Hello, new Hoosiers! Hoosier Welcome is comprised of events, performances, fairs, and so much more throughout August and September! Check out all there is to offer and follow FYE for more content all year long.
Hoosier Welcome
Schedule overview
- New Student Induction Ceremony: 10 a.m., Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. (The fine print: clear bags only, be seated by 9:45 a.m.)
- Majors, Minors, and Careers Pathways Fest: 1–3 p.m., Wells Library
- Welcome Week Art Market: 1–4 p.m., Cook Center
- College of Arts + Sciences Expo: 2–4 p.m., Dunn Meadow
- CultureFest: 5–8 p.m., Fine Arts Plaza
- RecSports After Hours: 10 p.m.–2 a.m., Sembower Field, Northwest Recreation Courts, and the IU Outdoor Pool
- Culture Center Open Houses
- Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 275 N. Eagleson Avenue
- LGBTQ+ Culture Center: 12–2 p.m., 705 E. Seventh Street
- First Nations Educational and Cultural Center: 1–3 p.m., 712 E. Eighth Street
- Jewish Culture Center: 12–2 p.m., 730 E. Third Street
- La Casa/Latino Cultural Center: 1–3 p.m., 715 E. Seventh Street
- Asian Culture Center: 3–5 p.m., 807 E. Tenth Street
- Part-Time Jobs Fair: 11a.m.–3 p.m., IMU Alumni Hall
- Center for Veteran and Military Students Welcome Cookout and Open House: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 823 E. Eleventh Street
- Language Fest: 12:30–3 p.m., Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
- RecFest: 1–4 p.m., Bill Garrett Fieldhouse
- Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll: 1–4 p.m., Showalter Fountain
- Traditions and Spirit: 8–9 p.m., Memorial Stadium. This event follows normal stadium security protocols. Security will be present at gates W1 and W3 for entry.
- Late Night at the IMU: 9 p.m.–1 a.m., IMU
- IU Corps Day of Service: All day - Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity or Bloomington Pride
- Jam and Jelly Brunch: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Forest Quad (brunch with meal swipe) / Kinsey Hollow for activities
- Faith Fest: 12–2 p.m., Dunn Meadow
- IU Corps Open House: 1–4 p.m., Maxwell Hall
- Union Board Fire Fest: 8 p.m.–12 a.m., Dunn Meadow
- Paint a Pot & Decorate Your Home: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., IMU Solarium and Centennial Patio
- Pulling Out the Stops: Observe the Organ: 2:30–3:30 p.m., IMU Alumni Hall
- Jump Into the Semester: 5–7 p.m., IU Outdoor Pool
- IU Guides will help you navigate campus. Map out your classes the day before your classes begin with the help of IU Guides, who will be spread out all over campus 3–5 p.m.!
- First Day of School Photos: 10 a.m.–2 p.m., IMU Centennial Patio
- Health Promotion Open House: 2–4 p.m., Wellness House
- IU Guides will help you navigate campus!
- Meet the Greeks: 5–7:30 p.m., Dunn Meadow
- La Casa Welcome and Resource Fair: 6–8 p.m., La Casa
- Transfer Tailgate: 7–10 a.m., Memorial Stadium South Plaza
- Fall Student Involvement Fair: 4–7 p.m., Fine Arts Plaza
- Kelley Carnival: 1–4 p.m., Waller Courtyard
- Brewing Awareness: Defending the Red Zone: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Dunn Meadow
- Media School Student Activities Fair: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Franklin Hall Commons
Be a joiner! Findyourpeople at this four-day event giving acurated peek at hundreds of student orgs. Head to the Union from Monday, Sept. 14–Thursday Sept. 17, 12–3 p.m., for a look at all your options!
- Sept. 14 - Culture & Connections Involvement Fair
- Sept. 15 - The Creatives & Performers Involvement Fair
- Sept. 16 - The Changemakers Involvement Fair
- Sept. 17 - The Hobbyists Involvement Fair
- Classroom Secrets: 6-8 p.m., Chemistry (CEM) 122
- Big Red Rodeo, 7–10 p.m., Dunn Meadow. Come on out for live country and folk music, games, bounce houses, crafts, vendors, and more.
Signature events

New Student Induction Ceremony
Thursday, August 20
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Your official welcome to IU!

CultureFest
Thursday, August 20
Fine Arts Plaza
Cultural activities, food trucks, and more!

Culture Center Open Houses
Friday, August 21
All six culture centers across campus
Discover your community on campus!

RecFest
Friday, August 21
Bill Garrett Fieldhouse
Discover everything Recreational Sports!

Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll
Friday, August 21
Fine Arts Plaza
Rock out and stay safe in college!

Traditions and Spirit
Friday, August 21
Memorial Stadium
Be part of the Class of 2030 picture - you don't want to miss this!
This event follows normal stadium security protocols. Security will be present at gates W1 and W3 for entry.

Late Night at the IMU
Friday, August 21
Indiana Memorial Union
Make memories at the IMU!

First Day of School Photos
Monday, August 24
Indiana Memorial Union, Centennial Patio
Smile and capture lifelong memories!

Fall Student Involvement Fair
Thursday, August 27
Fine Arts Plaza
Discover hundreds of ways to get involved at IU!
Hoosier Welcome calendar
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Volunteer at Hoosier Welcome
Help welcome our newest Hoosiers! Sign up to volunteer for:
- Grand Move-in on August 18 or August 19.
- IU Guides on August 23 or August 24.
Hoosier Winter Welcome
Every January, we plan activities to welcome that semester's brand new Hoosiers. Events include game nights, culture center open houses, first day of school pics, and more.

