2013 New Student Orientation Guide - Freshman

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Next Stop: New Student Orientation How do you become an official IU Hoosier? First, you attend the required two-day New Student Orientation program in Bloomington this summer. It’s a great way to connect with campus: you’ll learn what it means to be an IU student, you’ll meet with an advisor and register for classes, you’ll hear from an IU faculty member, and you’ll connect with current students. You can even spend the night in a residence hall with other new students and our staff. Now that’s a true orientation to college life. Orientation for Parents Your family is important to your success. That’s why New Student Orientation includes a program just for parents, to connect them with IU resources, programs, and support services. Parents are also encouraged to check out our website: fye.indiana.edu. We’re Here All Year New Student Orientation may be the first time you meet the staff of the Office of First Year Experience Programs, but it won’t be your last. We’re here for new students all year long. We host IUBeginnings trips and Welcome Week right before classes start, we keep in touch through social media and newsletters, and we partner with other IU offices to bring you a variety of events, academic support, and resources. While You’re Waiting We start taking reservations for New Student Orientation in March. Here are some things you need to do before then: Set up your Indiana University email account so you can receive important messages from IU offices. Get started at ams.iu.edu. Fill out the on -campus housing application available at rps.indiana.edu/admitted.cfml. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you want to be considered for need -based financial aid. Find it at www.fafsa.ed.gov . 1 2 3 First Things First Now that you’ve been admitted to IU, there are a few things you need to do: Pay your $100 enrollment deposit through the IU Office of Admissions at intenttoenroll.indiana.edu. You won’t be able to reserve your space at New Student Orientation until your deposit is processed. Check out the Office of First Year Experience Programs website: fye.indiana.edu. It’s your source for helpful information about our programs, resources, and events. Start watching your mailbox in March for your official New Student Orientation invitation. It will give you all the details, including instructions on how to reserve a spot through our website: fye.indiana.edu. N E W S T U D E N T R I E N T A T I O N Get Ready to Start Your

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2013 New Student Orientation Guide - Freshman

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Next Stop: New Student Orientation How do you become an official IU Hoosier? First, you attend the required two-day New Student Orientation program in Bloomington this summer. It’s a great way to connect with campus: you’ll learn what it means to be an IU student, you’ll meet with an advisor and register for classes, you’ll hear from an IU faculty member, and you’ll connect with current students. You can even spend the night in a residence hall with other new students and our staff. Now that’s a true orientation to college life.

Orientation for Parents Your family is important to your success. That’s why New Student Orientation includes a program just for parents, to connect them with IU resources, programs, and support services. Parents are also encouraged to check out our website: fye.indiana.edu.

We’re Here All Year New Student Orientation may be the first time you meet the staff of the Office of First Year Experience Programs, but it won’t be your last. We’re here for new students all year long. We host IUBeginnings trips and Welcome Week right before classes start, we keep in touch through social media and newsletters, and we partner with other IU offices to bring you a variety of events, academic support, and resources.

While You’re Waiting We start taking reservations for New Student Orientation in March. Here are some things you need to do before then:

✭ Set up your Indiana University email account so you can receive important messages from IU offices. Get started at ams.iu.edu.

✭ Fill out the on -campus housing application available at rps.indiana.edu/admitted.cfml.

✭ Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you want to be considered for need -based financial aid. Find it at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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First Things First Now that you’ve been admitted to IU, there are a few things you need to do:

Pay your $100 enrollment deposit through the IU Office of Admissions at intenttoenroll.indiana.edu. You won’t be able to reserve your space at New Student Orientation until your deposit is processed.

Check out the Office of First Year Experience Programs website: fye.indiana.edu. It’s your source for helpful information about our programs, resources, and events.

Start watching your mailbox in March for your official New Student Orientation invitation. It will give you all the details, including instructions on how to reserve a spot through our website: fye.indiana.edu.

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We’ll Be Your Guide You did it! You’re going to be an Indiana University Hoosier. Congratulations! It’s an exciting time for you and your family. There are a lot of changes in store for you: new school, new town, new friends. It’s a lot to take in but don’t worry, we’ll be your guide.

At IU we know how important your first year on campus is. We’ll help you get off to a great start with New Student Orientation, and we’ll be here for you all year long. We can’t wait to meet you!

Contact Us, Ask Questions We want to hear from you so feel free to call, email, or even tweet us.

Office of First Year Experience Programs 326 N. Jordan AvenueBloomington, IN 47405 (812) 855-HELP (4357)fye.indiana.edu [email protected]

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