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Your orientation experience

Are you transferring from another college or university? Learn what your orientation day as a transfer student might look like. Your day-of schedule will allow time for optional activities.

This is a sample schedule. Your actual orientation schedule will be tailored to your academic goals.

During orientation, you will:

  • Learn more about the resources available at IU Indianapolis
  • Attend optional activities, like taking a campus housing tour or meeting with a financial aid advisor
  • Connect with our Center for Transfer and Adult Students
Sample schedule
Time Activity
8:30–9 am Program Check-In | Tent at Vermont St or Campus Center 1st Floor
8:30–9 am Campus Resource Fair | Include Breakfast Snacks Campus Atrium
9:00–9:15 am Welcome & Introductions to IU Indianapolis/CTAS | Campus Center 450s
9:15-9:45 am Student Affairs Panel (includes Health and Wellness and CAPS) | Campus Center 450s
9:45–10:45 am Tour
10:45-11:15 am Transfer, Adult, and Veteran Student Panel (led by CTAS)
11:30 am–12:30 pm

Student Success Breakout Sessions (choose one/per session) Snacks in between breakouts | Various Campus Center Rooms

Session A - 11:30–11:50 am
Session B - 12–12:20 am

  • Understanding Transfer Credit
  • Career Consultant Services
  • Academic Support
  • Veternal Services and Support
  • Parenting Students
  • Technology
  • Registration Room
  • Financial Aid
  • Guest Only Session
12:30–12:45 pm Closing Session and Checkout | Campus Center 450s
12:45–2:00 pm

Optional Content

  • Financial Aid 1-1s
  • Housing Tours
  • Registration Cont.

IU Indianapolis

Orientation Services

Campus Center
420 University Blvd

Indianapolis, IN 46202
USA