is packed with celebrations, study breaks, and chances to recharge. 🎉📚
Don’t miss out—check the IU events calendar to see what’s happening around campus!

04/29/2025

Spring serenity, Hoosier style 🌷✨

Photos from IU First Year Experience Programs's post 04/23/2025

From New Student Orientation to your first IU Day—look how far you’ve come! Today’s forecast: 100% Hoosier pride. ⚪🔴

04/22/2025

Campus is showing off. 💐

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1514 E. Third Street
Bloomington, IN
47401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm