Joining Hoosier Nation is about much more than sending your student to college. It’s about sharing experiences that your family will talk about for years to come, from New Student Orientation to the annual Family Weekend to Commencement.

Our website is written for your student, but we also have you in mind. We’ll explain how we prepare your student for a bright future and help you navigate our admission process. Most of all, we’ll show you what makes our spirited university so special—and why your family should join ours.

Admission and enrollment

• Planning for college, with information specifically for families
• Admission process, including admission standards and priority dates
• Steps for admitted students, including paying the $100 enrollment deposit by the May 1 deadline. Please note that the deposit is nonrefundable and will be credited toward your first-semester tuition expenses

About IU

• The IU education, including our 200+ majors, academic support, and career preparation
• Life at IU, including housing and Bloomington
• Cost and financial aid, including tuition and fees, scholarships, return on investment, and how we help you manage costs
• IU Admissions Viewbook
• Financial aid brochure

Resources for parents

• Future Hoosiers, Family, and Friends Facebook page
• Parents and Families
• Resources and advice from the Office of First Year Experience Programs
• Official academic calendar

Campus safety and security reports

Indiana University’s annual security reports, which contain policy statements as well as crime and fire statistics for Indiana University campuses, are available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu.