2015 NSO Handbook

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Table of Contents Welcome to the IU Family

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Using This Handbook

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FYE: Your Guide to Your First Year

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Business of Being a Student

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Herman B Wells

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Hoosier Experience

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Family Forum

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Resource Guide Online

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First Year Experience

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Important Dates

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Technology Transportation Finances Academic and Career Planning CampusAccess Card

Culture of Care Diversity. Inclusion. Equity.

Bystander Intervention Sexual Well-being and Consent The Residential Experience Campus Involvement Academics and the College Classroom Arts and Culture Beyond the Gates

Talking Points for Students and Family Student to Student Parent to Parent Parent to Student Partnering with IU Parent Resources

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Welcome to the Indiana University Bloomington Family!

Your journey is just beginning and we are excited to introduce you to Indiana University in a very real way. We will help you understand the Business of Being a Student as well as what the Hoosier Experience is all about, both in and out of the classroom. Support, expectations, resources, and opportunities are here for you. Starting to connect with them — that’s what New Student Orientation (NSO) is all about.

Of course, NSO can only cover so much. Use this handbook during your NSO program and beyond to keep track of people you meet, information you learn, and questions you have.

We hope you enjoy NSO and find it to be a beneficial springboard to your IU experience. Our best advice? Attend all sessions, ask a lot of questions, and connect with new AND current members of the IU family. If you need any assistance or have questions during orientation or the upcoming year, just let us know. We’re here to help!

Your NSO Staff: “The OTeam” and The Office of First Year Experience (FYE) Programs Staff

fye@indiana.edu

(812) 855-HELP (4357)

fye.indiana.edu

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Using this Handbook

There is so much to learn about Indiana University. New Student Orientation is just the beginning and only so much can fit into the orientation program.

We also understand that you have a lot on your mind, and this is an exciting and stressful time. We want to help you get and stay organized.

The NSO Handbook will help you along the way. We’ve included helpful tips, questions to answer, and tasks to accomplish as you go through your program and beyond. Jot down your responses in the spaces provided — it will serve as a great reminder in later sessions and even after NSO is finished.

Look in the back of the booklet, where you will find blank pages for you to take notes or jot down contact information of the people you meet.

Presenters, other participants, offices you want to look for later — you can note it all right here.

We have also put many of IU’s resources at your fingertips online.

You’ll find most of the offices, resources, and information referenced at NSO summarized and linked in the online IU Resource Guide. Access it on the IU FYE website (fye.indiana.edu) or through one.iu.edu.

Be sure to explore the FYE website even further; there you can connect with events, support, and opportunities, all designed to help you make the most of the next year. Our home page is ever-changing; our resources pages include copies of our newsletters, more tips, and a copy of the helpful student “To-Do” list. You will find helpful information whether you are a new student, a family member, or an alum.

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FYE: Your Guide to Your First Year

Explore. Belong. Succeed.

The Office of First Year Experience Programs (FYE) helps you make the most of your first year at IU Bloomington. We’ll introduce you to IU traditions, add depth to your academic study through helpful events, connect you with people and opportunities, and answer your questions about being a Hoosier. Online, we’re just a click away: our website, fye.indiana.edu, includes the IU Resource Guide and lists all of our programs. Connect with us and with what’s happening at IU throughout the year at facebook.com/iufye and on Twitter: @iufye.

The Indiana Promise Indiana University is a community built on the foundations of academic excellence, personal development, and social responsibility.

The expectations for you include: engaging in rigorous intellectual inquiry and artistic creativity, recognizing each individual’s accountability for his or her own behavior, and appreciating the contributions made by all community members.

The Indiana Promise expresses a commitment to these values and acknowledges the importance of your active participation in the IU experience. It’s a promise not only to Indiana University, but also to yourself.

The Indiana Promise I Promise That:

I will be ethical in my academic work.

I will take personal responsibility for what I say and what I do.

I will respect the dignity of others, treating them with civility and understanding.

Check List: Know your rights AND responsibilities. Review the IU Code; it outlines policies and expectations. www.iu.edu/~code.

Make the Promise. At the Freshman Induction Ceremony, in your first floor meeting, or on your own. Make it. Keep it.

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Business of Being a Student Technology

One.IU

When it comes to taking care of business, start with One.iu.edu— an app-like interface that allows you, as a student, to access dozens of functions, including bill payment, course registration, e-mail, and even campus bus tracking.

University Information Technology Services (UITS) also offers many free tools and services that will make your life easier as a student at IU. Printing, software, tech support, cloud storage, and so much more can be accessed through newtoit.iu.edu.

Transportation With nearly 2,000 acres of beautiful campus and a vibrant Bloomington community beyond the Sample Gates, learning how to get around efficiently is a must. Parking Operations can help you obtain permits for your motorized vehicle or your bicycle—just visit their website parking.indiana.edu for information on prices and where you can park. Students can also avoid the additional cost of permits by using the campus and Bloomington bus systems for free with their student ID. Additional information can be found at iubus.indiana.edu and bloomingtontransit.com.

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Business of Being a Student

Finances Money management can be one of the most daunting new responsibilities college students face. Indiana University’s Office of Financial Literacy is designed to help students make informed financial decisions. They have put together a team of students and staff who have “been there” and are available to help you navigate the financial waters. Visit moneysmarts.iu.edu to learn more.

Three tips from Director of Financial Literacy, Phil Schuman:

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Having a part-time job can help curb student loan debt, pay for a meal out every now and then, and give you valuable job experience, but classes should come first. Work with your employer to make sure you have time to attend classes, study for tests, and complete homework and projects.

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Beware of credit cards. It would be in your best interest to get one credit card and use it responsibly. Find a card with the lowest APR possible, look for rewards, avoid penalties, and pay off your full balance every month.

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Start budgeting NOW. This is the time when you will develop financial habits that will likely stick with you for the rest of your life. Start by budgeting all of your fixed/necessary expenses like housing, transportation, tuition, food, etc. The money you have left can be used for entertainment, clothes, and SAVING.

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Business of Being a Student Academic and Career Planning Academic and career planning go hand in hand. As you select your courses each term, be intentional about choosing courses to gain knowledge and develop skills that will support your long-term career success. Career advisors tell us that change is a constant in the world of work. You will likely have several jobs during your career and even if you stay with the same employer for a longer period of time, it is likely your job description will change. Some of the resources students use include: Tutors are available to connect with students for additional help. IU has many options for tutoring. Students specifically seeking help with writing can use Writing Tutorial Services to get help with brainstorming, outlining, grammar, content formatting, and revising.

Academic Support Centers provide tutoring, workshops, study groups, and other academic support services within the Briscoe, Forest, and Teter residence Centers. Visit indiana.edu/acadsupp for more information.

Canvas is IU’s new learning management system. It connects students to instructors and offers easy access to messages, grade books, assignments, and more. Visit canvas.iu.edu for more information.

Academic Advisors assist students throughout the year with degree requirements, major exploration, course selection and in connecting you with resources at IU Bloomington. Students are expected to meet with their academic advisor each semester.

Drop-in Career Advising allows students to meet with a career advisor at the Career Development Center to discuss any career-related topic.

Career Guides offering the A-Zs of the industry’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, and much more.

Need help with academic and career planning?

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University Division Academic Advisors ud.indiana.edu Career Development Center cdc.indiana.edu

Business of Being a Student Academic and Career Planning Own your educational experience. Believe it or not, that means not just going to class, doing homework, and taking tests. It also means using resources, planning ahead, exploring options and technology.

Student’s first academic advising meeting at NSO includes exploring career options and best fits. Staff help students to reflect on their values and interests, set goals, build knowledge and skills and see the possibilities. Some of the tools students use most are: One.IU is the one-stop shop for access to all of Indiana University’s online services, Search by category (e.g. Academics, Orientation, Financial) or by key words. Most of the tools mentioned here can be found by searching in One.iu.edu. Access the following academic planning tools on One.IU: • Student Center: Access your transcript, view transfer and test credit, register for classes, view your class schedule, access iGPS tools, check for holds on your record, and more.

• iGPS Plan/Academic Plan: Enter courses for discussion with your academic advisor.

The University Division Website provides information to learn more and access to your academic planning tools such as: • Degree maps: 4-year degree plans with course and milestones for all majors and exploratory.

• Academic Bulletins: outline courses, policies and requirements for all majors • Academic Advisement Report: shows how your courses, transfer work, test scores or other credits apply toward your degree Need help using the tools? IU Peer Mentors can assist you! ud.indiana.edu/explore Begin identifying your interests and values: Reflection: What have been your favorite classes or subjects or what do you want to learn more about and why?

