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New Student Orientation

Your Hoosier Experience starts here

Congratulations on earning admission to IU Bloomington! Your New Student Orientation (NSO) experience will provide you with opportunities to meet other Hoosiers, learn about being a student at IU, and work with an academic advisor to register for classes.

Whether this is your first year in college or you are transferring to IU, we want you to be as ready as possible for your first year here, so all components of NSO —both online and in-person—are required for all new students. And parents and family, we didn’t forget about you. We have NSO sessions just for you during our programs and offer resources within these pages that will help you during this journey too.

Your NSO Journey

NSO follows the steps outlined below. Orientation is required of all new undergraduate students and it includes online modules and in-person sessions.

During orientation, students register for their first semester of class. Students will also have an opportunity to learn about resources, opportunities, traditions, student life, and connect with other students and staff.

1. Start

Start with your NSO reservation and FYE Checklist within the Orientation Portal. This step includes signing up for your program dates.

2. Prepare

Prepare with the required NSO Canvas site and placement exams. You must complete these prior to your academic advising appointment during orientation.

3. Attend

Attend your NSO sessions including your advising meeting, student group meeting, and informational sessions about campus and student life.

4. Connect

You'll connect with your Orientation Leader, new students, and campus staff during your program.

Fees

A non-refundable First Year Experience and Orientation fee, set by the Indiana University Board of Trustees, covers costs for NSO, Welcome Week, and FYE services and programs throughout your first year. This fee will be assessed on your first IU tuition bill after you complete NSO. You do not need to pay it up front, but you are responsible for the fee once you make your NSO reservation.

See FYE and Orientation fees below:

New undergraduate student: $218
New undergraduate transfer: $196
New international undergraduate student: $242
New international undergraduate transfer: $220

The FYE/NSO fee does not include housing costs related to orientation. Lodging options, including both on- and off-campus options, will be included in your NSO reservation, confirmation, and program materials.

Parents and family

You are an important part of your student’s college experience and we have several sessions and resources just for you. As your student makes their NSO reservation, make sure they enter your email address so you can receive information regarding your orientation program. They can even grant you guest access to the Orientation Portal.

Learn about parent and family sessions

Get support

We’re here to guide you through NSO and your entire first year.

PHONE

812-855-4357

EMAIL

fye@iu.edu