Breathe in the IU spirit
Taking a short pause can help you reset so you can think more clearly and make better decisions. Enjoy a moment of calm with our cute campus squirrels.
You belong here, Hoosier.
Your people. Your home. Your IU.
Your community is at IU, even if you haven’t found them yet.
If you live on campus, your Resident Advisor (RA) can help you connect with others in your residence hall and point you toward events and activities that match your interests.
You can also find your community through your academics—by getting to know your professors, joining study groups, or connecting with peer mentors and school ambassadors in your major.
Joining a student organization, playing a club or intramural sport, getting a part-time job, or volunteering with campus or community groups are other great ways to meet people who share your interests. Explore ways to get involved by visiting the Office of Student Life web page or logging in to beINvolved.
Guidance to help you move forward
Your academic advisor can help you explore your interests, review your progress, and talk through whether your current major aligns with your goals. You can meet with your advisor anytime during the semester—and as often as you need—to feel confident in your academic direction.
If you’re a pre-business, pre-nursing, or exploratory student, use the Student Appointment Scheduler in One.IU to schedule a meeting with your advisor.
Still not sure what path fits you best? Talk with Advising and Major Exploration Services (AMES) to explore other majors that might match your strengths and interests.
Resources to help you manage the business of being a student
The business of being a student—college finances, managing your to do list—can feel overwhelming. But you don't have to figure it out on your own. Whether you're struggling with financial aid and tuition or you need help resolving holds on your account, you can find help and support from the experts at Student Central.
"IU can be big, but that means there are plenty of opportunities to find the people that will make campus smaller."
Cruz R.Spanish and Portuguese major, Latino students minor
Additional resources and information
Whether you’re struggling with academics, concerned about finances, or feeling out of place, you’ve got people at IU who care. The resources on this page are great places to start. And if those are not quite right, or you just need more, the Office of Student Life can help.