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Business of Being a Student CampusAccess Card Your CampusAccess Card serves many purposes. First, it is your official student ID, and as such, allows you to check out books at the library, ride campus and Bloomington buses, access your residence hall, and access your meal plan at any RPS dining facility on campus. Additionally, if you add funds to your CampusAccess account, you can use your card to spend money on campus and at stores and restaurants around Bloomington.

Check List:

There is plenty still to do in order to officially become a student at IU Bloomington, but the checklist below is a good place to start.

Complete your Health Information needs and visit healthcenter.indiana.edu to learn more about the IU Health Center.

Sign up to receive alerts about emergencies and other big news affecting campus through IU Notify at protect.iu.edu.

Complete your required financial planning experience, “MoneySmarts.” You can access it via one.iu.edu.

Customize your one.iu.edu page by taking time to log in and “Favorite” these planning tools: Search Courses, iGPS Plan/Academic Plan, and Degree Map Search. Be sure to “Favorite” any others you find yourself using often.

Follow @iufye on Twitter and like IUFYE on Facebook and Instagram to get updates on IU events and opportunities for first year students all year.

Log in to your FY(Me) account at fye.indiana.edu to update and save your official To-Do list.

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Herman B Wells An Indiana University Icon and IU’s Man of the Century Many people have made Indiana University into the world class institution it is today. Arguably, the most influential was Herman B Wells.

During his tenure as IU’s president (1937 to 1962) and chancellor (1962 to his death in 2000), Wells helped transform IU into a top public research institution and a leader in the arts and international studies. He was a strong advocate for civil rights, academic freedom, and what he called the “islands of green” throughout our campus.

Wells frequently walked around campus, engaging students in conversations and involving himself in student activities. His passion for IU and the people here is one of his greatest legacies. Every person who met him has their own favorite “Dr. Wells Story.”

His legacy lives on—in the trees of IU, the buildings, the programs, and the people. Be a part of it.

Plan ahead: In what ways do you hope to impact others while at IU?

The Wells Touch: Shake President Wells’ hand.

According to tradition, touching the outstretched hand of the Herman B Wells statue in the Old Crescent brings good luck and academic success. This good luck applies double if a family member ALSO shakes the hand of President Wells on behalf of a student.

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Hoosier Experience It is important to know that there is no one true “Hoosier Experience.”

At Indiana University, it is your responsibility to chart your own unique path based on what you want to do and who you want to be. This section will outline some of the opportunities and information you need to know to help shape your own experience.

You Have Choices. Make Good Ones.

Much of your own health and well-being is within your control; the support and services are here for you to access. Whether it is seeking medical care at the IU Health Center, educating yourself about safety resources, or making good and healthy decisions about your recreational time, you have the power to take control of your welfare.

Culture of Care But you’re not on your own. At Indiana University, we foster Hoosier-to-Hoosier care in the areas of safety, sexual well-being, drug and alcohol awareness, mental health, and respect. By utilizing the University’s resources and encouraging individual awareness and courage, we are creating a community where we take care of each other. Learn more at care.indiana.edu.

What You Need to Know Know the signs of trouble when alcohol is involved and take action when needed. The HoosierPact and Indiana Lifeline Law protect you from getting into trouble when you call emergency personnel for a friend that needs help.

Get consent before engaging in sexual activity. Both individuals should explicitly state their willingness to participate or it shouldn’t happen (see page 14 for more information).

Not everyone drinks at college, you can easily find other ways to enjoy your college experience.

The IU Police Department has full- and part-time police, as well as student cadets, and together, they serve the IU Community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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The IU Health Center specializes in care for college-aged patients and includes a medical clinic, a pharmacy, a counseling center, an X-ray facility and more.

Hoosier Experience Bystander Intervention

“If you see something, say something” It’s On Us to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive IU community.

Helping others in potentially harmful situations is part of that responsibility. Follow these steps when someone appears to be vulnerable to sexual violence, dangerous alcohol/drug use, or bullying/harrassment. If you see something, say something!

Notice the event. Pay attention to your surroundings.

Interpret the event as a problem. Recognize that someone is being taken advantage of, vulnerable, or in danger. When in doubt, trust your gut, and step up to help at the earliest possible point.

