Parent Guide 2015

PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE 2015

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

IDS A N IND IA NA DA ILY ST UD ENT SP ECIA L P UB LICAT IO N FO R PA RE NTS, BY STU DE NTS

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PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE 2015 EDITOR’S NOTE

Sending a child off to college can be daunting — or so I’m told — so we’ve put together a collection of pieces to help make the transition as smooth as possible. We’ve included everything from links to online resources to an introduction to IU pop culture, tips on how to send the best care packages plus words of advice from parents who have been in your shoes and more. I wish you and your student the best of luck!

Holly Hays

IDS AN INDIANA DAILY STUDENT SPECIAL PUBLICATION

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Holly Hays MANAGING EDITOR Michael Hughes DESIGN CHIEF Rachael Wehrle

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Future freshmen and families learn about all IU has to offer at the Resource Center in the Wells Library during orientation.

Table of contents

COVER DESIGN Griffin Leeds

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Advice from one parent to another

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Resources for parents

COVER PHOTO Scott Tenefrancia

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What to bring and what to leave

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IU pop culture 101

COPY CHIEF Emma Needham Sydney Ryckman

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Safety on campus

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B-town breakdown

DESIGN Griffin Leeds Rachael Wehrle

10 Sending the perfect care package

18 How not to be a helicopter parent

PHOTO EDITOR Scott Tenefrancia ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Roger Hartwell

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19 A guide to your student’s ID card

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Some helpful advice from a mom We asked Edie Henderson, mother of summer editor-in-chief Holly Hays, some questions about what it’s like to be a first-time college parent. She now has two daughters in college — a senior and an incoming freshman.

How did you feel about Holly choosing to go to IU? I was all for it. It’s home — Holly was born and raised here — and the education she was receiving was a good value. Holly came to IU for the journalism program and it’s something she’s always wanted to do and she’s passionate about, so IU was the perfect place for her to be.

IU is a great school.

I worried about that adjustment.

I was worried about her making new friends and meeting the right people.

Did your relationship change a lot with Holly after she started college?

I don’t think it did. She lived at home her freshman year, so we still communicated and ate dinner together. Living under the same roof, it was like it had been when she was in high school — we argued about this and that and laughed about this and that. It was similar to when she was in high school, only busier.

when she was sleeping in and when she had an early class, figuring out her schedule. Where she was going to be and when.

At the very beginning, it was a little confusing to navigate OneStart and the Bursar bill, but once you get the hang of it, it’s not so bad.

What do you wish you had known when Holly was first starting college that you do now?

They send everything to the student, they send all the emails to the student, so trying to stay in the loop was a weird adjustment.

It’s hard to keep track of everything when the mail was coming to the student and not to you.

What was your biggest fear about Holly going to IU?

What was the most confusing part about having a kid transition from high school to college?

Did you worry that IU was once a top party school?

As she was going into IU, she always said she was feeling like she was a little fish in a big pond.

Remembering when her classes were was probably what most confused me...trying to figure out

Not really. Holly has a good head on her shoulders, but she was also distanced from the “party scene”

because she lived at home. That was never really her gig. There are plenty of things to do at IU that don’t involve drinking, so I wasn’t worried about that as much.

I worried about her safety in that respect, but you have to trust that you’ve given your child this set of resources and expectations so they can succeed.

Is it different sending a second child to college now that you’ve done it once?

Well, they’re different kids, so it’s a different experience. Rebecca, her sister, is in the School of Education, so her academic track is different and her expectations for the next four years are different from what Holly’s were at this point.

Having a senior in college, I’ve already seen the orientation process and I remember what Holly had to do to get started, so it’s nice to have that under my belt already.

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What advice would you have for first-time college parents?

Give them their freedom and let them have the “college experience,” but don’t be afraid to step in if you feel the need to.

Now, that’s not to say I’m telling you to be a helicopter parent and try to swoop in and solve their every problem. In the same way that I would advise students to not let the freedom go straight to their heads, I would advise you to not let this new freedom make you feel like a barrier, that you can’t still be their parent.

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By Griffin Leeds gmleeds@indiana.edu

What is the parking situation around residence halls during move-in day?

The parking availability and locations will vary depending on the building.

Most have a circle drive or two where families are encouraged to pull up and park. There’s usually is a time limit for how long a car can be parked there. So unloading should basically commence as soon as you kill the engine.

Your move-in guide

A resident assistant’s advice for a smooth move

What is the check-in process like?

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Tony Thompson, left, helps his son Ross, right, move into Ashton Residence Center where Ross will spend his freshman year. Ross took advantage of the complimentary carts the residence halls provide to assist the move-in process.

Checking in will be a solo act for your student. While you’re unloading the car onto the curb to be prepared to move things to the room, your students are directed inside to a parade of tables to receive access to their building and room and receive various materials and

information for life in the building. Then your student will return with the means to get to the room and the real fun can begin.

Will there be people to help students move in?

There will be building management, graduate supervisors, resident assistants, and Welcome Week assistants all around helping the check-in and move-in process. We will be willing to do just about anything to help. However, we cannot physically help move your student’s possessions.

Can we move things inside the room when we get there?

As soon as students receive access to their room, anyone else with them is their guest and therefore their responsibility. You won’t be able to move things into the room until your student is

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What should we do after?

Once your vehicle is unloaded, you will want to park elsewhere if you’re in a time-restricted unloading

area. You may want to grab a campus map from the desk so that you can find high-volume parking such as the Jordan Garage and then find your way back on foot without getting lost. If you’re unloading in a race against the clock, it helps to just get everything from your vehicle to the room and then start

5 unpacking after everything is unloaded.

Parting advice I have two more helpful tips. Being prepared for the move will make things easier for everyone. Keep the student ID on their person instead of accidentally

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Freshman Melanie Booth surveys her belongings while her father, Craig, moves drawers in Wright Quad.

Booth, from Carmel, was one of about 7,100 freshmen in her class admitted to IU.

packed in a duffel bag buried somewhere in your SUV. Have items packed in boxes, bags and baskets instead of loosely packed. If you have your own cart or dolly, bring it if you have the space available in your car.

Finally, keep your cool. It is a stressful day for everyone.

It is easy for emotions to run high when parents and guardians realize that they’re going to have to leave their baby behind once all of this hectic, move-in stuff is completed. Let’s not forget what Indiana’s hot and humid Augusts can do to a person’s temper.

The staff is dedicated to helping make this day as un-stressful as possible and are trained to pass off the irate problem parents to managers when necessary.

Staff will often be juggling many people’s move-in needs at once. Who do you think they will want to help when they have to choose between the polite,

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Freshman Welson Lau’s parents, Karen and Kwock, help him move into his new home at Wright Quad.

respectful folks or Parent-zilla?

Also, if you let your frustrations really get the best of you, and IUPD officer

is never too far away.

Ultimately, you help decide how well your student’s first day as an IU resident goes.

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A guide to packing essentials What to bring and what to abandon

BY GRIFFIN LEEDS gmleeds@indiana.edu

Sitting by the door is the massive heap of things your IU student-to-be has packed to bring to campus. The sight of it probably stirs up some emotions. Among them is the anxiety as you ask yourself how all of that stuff is going to fit in one room, let alone the vehicle taking your student’s possessions to Bloomington. Here’s a guide you can give your student to help make sure they bring along — and leave behind — the right things.

BRING clothes to cover a variety of weather Especially if home is far away from campus, having a small variety of clothes available to be prepared for Bloomington’s erratic weather is a must. You don’t need six parkas, but you do need to know that between move-in

P B S

and Thanksgiving Break the weather can range from the humid one hundreds to the frigid forties.

BRING a small vacuum Most of the floors in the residence halls are carpeted now and a broom won’t cut it. The residence halls have a

couple from the 1990s that always seem to be checked out by other residents or in repairs. Your student can be the popular person floormates go to when they need to do a last-minute clean before when parents visit.

BRING alternative lighting The bleak hospital lighting often doesn’t really light the room all that well. More lighting will make the space more relaxing and warm for your student.

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ABANDON sticky tack There’s something about the paint or the walls or the way the temperatures change that sticky tack tends to be a bad option. Your resident will either be fighting a year-long losing battle with posters constantly falling or the war will be lost on move-out when the putty peels off paint and you get charged mid-summer for damages.

BRING surge protectors

ABANDON the entire movie collection

Surges won’t be the enemy.

The very limited number of outlets in your student’s room will be. Surge protectors will

There are places around campus where your student can rent TV and movie DVDs for free and there’s so much to

The Rule of Thirds A good general tip to help decide if something should be packed is for your student to ask, “Will I use this more than a third time?” If not, leave it behind. stream online.

It is understandable to have a small handful of go-to films to watch in the event of a social or stress emergency. The same goes for books.

ABANDON pre-packed food Bloomington has grocery stores where you can stock up

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ABANDON pre-conceived ideas about college Everyone is going to have a different experience at IU, so the best way to make the most is to have an open mind and a smile.

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Got time?

Here’s how to fill it.

Suggestions on how to make the most of your time in Bloomington

By Holly Hays hvhays@indiana.edu

As someone who was born and raised in Bloomington, my love for this town knows no bounds.

For me, the choice to go to college in my hometown was easy, because there’s an endless number of ways to pass the time.

Here are some suggestions on how you should spend your time in Bloomington.

WHERE TO EAT Breakfast The Village Deli 409 E. Kirkwood Ave. 812-336-2303 The Village Deli is a Bloomington staple and has been for years. I’m a breakfast nut, so anywhere that offers an all-day breakfast menu is perfect to me. For a classic Deli breakfast, try one of their giant pancakes. You can add an assortment of fresh fruits or, if you’ve got a sweet tooth, try the cinnamon roll version.

