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New Student Orientation at Indiana University Congratulations on your admission and welcome to Indiana University! Before you experience this new journey—and the challenges, discoveries, and excitement it will bring—you’ll need to orient yourself to life at IU. We’re here to help.

Journey Begins!

New Student Orientation is required of transfer students for a reason: It’s the best way to get off to a great start. You’ll leave the program with your fall course schedule and much more.

You already know what being a college student feels like.

Orientation in Bloomington will help you get started here at IU. This is not a duplication of the freshman orientation experience. Your Transfer New Student Orientation program is planned with the needs of transfer students, like you, in mind.

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Personalize your IU transition by logging into FY(Me).

Visit fye.indiana.edu and click the FY(Me) login button in the “Admitted Students” section. Here you will find information specific to your needs as a new IU student as well as making your reservation to New Student Orientation.

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New Student Orientation June 24, July 8, 15, 20, and 21 Program Dates

The required one-day New Student Orientation program is the first step in your IU experience. There are five days throughout the summer that programs are offered. The program dates for 2011 are: • Friday, June 24 • Friday, July 8 • Friday, July 15 • Wednesday, July 20 • Thursday, July 21 When you make your reservation, you will choose from the dates that are open at that time, and only those dates that have an advisor specific to your intended area of study.

New Student Orientation programs for transfer students begin early in the morning and end with course registration. Your program will end no later than 6:30 p.m. Please plan your travel accordingly. You’ll take any placement exams required

by IU, meet with an advisor, and register for classes. You’ll also have a chance to tailor your program by choosing from sessions about services offered to IU students. Lunch is provided.

Student Fee The orientation fee is $125. This fee helps to cover costs associated with orientation including testing, advising, staffing, publications, some meals, your CampusAccess Card (student ID), all program materials and activities, as well as continued programming throughout the year.

The program fee will appear on your first tuition bill from the Office of the Bursar. You may also have parent/guest fees added to this billing, as well as your program housing fees.

Experience On-Campus Living If you choose to stay on campus the night before or after your orientation, you’ll be housed in Wright Residence Center with other new students and Orientation Leaders. All rooms are double occupancy, and roommate assignments will be made when you sign in to your room. You do not need to make a reservation prior, and it costs $35 (tax included) per night to stay on campus. More information, including amenities, will be included in your orientation reservation confirmation.

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The student fee is nonrefundable. When you reserve your space for the orientation program, you are responsible for paying the fee, which will be on your first electronic bill from the Office of the Bursar even if you decide not to attend IU.

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Transfer Placement Exams

Online Chemistry Placement Exam Students who are planning to major in premed, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and other sciences will need to take the Online Chemistry Placement Exam (OCPE). This exam is administered online and must be taken prior to June 1, 2011, to ensure enrollment for the fall 2011 semester.

The online reservation for New Student Orientation provides information and guidelines regarding eligibility for these exams as well as a link to the chemistry exam (including policies and practice questions).

Testing Modifications

Required Placement and Credit Exams

Exam results will be used for placement purposes and will allow you and your advisor to plan future course work. Scores of these required exams have no impact on your grade point average and will not appear on your official transcript.

Mathematical Skills Assessment Most transfer students must take the Mathematical Skills Assessment before meeting with an advisor.

Foreign Language Placement Exam All students who have studied a foreign language for at least one year are required to take this exam at orientation. The foreign language you test for during orientation does not need to be the same foreign language you plan to study at IU. In some cases, foreign language credit may be awarded.

The following foreign language exams are offered during the summer program: • Latin • Spanish • French • Italian • German • Japanese • Russian

Students with a diagnosed disability that affects performance on timed exams, who have received testing modifications in high school, need to specifically request modifications when making the orientation reservations. Some accommodations require further information and verification, so please make your reservation soon so that there is time to consider your request. Your accommodations may necessitate that you check in early to your program. Requests must be made and approved 10 business days prior to orientation in order to be honored.

According to university policies and procedures, students requesting disability support services for the academic year must make an additional formal application to the Office of Disability Services for Students. Visit the DSS website at www.indiana.edu/~iubdss for instructions.

Optional Exams Biology and Calculus Exams These exams are offered for potential credit. Both exams are administered on campus; you may choose to take one exam during your program. These and other exams are offered one last time at the beginning of the fall semester, but it’s best to take an exam during New Student Orientation so that your advisor will have access to your scores.

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If you think you may be exempt from examination, print and bring with you a copy of your Academic Credit Report. To access, log in at onestart.iu.edu and follow: Services➜Student Self-Service➜Go to Student Center➜ My Academics and Grades➜View Academic Credit Report

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For Parents and Families While we’re helping your student prepare for IU, we’ll also be helping you prepare as well. The optional program for parents and family members begins at the same time as the student program and runs through mid-afternoon. Lunch is provided, as are sessions to help orient you to student services at IU. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit our Resource Center, staffed with representatives from support offices all over campus. In addition, you can meet one-on-one with housing assignments staff, visit offices such as financial aid, or explore campus while your student finishes with advising and course registration.

Parent and student sessions are often held in separate locations on campus. Parents and guests needing mobility assistance may want to bring along a family member or friend for additional help, as we do not have staff assistants for this purpose. The program involves short-distance walking several times throughout the day.

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Parent Fee The parent program fee is $20 for the first person and covers all materials. Additional guests will be charged a reduced rate of $10 each, which does not include an additional set of materials. Students may authorize parent fees to be included on their IU orientation bill.

Disability Assistance Students or parents who require specific accommodations or who have mobility limitations must call the Office of First Year Experience Programs at (812) 855-4357 within five business days of submitting their reservations. This ensures we have enough time to help participants make the necessary arrangements.

Whether you want to stay in Bloomington prior to or the night after New Student Orientation, you can stay in the Willkie Residence Center (an IU on-campus student residence hall), which costs $48.40 plus tax for one to two people. In addition, the Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel and Conference Center is located on campus, and there are many more hotels in Bloomington and the surrounding area.

Information about these options will be included in the program confirmation information.

New Student Orientation is planned for students and their parents or other adult guests. It is not designed to accommodate small children.

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Reserve Your Space at New Student Orientation

Make Your Online Reservation

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Online Reservation

Reservations for New Student Orientation must be made by logging into FY(Me) at fye.indiana.edu. When you make your online reservation, you will see only those dates and schedules that are currently open and available to you.

Available dates are determined based on your specific area of study and programs.

Make your reservation now to increase your chances of getting your preferred date.

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If you haven’t already done so, create your IU computing account through itaccounts.iu.edu. You cannot sign up for orientation and classes without an IU computing account. Be sure to make note of your username and passphrase.

Sign into FY(Me) at fye.indiana.edu, where you will find an option to make your New Student Orientation reservation.

Enter your reservation information. Be sure to review your contact information for accuracy, particularly your home address, email address, and parent contact information. In addition, please indicate any special needs you may have while visiting campus. Soon after completing your online reservation for New Student Orientation, you’ll receive an email confirmation of your program date and schedule. Once you do, feel free to make your travel plans.

An Orientation Leader assists a new Hoosier family.

Jacobs School of Music transfer students: Your program dates will coincide with the freshman orientation program. Your program runs for two days to accommodate specific programming for music students.

Students enjoying evening activities during Orientation.

August Program

You must make your New Student Orientation reservation yourself by logging into FY(Me). A parent or friend should not make your reservation for you. We encourage you to provide the email address of a parent or guardian by updating your “My Profile” section of FY(Me) so that your family will also receive a copy of the email confirmation. You will need your IU username and passphrase to log into FY(Me).

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Students who are unable to attend New Student Orientation in the summer can attend the fall program that starts on August 21. Students who attend the August program will not have the same flexibility and options when creating their course schedules.

University ID Number During New Student Orientation you will need your 10-digit university ID number. It can be found at the end of your admission email or letter. If you do not have your university ID number, but have already created your computing account, you can access your ID number at onestart.iu.edu. You’ll need to memorize this number.

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IUBeginnings Adventure August 19-24

Welcome Week Begins August 24

The optional IUBeginnings program is an exciting tradition for transfer students. You’ll make new friends, have a great experience, and be back in Bloomington in time to participate in Welcome Week events.

You’re not new to the college experience, but you are new to IU Bloomington. “Proud Traditions: Welcome Week 2011” begins on Wednesday, August 24, and continues through the start of classes the following week.

IUBeginnings Transfer Trips

IUBeginnings offers two trips just for transfer students!

While each trip offers different experiences, both will provide transfer students the opportunity to make friends, learn more about campus life, and find out what it’s like to be a student at IU. The transfer trips for 2011 are: • IUBAdventurous! Travel through nature and develop a foundation in wilderness skills while experiencing the outdoors in new ways.

• IUBLeading! Hone your leadership skills while enjoying the fantastic facilities of IU’s very own Bradford Woods.

Don’t worry about roughing the elements; retreat cabins are air-conditioned and have indoor restrooms.

IUBeginnings Reservations

For information on specific trip options within each track, visit the IUBeginnings website at fye.indiana.edu/iubeginnings.

