Orientation

See you at New Student Orientation!

We are excited to welcome you to Indiana University Southeast! Our New Student Orientation is designed to help you transition smoothly into campus life, providing you with the tools and resources you need for success. During your orientation day, you will meet faculty and staff, connect with current students, and explore all the opportunities that make IU Southeast a great place to learn and grow.

Orientation Dates

  • June 18, 2025
  • June 26, 2025
  • July 17, 2025
  • August 6, 2025
  • August 14, 2025

Before you RSVP

To RSVP for orientation, you need 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

Students can also enroll in their Grenadier Guide on Canvas which contains information on Financial Aid, class registration, New Student Orientation, resources, and more.

Frequently asked questions

Orientation is free for students and guests to attend.

You are not required 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.

It is not required for parents to attend orientation, but they are welcome to.

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.

Please use the RSVP form above to RSVP for a new date and send an email to ius.admissions@iu.edu to cancel your original date.

Have questions?

For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Office of Admissions at ius.admissions@iu.edu or +1-812-941-2212.