Runcible Spoon Café and Restaurant 412 E. Sixth St. 812-334-3997 Another all-day breakfast restaurant, this restaurant is just a short walk from Kirkwood and boasts vegan dishes and coffee that’s roasted on-site. Of course, breakfast isn’t the only thing served at Runcible Spoon, but it’s the most important meal of the day, right?

For more dining suggestions, visit idsnews.com/dining.

Lunch Nick’s English Hut 423 E. Kirkwood Ave 812-332-4040

Nick’s has been a Bloomington tradition since 1927. Hungry for burgers?

They’ve got you covered.

Pizza? They’ve got that, too.

Salad? Yep. Nick’s is loved by townies and students alike and is sure to be packed during and after home games.

Laughing Planet 322 E. Kirkwood Ave. 812-323-2233 Looking for a more wholesome eating experience? Laughing Planet offers soups, salads and burritos using only organic and locally-grown ingredients.

There are meaty options as well as vegetarian and vegan options, but the décor, which makes use of bright, local art, creates a perfectly funky atmosphere.

The Tudor Room Indiana Memorial Union 812-855-1620 The University’s unintentional best-kept secret is the buffet in the Tudor Room. You can feast here weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for soup, salad and the hot food buffet.

For more information, visit imu.indiana.edu/dining/ tudorroom.php.

Dinner Mother Bear’s 1428 E. Third St. 812-332-4495 This place takes the cake (pie? Pizza pie?) as one of the best pizza places around. It’s almost always ranked the best pizza in Bloomington and has options for veggie lovers and meat lovers alike.

Aver’s Gourmet Pizza 1837 N. Kinser Pike

812-339-6555 Aver’s is home to perhaps the most quintessential slice of Bloomington: the Cream and Crimson pizza. Alfredo sauce and cheese with red potato, bacon, cheddar and gorgonzola will satisfy every pizza craving you’ve ever had.

You can’t go wrong with pizza in Bloomington.

Fourth Street Bloomington is known for its variety of cultural and ethnic restaurants, so take a stroll down Fourth Street and take your pick of Korean, Indian, Tibetan, Cajun, Thai and more.

THINGS TO DO IU Cinema 1213 E. Seventh St. 812-855-7632 This gorgeous film house is home to more than 120 film screenings a semester, hosts filmmakers, lectures and more. For more information, visit cinema.indiana.edu.

Lilly Library 1200 E. Seventh St. 812-855-2452 The University’s rare books, manuscripts and special collections library is an engaging way to spend an afternoon.

Get your hands on first-edition Shakespeare or a copy of the Peter Pan manuscript by J.M. Barrie or have your picture taken while holding one of director John Ford’s Oscars.

Walk the B-Line Trail Take a stroll down Bloomington’s 3.1-mile walking trail. As it weaves its way through town, you’ll have the opportunity to stop in at a variety of shops and restaurants.

FUTURE HOUSING and DINING DATES Add these dates to your calendar: go.iu.edu/wDY July 2015

December 2015

1 – Deadline to Cancel and Receive $200 refund 2 - 31 – Cancel receive no refund 20 – Sign Up for Early Arrival Opens 27 - 31 – Final Assignment Information Becomes Available

1 – Deadline to Change Meal Plan for Second Semester 18 – Dining Service Ends for semester break 19 – Residence Halls Close 10 a.m. for semester break

August 2015 1 – Deadline to Change Meal Plan for Fall Semester 1 - 18 – Cancellation Fee is $400 5 – Residence Halls Begin Accepting Shipments 14 – Deadline to Register for Early Arrival 16 – Limited Dining Service Opens 16 - 18 – Residence Hall Early Arrival Period 19 – Official Opening Day 24 – Full Dining Service Opens

October 2015 8 - 11 – Fall Break Limited Dining Services 15 – 2016-17 Sign Up for OnCampus Apartments Opens

January 2016 6 – Residence Halls Reopen Limited Dining Service Available 11 – Full Dining Service Resumes

March 2016 12 - 19 – Spring Break 11 – Dining Service Ends 12 – Residence Halls Close 10 a.m.

20 – Residence Halls Reopen 8 a.m.

20 – Limited Dining Service Available 21 – Full Dining Service Resumes

May 2016 6 – Dining Service Ends 7 – Residence Halls Close 10 a.m.

8 – Summer Session Housing Opens 10 – Limited Dining Services Open

November 2015 21 - 29 – Thanksgiving Break 20 – Dining Service Ends 21 – Residence Halls Close 10 a.m.

29 – Residence Halls Reopen 8 a.m. Limited Dining Service Available 30 – Full Dining Service Resumes

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STAYING SAFE ON CAMPUS

By Holly Hays hvhays@indiana.edu

The IU Police Department operates on campus with a fleet of 13 vehicles and 39 full-time officers plus around 70 part-time officers and cadets.

We caught up with IU Police Department Chief Laury Flint to make sure you’re covered on the essentials of IU safety.

WHAT IS IUPD? IUPD is Indiana University’s very own police department that operates all day, every day.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IUPD AND BPD? IUPD’s primary area of jurisdiction is the IU campus, while Bloomington Police

Department’s primary area of jurisdiction is the surrounding city.