You can also contact us at (812) 855-4357 or at iubegin@indiana.edu if you have specific questions.

Wednesday, August 24

• Residence halls check-in. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. You’ll receive more information about moving into your residence hall from IU Residential Programs and Services and during New Student Orientation.

• Transfer student welcome session. These sessions offer transfer students a chance to connect with other students and to get valuable information about getting started.

Throughout Welcome Week

• New Student Service Day. Join other students in community service projects throughout Bloomington.

• Academic Orientation meetings. All students are expected to attend the meetings in their intended areas of study.

• CultureFest. Voted one of IU’s top annual events, CultureFest

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During Welcome Week, you’ll begin to truly connect with IU people, places, and resources. You’ll participate in exciting and informational activities with faculty, staff, new students, and returning students. Staff members, Welcome Week Assistants, and student leaders are prepared to help you feel at home at IU. Whether you know a lot or a little about IU, you’re sure to learn something during Welcome Week.

For more information, select the “Welcome Week” link at fye.indiana.edu.

Welcome Week Highlights

Event details are provided in the Welcome Week Schedule of Events booklet, which you’ll receive at residence hall check-in on August 24. You can also pick up a booklet at the Office of First Year Experience Programs in mid-August or access the booklet online beginning in early August at fye.indiana.edu. There are tons of Welcome Week events across campus and many more that take place in the residence halls. See highlights in the box below.

After Welcome Week

After classes start, look for announcements for the Student Involvement Fair, Mall Madness, and Greek recruitment.

You’ll find plenty of events, large and small, that help you get the most out of IU.

features guest speakers, live music, food, and activities from many cultures.

• Job fairs for work-study and non-work-study students.

• Open houses and receptions. Explore your world, and pick up information and prizes along the way. These events will take place across campus, in places such as culture centers, academic centers, and the Indiana Memorial Union.

• Traditions and Spirit of IU. At this Welcome Week tradition, you’ll learn all there is to know about being an IU Hoosier.

Afterward, you’ll head over to the Taste of the Union for food, music, and excitement.

• Midnight Madness. At this late-night shopping excursion with other students, you can buy school supplies, room decorations, and anything you forgot.

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Important Dates First Things First Make your reservation for New Student Orientation and an optional IUBeginnings

FY(Me)

The items on this checklist and the ones found in your Guide to New Student Orientation will be added to FY(Me).

To log into FY(Me) go to fye.indiana.edu and click the login button in the “Admitted Students” section. You’ll want to visit FY(Me) frequently to keep your checklist updated.

Countdown to New Student Orientation

trip by logging into FY(Me). Spaces fill

Receive your Guide to New Student Orientation.

quickly, so don’t wait!

Receive your Invitation to New Student Orientation.

June or July Attend your assigned New Student Orientation program.

August 19–24 Attend your IUBeginnings trip just prior to Welcome Week.

August 24 Residence halls open and Welcome Week begins!

August 24–28 Participate in Welcome Week events, which also continue into the start of the semester.

August 29 Classes begin. Look for IU Guides, who will help you find your way around campus during the first two days of classes.

September 5 Labor Day (Classes do not meet.)

October 1–2 Parents Weekend* (This is a change from previously printed dates.)

November 22 Thanksgiving recess begins after last class.

November 28 Thanksgiving recess ends, classes resume.

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Log into FY(Me) and make your reservation for New Student Orientation now to get the best selection of options.

Carefully read each section of the reservation and print the information for future reference.

Receive and print your email confirmation. Be sure to share this information with your family.

Make your travel and lodging arrangements after your date and time are confirmed.

Register for an IUBeginnings transfer trip.

Receive your orientation confirmation packet. We’ll start sending the packets in mid-May. Read your packet carefully.

Be sure to bring your university ID number, username, and passphrase to New Student Orientation. This information will be essential for class registration at New Student Orientation.

Visit fye.indiana.edu and FY(Me) frequently. You’ll find complete orientation information, including an FAQ section.

December 12–16 Final exams

December 17 Semester break begins. *Planned by the IU Parents Association. For more information, visit their website at studentaffairs.iub.edu/parents.

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Scan with your smartphone to make your online reservation for New Student Orientation.

Franklin Hall 228 601 E. Kirkwood Avenue Bloomington, IN 47405-1223 (812) 855-4357 fye.indiana.edu email: fye@indiana.edu Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution.

Students who may need disability support services should visit the Office of Disability Services for Students website at www.indiana.edu/~iubdss, or contact the office via phone at (812) 855-7578.

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