New Student Orientation

Welcoming the newest Hoosiers

Undergraduate students at IU Bloomington receive support from the second they set foot on campus to the years after they leave, starting with New Student Orientation.

NSO has expanded in recent years to give new Hoosiers a view into what it meants to be a student at IU from academics to experiences outside the classroom.

Looking to register?

Make a reservation and complete the pre-orientation checklist over at the First Year Experience website.

Go to the FYE site

The business of being a Hoosier

  • Students meet with an academic advisor and register for classes.
  • Students learn to use Canvas, take placement exams, get their ID, and learn about the tools that all students access and use.

Preparing for advising

There are a few things students must do before orientation to be ready for their academic advising and course registration appointment.