WHAT OPTIONS DOES MY STUDENT HAVE TO GET A SAFE RIDE HOME ON CAMPUS? Safety Escort (safety. indiana.edu) is a student-run transportation service for IU Bloomington students and staff as an alternative to walking alone at night. Safety Escort is funded through IU Parking Services, so there is no cost to ride.

Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 1:45 a.m., and Friday/Saturday 8 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Call (812) 855-SAFE (855-7233) for a ride.

While summer classes are in session, hours are 8 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. seven days

a week. The service stops taking calls before closing time if its call capacity is reached for the night.

Last spring the service went mobile by allowing Android and Apple device users to arrange for rides using the TapRide app. There are also several taxi services in Bloomington whose rates vary depending on the distance travelled.

WHAT ARE THOSE BLUE LIGHTS I SEE SPREAD ACROSS CAMPUS? The blue lights have a (red) button that can be pressed to immediately call 911 in the event of an emergency.

The location of the blue light is automatically communicated to the police.

Blue lights also have the capability of allowing a caller

to dial a local number in a non-emergency situation.

ARE THERE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW TO STAY ON TOP OF CAMPUS SAFETY? It is important to keep contact information current for the university’s IU Notify emergency alert system.

Students can do this by logging into one.iu.edu and conducting a search for IU Notify.

IU Notify is used for two types of notices: emergency notifications warn students when they need to take immediate action to avoid danger, and crime alerts warn of ongoing threats or concerns of which students should be aware such as a sexual assault.

Texts are the quickest way

to receive the time-sensitive emergency notifications, so students should include their cell phone numbers with their IU Notify contact information.

The Bloomington Police Department has a Facebook page (Bloomington Police Department) and Twitter account @BltgINPolice that students, especially those living off-campus, might find useful.

CAN I BUY MY STUDENT PEPPER SPRAY OR OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR? Weapons are forbidden on campus, and IUPD does not advocate any “protection” that the carrier is not trained to use.

It is possible these items will give a false sense of security, not be immediately available when needed, and/

or be used against the person they were intended to protect.

Laury Flint

WHAT CAN I BE DOING TO MAKE SURE MY STUDENT IS SAFE ON CAMPUS? Talk to them about your expectations and reiterate that you are a phone call away if they need advice.

WHERE IS IUPD LOCATED AND HOW CAN I CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT? IUPD is located at 1469 E. 17th St., west of Jordan Avenue.

Non-emergency calls can be placed to 812-855-4111.

Call 911 in case of emergency.

Send Your Student Down the Path to Career Success Visiting the CDC freshman year gives students a competitive edge in our constantly changing job market.

Career Development Center cdc.indiana.edu

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Parties, alcohol, freedom. Oh my!

While parties are a part of college culture, there are plenty of things to do that don’t involve drinking.

By Bailey Moser bpmoser@indiana.edu

IU has not been a part of the Princeton Review since it was ranked the 16th top party school in 2012.

While the stereotype is that college students all spend their weekends drinking, IU is diverse enough for students who do not wish to drink to still have fun.

GO TO A SHOW The Indiana University Auditorium box office sells tickets for the main concerts and performances on campus.

Exciting artists such as Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma and STOMP The International Sensation are just a few of the shows lined up for the upcoming season.

For more information about the auditorium calendar, ticketing information and more, visit the website at iuauditorium.com.

CATCH A FLICK The auditorium is also home to one of the most prestige cinemas in the state.

The Indiana University Cinema is attached to the side of the auditorium and presents an array of independent films and guest

speakers while it doubles as a classroom during the day.

PLAY A GAME The Indiana Memorial Union has a cosmic bowling alley, pool tables, and a movie theater available to students throughout the school year.

On a beautiful Bloomington day, students lounge outside or join in a game of ball at Dunn Meadow, whether it is football, soccer or even Quidditch.

Students can also participate in club sports teams through IU’s Recreational Sports Program.

There are more than 40 club sports available to students

at IU, ranging from ballroom dancing to tai chi and everything in between.

For more information about club sports, visit iurecsports.org.

GET OUTSIDE Students who are trying to save money have many options for entertainment around Bloomington as well.

The Griffy Lake Nature Preserve North of Memorial Stadium and Lower Cascade Park on Old State Road 37 are just a few of the beautiful parks waiting to be explored in Bloomington.

Activities such as hiking the trails of Griffy Lake, fishing and canoeing are available to everyone.

Students can even build a bike at the Bloomington Bike Project between North Madison Street and the B-line trail where they have all the tools and knowledge to fix bikes.

Many other volunteer opportunities are available and in need of helpful students willing to give their time for a good cause such as the Salvation Army off Rogers Street or the Shalom Homeless Center.

GREEK LIFE Indiana University’s greek life is highly involved in volunteer work with each fraternity and sorority having their own philanthropies they raise

money for through the year.

Katrina Zimmermann, member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, said sisterhood events and philanthropy events allow for a sense of community in a sober environment.

