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Discover all that IU has to offer

You’ve learned about many of the programs and resources that IU has to offer. But you don’t have to stop discovering—browse the virtual resource center below to keep exploring the endless opportunities at IU. It is organized alphabetically and separated into five categories:

Arts & Entertainment
Diversity & Culture Centers
Health & Safety
Student Services & Resources
Volunteer & Community

Explore student organizations

With more than 750 student organizations to join—it’s easy to find your home at IU. Browse and connect with student organizations on campus with beINvolved—or start your own!

Arts & Entertaiment

African American Arts Institute

The African American Arts Institute (AAAI) offers three performing ensembles as credit-bearing courses through the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies: the African American Choral Ensemble, the African American Dance Company, and the IU Soul Revue.

IU Athletics

The official home of the Hoosiers, with 24 varsity teams, 25 national titles, scores of Big Ten and NCAA individual champions, and one of the greatest fan bases in the country. All sports except football and men's basketball offer free student admission.

IU Auditorium

IU Auditorium brings the very best of Broadway, comedians at the height of their careers, national touring artists and concerts, and performances at the cutting edge of live theatre.

IU Cinema

Located in the heart of campus, IU Cinema screens more than 200 films each year, hosts dozens of filmmakers, and offers transformative cinematic experiences to students, faculty, staff, and the Bloomington community. All are welcome!

IU Theatre & Dance

IU Theatre & Dance strives to advance the art, scholarship, and appreciation of theatre and dance and its place in society by offering majors, minors, electives, audition opportunities, and live performances for the IU community.

Musical Arts Center (MAC)

One of the grandest performance venues in the United States, the Musical Arts Center (MAC) seats 1,460. The MAC features acoustical design and technical capabilities that are among the best in the United States.

Diversity & Culture Centers

Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program

These four-year renewable scholarships help Indiana's top high school graduates meet their academic goals. The program also provides access to career mentoring, study abroad, and networking opportunities.

Asian Culture Center

Through advocacy, institutional resources, and cultural and educational support, the Asian Culture Center promotes awareness, understanding, and acceptance of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, history, and issues.

Community & School Partnerships

Community & School Partnerships increases opportunities for educational access, transforming the lives of students who face financial challenges or are first in their family to go to college.

First Nations Educational & Cultural Center

The First Nations Educational & Cultural Center serves as a home away from home for IU's Native American student population, providing resources and support to inspire, encourage, and empower students for success.

Groups Scholars Program

The Groups Scholars Program provides academic, financial, and social support to selected underrepresented Indiana college students from enrollment to graduation and beyond.

Helene G. Simon Hillel Center

The Helene G. Simon Hilllel Center is your Jewish home away from home. Start your college journey with us by meeting other Jewish Hoosiers before and after you get to Bloomington!

Hudson & Holland Scholars Program

IU's largest scholarship program for high-achieving underserved and minority students supports individuals who embody the core values of leadership, engagement, academics, and diversity.

IU Language Flagship Programs

The Language Flagship Programs provide students in any major or school a unique opportunity to learn critically important foreign languages through intensive classroom instruction, free tutoring with native speakers, study abroad, and international internships.

La Casa/Latino Cultural Center

La Casa/Latino Cultural Center at IU eases the transition to college for Latinx students through academic support, cultural activities, skill development programs, and more.

LGBTQ+ Culture Center

The LGBTQ+ Culture Center offers a welcoming environment for students, as well as a resource and information hub for IU Bloomington's LGBTQ+ community and people who want to better understand specific LBGTQ+ issues and concerns.

Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center

The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center connects IU Bloomington to black culture, promotes public awareness of the black experience, and celebrates students' academic and leadership achievements.

Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs

OVPDEMA helps students and faculty from every culture, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background replace obstacles with opportunities. We work to foster an environment where all are inspired to learn, innovate, and create.

Health & Safety

Atwater Eye Care Center

We provide eye exams and specialty eye care services. You do not have to be an IU student or employee to see our doctors or eye care specialists.

