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.
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
🎭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!!
11/14/2025
Bloomington in the fall🍁🧡
Welcome to Bloomington, Hoosiers! ✨🎉
Your first stop? IU Student Life Welcome Week!!! The ultimate kickoff with concerts, culture, free stuff & more!
Peep all the events, must-do’s + check out the dates so you don’t miss out: https://studentlife.indiana.edu/communities/first-year-experience/welcome-week.html
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!
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
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 🌷✨
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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| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |