Welcome Week

Schedule overview

Welcome Week has it all: fests, internship fairs, academic events, giveaways, live music, food trucks, and so much more! Be sure to check out the signature events (a.k.a. IU must-do's!) and dates below for all the details.

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  • Move-in (Centralized check-in from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall)

By the time today is over, most first-year students will be all moved in. Welcome, Hoosiers!

You made it! Whew! Now that you’re settling in, check out what's on tap for today:

Your first Friday on campus is jam packed with events to welcome you to the IU college experience. 

Friday was wild, right? Maybe take it easy today and hang with your roommate or some other kids from your residence hall? 

Welcome Week is almost over, andclasses are about to start. First things first: have you picked your fit for the first day? 

It's the first day of school—you got this! (P.S. Don’t worry about getting lost: IU Guides will be stationed all over campus to help you find your way.) 

Can you believe it's Day 4 of your IU academic life already? 

Signature events

New Student Induction Ceremony

Thursday, August 21
10 a.m. • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
It's your official welcome to IU!

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CultureFest

Thursday, August 21
5–7 p.m. • Showalter Fountain

Cultural activities, food trucks, and more!

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Culture Center Open Houses

Friday, August 22
11 a.m.–4 p.m. • various locations
Discover your community on campus!

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Part-Time Jobs Fair

Friday, August 22
12–4 p.m. • IMU Alumni Hall
Meet employers, make connections!

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RecFest

Friday, August 22
1–4 p.m. • Bill Garrett Fieldhouse
Discover everything Rec Sports!

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Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll

Friday, August 22
1–4 p.m. • Showalter Fountain

Rock out and stay safe in college!

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Traditions & Spirit

Friday, August 22
8–9 p.m. • Memorial Stadium
Learn cheers 
and show off your IU spirit!

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Bloomerang

Friday, August 22
9 p.m.–1 a.m. • Dunn Meadow

Live music,
a foam rave, and more!

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First Day of School Photos

Monday,  August 25
10 a.m.–2 p.m., IMU Centennial Patio
Say cheese, capture lifelong memories!

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