Bias Incident Report

Bias responders review reports regarding incidents of bias, hate, harassment, or discrimination to create awareness and influence change on campus.

Care Referral

In times of challenge and crisis, when a student is uncertain where to go first to help themselves or another, a Care Referral connects them with wide-ranging support.

Center for Human Growth

This training counseling center is staffed by graduate students offering counseling and outreach services to students and families in the area.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS provides mental health services and counseling for IU students.

IU Health Center

Near or far, we are your college health provider for illness, injuries, wellness, mental health, and primary care.

IU Police Department

The Indiana University Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that serves the needs of the IU campuses

MyStudentBody

Supported by the National Institutes of Health, MyStudentBody offers a comprehensive approach to common behavioral health risks among college students. All freshman and transfer students are required to complete both sections of the MyStudentBody online courses.

Protect IU

Protect IU makes it easy for you to find all the information you need to know about health, safety, security, and preparedness.

Recreational Sports

With two facilities that include 500+ pieces of strength and cardio equipment, 80+ group exercise sessions, 10+ basketball courts, 2 pools, racquetball and volleyball courts, indoor and outdoor tracks, and intramural sports, there's something for everyone!

Sexual Violence Prevention and Leadership Center

This office provides bystander intervention training, confidential support, and prevention resources for sexual violence and misconduct.

Substance Use Intervention Services & Collegiate Recovery Community

Students can find support through our safe, judgment-free alcohol and drug information and intervention center as well as our recovery community.

Student Services & Resources

21st Century Scholars

As IU Bloomington's largest need-based scholarship program, the 21st Century Scholars Program helps students make the most of their college experience with academic support, career planning and programming, mentoring through partnerships, and more.

Academic Support Center

In cooperation with many IU resources, the Academic Support Center (ASC) offers a range of free services to all students, including tutoring, advising, career counseling, workshops, and spaces for independent and group study, with locations in residence halls, campus offices, and online.

Arbutus Yearbook

Arbutus has been IU's yearbook since 1894. Visit the website to submit your photo and order your copy.

Campus Religious Leaders Association

CaRLA is a diverse group of religious leaders who respect one another and our respective faith traditions and who work to better our shared community.

Career Development Center

We are the gateway to career services on the Indiana University Bloomington campus, offering students a strong foundation for career development success.

Center for Veteran and Military Students

Find support, programming, and benefits for military-connected students who are veterans, current service members, or the spouse or child of a veteran or service-member.

Center of Excellence for Women & Technology (CEWIT)

We encourage and empower women from all majors to build confidence and knowledge about technology, expand leadership skills, and leverage these skills to achieve academic and career success.

CrimsonCard

CrimsonCard is the official photo ID for Indiana University. It provides access to essential university services, including being used as a form of payment to make purchases on and off campus.

Crimson Cupboard

This on-campus, student-led food pantry open to all IU students is dedicated to combating food insecurity by providing supplemental food and other necessities to those in need.

Culture of Care

This student-led, staff-supported initiative fosters Hoosier-to-Hoosier care in sexual well-being, mental health, and respect.

Disability Services for Students

Disability Services for Students provides students with disabilities the resources and support to allow equal access and reasonable accommodations to fully participate in university life.

Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs works behind the scenes to keep you safe, healthy, and prepared for whatever comes next. Whether you need a tissue, a scholarship, or a lawyer, we are here for you every time.

Friends of Art Bookshop

The Friends of Art Bookshop assists scholars in their research and creative activity, generates income for scholarships, develops community, and creates a warm and nourishing space for interaction, all in the heart of the Fine Arts Building.

Indiana Daily Student (IDS)

IU's daily newspaper offers updates on university news and engaging stories of students and the community. Sign up for any or all of the headline email newsletters.

Indiana Memorial Union

The Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) is the living room of campus where all Hoosiers get involved, eat, have fun, relax, study, and belong.

IU Bookstore

The IU Bookstore offers textbooks, apparel, gifts, accessories, electronics, and all the supplies you will need for classes and campus activities.

