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
Additional details to be announced (check back soon!):
- Early move-in: Begins Sunday, August 9
- Game Night: TBA
- Ice Cream Social: Thursday, August 13, 5–7 p.m., HLS South Lawn
- Hoosier Fest: Friday, August 14, time and location TBA
- Grand Move-In Day: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. – Check in at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall during your reserved move-in date and time.
- Grand Move-In Day: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. – Check in at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall during your reserved move-in date and time.
- Residence hall floor meetings (evening, check with your resident assistant for exact time/place)
- New Student Induction Ceremony: 10 a.m., Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
- Majors, Minors, and Careers Pathways Fest: 1–3 p.m., Wells Library
- College of Arts + Sciences Expo: 2–4 p.m., Dunn Meadow
- CultureFest: 5–7 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
- Center for Veteran and Military Students Welcome Cookout and Open House: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 823 E. Eleventh Street
- Part-Time Jobs Fair: 12–4 p.m., IMU Alumni Hall
- 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
- Late Night at the IMU: 9 p.m.–1 a.m., Dunn Meadow and the IMU
- Jam and Jelly Brunch: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Kinsey Hollow
- Faith Fest: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Dunn Meadow
- Union Board FireFest: 7 p.m.–1 a.m., Dunn Meadow
- Sundaes on Sunday: 2–4 p.m., IMU Centennial Patio
- Jump Into the Semester: 5–7 p.m., SRSC Pool
- IU Guides will help you navigate campus!
- First Day of School Photos: 10 a.m.–2 p.m., IMU Centennial Patio
- IU Guides will help you navigate campus!
- Kelley Carnival: 1–4 p.m., Waller Courtyard
- 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
- Media School Student Activities Fair: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Franklin Hall Commons
- Fall Student Involvement Fair: 4–7 p.m., Fine Arts Plaza
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
Learn what being a Hoosier is all about!

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!
Interested in volunteering for Hoosier Welcome?
We are recruiting staff, faculty, and student organizations that are interested in volunteering for Hoosier Welcome events. You may register as an individual or register your entire department or student org to volunteer. Registration closes Saturday, July 4.
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.