Take personal responsibility to help. If you don’t help, it is unlikely that anyone else will.

Decide how you are going to help. Try not to put yourself at risk or make the situation worse. There are many ways to help in different situations.

Help! Take action and intervene to help prevent or respond to problematic situations at the earliest possible point. If you are not able to step up and help in a situation, consider responding by asking the person or persons involved if they need help or assistance, contacting the police, or seeking out others for assistance.

Reflection Question: What are ways you would feel most comfortable stepping up and helping a friend who has had too much to drink?

Did you know?

If you or someone else is in trouble, call 911, even if you are intoxicated. Under the Indiana Lifeline Law, you are protected from legal consequences during an emergency. So make the call.

A friend’s life may depend on it.

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Hoosier Experience Diversity. Inclusion. Equity.

Call it what you want. The reality is this: at Indiana University, it matters. You matter. Your time at IU learning with, from, and about others not like you is as much a part of your education as anything.

Embrace the opportunities you have. Explore: • Study abroad opportunities • FYE’s Trading Laces program • Culture and Support Centers • Cultural festivals, celebrations, religious and cultural holidays, and traditions that are new to you • Courses and clubs exploring diversity, cultural engagement, self-discovery, and more Indiana University Bloomington’s commitment to diversity is a part of the commitment to generating and imparting knowledge and understanding. We don’t always agree — but respectful conversation and sharing is an important IU “family value.” So important, that it is a part of the Indiana Promise: “I will respect the dignity of others, treating them with civility and understanding.”

Helpful Resources: IU Bias Incident Teams: If you experience or witness discrimination or harassment, report it. With Bystander Intervention, it doesn’t have to happen to you for you to help.

Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs: Website includes many resources for support, connections, education and celebration, including Culture Centers, organizations, and services.

Consider: Think about a trait of yours that might cause some people to treat you differently. What do you want people to know about you?

Consider: What are you willing to do to help someone who is being harassed because of a perceived or real difference?

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Hoosier Experience Sexual Well-being and Consent Consent is about communication and respect.

Consent is agreement or permission expressed through affirmative, voluntary words or actions that are mutually understandable to all parties involved.

• Consent is given for a specific sexual act at a specific time and can be withdrawn at any time.

• Consent cannot be coerced or compelled by duress, threat, or force.

• Consent cannot be given by someone who, for any reason, cannot understand the facts, nature, extent, or implications of the sexual situation occurring, including, but not limited to, those who are under the legal age of consent, asleep, unconscious, mentally or physically impaired through the effects of drugs or alcohol, or mentally impaired due to an intellectual or other disability.

• Consent cannot be assumed based on silence, the absence of “no” or “stop,” the existence of a prior or current relationship, or prior sexual activity.

Learn more at stopsexualviolence.iu.edu Plan ahead: What are some strategies you can use to step up and help prevent a problematic situation from occurring?

In doubt? Ask for help! Put these important numbers in your phone today: Call in case of emergency Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) Safety Escort (For a Safe Ride home) Student Advocates Office Sexual Assault Crisis Service (24-hour Hotline) Counseling & Psychological Services

911 (812) 855-4111 (812) 855-SAFE (812) 855-0761 (812) 855-8900 (812) 855-5711

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Hoosier Experience “The Residential Experience, it’s more than just a dorm. No other time in your life, from here on out, will you be able to meet so many people, all with different backgrounds, interests, etc. Take advantage of the opportunities, go to floor events – make it a great first year!”

-IU Senior

The Residential Experience Indiana University’s Residential Programs & Services (RPS) believes that living on campus is more than housing and dining. Living on campus is a transformational experience that helps you to learn and grow as a person. At the core of all that RPS does, you will find these common themes: Supporting Academic Life: Encouraging and challenging academic exploration, engagement, and reaching one’s academic potential.

Community Development: Supporting the development of communities where all students feel welcomed, engaged, involved, and validated.

Exploring Beliefs: Creating opportunities that validate one’s own beliefs while exploring one’s relationship to others and the environment.

Personal Development: Providing opportunities for self-reflection and evaluation of interpersonal, as well as intrapersonal skills.

Moving In

If you are living on campus, visit http://bit.ly/move-in-guide for complete information about Move-In Day, including times, logistics, and a comprehensive packing guide.

Below are some proven tips from former students and parents: • Bring only seasonal clothing.

• Pack in small boxes or bags that one person is able to carry.

• Purchase toiletries, cleaning supplies, and food after arriving.

• Revisit the packing list one final time.

• Verify that prescription medications are packed.

• Program the assigned residence hall’s address into your GPS. • Have your student ID card close at hand.

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Campus Involvement Explore. Belong. Succeed.

The beauty of being a part of IU Bloomington is that you don’t have to be like everyone else and, yet, you can always find someone who is interested in similar things. Whatever your interest, academic or extracurricular, you can likely find it here. The important thing is that you explore and get involved in whichever way works for you.

Join a club. Get a campus job. Form study groups. Go to IU Athletic events. Perform. Volunteer. The point is to CONNECT and GET INVOLVED. Doing so helps you to feel more comfortable and confident, which ultimately leads to greater success in and out of the classroom.

Where Do I Start?

IU has many traditions: Welcome Week (including CultureFest, Traditions and Spirit of IU, Freshman Induction Ceremony), Dance Marathon, Little 500, IU Athletics, and so many more. Check them all out but also find others just for you—what do YOU want to do?

Looking back: What are some activities you are already involved in that you would like to continue at IU?

Plan ahead: What are some new areas of involvement you would like to exlore?

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Hoosier Experience Academics and the College Classroom You are about to make one of the most exciting transitions of your adult life—the transition to IU Bloomington. And there is so much involved in that, but, bottom line, it comes down to your academics.

The good news is there is a lot of support here. Professors are accessible, advisors are ready to help, and many offices and staff exist just to help you be successful. But they can’t do it if you don’t get involved in your own success. Take initiative. Ask questions. Challenge concepts. LEARN. Freshmen: What do you anticipate may be different between the high school and college classroom and academic expectations?

Consider: What are three academic goals you’d like to accomplish in your first year at IU?

Check List:

Seek out opportunities to engage in undergraduate research based on your course load or interests.

Get to know your professors and instructors. Don’t wait until you’re struggling—make it a point to introduce yourself early in the semester, and go to office hours to discuss concepts from the course.

GO TO CLASS. Take lots of notes, review them, and do all assignments. Assume that professors will want you to apply what you learn, not just repeat what you read.

It’s never too early to think about your career path. Visit the Career Development Center to learn more about connecting your academics to potential career opportunities.

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Hoosier Experience

Arts and Culture The Indiana University and Bloomington community is full of great opportunities to engage with the arts. Check out your fellow Hoosiers in top notch student performances out of the Jacobs School of Music, the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance, the African American Arts Institute, and more. Additionally, the IU Auditorium, IU Cinema, Buskirk-Chumley Theater, and other local venues host professional performances and film screenings that tour around the country.

The Arts and Culture Experience (ACE) VIP Package: A collaboration between the Jacobs School of Music, Residential Programs & Services, and the Office of First Year Experience Programs brings you the 2015-2016 ACE VIP Package. For a total cost of $40.00, you will get tickets to five performances, often including receptions and cast meet and greet opportunities. Ask the FYE staff for more information about this great deal!

“Don’t wait to get out and discover all of the great arts venues on campus and around Bloomington. Catch a show at the Musical Arts Center, IU Auditorium, Buskirk-Chumley Theater and others early to avoid missing years of great performances!”

-IU Alumni

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Beyond the Gates - Bloomington Whether you live on-campus or off, you should take advantage of all that Bloomington has to offer. From the vibrant shops and dining on Kirkwood Avenue to the scenery and outdoor attractions at the dozens of parks and recreational spaces in the area—there is always something to do. The following are some websites that will help you make the most of your time in Bloomington:

visitbloomington.com

bloomington.in.gov/parks

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Family Forum Talking Points for Students and Family We encourage students and their family members to continue the conversation and to talk about this important life transition. Whether you attend NSO together or just want to share your experience with those who couldn’t make it, this is just the beginning. We include conversation starters suggested by NSO students and parents.

After NSO, before the first semester, talk about: • What are you most confident about? Anxious? Excited?

• What to do if classes create struggle and stress.

• How to connect with IU resources.

• Decision making, especially involving alcohol, drugs, and sex.

• Expectations for time and energy devoted to studying.

• How to stay in touch: how much is enough? Too much?