“We also have a lot of sisterhood events where it’s just our house and we get together as a house to do events like go out to eat, or we stay at the house and watch movies, or play games or crafts,” she said.

“There’s always options not go out and party. There’s always girls that will be down to go out and get pizza instead.”

For more information about greek life, visit indiana.edu/~gogreek.

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SEND THE PERFECT CARE PACKAGE Nothing banishes the homesick blues like a surprise in the mail.

Make your students feel at home by sending a care package or two to their residence hall.

Try including these items to build the perfect care package.

Something comforting Send a small pillow for your tired student to rest his head on. Feel free to send cozy socks, a pair of slippers or a fleece blanket, too.

Something seasonal When the weather turns cold, send items to keep your student warm. Try a knit hat and gloves, a scarf or an extra sweater. In the spring, send sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses.

Something familiar Include a family photo, a picture of a pet or a handwritten note.

Something forgotten No matter how long that college packing list was, you probably forgot something. Add things like stamps, school supplies, band aids or an extra roll of quarters.

Something edible If you can bake something homemade, like cookies or brownies, you’re pretty much guaranteeing a thank-you call home. But favorite candy and other snacks should do the trick, too.

Something regional From out of state? Sometimes just sending Texas’ best salsa, a Southern MoonPie or a bottle of Vermont maple syrup will help ease homesickness.

Something practical Your student can buy some toiletries in the campus c-stores but familiar name-brand items are always appreciated. Extras of the essentials like razors or soap can help tide your student over until break.

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More care package tips Think twice before including these items FEBREZE You might be afraid your student’s not doing laundry, but Febreze is sold in the c-stores, too.

They also sell detergent, dryer sheets, bleach and other cleaning supplies.

Try instead Tide-to-Go pens for stains, or a bottle of your student’s favorite cologne or perfume.

DECK OF CARDS You guessed it — sold in the c-stores.

Try instead Uno, Catch Phrase or Cards Against Humanity.

COFFEE All academic building cafes and campus c-stores have fresh brewed coffee for purchase with meal points.

Try instead Starbucks gift card. For the times your student’s studying in the Indiana Memorial Union or on-the-go near Kirkwood Avenue.

ALCOHOL, WEAPONS, UNMARKED PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES All things that can get your student in trouble in the residence halls. Just leave them out!

MAIL 101 Keep your postal service happy

INSTANT FOOD ITEMS While you may have visions of your student surviving off Ramen noodles and Easy Mac, there’s no need to send these.

They’re available for purchase with meal points from the campus c-stores.

Try instead Baked goods or Goldfish crackers. Remember perishable foods may take some time to arrive, so choose the fastest shipping possible.

HOW TO ADDRESS THE MAIL Student’s Name Residence hall name, Building name, Room number Residence hall address Bloomington, IN 47406 EXAMPLE Joe Smith McNutt Bocobo 123 1101 N. Fee Lane Bloomington, IN 47406 RESIDENCE HALL ADDRESSES Northwest Neighborhood Briscoe 1225 N. Fee Lane

Too busy to build your own? Try these NUTSONLINE Give your student extra energy to earn those A’s with nuts, dried fruit, trail mix and more from nuts.com.

SHARI’S BERRIES

MAGNOLIA BAKERY Celebrate a birthday with a sweet treat from magnoliabakery.com. This New York classic will mail fresh-frozen cupcakes to any dorm address.

FLOWERS Congratulate your student for an accomplishment with a bouquet or vase of flowers.

Any online or local florist will deliver to the residence halls.

Send a half dozen giant chocolate-dipped strawberries to share from berries.com.

McNutt 1101 N. Fee Lane

Union Street 445 N. Union St.

Foster 1000 N. Fee Lane

Eigenmann 1900 E. 10th St.

Collins 541 N. Woodlawn Ave.

Southeast Neighborhood

Central Neighborhood

Forest 1725 E. Third St.

Wright 501 N. Jordan Ave.

Read 125 S. Jordan Ave.

Teter 501 N. Sunrise Dr.

Rose 1801 E. Jones Dr.

Ashton 1800 E. 10th St.

Willkie 150 N. Rose St.

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When to visit your student Here are our top picks for the best times to visit with your student at IU.

By Bailey Moser bpmoser@indiana.edu

It can be difficult finding a balance between home and studies after freshman begin classes on August 24th, but IU provides several opportunities for families far and close to explore the IU Bloomington experience together.

Freshman Parents weekend will be Sept. 18-20 and is the perfect time visit students after adjusting to their transition to college. Families are welcome to explore IU’s academic spaces and discover the IU traditions the beautiful campus has to offer.

Catch an exciting game of

IU football at Memorial Stadium against Western Kentucky on Sept. 19.

The combined Freshman Family/Parents Weekend will be November 6th through the 8th – the same day as the IU vs. Penn State Football game.

Join the Hoosier tradition by attending the free Hoosier Village tailgate that starts at 9 a.m. on the south side of the Memorial Stadium.

