Orientation

How to attend New Student Orientation

Create an IU Computing Account

This is different than the login you used to complete your application. Please note that it can take up to 24 hours after creating your account before you can access it.

Create your computing account

Pick a Date

Orientation dates for new students starting classes in Summer or Fall 2024 are below. It is preferred that students select an orientation date based on the academic school of their intended major. The Academic School you are a part of can be found on your acceptance letter or you can look up your program on the Academics website.

All orientation sessions are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RSVP for Orientation

Complete the RSVP form for Summer 2024 Orientation to let us know your basic information, your t-shirt size, which day you'll be attending, and whether you're bringing any guests.

RSVP for Summer 2024 Orientation

Orientation Dates

Exploratory / Undecided Students (ACES)

  • June 11, 2024
  • July 24, 2024
  • August 6, 2024
  • August 15, 2024

School of Arts & Letters

  • June 18, 2024
  • July 16, 2024
  • August 6, 2024
  • August 15, 2024

School of Arts & Letters undergraduate programs

School of Business

  • June 11, 2024
  • June 27, 2024
  • July 24, 2024
  • August 15, 2024

School of Business undergraduate programs

School of Education

  • June 18, 2024
  • June 27, 2024
  • August 6, 2024
  • August 15, 2024

School of Education undergraduate programs

School of Natural Sciences

  • June 18, 2024
  • July 16, 2024
  • August 6, 2024
  • August 15, 2024

School of Natural Sciences undergraduate programs

School of Nursing

  • June 11, 2024
  • July 16, 2024
  • July 24, 2024
  • August 15, 2024

School of Nursing undergraduate programs

School of Social Sciences

  • June 11, 2024
  • June 27, 2024
  • July 16, 2024
  • August 15, 2024

School of Social Sciences undergraduate programs

Schedule highlights

Parents and families that attend orientation with their students will be able to participate in several sessions that will help them gain a better understanding of what our campus offers their students and how the support them throughout their time at IU Southeast.

Orientation will end with a Resource and Involvement Fair where students and their families can explore the resources and organizations at IU Southeast. Lunch will be provided during this time. Optional campus and housing tours will also be offered.

Parking and directions

Orientation will begin in the Ogle Center. There will be red and white flags in front of the entrance and Orientation Leaders helping direct people as they arrive. Please note that in case of bad weather (i.e., rain, strong winds) the red and white flags may not be up.

Parking is free. The closest parking lot to the Ogle Center entrance is Lot 5 (Dogwood Lot). Please reference our Campus Map.

Frequently asked questions

Orientation is free for students and guests to attend.

If you need to get your Student ID at orientation, you will need to bring a photo ID. Other than that, you do not need to bring anything to orientation.

You will be walking around campus both inside and outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Students do not register for classes at orientation. All new students must meet with their Academic Advisor to register for classes. To help you prepare for registration and for information on how to schedule your Academic Advising appointment, please go to the Academic Advising module in your Grenadier Guide.

Please send an email to admissions@ius.edu so we can move you to your new date. Be sure to include the new date that you want to be moved to.

It is not required for parents to attend orientation but they are welcome to and will have sessions for parents/families.

We do not have an alternative orientation you can attend if you are unable to make it to any of the dates. For assistance or questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@ius.edu or 812-941-2212.

Yes, you are welcome to bring a friend or significant other, and they can attend your sessions with you if they want. We do ask that students do not bring more than two guests with them.

No, you do not need to attend orientation if you are a transfer student, but you are welcome to if you would like. While orientation is most commonly attended by first-year students, there is a lot of useful information for transfer students as well.

To change your orientation day, please email admissions@ius.edu. Please include your new orientation day and your new major.

It is recommended that students attend one of their Academic School’s preferred orientation days. For assistance or questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@ius.edu or 812-941-2212.

Have questions?

For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@ius.edu or (812) 941-2212.