• Expectations for visits to campus and for trips home.

• What expectations do you have for managing money?

During the academic year, talk about: • Lessons learned about academics and classroom involvement.

• Making friends and getting involved outside of class.

• How expectations have changed (and for whom) now that the year has started, particularly for the first visit home.

• Things other students do that cause anxiety or discomfort.

• Managing feelings about attitudes, behaviors, and habits.

• Services that have been explored regarding career planning, health and safety, and academics.

• Accuracy of planning for budgeting time, money, involvement now that reality is a factor.

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Student to Student - Unscripted and Real • Don’t force yourself to have the “perfect” college experience. Stay true to yourself and everything will work out for the best.

• Go to every class no matter how pointless it seems!

• College is not for doing the college version of what you did in high school. Meet new people, take classes you don’t know anything about, explore new activities, and new places!

• Try to find an organization to get involved with first semester. It will help you make new friends and find things to do in a new place.

• IU may seem really big, but there is always help for students who ask for it. Don’t be afraid to reach out.

• At some point, you’ll know what you want to do, and at another point, you’ll have no clue. Life is just a cycle of these two notions on shuffle.

• Moving away is hard, but there is so much to gain from it. You might think you know yourself pretty well, but you truly learn how to become an individual.

• It’s important to be proactive! There are so many resources around campus, however some of them might be more obscure than others.

• Be brave, be kind, be active.

• Sometimes partying will seem like the thing people want to do, but take advantage of the other activities and events IU has to offer.

You only get easy access to some of these things for 4 years.

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Family Forum

Parent to Parent From the practical to the philosophical, here are a few words of wisdom from those who have been there.

• Let your student take care of things that arise — from putting money on CampusAccess, to getting packages, to changing rooms.

They need to learn how to navigate their own problems and will grow much more if you let them!

• Discuss and agree on an amount of communication that is agreeable to both parents and student.

• Stand strong for them to stick it out at least the first two semesters. My daughter made a huge transformation her second semester just by participating in more school activities.

• Be careful to ask your questions in an informed way, and absolutely not in an accusatory tone. You can better guide your student and keep them safe if you know the truth, speak the truth, and truly try to understand.

• Ask pointed questions. Ask about friends, money, classes, what they are learning, and what they think about the world around them. Help them to think critically about it. Enjoy getting to know your son or daughter as an adult.

• Make sure your student knows how to make a doctor’s appointment at the Health Center before that first bout with the flu comes.

• Be a coach. Check on them, support them, but don’t do it for them.

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Family Forum Parent to Student • Take advantage of the opportunities offered on and around campus. Get involved. You will never be as free as you are in college, both with time and attitude.

• We love you and are here to support you, but this is your thing.

You have to make it work or figure out the problems as they come along, but no matter what we love you and will help with whatever you need.

• Choose your friends carefully.

• Give it time — making new friends and figuring out new routines takes a while. Don’t rush it.

• You may not want to share everything with your parents and that’s ok. But find something you are comfortable sharing with them.

This is how you and your parents learn to relate to each other as adults.

• Have fun, but be aware. Don’t get so caught up in the comfort of the beautiful, fun, and comfortable campus that you forget to be safe and make good decisions that will help you stay that way.

• Learn, grow, and expand your mind.

Check List: Create your own list of talking points with your student and your family. Use the notes pages in this book to jot down ideas as you go through your NSO program.

Follow FYE on Facebook and Twitter. Current issues, events, and reminders are posted everyday throughout the year. These can help you stay in touch with what is happening on campus and deadlines that may be coming.

Bookmark the Resources pages at the FYE website: fye.indiana.edu. There you can access the IU Resource Guide for quick access to information, as well as copies of the monthly student AND parent newsletters, and more.

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Family Forum Partnering with IU There are three very important parts of the partnership for Student Success: IU Student, IU, and the student’s supporter.

IU Student Indiana University

Student Supporters

We all have the same goal — your success. None of us can do it alone.

IU’s role? Provide support, services, opportunity, and education. It’s all here for you, along with people who genuinely care about your success.

Your supporters’ roles change a bit now. Coaches, cheerleaders, and confidants have become their most important roles. Your role is very important — you need to speak up, be engaged, take initiative, and take an active role in your education and your success.

Check List: Review the resources and information in the IU Resource Guide Online at fye.indiana.edu.

