New Students
"The best advice I would give is to attend all of the programs offered during Orientation. For me it was a great help in getting used to this new environment."
- Joon, South Korea
"The first semester at IU is the most important period of your education."
- Soo, South Korea
Orientation
- Schedule and Dates
- English Proficiency Exam
- Set Up Your Computer Account
- Pay Your Enrollment Deposit
First Steps
- Complete your Checklist
- Immigration: SEVIS Fee
- Acquiring a Visa
- Immigration: Port of Entry
- Immigration: Department of State (DOS)
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Transferring from another US University as an F-1 Student
- Transferring from another US University as a J-1 Student
- Immunizations
- Arrival Housing
- Housing (On and Off Campus)
- Special Housing Options
- Transportation to Bloomington
- Insurance Information
- Registering for Classes
- Final Instructions
- Late Arrival Instructions
Living in the US
- Housing Options
- Mobilesphere/Cell Phones
- Academic Support Services
- Tuition: How to Pay
- Cars: International driver's License
- Cars: Driving
- Cars: Buying
- Cars: Renting/Leasing
- Cars: Getting a driver’s license
- Bloomington Transportation: Bus
- Bloomington Transportation: Bikes
- Bloomington Transportation: Parking
- Banking
- Budgeting—Tips for Saving Money
- Cultural Adjustment/Culture Shock
- Bloomington Worldwide Friendship
- US Classroom Culture
- Computing at IU
- Hoosier Guide
- Campus Safety
