Sample Schedule

Review what you can expect at orientation

During orientation, you’ll get a chance to learn about campus and connect with resources to make sure you have a smooth and successful transition. Here is a sample list of sessions you can expect:

Program check-in

Welcome and overview of orientation: Learn more about your schedule, what you need to do, and how to make the most of your first year.

Academics at IU: Explore your academic options and continue preparing for your academic advising meeting.

Student-led sessions: Discover what life at IU Bloomington is like through the eyes of current students.

Optional social events: Have some fun and connect with other new students at any of the optional events and programs that are offered around your orientation program.

Additional sessions cover the following topics:

Housing
Dining
Transportation
Technology
Getting involved
Student life, and more

Programs for fall admits

Day One

Schedule A (9:00 a.m.–10 p.m.) and Schedule B (11:00 a.m.–10 p.m.)

Program Check-In at Willkie

Schedule A: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Schedule B: 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Morning Sessions (students and families together)

Schedule A: 10–11:00 a.m.
Schedule B: Noon–1 p.m.

Lunch (students and families separate)

Schedule A: 11:20 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
Schedule B: 1:20–2:25 p.m.

Afternoon Sessions (students and families split for separate sessions until dinner):

Schedule A: 12:25–4:35 p.m.
Schedule B: 2:25–6:30 p.m.

Dinner:

Schedule A: starts at 4:35 p.m.
Schedule B: starts at 6:35 p.m.

Student-only Evening Programming:

Both Schedule A & B: 8 p.m.

Guests have no formal programs after dinner.

Students are encouraged but not required to stay overnight on campus to get the most out of their experience.

Day Two

Schedule A (8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.) and Schedule B (11 a.m.–5 p.m.)

Sessions are conference style—you choose your topics. Options include study abroad, finances, technology, health services, academic support, and more.
Students attend their academic advising appointment as assigned and build the rest of their schedule around this student-only meeting.
The day also includes a visit to the Orientation Resource Center, optional tours of residence centers, and more.

Only international and transfer students are invited to attend a virtual orientation program.

Participants are required to attend all synchronous sessions of their New Student Orientation program, including their academic advising and course registration appointment.

Family, parents, and supporters of students who attend virtual orientation will also be invited to join the program.

Programs for summer admits

Starting classes during summer sessions? You will need to identify which of the four possible summer sessions you will start classes.

Summer 2025 classes have four start dates: May 13, June 9, June 23, and July 7. Explore classes in each of those sessions on iGPS.

You will be able to see various orientation dates open to you. Simply choose a date that is prior to when you plan to start classes.

Programs for spring admits

Spring admits are invited to attend orientation virtually.

Participants are required to attend all synchronous sessions of their New Student Orientation program, including their academic advising and course registration appointment.

Family, parents, and supporters of students who attend virtual orientation will also be invited to join the program.

Supporters, family, and parents

Review our For Families section for helpful information and resources.

We encourage students to bring an adult guest to the in-person program as we offer a track that runs concurrently with the student program. Due to space, students should limit to 1–2 adult guests.

Sample Schedule

Review what you can expect at orientation

Programs for fall admits

Summer two-day orientation program

Day One

Summer virtual orientation program

Programs for summer admits

Summer session orientation program

Programs for spring admits

Spring virtual orientation program

Supporters, family, and parents

Office of Orientation & Enrollment Programs social media channels