Families will have the chance to meet representatives from IU’s office of First Year Experience, the Dean of Students Office, and from Visit Bloomington.

Families will also be able to meet and mingle with fellow IU students and par-

ents while enjoying a buffet meal, featuring a la carte items from local restaurants. Live entertainment will even be provided to ensure the newest IU families they are welcome to have a good time. Kickoff will be at noon.

For students in need of traveling home, IU Bloomington provides excellent shuttle services to and from the Indianapolis International Airport.

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Weighing the best transportation options while at IU

By Brian Seymour briseymo@indiana.edu

With the expansive IU campus, students might feel overwhelmed when it comes to getting from one place to another.

We’re providing you with some options on how you can help them get going safely, even from far away.

BUSES IU offers five campus bus routes that will take students to anywhere they need to go.

There is even the Night Owl bus so your student doesn’t have to travel on foot during late hours. For more information on the campus bus service, check out iubus.indiana.edu.

Additionally, there is a public transit that will allow your student to go

off campus for food or entertainment. There are at least 14 different routes that stop at major apartment complexes, the College Mall and the downtown area.

With a student ID, your student rides free. Check out more information at bloomingtontransit.com/.

CARS Cars can be useful if your student wants to leave campus for food or entertainment.

For example, the movie theater on College Mall Road is a further distance, but the city bus can also do the job.

Students who bring cars have the option of purchasing E and F parking permits or residential parking permits.

E and F permits only allow your student to park in designated spots on campus

that are marked with the same letters. This includes parking in the football stadium parking lot, but the cars will need to be moved for game days.

Residential parking permits, D passes, only allow parking at residence halls.

Residential permits are purchased through Residential Programs and Services, not parking operations.

Parking spaces are limited, and spaces near academic buildings are almost never offered to students.

Other parking permits can be purchased online through campus parking operations. Parking in a designated area without a parking permit can result in a $50 ticket.

For information about parking permits, spaces and other rules about having a

car on campus, check out parking.indiana.edu.

BIKES Bikes are the fastest method when traveling to and from classes. They can be locked in many campus locations, including outside most academic buildings, residence halls, the Indiana Memorial Union and the Student Recreational Sports Center.

Keep in mind, though, that bikes must be properly registered through IU Parking Operations.

Those parked in campus racks also need a properlydisplayed bike permit, which can be purchased for a onetime fee of $10.

Bloomington is bikefriendly. Several major roads have bike lanes to increase biker safety so as to avoid pedestrians on the sidewalk.

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Bikes line a rack outside the Indiana Memorial Union. Bloomington Bikes Month takes place in May.

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Both Go Express Shuttle and Star of America Shuttle offer trips from Bloomington to the Indianapolis International Airport. For more information, visit goexpresstravel.com and soashuttle.com.

There are a number of cab companies located in Bloomington, which offer rides anywhere students need to go. A cheaper option is the shuttle services that run through Bloomington.

Help your student get a head start on being MoneySmart Even the best students can use some guidance when it comes to being smart about finances. Here at MoneySmarts, IU’s award-winning financial literacy program, we help students learn to make good financial decisions in college and beyond.

From weekly podcasts with money-saving tips to personalized coaching from peer financial educators, we’ve got the tools and resources to help students get—and stay— on the road to financial independence. Because we know that as much as you love them, you really don’t want them living in your basement after graduation.

Visit moneysmarts.iu.edu to find out how we can help your student start making MoneySmart decisions.

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Questions? Quench your curiosity with these resources Here are some helpful resources to help you navigate the transition to IU.

By Lauren Sedam lesedam@indiana.edu

There are many resources for students on campus, but plenty of organizations are there for parents, too.

Here are some of the important numbers and resources that might be helpful.

IU PARENTS ASSOCIATION Indiana Memorial Union M088 900 E. Seventh St. 812-856-1626 studentaffairs.iub.edu/parents This office provides a link between parents and the IU campus.

Any parent or guardian of an IU student may receive the Family Connection newsletter, produced

bi-monthly.

Familyconnection.indiana. edu/ Email mykidis@indiana. edu for any questions or to subscribe to the newsletter.

If you’re paying the bills, the Bursar is certainly an important contact.

The office handles all University billing and payments.

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCES

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Office of FYE 326 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-4357 fye.indiana.edu/ This office is geared completely toward orienting and supporting students in their first year, but it can be a helpful resource for new college parents as well.

300 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-0661 admit.indiana.edu/parents/ index.shtml This office’s website has information about adjusting to college, campus safety, overseas study and more.

There is also a link to its parent Facebook page

BURSAR Poplars Building 400 E. Seventh St. 812-855-2636 bursar.indiana.edu/

FINANCIAL AID 408 N. Union Street 812-855-0321 studentcentral.indiana.edu/ financial-aid/index.shtml The Office of Student Financial Aid provides information and links about earning aid, getting federal loans and managing money.

The GLBTSSS is a resource for both the campus and community on news, events and organizations advocating the GLBT community.

This is a great place to find information on visiting Bloomington, including hotels, transportation and weather.

HEALTH CENTER

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

600 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-4011 healthcenter.indiana.edu/ index.shtml If your student has a cold, needs to fill a prescription or even wants nutrition or smoking counseling, direct him or her to IU’s on-campus health center.

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Herman B Wells Library W302 1320 E. 10th St. 812-855-7578

705 E. Seventh St. 812-855-4252 studentaffairs.iub.edu/glbt/

302 S. College Ave. 812-336-3681 bloomingtonconvention.com/

The Newman Center at Indiana University for students, faculty and staff.

1413 E. 17th St. • 812.339.5561 • www.hoosiercatholic.org Leadership Development • Service Projects Retreats • Adult Religious Education Bible Studies • RCIA • Social Events

studentaffairs.iub.edu/dss/ Parents can find information on how their student can receive disability support services as well as academic and other support on campus.

801 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-1764 rps.indiana.edu/ RPS covers all housing information, including residence hall living and meal plans.

STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES 703 E. Seventh St. 812-855-7867 indiana.edu/~sls/ Student Legal Services will provide professional counseling for any issue presented.

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films, including the 1946 Academy Award-winning “The Best Years of Our Lives.�

What? “Basically Baker�

Who/when? This jazz CD was released in 2007 — the same year David Baker was awarded the “Living Jazz Legend Award� for lifetime achievement from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

What? “Stardust Melody: Hoagy Carmichael and Friends�

Who/when? There is no shortage of CDs featuring the IU songwriter’s work.

This 2009 mix showcases some of his signature songs, done by such luminaries as Benny Goodman and Ethel Waters.

Why listen? Carmichael, a Bloomington native and IU law student, wrote some of the great standards of the 20th century, including “Georgia on My Mind,� “Lazy River,� “Heart and Soul� and “Stardust.�

Extra credit Carmichael was also a scene-stealing actor in a number of classic

hoops mania on campus.

Extra credit This book has sold more than 2 million copies and was made into an ESPN TV movie in 2002.

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Why listen? Baker is a world-renowned composer and arranger who has more than 65 recordings to his credit. He is a distinguished professor of music and chair emeritus of the jazz department at the Jacobs School of Music, as well as conductor and artistic director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

Extra credit In 2006, Baker debuted his, “Concertino for Cellular Phones and Symphony Orchestra,� where audience members turned on their cell phones and participated in the piece with their ringtones.

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BOOKS What? “Being Lucky: Reminiscences and Reflections�

Who/when? Published in 1980, this is the autobiography of IU’s legendary former president, Herman B Wells.

Why read? Wells is a beloved figure at IU. His book is a mix of advice, humor and history that will tell you a lot about the man who, more than anyone, shaped and set the tone for the University.

Extra credit It’s a tradition for students and parents to shake hands with the statue of him for good luck when they come to campus.

Extra, extra credit Want more Wells? You’re lucky. In 2012, IU’s James Capshew wrote a thick biography, “Herman B Wells: The Promise of the American University.�

What? “A Season on the Brink�

Who/when? The Washington Post’s John Feinstein documented Bob Knight and the 1985-86 men’s basketball team for this influential book.

Why read? Feinstein spent six months following the team, and his account will help you understand the

What? “Kinsey�

Who/when? Liam Neeson stars as the controversial sex researcher Alfred Kinsey in this 2004 biopic.

Why watch? In 1948, Alfred Kinsey published the ground-breaking book, “Sexual Behavior in the Human Male.� A report on the human female followed in 1953. This film covers some of the IU researcher’s formative years.

Extra credit How accurate is the film? The Kinsey Institute has a page on its site to answer questions that came up after the release.

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Getting social Wanting to stay in the loop with all things IU after your student arrives on campus? Here are some popular and useful IU-related social media pages to follow.

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Indiana University The official Facebook page for IU keeps students and parents updated with events around campus and serves as a network for Hoosiers.

Indiana University Athletics This page provides links for IU sports so fans can stay updated with their favorite teams.

Indiana University Admissions

Get the latest news about upcoming social events on campus, notices about students’ accomplishments and other fun facts.

TWITTER Indiana University @IUBloomingon IU’s official Twitter feed. This account posts about everything happening on campus so students and parents don’t miss the next big event.

Other Twitter pages to check out: @BlgtnINPolice @IUSafetyMatters @IURPS

Indiana Athletics @OurIndiana The official Twitter feed for IU Athletics. This account provides information about the University’s sports teams, including practice updates, facts and trivia.

Indiana Daily Student @idsnews Get news related to all things IU straight from IU Student Media.

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Don’t be a helicopter parent

By Lauren McConnell ljmcconn@indiana.edu

College allows a lot of freedom compared to high school. But before freshmen can get used to curfew-free lives, they have the freedom to decide how much access to give their parents to their lives.

OneStart has a third-party access setting that students can assign to any person, such as a parent or guardian.

It grants that person access to the student’s information, including grades, unofficial transcripts, class schedules and personal information.

