To help you prepare for success, Indiana University Southeast provides a comprehensive orientation program designed to help you make the most of your college experience.
You will have the opportunity to connect with current and fellow incoming students, learn about resources and how to get involved, and meet with your faculty to learn more about what it means to be a Grenadier.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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@iu.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@iu.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@iu.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@iu.edu or 812-941-2212.
For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@iu.edu or (812) 941-2212.
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