Make the Indiana Promise. This is a promise to be an active participant in your experience.

Challenge yourself — get to know others not like yourself. You’ll get to know yourself better by doing so.

Check out studentaffairs.indiana.edu/student-life-learning. Log in and explore some of the 750+ student organizations. It’s easy to connect with them.

Be sure to look for and attend the Student Involvement Fair at the beginning of each semester. It’s a great way to meet others already involved in organizations and service.

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Family Forum

Parent Resources Parents, family and those important in the lives of students are key to student success. Indiana University understands that. And, while it is true that there are laws and regulations that direct us regarding access to information, we have no intention of leaving you out of the loop.

Specific access to student information can be provided by the student; general information, tips, guides, and campus news are easily available to you.

• Look for specific Parent/Family pages under “Resources” tab on fye.indiana.edu. There, you can also review how to access student records.

• FYE Parent newsletters are emailed once a month, providing you with information of particular interest to families of first-year students. After the first year, you will receive newsletters from the Office of the Provost.

• Parent involvement is eagerly sought from the Parents Association and in Parent Engagement at the IU Foundation.

• Sign up to receive campus alerts at protect.iu.edu.

• Under some circumstances, parents may be notified about incidents involving alcohol or controlled substances. This is directed through the Dean of Students Office.

• Join the FYE Facebook Family and follow FYE on Parent Assocation Twitter for updates, news studentaffairs.indiana.edu/ and campus highlights.

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Resource Guide Online

The Online Resource Guide is a tool to help students and parents learn about the many opportunities, resources, and services available at Indiana University Bloomington. Browse through the following topics at fye.indiana.edu:

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First Year Experience

Beyond New Student Orientation

Check out more information about these programs at fye.indiana.edu.

IUBeginnings

IUBeginnings trips, held each August before Welcome Week, take you on an adventure that will ease you into college life and introduce you to 10 to 30 future friends. IUBeginnings has something for everyone, with tracks such as outdoor adventures, arts and culture, and community service.

Welcome Week

Exciting events and tradtions will make you glad you chose to become a Hoosier. Welcome Week kicks off on August 19th with the Freshman Induction Ceremony. From CultureFest to Traditions and Spirit to the Block Party Concert, there is an event for everyone. Students living on campus will receive a Welcome Week booklet at move in.

IU Guides

IU Guides can help! During the first two days of fall classes, IU faculty, staff, students, and alumni are committed to supporting first-year students.

These campus members are stationed throughout campus to help you adjust to your new home. IU Guides are easy to find at various table locations on campus. Feel free to stop by, chat, ask questions, and connect with the campus.

FYE Programs

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FYE is your source for making your first year at IU the best possible experience. Check out fye.indiana.edu to learn about FYE events and programs that complement your IU education in academics, community engagement, leadership, diversity and social justice, personal well-being, and IU traditions and culture. Look for programs like ACE, Trading Laces, and FYAmbassadors.

Important Dates At-a-Glance

There are many helpful IU calendars to help you plan and to keep you updated: event calendars, academic calendars, and more. Below are a few dates for the upcoming academic year. We suggest you always check updated online IU calendars.

A few good sources:

fye.indiana.edu (programs and events) registrar.indiana.edu (academic year calendars) events.iu.edu (categorized events)

Fall 2015 Event

Welcome Week Begins Classes Begin Labor Day Freshman Family Weekend Fall Break Homecoming Week Parents Weekend Thanksgiving Break Final Exams

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August 19 August 24 September 7 September 18-20 October 9-11 October 11-17 November 6-8 November 21-29 December 14-18

Spring 2016 Event

Classes Begin Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Spring Break Little 500 Final Exams

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January 11 January 18 March 12-20 April 15-16 May 2-6

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Did you know?

If you are ever unsure of who to contact for a question, call the IU Hotline number for assistance: (812) 855-IUIU (4848)

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IU Bucket List

Throughout your four years at IU, make sure to complete the IU Bucket List. Check it out on our website: fye.indiana.edu/ programs-events/bucket-list.cfm

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Stay Connected with FYE Office of First Year Experience Programs (FYE) 326 N. Jordan Ave. Bloomington, IN 47404 (812) 855-HELP (4357) fye@indiana.edu

facebook.com/iufye @iufye @iufye fye.indiana.edu