Top 3 types of IU social media accounts to follow

By Haripriya Jalluri hjalluri@iu.edu

@IUBloomington on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook:

These accounts are the main social media accounts for IU Bloomington. Posts on these accounts relate to major school updates, like changes in vaccine requirements or school-issued breaks. They can also cover social updates about new restaurants and food options, major career or club fairs and student spotlights and takeovers. Following these accounts will help students and parents stay up to date on happenings on and around the Bloomington campus.

@IUFYE on Instagram:

As incoming students, the IU First Year Experience program account will help first year and transfer students land flat on their feet in Bloomington and connect not only with their new classmates, but also with the campus and town communities. This page primarily posts about events that FYE is hosting on their Instagram stories, but also contains information about life on campus, transferring, advising, Greek life and career advice with guest takeovers. Parents who follow these accounts will also be able to stay up to date on events FYE hosts.

Individual school accounts:

As the parent of an incoming first year or transfer student one of the most important accounts to follow is your student’s individual school page. For example, if they are a student admit or direct admit to the Kelley School of Business, following @IUKelleyschool on Instagram will provide you with information about professors and classes, upcoming speaker series, school specific Wellness resources, career advice and a peek into student life through takeovers. Other IU accounts include @IUArtandDesign, @HamiltonLugar, @ IUMediaSchool, @ONeillSchool_IUB and @IUCollege.

From here students can begin to find their footing as an IU student and follow more direct-to-interest accounts. These might include @PanhellenicIndiana, @IUScholarships, @IURecSports, @ OVPDEMAOverseas and more! Along with IU affiliated accounts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, students can find @IUBloomington on TikTok for entertaining and lighthearted content or search Indiana University on YouTube pages for interviews, day in the life, dorm room tours and more video content.