16-17 NSO Handbook

NSO

Handbook 2016-2017

New Student

rientation

Table of Contents Welcome to the IU Family

FYE: Your Guide to Your First Year

Herman B Wells

Business of Being a Student

Hoosier Experience

Family Forum

Resources

Important Dates

Technology Transportation CampusAccess Card Finances Cost Estimate Worksheet Academic and Career Planning

Culture of Care The Residential Experience Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. Bystander Intervention Sexual Well-being and Consent Campus Involvement Academics and the College Classroom Beyond the Gates Arts and Culture Student to Student Advice Family to Student Advice

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

Welcome to the Indiana University Bloomington Family!

Your journey is just beginning, and we are excited to introduce you to Indiana University. We will help you understand the Business of Being a Student and the Hoosier Experience and will connect you with the opportunities and services that await you at IU. Use this handbook during your NSO program and beyond to keep track of people you meet, information you learn, and questions you have. 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 FYE website (fye.indiana.edu) or through one.iu.edu. We hope you find NSO to be a beneficial springboard to your IU experience. Be sure to attend all sessions, ask a lot of questions, and connect with new and current members of the IU family. Welcome!

Your NSO Staff: “The OTeam” and The Office of First Year Experience Programs (FYE) Staff fye@indiana.edu

(812) 855-HELP (4357)

fye.indiana.edu

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 and Instagram: @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 residence hall floor meeting, or on your own. Understand its meaning. Keep your promise.

IUBeginnings

IUBeginnings experiences, held each August before Welcome Week, take you on an adventure that will ease you into college life and introduce you to future friends with similar interests. IUBeginnings has something for everyone with tracks that include outdoor adventures, arts and culture, leadership, and community service.

Welcome Week

Exciting events and traditions will make you glad you chose to become a Hoosier. Welcome Week kicks off on August 17th with the Freshman Induction Ceremony. From CultureFest to Traditions & Spirit of IU to the Block Party Concert, there is an event for everyone.

IU Guides During the first two days of fall classes, IU faculty, staff, students, and alumni are committed to supporting first-year students. IU Guides are available at various table locations on campus to help you find your way to your classes. Feel free to stop by, chat, ask questions, and connect with the campus.

Experience IU Explore fye.indiana.edu to learn about FYE events and programs that engage you in academics, community engagement, leadership, diversity and inclusion, personal well-being, and IU traditions. Look for programs like Experience IU or the Arts & Culture Experience (ACE), or get involved with one of our two student organizations, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, and FYAmbassadors. Check out more information about these programs at fye.indiana.edu.

Experience IU

Add Experience IU and Welcome Week events to your calendar. Get the latest updates on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening when and where. Easily access a campus map with the touch of a finger. Receive the latest updates on Twitter and Instagram.

Download the free app from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Herman B Wells Commit to Continuing the Legacy of an Indiana University Icon & 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, the buildings, the programs, and the people of IU. Be a part of it. Plan ahead: In what ways can you reflect Dr. Wells’ legacy?

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. Students can double their good luck if a family member also shakes the hand of President Wells on their behalf.

Business of Being a Student Technology

Taking care of business starts with One.iu.edu–an app-like interface that allows you, as a student, to access dozens of functions, from bill payment and course registration to email and campus bus tracking.

One.IU

University Information Technology Services (UITS) also offers many tools and services at no cost to IU students. Tech support, cloud storage, printing, and so much more can be accessed through uits.iu.edu/studentguide.

Transportation

Learning how to efficiently navigate IU’s nearly 2,000 acres and Bloomington’s vibrant community 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.

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.

Finances

Money management can be one of the most daunting new responsibilities college students face. The Office of Financial Literacy is designed to help students make informed financial decisions. They even have access to the MoneySmarts Team, a group of students who have “been there” and are available to help students navigate the financial waters. Visit moneysmarts.iu.edu to learn more.

Three tips from the Director of Financial Literacy, Phil Schuman:

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.

2 The easiest way to save money while you’re in school is to graduate

in 4 years or less. For every additional semester you’re at school, you not only have to pay for the additional tuition, but also your housing, food, etc. Not only that, but you also lose out on your potential job earnings. Talk to your advisor and develop your 4 year plan to graduate.

3 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. Begin 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.

Business of Being a Student Cost Estimate Worksheet

Select your options from fields 1-4, fill in your financial aid in fields 5 and 6, then find your remaining estimated expenses for this year. You can find your financial aid at One.IU in your Student Center. Will you be able to cover your expenses, or should you look into additional financial aid? Where might you be able to reduce costs?

Tuition and Mandatory Fees

Banded full-time tuition (12-18 hours) and fees In-State Out-of-State $10,388 $34,246

Meal Plans Standard $3,300

Plus $3,800

Max $4,300

Miscellaneous

Actual costs vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program. Textbooks Ex. $1290 Travel Ex. $984 Personal Ex. $2106 First-year related fees Ex. $350 Course and program fees Other?

Housing*

Wright Co-op

$3,260

Forest Co-op Collins, Wright Forest, Foster, McNutt, Read, Teter Ashton Spruce Briscoe Eigenmann Willkie

$3,708

*most prevalent costs; room costs within residence halls may vary based on size and amenities $5,897 $6,741 $7,752 $7,921 $8,338 $8,426 $8,664

Gift Aid

Scholarships, grants

Self-Help Aid Federal direct loans

Estimate Your Academic Year Expenses Add up your estimated costs and subtract your estimated aid for an approximation of your net costs this year. What remains will be your responsibility to pay. About half will be due on September 10 and the other half on January 10. You can also look into additional financial aid options, such as Parent PLUS or private loans.

Investments

+ 529 Plan/College Savings Plan

Work-Study/ Employment

+ PLUS or Private Loans

= _

Estimated Costs

= Estimated Aid

Estimated Net Cost

PLEASE NOTE: Actual costs vary. This worksheet does not provide a comprehensive overview of all possible charges, and financial aid is subject to change.

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 available to students include the following: 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 go.iu.edu/1cZJ 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. Career Development Center can help you discover a career you love. University Division students can schedule appointments with their assigned career advisor via their myJobs account at cdc.indiana.edu. Students from all majors can attend the CDC’s variety of exploratory career events throughout the year and can also stop by drop-in advising (Monday-Friday, 12:30-4PM) to speak with a career advisor. Career Guides offer the A-Zs of the industry’s preferred educational

backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities, insider tips, and much more.

Need help with academic and career planning?

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

Academic 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, and exploring options and technology. Students’ 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 the following: 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 your academic planning tools, such as: • Explore Programs helps you find majors, minors, and certificates related to your interests, including recommended first courses for each program. • Degree Maps list 4-year degree plans with courses and milestones for all majors and exploratory students. • 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 Reflection: What have been your favorite classes or subjects or what do you want to learn more about and why?

Business of Being a Student Financial Check List:

One.IU is your one-stop shop for most student services, including academics, billing, and financial aid. Take a few minutes to complete some basic steps that will help billing and financial aid run smoothly once the semester begins. Be sure to “Favorite” any tasks you find yourself using often in One.IU.edu. Share limited access with your parents or anyone else who needs access to your bill in Set Up 3rd Party Users. Set up direct deposit so any excess financial aid or other refunds from your bursar account are delivered quickly and safely in Direct Deposit of Bursar Refunds. Check Record Holds and To Do List to see if there is anything you need to do before you can receive aid or register for classes.

• If you were selected for verification, you must complete the items in your To Do List before your aid can be applied to your bill.

Accept your loans using View/Manage Financial Aid Information if you intend to borrow, then head to studentloans.gov to complete entrance counseling and a master promissory note. Allow federal aid to cover any kind of charge on your bill at Title IV Financial Aid Authorizations.

Check List:

There is still plenty 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, and Degree Map Search. Log in to your FY(Me) account at fye.indiana.edu to update and save your official To-Do list.

Hoosier Experience 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. Explore other cultures. Belong on campus. Succeed as a Hoosier.

So... You’re a Hoosier. What Does That Mean?

Being a Hoosier isn’t just about a mascot–it’s about who you are. Your story. Your experience. Your uniqueness. But, even more than that, it’s where our stories connect. As a Hoosier, you are yourself, but you are also part of something bigger. With hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers throughout the world, the network is huge and the pride is real. We don’t have to be the same to connect. We just need to open our hearts and our minds and reach out. The Hoosier Experience is about finding what helps you to learn, to feel comfortable and confident, to be successful. It’s okay to be anxious. Everyone is. The good news? There is support here for you. Let us help you find what works for you. Maybe it’s in your residence center. Maybe it’s in connecting with a Culture Center. Perhaps it’s in IU’s many academic support areas. Ask. We will listen.

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

At Indiana University, we foster Hoosier-to-Hoosier care in the areas of respect, safety, sexual well-being, drug and alcohol awareness, and mental health. You deserve to feel welcomed and that you have a place here at IU. You have the right to learn, grow, and be safe here. You also have a role in creating those experiences for others. 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.

Hoosier Experience 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 go.iu.edu/1cPG 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. Not living on campus? Dining options are still available to you. Check out options for eating on campus at rps.indiana.edu.

“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

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 who are not like you is as much a part of your education as anything else. Everyone brings their own story to campus—urban, rural, international, first-generation, transfer, and so much more. The stories are endless, which culminates to an even greater experience at Indiana University. We now live in a world that expects college graduates to work with a team of diverse individuals, achieve cultural competency, and effectively communicate. To work with a team, you have to know your teammates. Practice now. Be open to new stories and to change. Indiana University’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.” Embrace the opportunities you have. Explore: • Study abroad opportunities • 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 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?

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 you notice a potentially problematic situation arising with alcohol/drug use, unwanted sexual activity or sexual violence, discrimination/harassment, hazing, or if you’re concerned about someone’s mental health and emotional well-being: Notice the event. Pay attention to your surroundings. Interpret the event as a problem. Recognize that someone is being taken advantage of, made vulnerable, or in danger. When in doubt, trust your gut and step up to help. Take personal responsibility to help. If you think that someone else is going to step up, chances are they probably won’t intervene. Be the person that does. Decide how you are going to help. Consider safe options for providing assistance. There are many ways to help in different situations. Help! Take action and intervene to help prevent or respond to problematic situations. If you don’t feel comfortable directing, helping, or intervening in a situation, you can also help by causing a distraction, asking others for assistance, or by contacting the police. Reflection Question: What are a few ways that you can step up and help a fellow Hoosier who has had too much to drink?

Did you know?

Under the Indiana Lifeline Law, minors are protected from legal consequences for crimes such as intoxication, consumption, or possession of alcohol if they are reporting a medical emergency, call in response to or preventing a crime, or are calling for medical assistance and they cooperate with the police. Make the call. Stay to Help.

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) Confidential Victim Advocates Sexual Assault Crisis Service (24-hour hotline) Counseling & Psychological Services

911 (812) 855-4111 (812) 855-SAFE (812) 856-2469 (812) 855-8900 (812) 855-5711

Hoosier Experience What You Need to Know

Know the risks to you and others when alcohol and/or drugs are involved and take action to help one another when needed. The Indiana Lifeline Law protects you from legal consequences when you call emergency personnel for someone who needs assistance and you stay to help. Always get consent before engaging in sexual activity. Consent must be mutually agreeable and understandable by all parties involved, and you can’t get consent from someone unable to understand the facts or nature of what is happening (e.g. unconscious, asleep, intoxicated). Not everyone drinks at college. In fact, 35% of first-year students do NOT drink before or during their freshman year at IU (2015, MyStudentBody). Check out IU Late Nite for fun and safe activities after dark. No one deserves to be harassed or threatened based on who they are, what they look like, or their culture. It’s not okay. If you experience or witness such things, please speak up. 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.

More 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: DEMA provides many resources for support, connections, education, and celebration, including Culture Centers, organizations, and services. Student Advocates Office: Advocates can help you resolve personal and academic problems and conflicts. Division of Student Affairs: Led by the Dean of Students, many support offices are within this division and are ready to help you. Counseling and Psychological Services: CAPS offers individual, group, and couples counseling. Two counseling sessions per semester are available at no charge when you pay the IU Health Fee.

Campus Involvement

Explore. Belong. Succeed. The beauty of being a part of IU Bloomington is that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be like everyone else, 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. IU has many opportunities for students. beINvolved is IUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online involvement platform. With so many ways to get involved on campus, this is your one-stop shop! Log in to beINvolved.indiana.edu to get started. With everything from cultural groups to campus events to academic organizations to social groups and everything in between, beINvolved has it all! 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 explore?

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 is 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?

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 and 4th street 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 indiana.edu/~iuvis/

Arts and Culture

The Indiana University and Bloomington community is full of great opportunities to engage with the arts. Check out Hoosiers in top-notch student performances at 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.

FYE will provide a variety of opportunities to engage in the arts on campus and in the community by providing discount tickets, tours of facilities, and sponsorship of special events. Stay connected to our Experience IU program for arts and culture events happening across campus. If you are interested in learning more about arts programming, please visit the Arts and Humanities Council website at: www.ah.indiana.edu.

“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

Hoosier Experience

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. It’s not. • 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, and explore new activities and new places! • Try to find an organization to get involved within your 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.

Family to Student Advice

• 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. • 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. • Learn, grow, and expand your mind. • Be kind, do your best, and be the best you can be.

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. Challenge yourself—get to know others not like yourself. You’ll get to know yourself better by doing so. Check out beINvolved.indiana.edu. Log in and explore some of the 750+ student organizations.

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’ve included conversation starters suggested by NSO students, parents, and guests.

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, and involvement now that reality is a factor.

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.

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

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(s).

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.

Connect with the IU Parent Association Website: studentaffairs.indiana.edu/parents-association Facebook: facebook.com/IUHoosierFamilies

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 the “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.

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

Resources Resources That May Surprise You

The great news? Indiana University has so many services to help students thrive. The not so great news? Yes, it can feel overwhelming when you don’t always know where to go for that. Needs are varied. But when it’s yours, it’s personal. You might find yourself needing: • Help in a course • Leadership experience • A barber or stylist that meets your needs • Support for a personal problem • A restaurant serving authentic cultural food • Help adjusting to college and the large IU campus • Career planning help • Medical advice

Did You Know?

• IU has tutoring services. Lots of tutoring services. • At IU, you can get a small loan when you find yourself in an unexpected or emergency situation.

• IU and Bloomington have food pantries and support for students in need.

• You’ve already paid for many services: transportation, health services, recreation, technology, and more. Take advantage!

• At IU, you can get a language partner to practice conversing in another language.

Some Great First Step Resources: • • • • • • • •

Academic Advisors Faculty and Administrators The FYE Online Resource Guide IU Culture Centers Residential Life Staff The IU Call Center The IU Website FYE Staff

So, break it down for yourself. Don’t feel like you have to remember everything. But start somewhere. Ask. Reach out. Explore. And, remember, the question that gets answered is the question that can be answered.

Not sure where to go for help?

Let us help you get started. (812) 855-HELP (4357)

Online Resource Guide

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

New Student Orientation It’s Just a Piece of Your Journey. Keep Going.

As much as we’d love to think we can tell you everything you’ll ever need to know about Indiana University and college life, NSO is only the beginning, and you will have questions. There is also so much to know and to remember. We get it. One of the most important things to remember from NSO is this: if you need something, there is someone who can help. If you have questions, there are answers. Speak up. Ask. You are not on your own at IU. Our challenge to you, to help you learn more about your new home and to start to feel more comfortable, is to complete a minimum of three of the following items before the end of the first week of classes: Find one thing that will help you connect with your family’s culture. Consider a familiar food type, a new friend with a similar background, a local place of worship, an IU culture center. Have a conversation with a faculty or staff member who has been at IU for more than 10 years. Ask about tips to feel connected. Take time to really consider: how do you want to look back on your experience at IU? Find three resources–people, services, activities–to help you make it happen. Download the Experience IU app from FYE and bookmark the FYE website; we can help you connect with so many other resources throughout your year. Check off the items you’ve already completed on the official IU Bucket List. Find three more you can accomplish in the next month and plan for them. Review back through the materials in your red NSO bag–you’ll find great reminders of the information from your NSO program. Consider this: introducing yourself is a skill that will serve you well right away, in job searches and in your career. Consider what you want to share with others and practice: introduce yourself to ten people you don’t know.

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 2016 Event

Welcome Week Begins Classes Begin Meet Your Career Advisor Student Involvement Fair Labor Day Family Weekend Fall Break Homecoming Week Thanksgiving Break Final Exams

Date

August 17 August 22 August 27-28 August 29 September 5 September 23-25 October 6-9 October 10-15 November 19-27 December 12-16

Spring 2017 Event

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

Date

January 9 January 16 March 11-19 April 21-22 May 1-5

Notes

Did you know?

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

Notes

IU Bucket List

Throughout your four years at IU, make sure to complete the IU Bucket List. Check it out on our website: go.iu.edu/1cPL

Notes

The Hoosier Experience

Your experience is the Hoosier Experience. Embrace all that it can be.

Thanks to the IU Bookstore for the donation of student bags!

Stay Connected with FYE. Visit Us at: Office of First Year Experience Programs (FYE) 326 N. Jordan Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405 (812) 855-HELP (4357) fye@indiana.edu

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