Students can assign thirdparty access to as many people as they wish so both Mom and Dad can keep tabs on their child’s grades.

But some students might choose not to allow thirdparty access to anyone — and that can create tension.

Environmental science major Kate Drass said her parents left the decision to her, and while she allowed them access, she kept her grades private.

“With grades specifically, it’s about letting go of control,” she said. “It’s the kid’s responsibility now.”

Drass said keeping that information inaccessible to her parents actually helped with communication.

“They’ll ask, but we have that communication that I can say I might not be doing so well in one class,” she said. “I feel more willing to talk about it with them. If we have that communication rather than them having direct access to my grades, it’s better for us.”

Counseling and Psychological Services has similar advice for parents.

Regular communication about expectations can make it easier to avoid tension, according to the CAPS website.

If parents assume their child will want to give them access to every financial and academic detail, but their child assumed that access stopped at high school graduation, communicating why each party’s feelings can help.

“Parents need to realize their kids are in college now,” Drass said. “It’s all about growing up and becoming responsible.”

At IU, career counselors contend the trend of helicopter parents is far from the norm.

Some departments now

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offer online resources especially tailored for parents wanting extra information.

In the Kelley School of Business, the Undergraduate Career Services Office has added a parents’ page to the website that lists frequently asked questions and gives a timetable that shows a student’s career path.

It’s very similar to the Career Development Center, which also added a page for parents with tips on how they can help their children from a safe distance.

Jan Nickless, senior associ-

ate director at the Career Development Center, said that while parents are more involved today, parent involvement can be positive.

“If parents can just provide the support while the student is getting a degree, and provide information, and help build the student up, and help them gain their own confidence and their own independence, in the end, that’s the role of the parent,” Nickless said.

Chip Cutter contributed to this report.

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Understanding your student’s ID card This is one item an IU freshman should never be without.

By Tori Lawhorn vlawhorn@indiana.edu

If there is one thing students should keep with them at all times, it’s their student identification card.

Even though this small plastic card may seem meaningless at first, it’s the only thing that will allow the entirety of the IU campus and its amenities to be accessible to students.

An ID card will allow a student to ride both the campus and Bloomington Transit buses, be admitted to athletic events as a student, check out materials at the libraries, purchase discounted IU Auditorium tickets and be admitted to campus Rec Sports facilities.

Most importantly, the ID card will allow the student admittance to his or her on-campus residence or dormitory.

If the student is attending a large lecture class, the ID may be used as a form of verification when turning in midterm or final exams.

Additionally, the ID card is the primary way for students to purchase food on campus. This can be in the form of I-bucks or CampusAccess.

I-bucks, the primary monetary equivalent used on campus, allows a student to purchase food at any of the 29 Residential Programs and Services

dining facilities on campus.

First-year students living on campus in the residence halls are encouraged to purchase the I-Bucks 60 Meal Plan. The “60” represents the 60% discount students will receive off of the cash price when purchasing food in the dining halls.

Students are able to check how many I-bucks they have at any given time on the IU RPS website. Should a student run out of I-bucks before the semester is over, he or she will be able to add additional I-bucks at no extra charge. A complete I-bucks FAQ is available on the IU RPS website.

For students who wish to purchase food at the Indiana Memorial Union or off-campus locations, there is CampusAccess, a declining balance account associated with a student ID card. CampusAccess is the university’s convenient alternative to carrying cash or a credit card both on and off campus.

CampusAccess is accepted at several locations including Ami Japanese Restaurant, Bloomingfoods Market and Deli, Campus Candy, Chipotle, Jimmy John’s and the Village Deli. In addition to food, CampusAccess is accepted at the IU Bookstore, TIS College Bookstore and the IMU parking lots.

CampusAccess is also accepted as payment for the laundry machines in

the residence halls. A list of locations that accept CampusAccess can be found at cacard.indiana.edu.

In order to set up a CampusAccess account, a student must make a deposit at cacard.indiana.edu. From there, the student may continually load money as he or she sees fit.

During new student orientation, a new student will be given a student ID card that they will use for all four years while attending IU. Specific information about obtaining an ID card will be in the student’s orientation packet they will receive once they arrive for orientation.

If a student is unable to obtain an ID card during new student orientation, he or she must go to Campus Card Services in the Indiana Memorial Union or in Eigenmann Hall. New students may receive their ID card one week prior to the start of an academic term.

ID cards are valid up to several months after a student’s graduation date. Should he or she choose to continue his or her education at IU after undergraduate commencement, he or she may renew the ID card at no extra cost.

Should an ID card become lost or stolen, students may go to Campus Card Services and obtain a new card for $25.

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Students have a hot drink on a cold day at the Restaurants at Woodland in the Forest Residence Center. Students can use their CampusAccess cards and I-bucks to purchase food and merchandise at a variety of locations on and off campus.

Mark Your Calendars Remind your student to get an early start on their housing search for 2016 at the Fall Housing Fair. With houses, apartments, townhomes, campus locations and more, the Housing Fair is a one stop shop for finding their next home.

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