IU Dining

IU Dining offers innovative cuisine to a diverse university community in campus cafes, eateries, the IMU, campus stores, and food trucks.

IU Office of Parking Operations

Parking Operations governs the operation and parking of vehicles on campus. If you are an IU student who plans to park on the IU Bloomington campus, you will need to register your vehicle by purchasing a parking permit.

IU Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures provides opportunities to participate in adventure trips, workshops, and other meaningful outdoor activities in Bloomington and beyond.

IU Press

As an academic press, our mandate is to serve the world of scholarship and culture as a professional, not-for-profit publisher.

IU Sustainability

Sustain IU initiatives progress the conversation around sustainability and provide resources and engagement opportunities to meld theory with practice by mobilizing students, faculty, and staff.

Learning Commons at the IU Libraries

The Learning Commons at Wells Library supports and enhances student learning and research by providing state-of-the-art technology and resources in a collaborative academic environment.

Libraries

The IU Libraries support and strengthen teaching, learning, and research by providing the collections, services, and environments that lead to intellectual discovery.

Mentoring Services & Leadership Development

This program provides a comprehensive suite of mentoring initiatives designed to enhance leadership and communication skills, build confidence, and keep students on track to a degree.

Office of Financial Literacy

Indiana University's Office of Financial Literacy helps students make informed financial decisions before, during, and after college.

Office of International Services

The Office of International Services (OIS) assists international students in all areas related to international study, including admissions, visas, advising, student life, and employment.

Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life

This office provides support, training, and oversight for sororities and fraternities by promoting leadership development and good citizenship.

Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (OVPUE)

OVPUE oversees programs that support outstanding academic experiences; provides advising, testing, and enrichment resources; and leads initiatives that assess, support, and improve teaching and learning.

Overseas Study

Through the Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, students have access to opportunities to study abroad and explore new cultures, gain insight about the global community, and make memories to last a lifetime.

Parents Advisory Board

Parents of current IU students volunteer to strengthen the connection between students, families, and staff.

Social Security

The Social Security Administration is responsible for Social Security number assignment and maintenance including replacement cards, your first and continuous link with Social Security.

Student Academic Center (SAC)

The SAC helps all IU students reach their goals and build college success skills through classes you can take for credit, peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) for difficult courses, a video help series, and one-on-one academic coaching.

Student Advocates Office

This office helps students resolve personal and academic problems to maintain progress towards earning a degree.

Student Conduct

This office supports student learning, personal growth, and accountability through the student code of conduct, promoting campus safety for all.

Student Involvement & Leadership Center

Student Involvement and Leadership advisors foster growth and learning by supporting inclusive and engaging experiences.

Student Legal Services

This on-campus law office serves IU students with a staff of highly qualified attorneys and legal interns, paid for by the student activity fee.

Themester

Themester invites undergraduates on a journey of intellectual exploration centered around one compelling theme.

Transportation

IU offers green and safe ways to travel around campus including biking, walking, and riding the bus.

University Information Technology Services (UITS)

UITS offers the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed.

Visitor Information Center

The Visitor Information Center provides information and resources to help students and their families better acquaint themselves with the Bloomington campus and community.

Writing Tutorial Services (WTS)

WTS is staffed by graduate and undergraduate writing tutors who are trained to consult with students working on writing assignments for any IU class.

Volunteer & Community

Aerospace Studies Department

Aerospace Studies is the academic component of military training in the Air Force ROTC. Coursework is designed to familiarize cadets with military concepts, teach them about the historical significance of airpower, and provide a comprehensive understanding of leadership theory.

Air Force ROTC

Air Force ROTC Detachment 215 at Indiana University is the place where driven students work together and challenge each other to become the world's next generation of leaders.

IU Army ROTC

Army ROTC is a college-based officer training program, which is an elective curriculum that students take along with required college classes.

Visit Bloomington

Explore local Bloomington treasures on the Visit Bloomington website, where you can find hotel options, restaurants, and more.

Stay informed

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